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Cool Ideas to Fix Global Warming: Preparing Cleantech Startups to Counter Climate Change

Climate change, dire threat that it is, also represents a long-overdue invitation to transform society through the adoption of sustainable technologies.

Innovator Spotlight: Blake Dubé of Aeronics, Inc.

Blake Dubé of Aeronics, Inc. found that talking with customers and mentors led to solutions and opportunities that he may not have considered.

9 Steps to Formulating a Successful Exit Strategy

VentureWell Senior Program Officer, Christina Tamer, identified nine important steps startups should take when creating an exit strategy.

Building Startup Ecosystems: Good for Innovators, Good for the Economy

Heath Naquin profiles two I&E programs that are amplifying startup ecosystems to support innovators and drive economic growth.

Faculty Spotlight: Robbie Nock

Robbie Nock of ArtCenter College of Design provides students with the necessary skills to grow new ventures and thrive in rapidly changing industries.

Is Team Conflict Haunting Your Startup?

Team conflict doesn’t have to haunt your startup. Here are three steps to recognize, address, and reconcile tense team dynamics.

5 Keys to Unlocking Impactful Industry-University Collaborations

A Sustainable Solution to Food Waste: Give Produce a Longer Life

VentureWell E-Team Hazel Technologies has developed a sustainable solution to address the food waste crisis.

Innovator Spotlight: Maria Artunduaga

Maria Artunduaga of Respira Labs found experimentation to be a valuable asset as she developed an innovation to prevent unnecessary COPD-related deaths.

More Plastic, More Problems: How Innovation is Taking on an Ecological Crisis

VentureWell-supported innovators are tackling the growing plastic pollution crisis through invention and entrepreneurship.

Faculty Spotlight: Sophi Martin

Sophi Martin, Innovation Director at UC Berkeley Blum Center for Developing Economies, helps innovators solve complex problems in low-resource areas.

Leveraging Mentorship Opportunities: Practical Ways Innovators Can Build a Lasting Support Network

Several DevelopmentXChange mentors shared practical tips to help innovators leverage an initial mentorship session.

Innovator Spotlight: Reamonn Soto

Reamonn Soto of Sensatek Propulsion Technology, Inc. found that humility helped him through the early venture-development process.

Faculty Spotlight: Raja Schaar

Raja Schaar, Assistant Professor of Product Design at Drexel University, focuses her curriculum on health, well-being, social impact, and sustainability.

University Libraries: The Happening Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education

University libraries are increasingly serving as hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship, providing a space for students to collaborate and innovate.

Innovator Spotlight: Katya Cherukumilli

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

Creating Collective Impact: How Faculty Change Agents Can Develop Effective Networks

Collective impact is one framework we’re integrating into our work with faculty in order to tackle complex problems, such as equity and student success.

OPEN 2018: Inventing for the Future of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education

OPEN 2018 provided opportunities to learn emerging best practices in the rapidly evolving field of technology entrepreneurship education.

4 Ways Faculty Can Make and Keep Strong Industry Partnerships

Innovator Insights Series: Mastering Strategy Development

Strategy development involves identifying unknown variables around a target market, challenging assumptions, and maximizing breakthrough moments.

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