Matt, a patent attorney at Hoffman Warnick, hosts an interactive workshop on patent prosecution and strategies on how to build value for a startup through a robust patent portfolio.

Bill shares his story of being an innovator in companies ranging in size from local startups to international giants.

Andrew teaches how to pitch a startup idea to potential investors and how to communicate your idea in one sentence.

Matt shares the story of his entrepreneurial quest to shift the paradigm of the virtual automobile racing market through creation of mind-bending simulators and novel business approaches.

Brian discusses his successes and failures as a biomedical engineer, a decorated fighter pilot, an entrepreneur, and a potential future astronaut.

Shanna Sanders, JD introduces intellectual property and reviews the practical aspects of patents for startups.

Eric shares how he went from traditional academic research to award-winning innovation, with key lessons from his career that led to success and also those that led to failure.

Dave divulges his secrets about vetting startups for strategic acquisition and teaches benchmarking analytics while working through real case studies.

Kim Southern talks about her rise from staff accountant at a large corporation to CEO of a startup. She talks about strategies for funding startups and different financial models for success.

Geoff, an award-winning graphic designer, reveals the secrets to branding yourself and your startup.

Bill shares his story on creating an international computer software company built on open-source technology.

Dr. Eric Ledet hosts an interactive workshop discussing the though process behind robust product design and problem solving.

Chris Puleo, will talk about how he started his first company as a student and the technology he created for a multi-billion dollar corporation.

Want to know what it takes to start a company in your 20’s? Dan and Sam will share their recipes for how to stop banging your head against the wall.