You have a great idea. You have a great team. But how do you get that initial funding to help your startup come to life? Funding is crucial to a startup’s success, but not the easiest to come by. Knowing where to look, who to talk to, and what to expect is important....
Going out into the real world after graduation is a huge step. Most of us find ourselves in the “Well, what now?” position, trying to figure out how to navigate life and find a career path. I’m one of those people. Let me introduce myself. My name is Courtney, and I’m...
Your lawyer is your representative to your state, to the court, and in high pressure business negotiations. It is important to find a lawyer that meets your specific needs. What follows is part one in a series about the factors to consider in your choice of lawyer....
Most startups dread the "Valley of Death," that gap between having a big idea and having a revenue-earning product. But here at UNeTech, we seek it out. Why? Because our affiliation with the University of Nebraska system puts a wealth of ingenious inventors and...
Chef Auguste Gusteau from “Ratatouille” said the wise words, “Anyone can cook,” and the same mentality applies to mentorship. Anyone can be a mentor. We’ve all hit a point in our life where we aren’t sure where to go next. It could be in a career path, schoolwork, or...
It’s well-known that STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) is a male dominated field. Only one in four jobs in STEM are held by women, according to a study done by UC San Diego. Stigma, stereotypes, and lack of representation hinders the pursuit of...
You developed, tested, and fine-tuned your product. You identified your target market. You’re passionate about getting the product to the customer. You’re ready to risk your comfortable job and take the leap to launch this business. What is your next step? You are in...
The elementary school experience of hatching chicken eggs is always a toss-up. Hopefully, you end up with some healthy chicks, instead of a bunch of eggs that never hatch. (It’s not a good time seeing a group of disappointed kids). When the experiment begins, the eggs...
In the middle of a global health pandemic, sometimes the stars align for an invention at UNMC, the perfect collaboration of creative innovation and local business that lead to the creation of a new product that can change the way medical services are provided to...
Just like a baking a cake without eggs can be a recipe for disaster, a startup without an entrepreneur is a prescription for failure. But it doesn’t have to be. Just as you can substitute applesauce for eggs when baking a cake, according to UNeTech Senior Ventures...