Director, Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Innovation catalyst. Passionate about using science-driven business to change the world.
Durham, NC
Joined September 2010
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New @ScreenshotEssay today:
Coinbase, Plaid, Duke University and Latent Talent Networks
I'm discussing “Why you should invest in Raleigh-Durham startups” with @jamierodota, @AnnaMasonDC, @SteveCase, @dhall3, @Maxeme, @JessicaMitsc, @jesaverhart, @ijablokov, @anilchawla, @YouFoundYasin, @scotwingo, @Kompleks_Tobias. Today, 2/19 at 4:00 PM ET joinclubhouse.com/event/xe2e…
Announcing pitch: A competition for Black student-founders (and recent alumni). Showcase your business to investors committed to investing in Black #founders and Black-led high-growth businesses. From @CeiFuqua and @nccu Apply/info at blackstudentpitch.com #blackstudentpitch
Startups shouldn't take money from just anyone. But, should they push for a code of conduct clause from their investors? link.medium.com/vwBpHzt5kbb
What large companies can learn from #startups about #agility? It turns out, a lot. link.medium.com/lpWZbfDZi8
According to @CBinsights, Google video chat gaining 2M users/d while Google Classroom has doubled user base within the last month! Entertainm't services are gaining steam: streaming platform Disney+ an ~2x increase over the last 2mo. WOW!! #wfh #behaviorchange
#StartupsVsCovid19 a Guide to Survival. I captured a few thoughts from a recent @DukeFuqua virtual webinar with @TroyHenikoff of @MATH_V_P.
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I reached out across social media to hear what innovation YOU thought would come out of the COVID-19 crisis. I pulled everything together in a series of quick blog posts, with the first one focused on #innovation in How We #Work, #Learn, & #Connect link.medium.com/t83pPtsCd5
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Health experts: Stay inside!
Humans: You can't tell me what to do! I'll get sick if I want to!
Psychologists: Warnings backfire when they rob us of a sense of freedom. One alternative might be:
There are choices you can make for your own safety and for others.
#SundayThoughts
What innovations, new business models, and startups do you think will come out of the COVID-19 crisis? Where will we see innovations thrive because of this acute event? I'll aggregate and share a compilation of your ideas at the end of the week, so let's hear all your thoughts.
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What if all change was good by default? - Andrea Staffhorst #ewt #empoweringwomentogether
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At the @LilieLab + @impacthubHOU #ImplicitBias workshop at @thecannonhtx, with facilitator @mrs_broderickk of #TheEquityParadigm. Discussing #diversity, #inclusion and #equity, I feel the differences are: "I'm here," "I belong," or, "I'm supported and empowered." #HOUimpact – at Houston, TX
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YASS!! We're super excited to announce @impacthubHOU's new partnership with @thecannonhtx! Working together, we'll be able to offer more spaces, more programs, more education, and more resources for Houston's diverse changemakers and social entrepreneurs! #HOUimpact #HOUtech
🚨🚨Big News! 🚨🚨
We are excited to announce our brand new partnership with @impacthubHOU, who will be a key resource in bringing more diversity and inclusivity focused programming to our growing communities across Houston and beyond.
Read More - bit.ly/CannonImpactHub
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Join us at our next Open Project Night tomorrow 06/25 at our new MIDTOWN pop up location! Address + details here: j.mp/31ONxEs
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Thank you for including us in this report on Houston's startup ecosystem, @startupgenome! We look forward to helping #Houston become the #1 place for #FemaleFounders, minority founders, social entrepreneurs and impact investors. Ambitious, but why not? 💁🏻♀️💁🏽♀️💁🏿♀️
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Which criteria do we look at exactly when evaluating the impact of a potential portfolio company? Our latest blog post delves into the questions we ask, crafted by @ekcmccluskey. #duediligence #impinv bit.ly/2IlwCka
I just backed SCOOTS | The World's First Plant-Based Footwear Brand on @Kickstarter. Join me in supporting @kelloggentrep and Zell Fellow by rocking these sustainable kicks. kickstarter.com/projects/sco…
Building your team is equally as important as building your product. @KelloggEntrep Zell Fellows welcomes CEO of @pearachute, Desiree Vargas Wrigley, on teams and culture. #Entrepreneurship
Packed house for the @ricealumni entrepreneurship + innovation affinity group. @LilieLab @ricealliance @RiceOwlSpark @yaelhochberg closing it out. #houston
Excited to launched the Rice Alumni | Entrepreneurs + Innovators affinity group in #Houston tonight. Over 200 @ricealumni connecting about their shared passion for building world-changing businesses. #owls @LilieLab @ricealliance @RiceOwlSpark
