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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: How Kansas Supports Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Building a business takes more than a good idea. It takes the right support at the right time. \nOn Tuesday\, April 28\, join the Park for an inside look at how the Kansas Department of Commerce is supporting entrepreneurs across the state. This panel will feature leaders from the Office of Innovation and the Office of Small Business\, offering a clear view of the programs\, funding and resources available to help startups launch\, grow and scale in Kansas. \nLunch and networking begin at 11:45 a.m.\, and the presentation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park’s Phase III Facility\, 2033 Becker Drive. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow Kansas Commerce supports founders from idea to expansion\nKey programs and funding opportunities available today\nWhere entrepreneurs often get stuck and how to move forward\nHow to plug into statewide resources and support networks\n\nWhether you’re just getting started or looking to accelerate growth\, this session will connect you with the people and pathways designed to help your business move forward. \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.
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-how-kansas-supports-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: How to Work with KU
DESCRIPTION:Working with the University of Kansas can open doors to research expertise\, talent\, facilities and commercialization pathways\, but only if you know where to start. \nJoin KU Innovation Park at its next lunch and learn on Tuesday\, February 24\, to hear how entrepreneurs\, innovators\, startups and community partners can meaningfully engage with KU. Rather than focusing on procurement or vendor contracting\, this session will highlight the many ways the broader ecosystem can collaborate with the university on research\, technology commercialization\, entrepreneurship\, and industry partnerships. \nLunch and networking begin at 11:45 a.m.\, and the panel discussion will be from 12 to 1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park’s Phase III Facility\, 2033 Becker Drive. \nThe conversation will feature a panel of representatives from across the KU ecosystem\, including: \n\nHoward Graham\, Senior Director of Career and Professional Development\, KU Alumni Association\nCliff Michaels\, executive director\, KU Center for Technology Commercialization\nJane New\, director of industry partnerships\, KU Office of Economic Development\nRyan Rains\, director of entrepreneurship co-curricular programs\, KU School of Business\nChris Wilson\, executive director\, Digital Health Co/Lab at KU Medical Center\n\nPanelists will help level set expectations\, explain how KU is structured\, and clarify where real opportunities for engagement exist. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of who to talk to\, how to approach collaboration\, and how to work with KU in ways that align goals on both sides. \nThis session is intended for: \n\nEntrepreneurs and startup founders\nIndustry partners interested in research or commercialization collaboration\nInnovators seeking to engage KU expertise\, facilities or talent\n\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. \n 
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-how-to-work-with-ku/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:University of Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
CREATED:20251216T183735Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: How are experts using AI?
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept. It is actively reshaping healthcare\, education\, research\, and the products we use every day. Join KU Innovation Park on Thursday\, January 22\, for this lunch-and-learn session that brings together leaders who are not theorizing about AI’s potential but are building\, deploying\, and governing it in real-world environments. \nLunch and networking begin at 11:45 a.m.\, and the presentation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park’s Phase III Facility\, 2033 Becker Drive. \nThis panel features experts working at the intersection of AI and human impact. Dr. Dawn King leads national and enterprise-scale AI initiatives focused on secure\, ethical\, and translational applications in healthcare and public health. Dr. Lisa Dieker brings a practitioner’s lens to how AI and emerging technologies can support educators\, students\, and inclusive learning environments across disciplines. \nFrom industry\, Will Carey of Brand New Box shares how AI is being embedded into custom software and digital products that organizations actually use\, emphasizing scalability\, reliability\, and practical value. Tihamer Levandovsky brings deep technical expertise from his work building large-scale\, privacy-compliant AI systems at companies such as Amazon\, Microsoft\, and Meta\, including cutting-edge applications of large language models in production environments. \nTogether\, these voices offer a grounded\, cross-sector look at how experts are using AI today—and what it takes to move from experimentation to impact. \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. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Meet the Panelists\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Will Carey\nCTO\nBrand New Box \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lisa Dieker\nWilliamson Family Distinguished Professor in Special Education\nUniversity of Kansas \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dawn King\, Ph.D.\nDirector of Artificial Intelligence Initiatives\, Enhanced AI Center\nUniversity of Kansas Medical Center \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tihamer Levendovszky\nML/AI Research Scientist\nFormerly of Meta\, Microsoft\, and Amazon
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-how-are-experts-using-ai/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:AI and Cybersecurity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Dates: December 11\, 2025 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) & December 12\, 2025 (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM)Location: KU Innovation Park\, 2033 Becker Dr.\, Lawrence\, KS \nAre you working on innovative technology with the potential to make a commercial impact? If you’re planning to apply for a competitive SBIR or STTR research grant in the coming year\, this 2-day boot camp is designed to help you get there. \nApplications are now closed. \nLed by Veronika Redman and Ed Lahue\, and supported by the KU Innovation Park team\, this hands-on program will guide researchers in the KU community through the critical steps of preparing a strong SBIR/STTR grant application. \nNote: Space is limited\, and an application is required to participate. \n 
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/sbir-sttr-boot-camp-3/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Funding,University of Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
CREATED:20251103T164446Z
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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Matching Information Session with Kansas Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Kansas just launched ACCEL-KS – Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program (Phases 0 and 1) to help innovators compete for federal R&D dollars and speed commercialization. Learn how to apply\, who’s eligible and how partners across the state can support your proposal. \nWho should attendKansas-based founders\, small businesses\, KU researchers forming startups\, and teams planning or holding SBIR/STTR awards. \nWhat you’ll learn• Program overview and goals• Phase 0 proposal development assistance• Phase 1 state matching funds for awarded projects• Eligibility\, review criteria and timelines \nProgram highlights• Total funding available: $250\,000• Phase 0 awards: Up to $3\,000 per award (50% match required)• Phase 1 awards: Up to $25\,000 (with proof of federal award)• Eligible applicants: Kansas-based\, for-profit small businesses that meet federal SBIR/STTR requirements and conduct at least 51% of Phase 1 research in Kansas• Application window: Opens Oct. 31; closes Friday\, Nov. 28 \n⸻ \nCan’t make Lawrence? \nKansas Commerce is hosting additional sessions statewide and online:• Virtual: 11 a.m. Wednesday\, Nov. 5 — Register here• Wichita: 11 a.m. Monday\, Nov. 10 — Groover Labs\, 334 N. Saint Francis Ave.• Manhattan: 10:30 a.m. Friday\, Nov. 14 — Innovate 24\, 1880 Kimball Ave.\, Ste. 120• Virtual: 11 a.m. Tuesday\, Nov. 25 — Register here \n			\n				RSVP with Kansas Commerce here\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Please note that the registration link may list a different start time for the event at the Park\, but the event will start at 10:30 a.m.
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/sbir-sttr-matching-information-session-with-kansas-commerce/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
CREATED:20251007T192415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T192422Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Sports Tech Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic conversation at the intersection of sports and technology. This special Lunch & Learn features Davyeon Ross\, co-founder and CEO of ShotTracker\, a real-time performance analytics platform transforming basketball at every level. He’ll sit down for a fireside chat with Matt Gardner\, current vice president of growth at YinzCam and former vice president of innovation and digital strategy for the St. Louis Blues. \nTogether\, they’ll explore how data\, AI\, and sensor technology are reshaping athlete performance\, team operations\, and fan engagement—and what’s coming next in the rapidly evolving world of sports tech. \nLunch and networking begin at 11:45 a.m.\, and the presentation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park’s Phase III auditorium\, 2033 Becker Dr.This 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. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Davyeon Ross is a seasoned tech entrepreneur\, innovator\, and growth strategist with a track record of building and scaling high-impact companies. He is the co-founder of ShotTracker\, a revolutionary sensor-based system that delivers real-time basketball stats and analytics to teams\, fans\, and broadcasters. Over his career\, Davyeon has raised more than $40 million in capital\, led companies from ideation to multi-million-dollar revenue\, and forged strategic partnerships with major players like IBM\, Google\, the NBA\, and ESPN. His investors include iconic names such as Magic Johnson and the late NBA Commissioner David Stern. Davyeon is known for turning bold ideas into game-changing ventures—and for proving\, time and again\, that you can’t score if you don’t shoot. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Matt Gardner is a longtime sports innovation leader with more than two decades of experience driving digital growth and fan engagement across professional sports. He currently serves as Vice President of Growth at YinzCam\, a global leader in mobile app solutions for teams and leagues. Previously\, Matt spent 13 years with the St. Louis Blues\, where he led award-winning digital strategies that earned national recognition from Fast Company and the NHL’s Stanley Awards. His career includes roles with the Orlando Magic\, the ATP Tour\, and major entertainment clients across the agency world. A proud University of Kansas graduate\, Matt also serves as an advisor for Stadia Ventures and recently contributed to the Fan Experience Committee for KU’s David Booth Memorial Stadium project.
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-sports-tech-fireside-chat/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,University of Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T093000
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SUMMARY:ACCEL-KS Presentation & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Who doesn’t love seeing a giant check presentation? Join KU Innovation Park on Monday\, September 8\, at 9:30 a.m. to learn more about the ACCEL-KS program and hear from the Kansas Department of Commerce. \nACCEL-KS will provide Kansas entrepreneurs with proof-of-concept funding. An application process will launch in early September. Selected entrepreneurs will have access to an online education platform that will cover all sorts of relevant topics for commercialization and startups. The program emphasizes technical assistance\, mentorship\, prototyping resources and commercialization support to advance high-impact PoC projects. \nProgram: \n\nDoors open at 9:30 a.m. for networking and light refreshments\nRemarks from program leaders\, including information about the vision of ACCEL-KS\nOptional tours of KU Innovation Park\n\nPlease RSVP below if you’re able to attend this celebration!
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/accel-ks-presentation-celebration/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
CREATED:20250812T192616Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: The Innovator's Mindset
DESCRIPTION:We often think of creativity as a talent—something you’re either born with or you’re not. But neuroscience tells a different story. Creativity is a skill that can be trained\, strengthened\, and rewired—just like a muscle. The most innovative thinkers aren’t just naturally creative. They’ve learned how to intentionally break free from habitual thinking\, challenge assumptions\, and embrace discomfort to unlock breakthrough ideas. \nJoin us on Thursday\, August 28\, for KU Innovation Park’s next lunch and learn to explore how your brain resists innovation and how to override those limitations. You’ll discover practical mental models\, habits\, and exercises that help you rewire your brain for curiosity\, adaptability\, and creative problem-solving. \nLunch and networking begin at 11:45 a.m.\, and the presentation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park’s Phase III Facility\, 2033 Becker Drive. \nWhether you’re a developer\, designer\, product leader\, or entrepreneur\, this talk will give you the cognitive tools and actionable techniques to consistently generate fresh ideas\, adapt to change\, and sustain innovation over time. \nKey takeaways from this session include: \n\nHow to think like an innovator. Gain techniques to break free from habitual thinking and generate bold\, original ideas.\nStrengthening your creative resilience. Discover how to push through failures\, setbacks\, and uncertainty with confidence.\nRewiring your brain for adaptability. Walk away with practical exercises to train yourself for constant reinvention and innovation.\n\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. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT THE SPEAKER: JL HEATHER\nJL Heather helps leaders and teams turn complexity into innovation. With 20 years in organizational transformation and clients including VML\, Ford\, Pfizer\, Wendy’s\, T-Mobile\, and HP\, JL blends deep coaching expertise with lean\, agile\, and human-centered approaches to accelerate change. As a certified leadership coach\, JL creates environments where leaders co-create solutions\, shorten innovation cycles\, and build cultures that thrive on change. \n 
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-the-innovators-mindset/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
CREATED:20250627T184819Z
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SUMMARY:Ready Set Score: Get Ready for the World Cup
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this event is being organized by The Chamber\, Lawrence\, Kansas. To register for this event\, visit their website by clicking here. \nBusiness owners\, community leaders\, and entrepreneurs are invited to join a powerful one-day event designed to prepare local businesses for the opportunities surrounding the 2026 World Cup. Hosted by Kira Chereé Cobb of the Actuate Consulting Team in collaboration with The Chamber of Lawrence\, this regional forum will be held on Thursday\, July 17\, 2025\, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at KU Innovation Park Phase III Auditorium\, 2033 Becker Dr.\, in Lawrence\, Kan. \nRegistration is $20.00\, which includes a continental breakfast and boxed lunch. Space is limited\, and early registration is encouraged. \nThis highly anticipated gathering will feature experts\, city officials\, and resource providers from across the region\, offering actionable insights and guidance for leveraging one of the largest international sporting events ever hosted in the United States. \nEvent Highlights Include: \n\n2026 World Cup Overview\nBusiness Readiness Strategies for Small Businesses by Kira Cobb\nMunicipalities Compliance Panel with leaders from Lawrence\, Eudora\, Baldwin City\, and Lecompton\, KS\nInsights from the Kansas Department of Labor\nWorking Lunch focused on Creating Collaborative Experiences for International Travelers\nCultural Awareness Session led by KU International Affairs Department\nFood Entrepreneurs & Restaurant Panel featuring the DoCo Food Entrepreneurs Policy Group and Rick Renfro of Johnny’s\nFinance & Funding Panel with Network KS\, Local Bank Representatives\, and AltCap\nTechnical Assistance Resource Fair connecting attendees to business support organizations\n\n“This forum is not just about preparing for the World Cup—it’s about creating long-term impact through business readiness\, cross-sector collaboration\, and economic development\,” says Kira Cheree Cobb\, CEO of Actuate Consulting Team
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/ready-set-score-get-ready-for-the-world-cup/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Founding Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn at the Park: Mapping the Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:The entrepreneurial journey rarely comes with a map—but it helps to have a guide. \nJoin The Park at its June Lunch and Learn\, a practical conversation with a panel of leaders across our regional innovation ecosystem. This panel will help you chart a course through the many resources available to entrepreneurs—explaining what they are\, how to access them\, and when they matter most in your startup journey. \nThink of this session as your startup survival manual. Our panel of ecosystem insiders will break down who does what\, how to engage with the right resources at the right time\, and what steps to take next—no matter where you are in your journey. From idea stage to scaling up\, you’ll learn how to make the most of the support systems around you. \nPlease note: This Lunch and Learn falls on Juneteenth\, the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. KU Innovation Park acknowledges the importance of this day in our nation’s history and encourages our community to take time for thoughtful reflection and continued learning. \nLunch and networking begin at 11:45 a.m.\, and the presentation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park.This 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. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				MEET THE PANEL\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Brian Anderson – Executive Director\, Entrepreneurship Initiatives\, Frank T. Stockton Professor at the KU School of Business \nBrian Anderson is the Frank T. Stockton Professor and a Professor of Entrepreneurship at the KU School of Business\, where he also serves as Executive Director of Entrepreneurship Initiatives. He earned his doctorate in strategic management from the Kelly School of Business at Indiana University. \nAnderson’s research centers on strategic entrepreneurship\, focusing on causal inference\, measurement issues\, and Bayesian treatment of the entrepreneurial orientation and strategic entrepreneurial behavior constructs. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Will Katz – Lecturer\, MBA program at the KU School of Business; KU Small Business Development Center \nWill Katz has been a resident of Lawrence\, Kansas\, since 1986. He came to Lawrence as an undergraduate at KU\, where he studied philosophy and Russian. He received his B.A. in 1993 and earned his MBA from KU in 2001. He brings to this position a variety of professional and management experience from companies both large and small. Katz spent 17 years at E and E Display Group\, beginning in 1987 and culminating with a stint as production manager. He has also served as a leader in Fortune 50 companies: General Motors and Target. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Chris Rehkamp – Director of Business Services\, KU Innovation Park \nChris Rehkamp is an experienced entrepreneurial ecosystem builder and has supported the launch and growth of new businesses for nearly a decade. An entrepreneur himself\, Rehkamp previously served as associate director of the Technology Venture Studio at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Innovation Center. Chris has a Master of Professional Studies in Technology Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland. Startland News named him a Community Builder to Watch in 2022.
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-at-the-park-mapping-the-ecosystem/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn at the Park: KU Innovators Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join the Park at its March Lunch and Learn to hear from a panel of Jayhawk innovators! This panel will feature KU founders and leaders in innovation on emerging technologies they’re most excited about. \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 Wednesday\, March 26. \nLunch and networking begin at 11:45 a.m.\, with the presentation from 12–1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park\, 2033 Becker Dr. \nPanelists include: \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Adam Roush\, a’11\, g’16Co-Founder & CDOBryght Labs (as seen on Shark Tank!) \nBryght Labs is a connected gaming startup – a team of tech enthusiasts and innovators with 48 combined years of experience in consumer tech. Its mission is to make STEM-focused games more approachable. The first product\, ChessUp\, is available now. \n  \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Kalin Baca\, PhD ’23Co-founder and CEOIcorium Engineering Company \nIcorium is on a mission to maximize the recovery and reuse of refrigerants and other high global-warming-potential gases. They leveraging novel separation technologies to create true circular economies for these critical materials\, keeping them in-use and out of the environment so we can keep cooling without warming our planet. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dave Alburty\, c’93CEOInnovaPrep \nIn the world of laboratory analysis\, the efficient isolation and concentration of diverse targets—including biological\, chemical\, and synthetic particles—from complex matrices is crucial for rapid and effective insights. With InnovaPrep’s novel sampling and sample preparation technology\, not only do you gain the power to concentrate your biological targets with remarkable speed and sensitivity\, but you also unlock improved workflow efficiencies. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Nate Crosser\, b’16\, l’19FounderBombadil Ventures LLC \nNate’s mission is to celebrate and defend biodiversity. His work is to transform the food system through support of the alternative proteins\, regenerative agriculture\, and biomanufacturing industries. His strategy is to cover these sectors on his blog\, Fifth Industrial\, as a venture capitalist and as an advisor to startups and charities through his new advisory firm\, Bombadil Ventures.
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-at-the-park-ku-innovators-panel/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,University of Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn at the Park: Decoding Customer Emotions
DESCRIPTION:Get behind the neuroscience of sales at KU Innovation Park’s next Lunch and Learn. Grant Gooding\, founder & CEO of PROOF Positioning\, will share his company’s work around emotional market research. PROOF’s emotional resonance research methodology is based on three key learnings from psychology\, neuroscience and behavioral economics. Combining those three more reliably can mirror the brain’s natural decision-making process. Learn how your company can better message to your audience\, how those messages land emotionally and cognitively\, and how those messages drive sales decisions. \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 Monday\, February 24. \nLunch and networking begin at 11:30 a.m.\, with the presentation from 12–1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park\, 2033 Becker Dr. \nABOUT GRANT\n \nGrant got his professional start in the mergers and acquisitions world\, working first on the legal side\, then buy-side analysis\, valuations and eventually transition management.  After roughly a decade of analyzing\, valuing and transitioning hundreds of small and mid-market businesses\, Grant naturally gravitated towards understanding the 70% failure rates of acquisitions. \nAfter years of analyzing acquisition failures\, he discovered the leading cause of transaction failures was that there was a lack of understanding and measurement as to why customers do business with organizations. \nWith his MBA emphasis in qualitative marketing\, Grant spent the next several years experimenting with methodologies and measurement techniques that could be used to quantify qualitative data.  After working with a nationally renowned brand analyst\, Grant discovered a quant method that could be used to asses brand preferences.  With that as a starting point\, he and his team utilized some principles of neuroscience and created a new methodology that accurately quantifies emotional resonance. \nAfter several hundred iterations\, the PROOF method stands alone as one of the most compelling and accurate ways to quantify human emotion.  Today\, Grant speaks all over the country in the areas of Emotional Data\, an emerging field that PROOF is helping pioneer.
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-at-the-park-decoding-customer-emotions/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Customer Discovery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
CREATED:20250214T203759Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn at the Park: Who Owns AI-Derived Work?
DESCRIPTION:Join us at KU Innovation Park for an insightful Lunch and Learn on the evolving landscape of intellectual property ownership in the age of artificial intelligence. Tom Luebbering\, an experienced attorney with Hovey Williams law firm\, will explore critical topics surrounding the legal challenges and opportunities tied to AI-generated inventions and creative works. \nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, innovator or legal professional\, this session will provide valuable insights into the intersection of technology and intellectual property law. Come hungry for knowledge and enjoy a complimentary lunch while connecting with members of the regional entrepreneurship community. \nRSVP now to secure your spot at this engaging and informative event! \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n\nTom Luebbering joined Hovey Williams in 1992\, became a registered patent agent in 1993\, a patent attorney in 1994\, and was admitted to partnership in 1998. Tom has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in environmental engineering and focuses his practice on patent prosecution\, licensing\, and IP counseling\, with a particular emphasis on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the aviation\, software\, navigation\, optics\, and electronic fields. \nTom graduated from UMKC Law School (magna cum laude with honors) in 1994.  Tom is admitted to practice in Kansas\, Missouri\, and before the US Patent and Trademark Office. \n  \n  \n  \nLunch and networking begin at 11:30 a.m.\, with the presentation from 12–1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park\, 2033 Becker Dr.\nDon’t miss the Park’s first lunch and learn of 2025! \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 Monday\, January 27.
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-at-the-park-who-owns-ai-derived-work/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:AI and Cybersecurity,Legal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Dates: January 23\, 2024 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) & January 24\, 2024 (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM)\nLocation: KU Innovation Park\, 2033 Becker Dr.\, Lawrence\, KS \nAre you working on innovative technology with the potential to make a commercial impact? If you’re planning to apply for a competitive SBIR or STTR research grant in the coming year\, this 2-day boot camp is designed to help you get there. \nLed by Julie Assel\, one of the region’s most accomplished grant writers\, and supported by the KU Innovation Park team\, this hands-on program will guide researchers in the KU community through the critical steps of preparing a strong SBIR/STTR grant application. Participants will benefit from group instruction and personalized coaching as they draft and refine key sections of their proposals. \nBy the end of the boot camp\, attendees will have developed a solid working draft to kickstart their grant submission process. \nNote: Space is limited\, and an application is required to participate. \nReady to transform your groundbreaking idea into a compelling proposal? Then apply here by Friday\, January 10.
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/sbir-sttr-boot-camp/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Funding,University of Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
CREATED:20250214T201900Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn at the Park: Just Enough Design
DESCRIPTION:Join us at KU Innovation Park on Thursday\, December 5\, 2024\, for Just Enough Design\, a Lunch & Learn event with speaker Brian Cox. This session will offer practical insights for non-designers and product leaders who want to improve their visual design skills. Get best practices on how to create simple\, effective designs using foundational UX and UI principles. Attendees will learn how to make visually appealing\, user-friendly interfaces that build trust and enhance user experience without the need for complex tools or costly design resources. \nBrian Cox is a seasoned design professional known for his expertise in user-centered design and product development. With a background in digital product design\, he has helped numerous organizations develop engaging\, intuitive user experiences. Currently\, Brian shares his expertise through Digital Bullpen\, where he empowers teams to achieve high-quality designs with minimal resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your design approach! \nLunch and networking begin at 11:30 a.m.\, with the presentation from 12–1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park\, 2033 Becker Dr.\nDon’t miss the Park’s final lunch and learn of 2024! \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 Monday\, December 2.
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-at-the-park-just-enough-design/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn at the Park: Navigating the Future of AI
DESCRIPTION:As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and redefine the future of business\, entrepreneurs and innovators must stay ahead of the curve. Join Ancestry.com founder Paul Allen at the Park for an insightful event that delves into the rapidly evolving world of AI technologies and their impact on the entrepreneurial landscape. \nThe Park’s September Lunch & Learn will be on Wednesday\, September 25\, 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\, September 20. \nAbout Paul\nPaul Allen is a visionary tech entrepreneur and evangelist driven by a desire to help individuals live their best lives. \n\nPaul has founded eight companies. He calls himself a “platform entrepreneur” since his products are usually built on top of the latest tech platform or wave\, such as CD-ROM\, the World Wide Web\, mp3 audio\, or Facebook. For the past several years\, Paul’s focus has been using machine learning and artificial intelligence to help individuals and organizations reach their full potential. \nIn 1990\, Paul founded Infobases\, whose mission was to digitize and publish the world’s most important books on CD ROM with a full-text search engine. This endeavor led directly to Ancestry.com—Paul’s best-known company—which sought to gather and publish the world’s genealogy records\, family trees\, and memories on the internet to enable everyone to discover their heritage. Over 100 million people have learned about their family history at Ancestry.com. \nPaul’s most recent creation is Soar.com\, a company whose mission—once again—is to uplift humanity. Paul is a strong advocate for using AI in positive ways\, specifically to enable individuals to become the best version of themselves. When excellent training is paired with AI-generated feedback on actual performance\, leaders\, managers\, founders\, and individual contributors can achieve excellence faster than ever before. \nSoar is an AI Studio that will form more than fifteen separate corporations to bring PURE AI (Personalized Uplifting Responsible Ethical AI) to many fields\, including education\, faith\, government\, health\, finance\, medicine\, law\, family history\, and the workplace. Eventually\, Soar will enable people to build and customize their own AI assistant (think of Jarvis from Iron Man or Janet from The Good Place) to help them learn\, grow\, make better decisions\, and maximize their time on Earth. \n 
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-at-the-park-navigating-the-future-of-ai/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:AI and Cybersecurity,Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn at the Park: Customer-Centric Strategies
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO VALIDATE AND LEARN…FAST\nCustomer discovery is vital to a startup’s ability to provide value\, and not just for the early problem-validation stage. Ongoing success is dependent on a consistent loop of learning from\, building with and serving customers. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out\, customer discovery is vital to a startup’s success. It can help define the persona of your ideal customer and determine problems that need solutions. It can test your assumptions and realign your strategies with your customers’ needs. \nJoin the Park on August 28 to hear best practices for customer discovery to learn and iterate quickly. Serial entrepreneur\, two-time startup founder\, and startup consultant Jaime Gassmann will share tangible tools and approaches\, like the art of asking questions and lean experimentation in pursuit of problem and business model validation. \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\, August 23. \nabout Jaime\n\n\n\n\n\nJaime Gassmann is a two-time startup founder and former e-commerce entrepreneur. Her expertise as a startup consultant (under her All Innovate brand and also with her former startup Fluent) has helped dozens of companies de-risk their business models as they grow.
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-at-the-park-customer-centric-strategies/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Customer Discovery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092046
CREATED:20240514T192328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T190427Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn at the Park - An Intro to Growth Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Unlocking Digital Advertising Strategies\nJoin KU Innovation Park on July 17 for an informative session over lunch on growth marketing. Connor Borrego\, the founder of playhaus\, will share practical insights. \nIf you don’t have a big budget for generating leads and sales and have questions about recent changes to consumer privacy laws\, this is the session for you. Get a brief history of the ads ecosystem and how it’s responding to those changes. You’ll also learn proactive steps to take with you to set your business up for success. With just $50 and some elbow grease\, Connor will share his strategies for growth campaigns\, along with growth hacking campaigns\, first-party data warehousing\, measurement and attribution basics\, and the replacement of cookies. \nThis event is free\, but a ticket is required. Please register below. If you register and can no longer attend\, please let us know as soon as you’re able. This event is open to anyone. You do not have to work for a Park company to attend. \nAbout Conner\n\nConnor Borrego is the Founder and CEO of Playhaus\, a growth and technology support agency that helps businesses harness the full power of their digital assets to support brand and business growth. \nConnor holds a Master’s degree from Syracuse University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan\, with formal training in Business Intelligence\, Data Warehousing\, Communications\, and Entrepreneurship. This solid educational foundation underpins his decade of experience in operating and growing software-oriented businesses. \nConnor’s career began as an early team member of AdAdapted\, an Ann Arbor-based advertising technology company\, where he helped grow demand for grocery retailers and consumer packaged goods brands. He then moved on to Google\, where he served as a technical consultant for high-value technology startups\, assisting them in leveraging Google’s advertising platform for growth. At Google\, Connor was a top-performing consultant and a resident expert in AI and Machine Learning strategies for automated growth. \nAs a Midwest-based technology entrepreneur\, Connor is committed to using web3 technologies to provide better options for small businesses and aspiring content creators\, helping them stay competitive against large technology companies that dominate their industries and margins. \n 
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-and-learn-july-24/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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