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SUMMARY:Uplift Coffee at the Park
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Uplift Coffee Truck at the Park on Tuesday\, October 1\, from 7:30- 9:00 a.m. Grab a drink and a snack to get your Tuesday started off right. \nThe Uplift Coffee Truck is usually at the Park on the first Tuesday of every month.
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SUMMARY:Douglas County CORE: Launchpad
DESCRIPTION:This event is being organized by Douglas County CORE. Register for this event by clicking here. \nIntroducing Launchpad – A Startup Weekend & Hackathon \nJoin us for a weekend-long ideation and prototyping event for aspiring and current entrepreneurs\, designers\, developers\, and anyone wanting to learn more about the startup process. This event will be at KU Innovation Park\, 2033 Becker Drive. \nCheck out the agenda for this exclusive event: \nFriday\, October 4th \n3-4 p.m.: Training – high-level startup stages\, how to find a business concept and create a pitch deck \n4-5 p.m.: Training – how to create a basic prototype (UX/UI) \n5-8 p.m.: Happy Hour & Team Formation – an opportunity to meet other attendees\, talk more about your business issue\, and recruit a team to help solve it! Or vice versa…get recruited by an entrepreneur building a team. \nSaturday\, October 5th \n8-10 a.m.: Welcome – registration\, refreshments\, and rules \n10 a.m.: START – Teams have 24 hours to develop pitch decks or prototypes \nSunday\, October 6th \n12-3 p.m.: Presentations – 7 min pitch and/or demo + 3 min Q&A \n3-4 p.m.: Reception & AWARDS!! \nThis event is being organized by Douglas County CORE. Register for this event by clicking here.
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/douglas-county-core-launchpad/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Coretoberfest 2024
DESCRIPTION:This event is organized by the KU Office of Research. \nHow well do you know University of Kansas core labs? Come to Coretoberfest to learn how these facilities and the experts who lead them can support your KU research. Door prizes. Networking. Appetizers + drinks. \n🗓️ Wednesday\, Oct. 9\n🕞 3:30 – 5:30\n📍Burge Union\, Forum C \nLearn about KU’s range of core labs here. \nClick here to RSVP to Coretoberfest.
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/coretoberfest-2024/
LOCATION:Burge Union\, 1565 Irving Hill Rd\, Lawrence\, Kansas\, 66044
CATEGORIES:University of Kansas
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SUMMARY:Empowerment Expo
DESCRIPTION:This event is organized by the Chamber of Lawrence\, Kansas. Click here to register on the Chamber’s website. \nLooking to grow your side business to a full-time career but needing support?\nAre you a large business interested in programs to support small\, local businesses?\nWanting to learn more on marketing your business in-person and online?\nWhat are the best practices for cyber security? \nIf so\, The Chamber invites you to attend our first-ever Empowerment Expo! Our mission: create an inclusive space to learn\, connect\, and build together a powerful business community strengthened by the invaluable connections and knowledge gained. \nThe Empowerment Expo will be held on October 10 from 8:30am-3pm at Burge Union on KU Campus. This event will be comprised of 2 breakout sessions – each with 3 various topics\, a panel discussion during hosted lunch\, and an afternoon of networking with fellow attendees and our event partners (see below). \nTickets now on sale!\nFor just $25 per person\, enjoy the event’s programming\, refreshments throughout the day\, hosted lunch\, swag bag\, networking\, as well as the knowledge and connections made.\nThis event is open to the public!\n**The Chamber has invested in complimentary Bluetooth earbuds and will gladly provide them to those utilizing the English-to-Spanish translation services in breakout rooms and panel discussions.\n***If you need accommodations due to dietary needs\, etc. please contact Jared Martin\, Director of Events\, at JMartin@LawrenceChamber.com prior to October 3. \nTopics to be presented on include \n\nResources available to businesses of all sizes\nCybersecurity\nMarketing and pitching your business to investors and clients\nStart-Up and Entrepreneur guidance\nOpportunities for large businesses to grow while supporting local\, small businesses\nCertifications for woman\, veteran\, and minority-owned entities\n\nPresenters of breakout presentations include \n\nNetWork Kansas\nKU Small Business Development Center\nSmall Business Administration\nKansas Department of Commerce\nKU Innovation Park\nMCubed Technologies
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/empowerment-expo/
LOCATION:Burge Union\, 1565 Irving Hill Rd\, Lawrence\, Kansas\, 66044
CATEGORIES:Founding Partners
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SUMMARY:Torched Goodness at the Park
DESCRIPTION:Torched Goodness will be at the Park on Thursday\, October 17\, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.\, serving creme brulee and iced coffee. Stop by and treat yourself! \nTorched Goodness is regularly at the Park every third Thursday of the month.
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/torched-goodness-at-the-park-4/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Main Facility\, 2029 Becker Dr\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Truck
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SUMMARY:That Gelato & Sorbetto Guy at the Park
DESCRIPTION:Craving something cool and delicious for September in Kansas? Mark your calendar for October 22\, from 2 to 4 pm\, for a special pop-up at KU Innovation Park showcasing some favorite gelato and sorbetto creations!\nIndulge in a variety of refreshing flavors\, each crafted to perfection. We’re thrilled to introduce some exciting new fall flavors that capture the essence of the season. Imagine rich\, creamy gelato infused with the warmth of autumn spices and fruity sorbettos bursting with the fresh taste of seasonal fruits. Whether you prefer the smoothness of gelato or the lightness of sorbetto\, there’s something to delight every palate. \nBut this event is more than just a tasty treat—it’s a full sensory experience. Bring your friends\, bring your family\, and savor every scoop as you make sweet memories together.
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/that-gelato-sorbetto-guy-at-the-park-2/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Main Facility\, 2029 Becker Dr\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66047\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn at the Park: Funding Strategies for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Discover the keys to unlocking essential funding for your startup from founders who have been there and done that. Join a panel of experienced entrepreneurs at the Park’s next Lunch and Learn on Thursday\, October 24. The panel will share their insights on the types of capital needed to scale and sustain a startup\, offering practical guidance for founders navigating the complexities of funding. Whether it’s generating revenue\, securing debt\, applying for grants\, or pursuing venture capital\, this session will give attendees a comprehensive look at the options available to startups at various stages of growth. \nThe Park’s October Lunch & Learn will be on Thursday\, October 24\, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Phase III auditorium\, 2033 Becker Dr. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required as lunch will be provided. Please register below. This event is open to anyone. You do not have to work for a Park company to attend. If you register and can no longer attend\, please let us know. Registration will close on Friday\, October 18. \nABOUT THE PANEL\n \nPhil Reynolds\, CEO of DevStride \nWith over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry\, Phillip Reynolds is a visionary leader and a passionate innovator. He is the CEO and co-founder of DevStride\, a company that is transforming the agile program and portfolio management landscape. He is also the Board Chair at BriteCore\, a cloud-based insurance core system that he co-founded in 2008. \nPhil is a SAFe SPC\, a CPCU\, and holds a certificate in Leading Change in Complex Organizations from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He speaks frequently on topics such as agile program management\, product management\, organizational design\, technological innovation\, and customer relationship management. He has received multiple honors and awards\, including the Governor’s Missouri Entrepreneur of the Year\, the Inc. 500\, and the Go Magazine 20 under 30. \nPhil is also an angel investor who serves as a consultant and board member in a range of portfolio companies. He is driven by the mission of empowering companies to deliver better products and services to their customers and stakeholders. \nTaylor Clauson\, Managing Partner at Abstraction Capital \nTaylor started Abstraction Capital after a few years of teaching himself how to code. Prior to Abstraction\, he spent 7 years at a Kansas City-based firm called OpenAir Equity Partners\, investing in and building IoT and data companies. His career includes time spent in economic development and a stint at a cleantech startup. He was lucky enough to be in Class ’23 of the Kauffman Fellows Program.\nPeter Petillo\, Founder & CEO of Design-Zyme LLC
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-at-the-park-funding-strategies-for-startups/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Funding
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SUMMARY:Boo Break with BioKansas
DESCRIPTION:This event is organized by BioKansas. Click here to register. \nJoin BioKansas at KU Innovation Park for this quarter’s Bio Break! Known as Boo Break this month\, join BioKansas staff\, members of the board\, and other folks in the network at the Park on October 30 between 5-7 p.m. The event will be at 2029 Becker Drive – the Park’s main facility – in the Chamber Room. \nRegister today by clicking here!
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/boo-break-with-biokansas/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Main Facility\, 2029 Becker Dr\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66047\, United States
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