Welcome…

REU-2012

Office of Research & CommercializationResearch Experience for Undergraduates

“Turbulent and Changing Times…”

Opportunities Exist…

Math and Science Engineering ,Technology and NanoBusiness, Industry…Customers, Brands…Trends, Trade…Global, Mobile, Social…Jobs, Careers…

> Promises, Value and Delivery <

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Opportunities…

“…we will observe, examine and discuss… “

Innovation, Entrepreneurship and

“Launching New Ventures”

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Let’s Get Started…

Introductions…

Hi, I’m Tom O’Neal…

And You Are…?

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Our Sessions cover…

The Commercialization of Research…

Specifically…

Innovation, Entrepreneurship & “Launching New Ventures”

•Session One; Opportunity

•Session Two; Feasibility

•Session Three; Planning and Execution

•Session Four; Presentations, Discussions and the Future(Each session includes lectures, discussions , readings, and more)

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Let’s Get Right To It…

Session One; Opportunity

Understanding Entrepreneurship

Preparing for the Entrepreneurial Journey

Recognizing and Shaping an Opportunity

Developing and Testing a Business Model

Innovation, Entrepreneurship & “Launching New Ventures”

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Understanding Innovation and Entrepreneurship

”The process by which individuals—either on their own or in organizations—pursue opportunities without regard to the resources they currently

control.” ~ H. H. Stevenson

Entrepreneurship is a mindset that is:• Opportunity-focused• Risk taking• Innovative• Growth-oriented

>> An Entrepreneur…

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurial Evolution

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What’s Hot…

*Digital and Nano Infrastructures**Bio-Molecular Infrastructures*

*In-Memory Computing & Server Virtualization ** Mobility and Movement *

* Demand and Devices *

*Delivery on the Promise* *Quality, Brand and Value *

* Regional Growth, Global Reach and Business Models*

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Successful Entrepreneurs Are Principles Based…

Ethical ConductVision & ValueFocus & DeterminationAbstract Thinking & Pragmatic ExecutionCommercialization Flexibility

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Summary…Opportunities Exist >>>

Provide Value… Deliver on Your Promises…

Tell me… So What…

Who Cares… Why You…

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“Your Research Experience consists of…”

Sessions 1 - 4

Today, Session 1…OpportunityTomorrow, Session 2…Feasibility

July 18, Session 3…Planning, Execution, Growth, Change

July 25, Session 4…Next steps to Success and Conclude

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Research Experience for UndergraduatesThis concludes our Kick-off…

Next we’ll examine… The Entrepreneurial Journey

Preparing for the Entrepreneurial Journey Recognizing and Creating Opportunity

Any Questions…?