For nearly two decades, Biocrossroads has established itself as a leader in helping to build Indiana’s life sciences sector and a major source of venture capital for Indiana-based life sciences startups. Biocrossroads has also been one of Indiana University’s most effective partners in helping to move laboratory discoveries into the marketplace and catalyzing a robust… Read more »
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IU Ventures’ investment helps fuel continued growth of Indiana-based life sciences startup and newly named ‘Most Fundable’ company
The first-ever company to receive a double investment through IU Ventures’ startup support ecosystem, diagnostic cancer testing startup Amplified Sciences, just received some resounding support by way of one of the nation’s most rigorous startup competitions. Amplifed Sciences has landed on Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s fourth-annual Most Fundable Companies List, which was announced during a… Read more »
Helping to drive economic prosperity in the Hoosier state: David Gard named to board of directors of University Economic Development Association
The Hoosier state will be represented on the board of one of the nation’s leading organizations working to engage colleges and universities, businesses, non-profits, government organizations and community economic development stakeholders to drive local and regional economic growth. David Gard, assistant vice president for economic engagement at Indiana University, has been elected as a member-at-large… Read more »
Bringing together the best in innovation, improving Indiana’s quality of life and place
As Indiana University prepares to celebrate Homecoming this weekend, the university is less than a week away from another noteworthy “reunion” activity bringing together alumni and other friends of the university. On Thursday, Oct. 21, IU Ventures will host the inaugural IU Founders and Funders Network Conference, which will spotlight key resources available to IU-affiliated… Read more »
Peter Kennedy, founder and COO of Tagger, to be featured Jan. 12 on Founders Fireside Chat
IU Bloomington alumnus and business founder Peter Kennedy will be the featured speaker in the second event of IU Angel Network’s Founders Fireside Chat series. Kennedy is the founder and chief operating officer of Tagger, which provides an influencer marketing and social-listening platform to raise the level of its clients’ user experience and return on… Read more »
Why IU Ventures connects with alumni in Southeast Asia
By Jason Whitney, associate vice president, IU Ventures; executive director, IU Angel Network In recent months, IU Ventures has strengthened its efforts to connect with Indiana University alumni in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations region. These efforts have included a virtual startup pitch event for alumni and a newly signed MOU, or memorandum of… Read more »
Melissa Fairbanks, the IUPUC representative to CREED, earns CPTD credential
IUPUC has announced that Melissa Fairbanks, director of the Center for Business and Economic Development, has earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development credential from the Association for Talent Development Certification Institute. Those who earn the CPTD credential are recognized as having an overall understanding of the 23 capabilities necessary for success in talent development… Read more »
IU Angel Network launches Founders Fireside Chat series
IU Bloomington alumni will speak about their experiences as company founders The IU Angel Network has launched the Founders Fireside Chat series so the public, including Indiana University students at all campuses and academic centers, can network with and learn from alumni whose businesses have raised venture capital. IU Bloomington alumnus and business founder Brian… Read more »
Teri Willey of IU Ventures to speak at virtual event featuring biotech investors
Teri Willey, executive director of IU Ventures, will be the featured speaker for the upcoming virtual BioPathways event, “Mining Midwest Biotech Treasures Part VI: A University Venture Perspective.” BioPathways is a monthly event series, presented by Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and SmartHealth Activator featuring prominent bioentrepreneurs, biotech executives and biotech venture capitalists… Read more »
IU Ventures, Canopy to co-host ‘Selling in Our New Normal, a Hoosier Perspective’ seminar
The novel coronavirus has forced operational changes in many organizations, including sales teams in the commercial and industrial sectors. These changes will be addressed during a free, virtual seminar co-hosted by IU Ventures and Canopy, a business intelligence company based in Indianapolis. “Selling in Our New Normal, a Hoosier Perspective” will begin at 1 p.m…. Read more »