Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Blackstone LaunchPad Opens Its Doors

Blackstone LaunchPad Opens Its Doors

UT Dallas held a grand opening for its Blackstone Launchpad program and facility, which operate under the JSOM-based Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Student, faculty, staff and alumni entrepreneurs are welcome at the Launchpad.

The “Shelf Life” of Sustainable Competitive Advantage

The “Shelf Life” of Sustainable Competitive Advantage

What are we to do to avoid becoming part of the “Corporate Graveyard” of America? The question becomes to disrupt or be disrupted.

Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Earns Richardson EDGE Award

Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Earns Richardson EDGE Award

The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship earned a 2016 EDGE Award from the Richardson Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Clubs for “exemplifying entrepreneurship.” IIE’s award is the third UT Dallas has earned in as many years.

The Startup Journey: Phase 4

The Startup Journey: Phase 4

What’s the final phase of the entrepreneurial startup journey? Let’s end with phase four – the innovative mindset!

Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholarship Winners Born Into Entrepreneurship

Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholarship Winners Born Into Entrepreneurship

Three Naveen Jindal School of Management graduate students have been chosen to receive Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation scholarships this year. Kiran Devaprasad, Brian Harris and Kamiar Kordi each are to be awarded $15,000 at an Oct. 27 gala.

The Startup Journey – Phase 2

The Startup Journey – Phase 2

What’s the next phase of the entrepreneurial startup journey? Let’s keep going with phase two – the idea to launch!

The Startup Journey – Phase 1

The Startup Journey – Phase 1

What are the phases of the entrepreneurial startup journey? Let’s start with phase one – theoretical development!

The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer Program

The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer Program

This summer, the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) and The Dallas Entrepreneur Center (DEC), partnered together to create the first annual Student Startup Accelerator. Read how the partnership benefitted students to win $2,500.

Jindal School Alumna and Husband See Success Where Others See Empty Chairs

Jindal School Alumna and Husband See Success Where Others See Empty Chairs

An MBA alumna and her husband have brought operational efficiency to the beauty salon industry with an app that keeps hairstylists and beauty shops booked.

Evaluating an Idea for Feasibility — The Launch Continued

Evaluating an Idea for Feasibility — The Launch Continued

Jeremy Vickers continues to give business launch tips with part five in this blog series: Evaluating an Idea for Feasibility.

Policentric Revolutionizes Democratic Participation

Policentric Revolutionizes Democratic Participation

Kamiar Kordi hopes to revolutionize politics by increasing awareness and connection between constituents and their representatives. In his interview, Kamiar shares how UT Dallas helped him reach for success and make a change.

Evaluating an Idea for Feasibility — The Launch

Evaluating an Idea for Feasibility — The Launch

Jeremy Vickers continues to give tips on taking the big leap into starting a business with part four of Evaluating an Idea for Feasibility blog series.

Evaluating an Idea for Feasibility – Business Legal Structures

Evaluating an Idea for Feasibility – Business Legal Structures

Jeremy Vickers continues his words of wisdom with part three of Evaluating an Idea for Feasibility, giving tips on taking the big leap into starting a business.

Evaluating an Idea for Feasibility – Part 2

Evaluating an Idea for Feasibility – Part 2

Jeremy Vickers continues his words of wisdom with part two of Evaluating an Idea for Feasibility, with tips on taking the big leap into starting a business.

Study Abroad in Marburg, Germany

Study Abroad in Marburg, Germany

Why enroll in an exchange program? Hira Saleem will tell you why to study abroad in Marburg, Germany!

Evaluating an Idea for Feasibility

Evaluating an Idea for Feasibility

Executive Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Jeremy Vickers, has put together a list of steps to go through before starting a business. Let’s start with the first four steps!

Introduction to Intellectual Property, Part 3 — Issues in Ownership

Introduction to Intellectual Property, Part 3 — Issues in Ownership

This concludes Jeremy Vicker’s three part series on Intellectual Property basics. Use these nuggets of knowledge to help you pour through an IP strategy at your organization.

Introduction to Intellectual Property, Part 2 — Copyrights, Trademarks and Trade Secrets

Introduction to Intellectual Property, Part 2 — Copyrights, Trademarks and Trade Secrets

What is a trade secret and does it differ from a patent? The Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Jeremy Vickers, gives the rundown from his experience working with startups, patent attorneys and university technology transfer offices.

Introduction to Intellectual Property, Part 1 — Patent Basics

Introduction to Intellectual Property, Part 1 — Patent Basics

Are patents necessary to protect intellectual property? The Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Jeremy Vickers, gives the rundown from his experience working with startups, patent attorneys and university technology transfer offices.

Jindal School Collaborates with Kwest App for #JSOM40 Scavenger Hunt

Jindal School Collaborates with Kwest App for #JSOM40 Scavenger Hunt

MS Innovation and Entrepreneurship students Andrew Brown and Omeed Shams created an innovative app with big plans to change the way we all explore the world. Join us in our very own JSOM digital scavenger hunt starting March 28th!

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