MENTORSHIP MATTERS
We want to thank all our current mentors who have helped our start-ups reach the next level of success in their business. These mentors help point our start-ups in the right direction for seeking capital, funding options, mentors, and educational opportunities.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Bryce Kaiser, SURGE Entrepreneur in Residence
Specialties: product strategy; product team strategy (onshore/offshore); product development; growth marketing strategy/implementation; customer discovery/persona development; B2B business development; fundraising/networking; advising/mentorship; business model ideation
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FINANCE AND RAISING CAPITAL
Joe Lampen, Wakestream Ventures
Specialties: accounting, corporate finance, raising capital, negotiating partner relationships
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Matt Collis, CPA
Specialties: financial statements, business models, cash flow, investments, accounting
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Christine Baker, CPA
Specialties: accounting, taxes, financial statements, valuations
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MARKETING AND BRANDING
Jen Heider, Whizzbang Social
Specialties: Brand Development and Positioning, Creative Direction and Campaign Development. Marketing and Activation Plans, KPI Development, Social Media content strategy and performance metrics.
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Jeff Muller, Muller Design & Marketing
Specialties: Market Research & Strategy, Brand Identity and Positioning, Increasing Awareness, Generating and Nurturing Leads, Digital and Print Communications, Analytics
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Kylen Blom, Silkscreen Marketing
Specialties: Social Media strategy, Graphic Design, Website Development
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LEGAL
Jeff York, Dickinson Wright PLLC
Specialties: Business structure, contracts, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions
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Ashley Sloat, Aurora Patents
Patent application and portfolio strategy; Patent application drafting, filing, and prosecution (US and International); Patent searching and competitive landscape monitoring; Issued patent maintenance; Patent administration – deadline management, filing services, monitoring reports, and portfolio
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Contact Amanda Chocko, Director of Entrepreneurship, for more information.