… Linked to Oregon’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem … 6th in US in per capita business formation
Launch in 9
… a cross-disciplinary, 9-month entrepreneurial experience
…and across the state. Oregon is 6th in US in per capita business formation
Growing Entrepreneurialism on the Portland State Campus
Program Goals
Launch Student-Led
Start-ups
Help them find the least risky path
through a very risky situation
Ken Levy, CEO 4-Tell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7mqEMBgdvU&feature=youtu.be
Launch in 9
… a cross-disciplinary, 9-month entrepreneurial experience
Pre-Launch
Launch Phase I
Launch Phase II
Launch Phase III
Graduation
Pre-Launch: Building
Credentials
Badging Challenge
Lab2MarketEntrepreneurial Curriculum
Get to Know Each Other and Have
Fun!
Launch in 9
… a cross-disciplinary, 9-month entrepreneurial experience
Pre-Launch
Launch Phase I
Launch Phase II
Launch Phase III
Graduation
Launch Phase I Business
Formation(Fall, 2013)
Identify Opportunities
• Business Model • Initial Concept
Pitch for Seed Money!
Launch in 9… a cross-disciplinary, 9-month entrepreneurial experience
Pre-Launch
Launch Phase I
Launch Phase II
Launch Phase III
Graduation
Launch Phase II Prototype
(Winter, 2014)
Capstone Tie-In• Minimal Viable
Product• Business Model
Feasibility• Financial Modeling• Establish Market
Presence
Pivot!
Launch in 9
… a cross-disciplinary, 9-month entrepreneurial experience
Pre-Launch
Launch Phase I
Launch Phase II
Launch Phase III
Graduation
Launch Phase IIIGo Live!
(Spring, 2014)
• Customer & Technical Validation
• Revenue Generation
• Public Funding Pitch• Hand-Off to
Accelerators
Launch in 9
… a cross-disciplinary, 9-month entrepreneurial experience
Pre-Launch
Launch Phase I
Launch Phase II
Launch Phase III
Graduation
Business Accelerator
Program Highlights Innovation Emphasis
Lean Startup Market Disruption
Cross-Disciplinary Focus Leverage Capstone Requirements in MCECS & Business
School Rollout to entire student population Fall, 2014
Flipped Classroom Supplement the best of Online Content with
Development of Original Content Showcasing Oregon’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
FtF Mentoring with Faculty & Local Technology/Business Experts
Move out of the classroom to prototype, validate, & generate revenue
Launch in 9
… a cross-disciplinary, 9-month entrepreneurial experience
Student Outcomes Build Credentials Create Their Own
Jobs High Profile
Networking
Launch in 9
… a cross-disciplinary, 9-month entrepreneurial experience
Pre-Launch
Launch Phase I
Launch Phase II
Launch Phase III
Graduation
I am happy to see PSU … play a key role in grooming startups and creating a vibrant ecosystem. Nitin Mayande Ph.d. Candidate & Co-Founder Tellagence
I would definitely benefit from the ideas, education, and mentorship provided by the Launch in 9 program. Corey White, ETM Student, Owner Sigma Operational Services LLC
A program like this will create fertile ground for innovation. I fully support this effort and hope to participate in it. Joe Marquez, MBA Student
University Outcomes Defense Against On-Line
Disruptors Strengthen Community Links Economic Vitality of Region
Launch in 9
… a cross-disciplinary, 9-month entrepreneurial experience
Pre-Launch
Launch Phase I
Launch Phase II
Launch Phase III
Graduation
One of the best ideas to bridge the gap between the university and business community. Brian Ruder, Angel Investor & Former MBA Capstone Coordinator
… the greater entrepreneurial ecosystem in Portland is well poised to support early stage companies once they take flight. Shelley Gunton, CEO Chez Marie; Former Dir., CIE; Co-Founder Castor Pollack
PRINCIPAL COLLABORATORSCharla MathwickJames McNamesAntonie Jetter
COLLABORATORS, SUPPORTERS, ADVISERS…Melissa Appleyard, Associate Professor, Lab2MarketDave Garten, Board-SeQuential-Pacific Biodiesel & Organically GrownTom Gillpatrick, Executive Director, PSU Retail Leadership CenterShelley Gunton, CEO, Chez Marie; Director, CIE-PSU; Co-Founder Castor PolluxJoseph Janda, Director, Office of Innovation and Intellectual PropertyAngela Jackson, Director, PSU Business Accelerator & Portland Seed Fund
Launch in 9
… a cross-disciplinary, 9-month entrepreneurial experience
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