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A matter of scale: Kelley School graduate, venture analyst Dhruv Kapoor to discuss taking new ventures to the next level

Posted May 6, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

Want to know more about scaling up a new business venture? Who better to learn from than an angel? Indiana University alumnus Dhruv Kapoor is currently an investor at The Chernin Group, where he focuses on sourcing, executing and leading multi-stage investments in consumer businesses across the fields of media, entertainment and technology. Prior to… Read more »

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Tech innovator Scott McCorkle, co-founder and CEO of MetaCX, to deliver keynote at upcoming IU Ventures summit

Posted April 21, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

Since receiving an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in 1995, Scott McCorkle has built a reputation as a globally recognized marketing tech leader and one of Indiana’s most successful innovators. Next month, the co-founder and CEO of Indianapolis-based MetaCX will return to his alma mater to address members of IU’s ever-expanding community… Read more »

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New IU Athletics-IU Ventures partnership serves to propel IU’s rowing team

Posted April 19, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

Indiana University’s nationally ranked women’s rowing team has practiced this spring in high-tech style, clad in wearable technology that collects real-time data on their respiratory rates, oar placement and other performance metrics. The team’s access to this new technology has been made possible through a nascent partnership between IU’s storied athletics program and IU Ventures,… Read more »

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IU’s Shoebox Fund invests in two new student startups

Posted April 19, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

An investment fund that supports IU student innovation announces investment in FoodMeets and Solesca An app that connects people through dining-out experiences and a startup creating software to help farmers implement solar power are the latest student startups to benefit from the Shoebox Fund, an investment fund that supports student innovation and entrepreneurship at Indiana… Read more »

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Founder of successful plant-based gelato company to serve up thoughts on launching a new venture

Posted April 13, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

In 2020, members of the IU Angel Network announced a $300,000 investment in Sacred Serve, a fully organic, plant-based gelato company headquartered in Chicago and founded by Indiana University alumna Kailey Donewald. It was the first-ever investment in a consumer goods company by the network, one of four major investment programs managed by IU Ventures,… Read more »

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Todd Yeagley to help kick off Venture Summit

Posted April 7, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

The best of Indiana University’s venture community will get the opportunity to hear from one of the best collegiate soccer coaches in the nation when Todd Yeagley, head coach of the IU men’s soccer team, helps launch the inaugural IU Founders & Funders Network Venture Summit next month. Yeagley, who will enter his 13th season… Read more »

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‘Best in Tech’ nominees reflect strength and success of IU Ventures’ expanding investment portfolio

Posted February 18, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

This week saw Indianapolis-based technology growth accelerator TechPoint unveil its nominees for the 23rd annual Mira Awards, honoring the “Best of Tech in Indiana.” The Mira Awards are the state’s largest, best known and most prestigious technology awards. Once again, the Mira Awards are shining a light on IU’s recent success in advancing the startup… Read more »

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Creating opportunities to build connections and the next Hoosier success stories

Posted February 4, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

Note: Sodam Kim, assistant director of research communications for the IU Office of the Vice President for Research, contributed to this story. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Indiana University has accelerated efforts to build connections among its global community of entrepreneurs, innovators and investors, while also advancing business ideas with the potential to create new high-quality… Read more »

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Shoebox Fund makes two new investments in student-led innovation

Posted December 20, 2021 by Ryan Piurek

IU-led fund invests in smartphone app for new music discovery and battery part supplier targeting the electric vehicle market Two more student startups have been selected to benefit from the Shoebox Fund, an investment fund that supports student innovation at Indiana University. Established earlier this year through a gift of $60,000 from Donna and John… Read more »

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IU expertise, connections and funding capital are energizing Bloomington’s innovation and startup culture

Posted December 14, 2021 by Ryan Piurek

Ravi Bhatt

Ten years ago, Ravi Bhatt considered his college town of Bloomington, Ind., when he was deciding where to locate his promising new business venture. He loved Bloomington, and equally adored his alma mater, Indiana University. In the end, though, he chose Chicago, believing that the Windy City offered the best mix of talent, infrastructure and,… Read more »

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