Linking Students to Startups

The Collat School of Business Innovation Lab

In the Heart of the Action

Our Space

Our Space

Events

Events

Student Involvement

• Lab interns (4)• Accelerator “client”• E-club• Consulting projects• Class projects/events• Events

Management Philosophy and Approach

• “We are a startup”• Lean startup principles• Place for like-minded people• Lab Manager• Lab interns• Mentors

Challenges and Lessons Learned

• Moving at startup speed• Hiring• Lab management while keeping startup vibe• Systems/communication issues

• Usage rules – Squatters!• Recruiting students• Creating sustainable business model

Where are we now and what’s next

• Studies to build MVP for consulting business• Lab Manager starting 4/1/15• Student projects this Summer• Build awareness for E-programs

• Time to execute and earn our keep!