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the role universities play in startup ecosystem development

Startup Horror Stories: Scary Situations Entrepreneurs Can Avoid With Stress Tests

Frightened to fail? Face your fears! Download a free stress test to identify your startup’s vulnerabilities and brainstorm contingency plans.

the what, why, and how of a multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving

Jonathan Fay from University of Michigan highlights the what, why, and how of a multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving.

how startups can lessen their environmental footprint

From using renewable energy sources to minimizing packaging waste, early-stage innovators can find ways to lessen their environmental footprint.

how collaboration can improve entrepreneurship education

According to Tom Katona, collaboration in entrepreneurship education is similar to the process of building a successful startup team.

Faculty Spotlight: Richard Niesenbaum from Muhlenberg College

We continue our series highlighting educators within the VentureWell network who are doing good work—faculty members who are catalyzing change in higher education and inspiring…

innovator spotlight: clay andrews of HALE

Clay Andrews, co-founder of E-Team, HALE, has learned that over-thinking can prevent a good idea from ever getting out of the lab and into the market.

closing the gender gap in STEM entrepreneurship

industry and university collaboration: how partnership drives innovation

Industry and university collaboration produces groundbreaking research and innovation that solves complex problems, drives economic growth, and creates a more skilled workforce.

pop-up classes: a simple, effective approach to supporting young innovators

We’ve compiled some of the key elements to think about as you create your pop-up classes, and outlined a variety of options to keep in mind.

Faculty Spotlight: Julie Messing from Kent State University

Julie Messing from Kent State University is working to help all students, regardless of discipline, gain an entrepreneurial mindset.

Practical Ways to Integrate Principles of Environmental Responsibility into STEM Courses

Many faculty struggle to incorporate environmental responsibility into existing STEM courses. Jeremy Faludi explains how he did it—and how you can, too.

Entrepreneurship Activities on Campus: Helping Students Leverage the Power of an Ecosystem

Faculty play a key role in helping students identify campus entrepreneurship activities that most align with their personal and professional interests.

Active Learning Classroom Activities for Student Innovators

We’ve asked some of our faculty grantees to share their active learning exercises that you can use to help refine your own coursework for maximum impact.

Faculty Spotlight: Marc Facciotti from the University of California-Davis

Marc Facciotti from the University of California-Davis a strong advocate for creative work that is initiated by students or that is student-directed.

Rethinking Pitch Competitions: Create Value, Not a Spectacle

VentureWell Director of Venture Development, Eli Velasquez offers insights on how to develop pitch competitions that provide maximum support to startups.

Innovator Spotlight: Sidney Collin of De Oro Devices

Sidney Collin of E-Team, De Oro Devices, has complemented her technical background with business and entrepreneurship skills.

How Challenging Assumptions Can Help Startups Save Lives

Challenging assumptions is a valuable process for any venture, and one that entrepreneurs should not be afraid to embrace.