I've discovered an overlooked aspect of the entrepreneurial ecosystem: the immense value that lies within peer-to-peer learning.
It's natural to seek advice from seasoned investors and advisors, but in doing so, we sometimes miss out on the goldmine of experience our fellow entrepreneurs possess. Our peers are the in the trenches with us, facing the same hurdles, and their insights and experiences are invaluable as we navigate our entrepreneurial paths.
Remember Me is a specialized app to uplift the lives of those affected by early-stage Alzheimer's disease through confidence building, memory strengthening, and healthcare accessibility.
Buzly is re-creating bridges between students and universities. The social network helps students find resources, create communities and form connections with peers for an enriching college experience.
Check out our special summer issue of Launch for the latest in Aggie Innovator news. Grow your entrepreneurial skill set and expand your network at the UC Entrepreneurship Academy, Leaders for the Future fellowship program, Berkeley Skydeck acceleration program and UC Davis Office of Research Venture Catalyst’s latest Knowledge Exchange webinar. Read the issue >Sign up for the newsletter >
What does it take to solve some of the greatest challenges of our century?
Under a grant from the United Nations and in partnership with UC Davis, Dhairya Pujara, founder and CEO of Ycenter, presents this two-day workshop designed to take st
After graduating with a master’s degree in engineering from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Dhairya Pujara wanted to use his education to create meaningful solutions in the world. So he gave up his plans for a corporate job and took off to Mozambique, Africa.
The Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is thrilled to collaborate with the Blackstone Charitable Foundation to bring the latest in entrepreneurship skill building and resources to UC Davis students.
Most of the time, small things are overlooked and go unnoticed.
People assume that it is just one small item. How much harm can it really do?
When our group came together in a biodesign class, we wanted to bring attention to small things everyone uses—such as bandages, which millions of people use and that can add up to have a negative impact on the environment. Our product, Biobandage, is a 100% plastic-free, kombucha-based bandage designed to help heal wounds faster than traditional adhesive bandages. Biobandage uses kombucha’s byproduct, bacterial cellulose.
2020 Big Bang! award winner PHIXED Systems advanced as a top 8 finalist in Blackstone Launchpad's annual pitch competition, StartUp Grind, a convening of leaders in technology and big brands at the forefront of innovation. for the chance to win $50,000 in prizes. PHIXED Systems is an advanced analytics platform technology for bio-manufacturing. Read the blog >
Jill Vialet, social entrepreneur, discusses why play works through the power of safe, fun and healthy play at school every day. The quarterly Think. Do. Discover. Speaker Series is brought to you by the Davis Entrepreneurship Network, organized by the UC Davis Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and sponsored by Blackstone LaunchPad and Techstars. Watch the video >
