Innovation and Commercialization Specialists
Aimee Arnoldussen, PhD
Cognitive neuroscientist with expertise in medical and assistive technologies. Start-up, healthcare, research funding and FDA.
Abram Becker
Expertise in commercial strategy for pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and diagnostics. Start-up, non-profit, & Fortune 500 experience.
Cecily Brose
Expertise in consumer product development and commercialization. Led innovation platforms in the food industry.
David Ertl
Product management and strategy expertise in information technology. Silicon Valley, start-up, and Fortune 500 experience.
Kieran Furlong
Expertise in early-stage company building, venture capital, cleantech, agtech and manufacturing. VC investor & start-up veteran.
Featured Programs
This 5-week course focuses on matching your innovation to a viable market. Learn more »
This 8-week course helps you develop and validate your startup's business model. Learn more »
Entrepreneurons lectures cover the fundamentals of starting a new venture. Learn more »
Upcoming Programs and Events from the Innovate Network
An Omnigap® Approach: The One-Sheet Business Alignment Plan for Leaders at Every Level
The final talk in the Entrepreneurons series this fall will feature Chicago-based entrepreneur Thomas K.R. Stovall, a leader with over 20 years of experience launching and growing startup companies. Stovall leads Intention Mastery, a logistics-focused business curriculum that teaches entrepreneurs and business leaders practical ways to quickly close gaps between intentions, deliberate actions and measurable outcomes to make bottom line revenue predictable and amplify growth in their companies. Stovall also leads ImBlackInTech, an entrepreneurship organization that supports Black & Latinx founders of emerging startups across 16 countries.
- December
- December 3
- EntrepreneuronsAn Omnigap® Approach: The One-Sheet Business Alignment Plan for Leaders at Every LevelDecember 3, 4:00 pm, H.F. DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building
Can your leadership plan be distilled to just one page? Thomas K.R. Stovall, an entrepreneur with over 20 years of real-world business experience, shares his approach along with some practical advice for entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Thomas leads Intention Mastery, a logistics-focused business curriculum. His programs teach entrepreneurs and business leaders practical ways to quickly close gaps between intentions, deliberate actions and measurable outcomes.
- December 5
- Becoming an Inclusive Leader: A Business Imperative in the 21st CenturyDecember 5, 8:30 am, Grainger Hall
Inclusion is a sense of belonging, connection and community at work. An Inclusive work culture acknowledges the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings to the table, employees feel welcomed, known, valued — and encouraged to bring their whole, unique selves to work and to fully participate in the organization. By acting inclusively, leaders can boost engagement, productivity and innovation.
News from the Innovate Network
360 students named University Innovation Fellows for 2019
360 students from 90 higher education institutions in 13 countries have been named University Innovation Fellows. The University Innovation Fellows program empowers students to become agents of change at their schools. Fellows work to ensure that all students gain the attitudes, skills and knowledge required to navigate a complex world and build the future. These […]
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Noodles & Co founder Aaron Kennedy to anchor program on Wisconsin’s growing support for entrepreneurs
Madison is building a national reputation as a hub for technological innovation and entrepreneurship. All across the state, entrepreneurs are connecting world-class research, talent and industry to create economic opportunity and solve important challenges. Wisconsin …
Madison is best ‘untapped’ city for startups
Ask where the best U.S. cities are to launch a startup, and most people will think of someplace on the coast. But go beyond the obvious venture capital hubs, and one Wisconsin city rises to …