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OPEN
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Join Us at OPEN 2022
OPEN gathers members of the higher education innovation and entrepreneurship field to share experiences, learn best practices, and forge new relationships.
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VentureWell OPEN 2019: Engage, Inspire, Transform
The VentureWell OPEN 2019 conference was one for the books. Watch the highlights.
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VentureWell's 2018 OPEN Conference
Here's a glimpse of our annual OPEN conference.
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OPEN 2017 Conference Kickoff: Wearable Design Contest
Our conference kick-offs are legendary. Watch OPEN 2017 attendees create and model prototypes of wearables from repurposed items.
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VentureWell's OPEN Conference: Curating Learning Opportunities
Raja Schaar of Drexel University explains how OPEN offers a variety of tools, ideas, and resources to help her effectively guide design students to solve societal problems around the world.
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Justin Henriques at OPEN 2019
At OPEN 2019, Justin Henriques from James Madison University shares why he keeps coming back to our annual conference-- for the tools and resources he can implement right after the conference is over.
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Lawrence Neely at OPEN 2019
Lawrence Neely from the Olin College of Engineering shares why he attends our annual OPEN conference-- for the OPEN community.
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E-Team testimonials
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Emme: Innovating Birth Control Management
CEO Amanda French shares how early-stage training and funding helped VentureWell E-Team Emme create an innovative birth control pill smart case that was named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2021.
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NUMiX Materials, Inc.: Recovering Metal Contaminants
Katie Kollhoff, CEO of NUMiX Materials, shares how support from VentureWell's E-Team Grant Program helped her team gain an in-depth understanding of the business model canvas.
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Aeronics: Enhancing Oxygen Therapy
Blake Dube, CEO of Aeronics, and Mark Spitz, COO of Aeronics, share how VentureWell's E-Team Program helped them challenge their early assumptions and discover a new product market fit as they explored new ways to commercialize their technology.
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Global Water Labs: Fluoride Removal Technology
Katya Cherukumilli, founder of Global Water Labs, share how VentureWell's E-Team Program helped her navigate a business model shift and jumpstart fundraising efforts.
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HandHero: A Low-Cost Medical Device for Rural Burn Patients
Kimberly Souza, co-creator of HandHero, shares how VentureWell's E-Team Program helped her develop a sustainable business model to maximize the impact of her invention.
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Faculty Testimontials
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VentureWell Faculty Grantee: Julie Messing - Kent State University
Julie Messing shares how a VentureWell Faculty Grant funded an initiative to cross pollinate innovation and entrepreneurship programs at Kent State.
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VentureWell Faculty Grantee: Khanjan Mehta - Lehigh University
Khanjan Mehta explains how a Faculty Grant supported student teams at Lehigh University in developing tech-based social ventures for low-income countries.
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VentureWell Faculty Grantee: Marc Facciotti - UC Davis
Marc Facciotti explains how a VentureWell Faculty Grant supported a new program to bridge gaps in the I&E ecosystem at UC Davis.
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VentureWell Faculty Grantee: Nordica MacCarty - Oregon State University
Nordica MacCarty shares how a Faculty Grant allowed her to integrate entrepreneurship and environmentally responsible principles into her curriculum at OSU.
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Advancing Equity
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A Faculty Member’s Journey
Jacen Greene explains how he used heart and data to increase diversity and improve his teaching.
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Community Conversation: Authentic Outreach
Isabelle Monlouis explores solutions for addressing barriers in conducting authentic outreach to early-stage innovators.
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Community Conversation: Validating Multiple Pathways
Juan Barraza discusses the importance of validating multiple pathways to success for innovators.
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Community Conversation: Creating Inclusive Spaces
Ji Mi Choi discusses creating inclusive spaces to help bridge participation gaps in STEM innovation and entrepreneurship programs.
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Community Conversation: Building Confidence
Jade Lockard discusses building confidence to help bridge participation gaps in STEM innovation and entrepreneurship programs.
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Community Conversation: Mentorship
Isabelle Monlouis stresses the importance of designing systems to engage faculty as mentors.
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Community Conversation: Creating Holistic Organizational Approaches
Debra Joy Pérez offers insight into developing a holistic organizational approach to advancing equity.
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Inventing Green
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Sustainable Design: Life-Cycle Thinking
These are the three critical phases in the life-cycle of an invention where environmental impact should be considered.
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Helix Steel: Cutting-Edge Concrete
Helix Steel created technology that is both stronger than traditional rebar concrete and less carbon- and labor-intensive to produce.
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Promethean Power
Promethean Power Systems invented refrigeration systems for cold-storage applications in off-grid and partially electrified areas of developing countries, enabling food suppliers to store perishable food items without the need for diesel-powered generators.
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Thinking Like An Entrepreneur
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Thinking Like An Entrepreneur: What does that mean?
The world is full of people generating ideas. The real question is: do you have what it takes to turn this idea into a reality?
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Thinking Like An Entrepreneur: Which path is right for you?
There are lots of different paths you can take on your journey to commercialization. In this video, we'll walk through some options.
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Thinking Like An Entrepreneur: Why should customers care?
A lot of innovators love building the features of a product. But it's important to know those features are important to your customers-- and that they're willing to buy them.
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