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 »
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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 »
IU delivers $9.9 billion impact on state, high return on investment for students and taxpayers
Indiana University added $9.9 billion in income to Indiana’s economy in FY 2018-19 through its investments in the educational success of its students; research and innovation; and engagement in the economic development, health and well-being of Hoosier communities across the state. Expressed in terms of employment, IU’s impact supported 151,015 jobs, according to the results… Read more »
IU Ventures portfolio company Diagnotes makes a positive difference during the COVID-19 outbreak
By Teri Willey, executive director of IU Ventures and fund manager of IU Philanthropic Venture Fund LLC Several health systems in Indiana, including IU Health, are using the sophisticated health care collaboration and telehealth features of Diagnotes to facilitate the screening and treatment of patients and reduce the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus or… Read more »
CREED meeting Feb. 18 focused on IU Office of Business Partnerships, IU Ventures, 2020 E2E Convergence, IUPUC
The Indiana University Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development, or CREED, held its first quarterly meeting of 2020 on Feb. 18 at IUPUI. Bill Stephan, IU vice president for government relations and economic engagement, welcomed attendees. He summarized the board of trustees meeting that took place at IUPUI Feb. 13-14, including the authorization of… Read more »
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 »
Record calendar year for the RED Fund
For the second consecutive calendar year, the Regional Economic Development Fund granted a record number of awards to Indiana University campuses and academic centers. Thirteen grants totaling more than $30,000 were approved by the Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development in 2019. The RED Fund awards cost-share grants of up to $2,500 to projects… Read more »