When you're launching a new business, it's easy to be so focused on your product and finding funding that you forget about your most important asset -- your team! As any seasoned CEO will attest, your team is your lifeblood -- with a good one, a mediocre product can still find success, and with a […]
Startups and supply chains aren't often a topic of conversation, but understanding how supply chains work and how to set up your supply chain the right way is essential to running an efficient operation. At this OSU Accelerator Speaker Series event, you'll have the chance to hear from Jenna Hartter, end-to-end startup supply chain consultant […]
So you've decided to team up with one or more colleagues and launch into the exciting world of startup growth -- awesome! But wait - why is this thing called a capitalization table suddenly the object of attention? Why are appropriate ownership percentages important? And as you grow and look for investors, what can you […]
New entrepreneurs and CEOs: Have you ever wondered when exactly you need a CPA, and what they can do for your business? Annual taxes, sure, but what else? Or maybe you have a C Corp or an LLC and you suddenly find yourself in over your head when it comes to stock options, tax credits, […]
OSU Speaker Series: Intellectual Property Essentials for Startups Are you an entrepreneur with a business name or brand? How about a secret sauce or other trade secrets like price lists, customer lists, or suppliers? If so, it’s important for you to protect these assets proactively, rather than wish you had when they’re lost or stolen. […]
OSU Speaker Series: Startup Basics for New Entrepreneurs So you've decided to team up with one or more colleagues and launch into the exciting world of startup growth -- awesome! Excitement is step one, but where do you go from there? Now there are questions about company formation, founders’ shares, creating a business plan, building […]
As all entrepreneurs know, startups need cash, and it’s not always each to come by. Also known as America’s Seed Fund, The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide a combined total of over $4 billion in early stage, non-dilutive funding for America’s entrepreneurs each year! Additionally, these awards are […]
Join Us October 6, 2022 in Corvallis, Oregon The fourth annual Oregon Bioengineering Symposium will be held on October 6, 2022 at the LaSells Stewart Center at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. The meeting will cover all areas of biomedical engineering, highlighting innovations in methods, materials, and models. The goal of the meeting is to promote […]
Speakers: Dr. Maude David, Assistant Professor, Microbiology, Founder and CEO of Neurobiome; Dr. Jenn Amador, Co-founder and COO, nexTC Materials; and AnneMarie Hasbrook, Chemical engineering graduate student and Co-founder of HER Pads. Moderated by Aqsa Khan, Innovation Impact Catalyst, OSU Innovation Impact Program. Description: This panel features three researchers/faculty members, who have created companies based on […]
Interested in learning more about Federal Funding Pathways? We're diving into SBIR and STTR programs with the expert - Mary Phillips, Ph.D. from VertueLab. Tuesday, June 4th from 12-1pm in the MU's Journey Room (104). This event is free and open to the public. Register HERE