Request to join UD's ExpertConnect Network

Expert Information

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University of Delaware Affiliation

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Expertise Information

What is your expertise? Please select up to three.

Accounting & FinanceBusiness Leadership, Strategy & Operations Coding / App DevelopmentCustomer Discovery & Business Model DesignDesign (UI/UX, graphics, etc.)Grants & FundraisingHuman Resources & Talent AcquisitionLegal: Company FormationLegal: Contracts & AgreementsLegal: Intellectual PropertyManufacturing & Scale UpMarketing & Sales Product Development & PrototypingRegulatoryRisk Management & InsuranceSupply Chain & LogisticsOther

What is your area of focus?

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AgricultureAquaculture / OceansAutomotive & TransportationChemicalsBusiness & Professional ServicesCommunications & Telecommunication ServicesConsumer Packaged GoodsEducationEnergyEnvironmental / SustainabilityFinanceFood & BeverageHealthcareInsuranceManufacturingMaterialsMedia & EntertainmentMining / Heavy IndustryPharmaceuticals / TherapeuticsReal Estate & ConstructionRetail & eCommerceSemiconductors and Semiconductor EquipmentSoftware and ServicesSupply ChainTechnology Hardware and EquipmentTravel & HospitalityUtilitiesOther

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Employment Information

Current Company

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Mentoring Interest

Please select the groups you would be interested in engaging with (check all that apply):

UndergraduatesGraduate StudentsFaculty / Staff / Post-Doctoral Researchers AlumniNon UD-affiliated members of the regional innovation ecosystem and community

Please select the stages of ventures you would be interested in working with (check all that apply):

Anyone actively exploring an idea or conceptCompleted initial customer discovery efforts via programs like I-Corps or Summer FoundersDeveloped new technology(s), process(es), product(s), or service(s)Formed/incorporated venture Secured non-dilutive funding via grants, competitions, & etc.Achieved initial customer traction via sales, pilots, JDAs, etc.Secured equity-based funding via angels or venture capital firms

In what capacity would you like to support requests? (Check all that apply.)

Assessment – Willing to review technologies and business models (e.g., competitive landscaping, IP reviews, etc.)Connector - Willing to make relevant introductions (e.g., experts, potential co-founders/team members, potential customers, active investors, etc.)Expert – Share subject matter or industry specific or expertise and insightsFunctional – Assist with acquiring knowledge or specific skills (e.g., review regulatory strategies, grant writing, understanding cap tables & founder dilution, etc.)Process – Guide execution of evidence-based entrepreneurship / Lean-Startup methodologies (e.g., develops and de-risks business model, supports customer discovery efforts, etc.)Services – Assist with pre-defined tasks (e.g., Setting up quick books, building websites, incorporating, finding lab space, etc.)

What is the frequency you like to engage with ventures?

How often would you like to engage with ventures?

Interest in Screening Applications

I would be interested in helping to screen applications for Horn’s selective program offerings like Summer Founders, I-Corps, Proof of Concept, and more.

Head Shot

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Investment Interest

I am an accredited angel investor or make investments for others (e.g. venture capital firm, investment bank, etc.)?

I am interested in learning more about investing in early-stage ventures and startups.