By Doug Liedle, IU Ventures If you don’t work in a university setting, you might not be thinking about alumni networks in your day-to-day experience. But you might be surprised at how valuable those networks can be and how many people you’ll find in your line of work, with more in common than you realized…. Read more »
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Attracting and retaining talented college graduates: The 2020 E2E Convergence
Representatives from Indiana University campuses convened at the IUPUI Campus Center in mid-February for the 2020 Education-to-Employment Convergence, the sixth annual E2E event hosted by IU. E2E Convergence is an ongoing forum to discuss the challenges, opportunities and strategies associated with strengthening sustainable pathways for students and graduates to secure meaningful work experiences and career… Read more »
IU Angel Network prepares for 2020 action – Part 2
This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 was published Jan. 29, 2020. The IU Angel Network is the latest evolution of Indiana University’s efforts to provide opportunity and drive innovation among its alumni and community. But how did the idea for the Angel Network come about? And what opportunity does it represent?… Read more »
IU Angel Network prepares for 2020 action – Part 1
This is Part 1 of a two-part series. The IU Angel Network is the latest evolution of Indiana University’s efforts to provide opportunity and drive innovation among its alumni and community. But how did the idea for the Angel Network come about? And what opportunity does it represent? A new concept Since 1997, IU Ventures… Read more »
IU Ventures portfolio company Costello acquired by SalesLoft
In May 2018, the Innovate Indiana Fund invested $200,000 in Costello, a sales co-pilot software company. Only a year and a half later, Costello was acquired by Atlanta-based sales engagement platform SalesLoft. Led by Indiana University alumnus Frank Dale, the Indianapolis company has already begun integrating its software with SalesLoft’s. The combination of the company’s… Read more »
A recap of 2019 National Entrepreneurship Month posts
Thanks to the Indiana University faculty, staff, current students and alumni who shared insights about being an entrepreneur. The following links will take you to each person’s Q&A article on Crimson Catalyst. Nathan J. Alves, Indiana Lysis Technologies Jacob Babcock, NuCurrent Kevin Berkopes, Crossroads Portfolio Companies Adrian Calderon, Adrian’s Prophet Sneha Dave, Health Advocacy Summit… Read more »
IU-connected entrepreneurs impact the world: Meet Jacob Babcock of NuCurrent
Jacob Babcock, an IU Bloomington alumnus, is CEO of NuCurrent. The company provides wireless power solutions to Fortune 1000 companies and other innovation leaders. Its broad systems integration expertise supports manufacturers of appliances, smartphones, wearables, hearables, consumer electronics, medical devices, robotics, IoT, sporting equipment and other emerging product categories. Question: If a person has an… Read more »
IU-connected entrepreneurs impact the world: Meet Dr. Vince Guido of Guido Family Dentistry.
Dr. Vince Guido, an IU Bloomington alumnus, is the owner of Guido Family Dentistry. It is a father-and-daughter dental practice dedicated to taking care of patients as if they’re family. It uses the most modern technologies to provide comfort and convenience. Crimson Catalyst: If a person has an idea for a business, what are the… Read more »
IU-connected entrepreneurs impact the world: Meet Reuben Vandeventer of S2 Data Risk.
Reuben Vandeventer, an IU Bloomington alumnus, is co-founder of S2 Data Risk. The company enables businesses to account for data risk and safeguard against unintended consequences that accompany the digital economy. Its product and built-in assistant help maintain the economic well-being of clients’ data. Crimson Catalyst: If a person has an idea for a business,… Read more »
IU-connected entrepreneurs impact the world: Meet Alex Sabol of Tipped.
Alex Sabol, an IU Bloomington alumnus, is the founder of Tipped. The company helps entrepreneurial organizations and their leaders navigate major transitions like large growth plans, fundraising, and mergers and acquisitions. It implements people, processes and operational initiatives using a system called EOS, or Entrepreneurial Operating System. Crimson Catalyst: If a person has an idea… Read more »