Business Models

Access

VentureWell developed the Access course to help student innovators learn the fundamentals of building a STEM startup at their own pace.

thinking like an entrepreneur: what does that mean?

Learn what it means to be an entrepreneur, explore the characteristics of entrepreneurial thinkers, and see examples of how entrepreneurial thinking can help someone with…

thinking like an entrepreneur: which path is right for you?

We’ll walk through some different paths to commercialization. These options fall into three categories: new venture creation, partnership, and licensing.

thinking like an entrepreneur: why should customers care?

Explore the importance of considering customer needs during the design process. You’ll learn how to identify the customer need, describe the product benefit customers are…

case study: dayone response

Our case study, From Idea to Impact: DayOne Response, offers a deep dive into one innovator’s journey. It highlights the nuanced experience of an early-stage…

8 points to help startups write a winning grant application

Grant support is critical to help early-stage science and tech innovators achieve early proof of concept for their ideas. However, the number of startups applying…

5 ways student entrepreneurs can maximize support resources

We outline how student entrepreneurs can maximize resources and opportunities both on campus and in the broader innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem and share insights…

leveraging mentorship opportunities: practical ways innovators can build a lasting support network

A critical component of innovator and entrepreneurship programs is mentorship sessions with thought leaders in scaling, technical, and clinical issues; fundraising; and marketing. But both…

navigating the rules and risks of startup crowdfunding

There are three types of crowdfunding: rewards, debt, and equity—read more to understand the crucial distinctions between each.

grant money and contracts: which is right for your venture?

Navigating the often bewildering landscape of grants and contracts isn’t easy—hear more from Beth Kolko, a professor and a medical device innovator, who shares her…

3 tips for finding the right financial partner

It’s wise for founders to explore funding avenues that align with business goals as well as personal and professional values. Regardless of the path you…

9 steps to formulating a successful exit strategy

Most startups are intensely focused on getting their product to market and solving their customer’s problems. The idea of selling the company isn’t always top…

tools for design and sustainability

For many companies, being environmentally responsible is also good business. By using a mindset of “inventing green,” you can: save material costs with more efficient…

Are SBIR Grants Right For You?

Video explains the Small Business Innovation Research grants program.

Lean LaunchPad® Master Video Library

Video library for Lean LaunchPad® around learning and teaching the methodology. Includes instructional videos and real-life examples of faculty critiquing teams during their presentations.

I-Corps™ Course Information and Materials

Library of I-Corps course materials, which includes resources to help students prepare for and successfully complete the program.

Business Model Canvas Explained

Video introducing the Business Model Canvas, a key tool presented in the book, Business Model Generation by Alexander Osterwalder.