Brandon Boynton is a current student at IUPUI and serial entrepreneur. This post is one in a series about the lessons he’s learned as a startup founder. By Brandon Boynton, CEO, Vemity 5. Don’t build the product before the customer. One of the biggest mistakes that I made with my most recent startup was building… Read more »

Brandon Boynton is a current student at IUPUI and serial entrepreneur. This post is one in a series about the lessons he’s learned as a startup founder. By Brandon Boynton, CEO, Vemity 4. Roll with the punches. Don’t be afraid to pivot your startup. It’s far, far easier to pivot early on than it is… Read more »

Brandon Boynton is a current student at IUPUI and serial entrepreneur. This post is one in a series about the lessons he’s learned as a startup founder. By Brandon Boynton, CEO, Vemity 3. Don’t be blinded by your passion. When you spend eight to 12 hours a day, six to seven days a week, entirely… Read more »

Brandon Boynton is a current student at IUPUI and serial entrepreneur. This post is one in a series about the lessons he’s learned as a startup founder. By Brandon Boynton, CEO, Vemity 2. Always make others feel important. When dealing with other people, whether employees, partners, friends, acquaintances or what have you, treat them with… Read more »

Brandon Boynton is current student at IUPUI and serial entrepreneur. This post is one in a series about the lessons he’s learned as startup founder. By Brandon Boynton, CEO, Vemity The past six years of my career have consisted of founding two startups; completing one acquisition, dozens of software consulting projects and 136 undergraduate credits;… Read more »

By John Schwarb, senior communications specialist/content strategist, Indiana University Communications IUPUI faculty and students participate every year in activities that enhance lives in the Indianapolis community and beyond. That’s not just a tagline or a talking point; it’s documentable work that anyone can explore, thanks to a new map launched by the IUPUI Office of Community… Read more »

By Peter J. Schubert, director of the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy and professor of electrical and computer engineering, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI In 2007, Sen. Richard G. Lugar launched the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy with these words: “Establishment of a center dedicated to the task of… Read more »

By Teri Willey, executive director, IU Ventures and fund manager, Indiana Philanthropic Venture Fund LLC It’s been a year since the Indiana Philanthropic Venture Fund was launched. We have had a busy and gratifying year as we support companies that are based on IU intellectual property or have IU graduates as founders or members of… Read more »

By Kirk White, assistant vice president for strategic partnerships, Indiana University More than 400 business and academic leaders attended the annual Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Advanced Planning Briefing for Industry on April 10 at the WestGate@Crane Technology Park. The theme of the meeting was “Partnering to Expand the Advantage.” Leaders from Crane presented the… Read more »

During the April meeting of the Indiana University Board of Trustees, IU Vice President for Engagement Bill Stephan summarized how the university impacts the state with economic development and innovation strategies. “Indiana University’s engagement efforts support our mission to connect with all regions of the state and further develop the statewide economy and workforce,” Stephan… Read more »