We couldn't be more excited! After months of preparing our launch, we held our first Pitch Meeting! We saw 3 great opportunities from the University of Minnesota, Technology Commercialization pipeline, and we had impressive members and guests join in person and virtually to make this a great event with investment opportunities and networking. We know this is the start of something big. University of Minnesota is brimming with technologies and entrepreneurs who are building companies that will change the world. DiscoveryMN Angels will play a critical role in helping these companies get the early funding they need. Need some proof of UMN's success? -UMN Tech Comm launched a record 25 startups in 2024 -Since 2017, 10 UMN TechComm startups have exited -UMN Alumni are building amazing companies across the US Thanks to our incredible angel investor members who vetted and selected companies to pitch. Thanks to the UMN TechComm team for co-hosting. And, most of all, thanks to the pitching companies who did an amazing job of pitching and Q&A. Huge shout out to Rick Huebsch, Russ Straate, John Stavig, Maria Boland Ploessl, Katie Breslin for their commitment to DiscoveryMN Angels. Here we go! We invite you to join us! #UMNProud #UMNDiscoverAdvanceImpact University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota Alumni Association David Russick
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DiscoveryMN Angels is a formal angel investor organization that invests in promising startups led by students, alumni, faculty and supporters of the University of Minnesota. University students, alum and faculty produce world-class research and innovation with the potential to change the world we live in. DiscoveryMN Angels plays an important role - bringing capital, connections, education and mentorship - that helps build startups into world-class companies with the potential to deliver a strong return on investment and societal impact. Join us! Open to all Accredited Investors who are interested in investing in university startups.
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Thank you Matt Brunnette - we can't wait to get started! It's talented people like you who will enhance and accelerate the impact we make. Thank you! Sara Russick, David Russick, University of Minnesota, Rick Huebsch, Russ Straate, University of Minnesota, Technology Commercialization
Pharma & BioTech Advisor | Partnering with Investors on Alternative Investments | Business Owner
I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Advisor & Investor at DiscoveryMN Angels! In this role, we invest in and advise high-potential Life Sciences ventures that utilize technologies developed at the University of Minnesota. My personal passion is not only investing but helping to drive Minnesota's recognition as a Life Sciences leader on both national and international stages. Looking forward to getting to work with Sara Russick and team!
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?? Here we go! ?? Inviting Angels - come check us out at our info session on Nov 4. We're prepping for our FIRST PITCH MEETING on Nov 20th. There's still time to learn about DiscoveryMN Angels, a new angel network that invests in promising startups with a connection to University of Minnesota. See you there! Register Now ?? Rick Huebsch of University of Minnesota, Technology Commercialization and Sara Russick, managing director, will share details about how we collaborate to invest in innovative startups. https://lnkd.in/gQksimvU Thanks Russ Straate, Maria Boland Ploessl, John Stavig, David Russick, Chris Ghere,
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Great opportunity to join an amazing team ??
Great opportunity to support the commercialization of an amazing range of technology innovations coming out of the University of Minnesota
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Startups - check out this funding opportunity on Friday 10/25, with University of Minnesota, Technology Commercialization ??
Funding opportunity! Join us for the Early Innovation Fund info session this Friday from 11:00-11:30 a.m. to learn more. Zoom link: https://bit.ly/40eHqdp https://bit.ly/3YB8OB7
University of Minnesota, Technology Commercialization on LinkedIn: Apply for the Technology Commercialization Early Innovation Fund! This...
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Looking forward to this pitch competition! Join in-person at Mayo Clinic or live stream.
Save the date! Walleye Tank, Minnesota's life science startup pitch competition, will be held in person on December 6 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester and live streamed via YouTube. The pitch competition will run from 3 - 5 pm and will be followed by a networking reception with appetizers and beverages. Interested in attending? Get your free tickets here: https://bit.ly/4hbWdLE
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Great opportunity for Director at the UMN Venture Center. We'll miss Russ Straate, and look forward to working with his successor. Sara Russick David Russick
Exciting Opportunity: Director Position at the UMN Venture Center Following our recent announcement (below) regarding the retirement of Russ Straate, Director of the Venture Center at the University of Minnesota, we are excited to share that we have officially posted the job opening for his successor. As we look to the future of UMN startup growth, we invite you to help spread the word about this excellent opportunity. The Venture Center plays a critical role in fostering innovation and economic development, and we are eager to find a dynamic leader who can continue to build on the great work from Russ and the Venture Center team. You can view the Director job posting and additional details at https://lnkd.in/gyYNtY_x Please share this information with your networks and anyone you think might be a great fit for this role. Your support in helping us find the right candidate is greatly appreciated!? #startups #techtransfer University of Minnesota, Technology Commercialization University of Minnesota University of Minnesota, Research & Innovation Office (RIO) Russ Straate
Announcing the Retirement of Russ Straate, Director of the UMN Venture Center
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UMN Researchers - If you're looking for early funding, check out UMN TechComm Early Innovation Fund. Application deadline - Nov 29 Questions? Info session - Oct 25 Details here: https://bit.ly/47UNysX
Apply for the Technology Commercialization Early Innovation Fund! This fund supports short-term projects that advance early-stage innovations. The program provides from $3,000 to $10,000 per project to advance the technology readiness of an innovation through a variety of means. Open to all U of M researchers and employees, including faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and staff. Applications are due Nov. 29. An online information session about the program will be held Fri. Oct. 25, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. All are welcome, and registration is not required. https://bit.ly/47UNysX
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University of Minnesota, Technology Commercialization has built a record-breaking startup pipeline. Check it out ?? The University of Minnesota is prioritizing focus on driving innovations to market, and DicoveryMN Angels is playing a role! “As one of the nation’s leading public research universities, we have a unique responsibility to ensure our innovations and discoveries are translated in ways that positively benefit people and the communities in which they live,” said President Rebecca Cunningham. We love being a part of this! #UMNProud Rick Huebsch, Russ Straate, Chris Ghere, David Russick, Maria Boland Ploessl, John Stavig
#UMNProud to share our record number of startups this past year and to launch our new initiative, Discover→Advance→Impact?, that will help amplify our proven process for getting opportunities to innovators and innovations to market. https://lnkd.in/gxQybYEE #startups #techtransfer Objective Biotechnology Niron Magnetics, Inc. Reflection Sciences, Inc. Stimdia Medical Jord BioScience
U of M's Tech Comm sets record startups, launches new initiative to grow impact
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Great learning opportunity - Webinar on Oct 4th. ?? Sara Russick
A master research agreement (MRA) allows a company to fund multiple research or clinical trial projects at the University over a period of time, making it easier to start new projects. In this 30-minute mini-webinar you will learn about the benefits of MRAs, when and how MRAs are used, and how to start a project under an MRA. Learn more and register for Master Research Agreements with Industry: https://bit.ly/4eCKFiO
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