What is … venture capital?
If you are at all familiar with the world of investing, you have probably heard of venture capital. The risky, high-stakes method has become increasingly popular among investors who are looking for a high payout. When companies such as Facebook and Airbnb were in...
UNMC dentist identifies new uses for Precision Syringe
Though the Precision Syringe was created as a solution to issues in pediatric ophthalmology, medical professionals from many specialties see potential uses for the dynamic invention. When Greg Bennett, a dentist and associate professor at the UNMC College of Dentistry...
UNeTech hires new administrative projects associate
When UNeTech posted its administrative projects associate role, nearly 30 candidates made it through the HR screening and landed on the desk of UNeTech entrepreneur in residence Stephen Hug. Hug and his colleagues had the difficult task of interviewing numerous...
UNMC assistant professor studies impact of physical activity on aging
Good news: exercise is good for your brain. I suppose that’s not exactly news—many of us have been told that exercise releases endorphins. Runners talk about a ‘high’ that they get after completing a great run. The connection between mental health and exercise has...
What is UNeTech, Residentially?
Entrepreneur in Residence – I really wasn’t sure what that meant when I wrote the job description. I didn’t know the responsibilities, the metrics for professional success, or even what the person holding that title did day to day. I’m just glad Stephen Hug’s on the...
Military Veteran joins UNeTech as strategy & ventures manager
UNeTech Institute is pleased to welcome Lamonte Russell as its new strategy & ventures manager. Russell joins UNeTech after a long career with the military, including roles with the US Army, the Department of Defense, and the Veterans Administration. He holds both...
