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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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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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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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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: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: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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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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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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