Early Stage Innovators

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Sarah Says: How To Find the Right Mentor

Sarah Wharmby offers advice for early-stage innovators on developing and maintaining mentor relationships.

At-Home DNA Testing: A Q&A with Ana Cornell of Acorn Genetics

Hear from Ana Cornell about her E-Team Acorn Genetics, which is developing a low-cost, at-home DNA testing kit that enables users to privately test for genetic conditions.

Combating Cardiac Arrest: A Q&A with Heather Holman of Heartbeat Technologies

Hear from Heather Holman about her E-Team Heartbeat Technologies, which is working to treat patients experiencing cardiac arrest by increasing blood flow to the heart.

Sarah Says: What Customer Discovery Approach Is Right for You?

Sarah Wharmby defines the different types of customer discovery interviews early-stage innovators can use.

What Is Non-Dilutive Funding and Why Is It So Important for Early-Stage Innovators?

When you’re just starting out as an early-stage innovator, the number of funding opportunities can be overwhelming. Learn how non-dilutive funding can be right for your venture.

Sarah Says: Mapping Three Paths for Student Innovators

Welcome to Sarah Says, a new series by VentureWell Program Officer Sarah Wharmby. Sarah will address commonly asked questions raised in our E-Team workshops. Our…

9 ways to help startups write a winning grant application

If you’re planning to apply for a grant, there are several ways to ensure that your grant application stands out from the competition.

inventing solutions to prevent ocean pollution

Despite ominous data about the harmful impact – and volume – of ocean pollution, there’s a wave of early-stage innovators determined to address the issue.

Celebrating Danielle Boyer, an Eco-Friendly Robotics Trailblazer

We’re spotlighting Danielle Boyer, founder of robotics education startup The STEAM Connection and winner of our 2022 Sustainable Practice Impact Award.

5 Strategies for Startups Navigating an Uncertain Supply Chain

Our experts offer five tips to help early-stage startups manage global supply chain disruptions.

Three Lessons Young Innovators Can Learn from Theranos’ Mistakes

Christina Tamer offers guidance on how early-stage startups can avoid making business and ethical mistakes.

Pitch Competitions: Tips for Success from Winning Teams

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

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

optimizing plant health: a q&a with Francis Pellegrino of Advanced Growing Resources

Francis Pellegrino of Advanced Growing Resources developed a handheld scanner that helps farmers optimize plant health and prevent crop loss.

Preventing Vision Loss Using Artificial Intelligence: A Q&A with TJ Falohun of Ai-Ris

TJ Falohun of Ai-Ris is using artificial intelligence to help prevent vision loss in vulnerable and underresourced communities.

Weaving Sustainability Into Fashion: Q&A with Lauren Choi of The New Norm

Lauren Choi of The New Norm is protecting the environment by transforming plastic Solo cups into an innovative wearable fabric for the fashion industry.

HandHero: how early-stage support transformed a scientist’s career

Learn how early-stage support helped E-Team HandHero helped transform a scientist’s career trajectory.

6 ways to support early-stage innovators beyond the classroom

In this article, we explore the types of support early-stage innovators need most, and highlight tools to assess the impact of resources.