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… 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

http://www.oregonangelfund.com/

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

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Pre-Launch

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Graduation



Pre-Launch: Building

Credentials

Badging Challenge

Lab2MarketEntrepreneurial Curriculum

Get to Know Each Other and Have

Fun!

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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

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Graduation

Launch Phase II Prototype

(Winter, 2014)

Capstone Tie-In• Minimal Viable

Product• Business Model

Feasibility• Financial Modeling• Establish Market

Presence

Pivot!

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Graduation

Launch Phase IIIGo Live!

(Spring, 2014)

• Customer & Technical Validation

• Revenue Generation

• Public Funding Pitch• Hand-Off to

Accelerators

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Business Accelerator

http://portlandseedfund.com/

http://www.oregonangelfund.com/

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

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Student Outcomes Build Credentials Create Their Own

Jobs High Profile

Networking

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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

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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

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Thanks!

Questions or Comments?

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