Entrepreneurial Mindset

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Creating Innovators, Not Companies: Measuring the Success of an Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship Course

José Lugo and Mari Luz Zapata Ramos of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez share how VentureWell funding helped in expanding their entrepreneurship course.

Protecting Patient Privacy: Acorn Genetics Is Revolutionizing DNA Testing

Max Derbyshire, COO of Acorn Genetics, shares how the E-Team Program and the Aspire investor-engagement program advanced his innovation.

Training Future Problem Solvers Through Human-Centered Design and Design Thinking

Carlee Bishop of Agnes Scott College discusses her approach to integrating design thinking into human-centered design with the support of our Course & Program Grants.

From End Zone to Market: Reaction Technologies Tackles ‘Heads Up’ Concussion Safety

Brandon Martin, CEO of Reaction Technologies, shares his unique path to entrepreneurship with the support of the Aspire program.

Studying the Impact of STEM Entrepreneurship Programs: The Why and How

Sarah Zappe and Stephanie Cutler share research highlighting the challenges of studying the impact of STEM entrepreneurship programs on individuals—and why we need to do more.

empowering tomorrow’s entrepreneurs: q&a with Kenneth McLeod from Binghamton University, SUNY

Kenneth McLeod from Binghamton University, SUNY, teaches first-year students how to find their path through entrepreneurship.

OPEN 2019: Engaging, Inspiring, and Transforming the I&E Ecosystem

The VentureWell OPEN 2019 conference was one for the books. Here’s a photo essay highlighting the engaging and inspiring conference.

Intensive Design Experience: Preparing Engineering Students for the Real World

An intensive design experience simulates a high-performance team situation to show students what it takes to succeed in the workforce or as an entrepreneur.

Blind Passion for Your Invention? Time for Tough Love

Innovators need tough love to help them balance passion with data to ensure their invention effectively solves a real-world problem.

Faculty Spotlight: Dustyn Roberts from Temple University

Professor Roberts strives to create classroom environments and session plans that enable a-ha moments for students.

Promoting a Growth Mindset When Teaching Entrepreneurship

Sarah Zappe from Pennsylvania State University outlines ways faculty can promote a growth mindset in their innovation and entrepreneurship students.

Innovator Spotlight: Katya Cherukumilli

Katya Cherukumilli is the founder of Global Water Labs, a nonprofit startup developing a scalable and affordable fluoride removable technology.

Innovator Insights Series: Preparing for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Journey

Makerspace Masters: How Faculty Are Spurring Innovation on Campus

Students at four universities are developing an entrepreneurial mindset at their campus makerspaces.

Defining and Assessing Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ingredients for Success

Gary Lichtenstein and Sarah Zappe share insights on how to start defining and assessing EM.

Determining the What, Why, and How of Entrepreneurial Mindset

VentureWell’s Phil Weilerstein and Thema Monroe-White share their perspectives on entrepreneurial mindset.

How Innovation & Entrepreneurship Will Change in 2017

As we kick off 2017, there is no doubt that entrepreneurship is flourishing. Here are five emerging areas that deserve deeper attention in the coming year.

How an Entrepreneurial Mindset Can Make Research More Effective: Reflections from an I-Corps alumnus

We sat down with Matt Wallenstein to find out more about his perspective on the journey from academia to entrepreneurship.