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From economics course to entrepreneurial experience
What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Do I have the right mindset? What tools will set me up for success? What if I fail? Where do I start?
What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Do I have the right mindset? What tools will set me up for success? What if I fail? Where do I start?
On Thursday, November 12, 2020, UNC- and Duke-affiliated startups presented to 66 representatives from top biotech venture capital firms. Hosted jointly by the Duke Office of Licensing and Ventures (OLV)
When it comes to innovation, there is no greater driving force than bright minds coming together. UNC Chapel Hill’s Venture Catalyst Program, a collaboration between Innovate Carolina and KickStart Venture
Benjamin has a PhD in molecular genetics and microbiology from Duke University. Prior to graduate school, he worked for two years for a biotech startup. Currently, he is a postdoctoral
Born and raised in Raleigh, NC, Gabriella graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2014 where she double majored in journalism and mass communication and political science. She then worked in for
Jackie earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biomedical engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia. She worked in various roles across the drug development pipeline for over five years as
The entrepreneurial bug bit Amy at a young age; as an early adopter to the beanie baby trend, her business buying and selling the stuffed toys was a quick success.
Karen Sheffield-Abdullah is a postdoctoral fellow at the UNC School of Medicine and a nurse-midwife who strives to improve health and well-being for women and children. During her early career,
Natalie graduated from Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL with her degree in biology. She is currently a PhD candidate in pharmacology at UNC-Chapel Hill. Natalie is currently conducting research on
Sisi is a third-year PharmD student. She has six years of experience in neuroscience research prior to pharmacy school. Sisi brings knowledge and experiences in clinical and managed care pharmacy,
Shannon is a current graduate student at UNC-Chapel Hill in the Department of cCemistry and is passionate about startups and venture capital. While at UNC, Shannon has been inducted into
Feichen Yang is a chemistry PhD with a research background in medical devices and renewable energy storage. When commercializing the technologies for both his research projects, Feichen collaborated directly with
Michaela Copp is a third-year biomedical engineering PhD student with scientific training in genome editing and regenerative medicine technology, with an interest in consulting and business development. She actively serves
Wulin Jiang is a fifth-year graduate student in pharmaceutical sciences. His current research is focusing on developing neural stem cell therapy to treat brain cancers. Other than scientific research, he
Yoga Pants and Dressy Tops. Mesh Shorts and Sports Coats. Loading screens and crappy headphones. Vague answers and oblivious recruiters. Welcome to finding a job in 2020! We’re all making
Carolina Seminar on Innovation for the Public Good | December 4th | 9-10 am Dr. Danielle Lake, Associate Professor at Elon University and Director of Elon By Design. Danielle will
This year, there were no poker chips for judges to vote with. No blue cups (from the Chapel Hill bar He’s Not Here) that students could use to collect the
Walk five minutes across campus? Or drive a half hour down Interstate 40? For faculty who need to find specialized wet labs where they can run their young life science
UNC-Chapel Hill offers more than 100 courses with content related to innovation and entrepreneurship. These courses are available in a variety of departments and professional schools across the University that
With Niki Shamdasani (UNC-Chapel Hill alumna), co-founder and CEO of Sani; and Ritika Shamdasani (NC State student), co-founder of Sani For two sisters who grew up in rural North Carolina,
As part of a growing innovation hub designed to support the innovation and entrepreneurial community, Innovate Carolina has received a $230,000 gift from Lee-Moore Capital Company to expand programming at Launch Chapel Hill, an award-winning
Connecting Carolina investors with up-and-coming companies Great business concepts will only get you so far. Founders of young companies all understand that an infusion of early investment funding and the
Step inside your customers’ heads. Then blow their minds. What is design thinking? And how might you apply it to your work? How can you use human-centered design to be
The world doesn’t wait. Let’s make your ideas work. Have an idea for solving an important economic or social problem? Want to start putting your idea into action? Or maybe
We don’t make innovators. We help them make a difference. Innovations begin with promising ideas. But ideas only make an impact when you build great strategies around them. Without the
Your ideas make an impact. Now show it. Data is the common language that binds every organization. How do the leaders of I&E programs at Carolina – and the University
Create public good from your innovative ideas Are you passionate about finding a solution to a social or environmental problem in your community? Interested in working at the intersection of
Launch a startup. Build a standout. Thinking about launching a new company or nonprofit? Or maybe you’ve already launched a startup and want to take the next step? If
Make sure your idea is market ready Wondering if you’ve got the next great invention? Is it really novel? Who would buy it as a product or a service? What