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Within this explanation concerning want to learn more about the entrepreneurial process.
“Helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and renew businesses is
one of the most important things a university can do to create
jobs. Educating innovators and entrepreneurs goes beyond
simply providing a class or a certain type of curriculum.
Teaching entrepreneurship requires providing experiences,
such as internships, competitions, and bootcamps that bring
the realities of creating a company to life for students and
providing entrepreneurs with real-time training.”
- Robert Sumichrast, Dean of Pamplin College of Business
New center connects
innovators with
resources
Virginia Tech has
launched a new
Center for Innovation
and Entrepreneurship
it says will try to
connect the creative
minds across campus
with people who know
how to turn an idea
into a full-?edged
company.
Pamplin selects
executive director,
director to lead new
Center for Innovation
and Entrepreneurship
The Center for
Innovation and
Entrepreneurship in
the Pamplin College of
Business will begin
operations this
summer, with the
appointment of two
experienced
professionals in
business development
and technology
partnerships.
Center for Innovation
and Entrepreneurship
launches investor
group to fund start-ups
Virginia Tech’s Center
for Innovation and
Entrepreneurship will
launch an investor
In recognition of a joint commitment of $5 million by four
university alumni, Brian Callaghan, Ted Hanson, Edwin "Win"
Sheridan, and Jeffrey Veatch, we are proud to announce the
renaming of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
The Apex Systems Center for Innovation and
Entrepreneurship is named after the information technology
staf?ng and services company that Callaghan, Sheridan, and
Veatch founded in 1995, which Hanson joined as chief
?nancial of?cer in 1998. Read more.
Our Leadership
Linda Oldham, Executive Director
Linda joined Virginia Tech as the Executive Director of The
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Linda has
extensive experience as an innovator in higher education and
brings a wealth of information and ideas from her previous
positions at Georgia Tech and University of Illinois. As
Executive Director, Linda will lead the Center’s mission to
group to fund high
potential start-ups at a
special event on
Wednesday, Nov. 5, at
the Virginia Tech
Research Center --
Arlington.
Virginia Tech launches
new Center for
Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
Virginia Tech
embraces non-
traditional learning
with the launch of a
new Center for
Innovation and
Entrepreneurship.
Pamplin researcher is
developing online
tools to help users
adopt better privacy
practices
Research shows a
growing concern for
online privacy, but
Internet users give up
personal information
every day in exchange
for the convenience
and functionality of a
variety of online
services.
Pamplin alumnus,
serial entrepreneur
?nds success blending
technology and people
interests
Students looking to
launch consulting
start-ups would do
well to start by working
for a large ?rm, says
successful serial
entrepreneur and
Pamplin College of
Business alumnus
Kurt Zuch.
connect, coordinate, educate and inspire Virginia Tech’s
innovators and entrepreneurs by developing innovative, multi-
disciplinary programs that provide access to internal and
external resources. Linda is working closely with key partners
to promote the center and raise its visibility in both Blacksburg
and the National Capital Region.
Derick Maggard, Director
Derick joined Virginia Tech as Director of The Center for
Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Derick has been involved
with Virginia’s innovation ecosystem for the past few years, as
he previously served as Executive Director for the Roanoke-
Blacksburg Technology Council. Derick has also been
involved with Innovate living learning community since its
beginnings, teaching courses, and serving as mentor and
advisor for the students. Derick will continue to play a leading
role in the development of the program. In his new role, he will
continue working closely with undergraduates in the
entrepreneurial and technology communities at Virginia Tech
and in the region to connect them with the tools to conceive,
grow, and launch their own ventures.
Hokies Funding Hokies
Join the Apex Systems Center for Innovation
and Entrepreneurship, fellow angel investors,
cashed-out entrepreneurs, and alumni in the
effort to connect Hokies to capital through the
Virginia Tech Investor Network.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in
Arlington for the Investor Network launch
party! Learn more.
Interested in Living in Innovate?
Do you have an idea for a new product/service? Are you really curious about the entrepreneurial
process? Do you aspire to launch your own Startup? Or, do you just want to be a part of a
collaborative environment of innovators? Innovate students experience Virginia Tech in a unique
and exciting way, pushing their imaginations to the limit, and inspiring the Hokie community to
dream big and actualize its innovative potential!
The Innovate community will be moving to Pritchard Hall in Fall 2015! Learn more.
The StartUp Class
The StartUp Class offers guidance in the
discovery phase of entrepreneurial ideas and
product generation utilizing the concept
methodology of the Lean Launch Pad. This
class teaches a prove methodology of taking
your idea and discovering if it can become a
scalable enterprise in a hands-on, team-
oriented format. Students’ SPOT surveys
have revealed that this is the best class many
of them have taken in their entire college
career! Apply now!
Want to learn more about the entrepreneurial process?
MGT 3064- Cornerstones of Entrepreneurship
This course provides a cornerstone foundation for the understanding of entrepreneurship and the
business innovation process exposing students to fundamental business concepts applied and
integrated in these arenas.
MGT 4064- Developing Entrepreneurial Ventures
This course takes a cross-functional perspective on identifying and evaluating entrepreneurial
opportunities, developing new ventures, and pursuing new venture strategies to compete in the
marketplace. Pre: Senior Standing
Partners in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Union First Market Bank has entered into a multi-year partnership with Virginia Tech that includes
a sponsorship of Hokie athletics, along with a university gift and a faculty endowment.
The focal point of the gift will go to fund the Union Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship
in the Pamplin College of Business. The fellow will teach courses, conduct research and work to
promote entrepreneurship in Virginia. Union will also be collaborating with the Center for
Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the Union First Market Bank Excellence and Innovation
Challenge, a business plan competition scheduled to begin in the spring!
We are excited to announce the Apex
Systems CIE Design Competition! We are
looking for a talented group of students to
design our new office. Prizes will be awarded
to the winning team!
An info session will be held on January 29,
2015 in Pamplin 1045. Follow us on
Facebook and Twitter for more updates!
Entrepreneurs and Innovators Table
We invite students from all disciplines to apply for this month's Entrepreneurs and Innovators
Table (EIT), a casual meeting of minds where students have the opportunity to learn ?rsthand
from local business leaders what it takes to conceive, launch and grow an entrepreneurial
venture. The event creates opportunities to build networking contacts and connections that may
result in mentoring relationships, internships, job opportunities and the launch of new ventures.
If you’re interested in mentoring aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs by hosting an EIT this
spring, please connect with us!
Alumni Spotlight
Passion, Persistence,
& Patience:
Todd Headley
“People ask me all the time
‘Why is it that everyone I meet
from Virginia Tech is so
passionate about the school?’
I tell them, you’d just have to
go there to see for
yourself.” Read more.
Student Spotlight
A Means to an End:
Aditya Shenoy
“There are countless reasons
to pursue a career in
entrepreneurship and most of
them aren’t about the
money….” Read more.
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Within this explanation concerning want to learn more about the entrepreneurial process.
“Helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and renew businesses is
one of the most important things a university can do to create
jobs. Educating innovators and entrepreneurs goes beyond
simply providing a class or a certain type of curriculum.
Teaching entrepreneurship requires providing experiences,
such as internships, competitions, and bootcamps that bring
the realities of creating a company to life for students and
providing entrepreneurs with real-time training.”
- Robert Sumichrast, Dean of Pamplin College of Business
New center connects
innovators with
resources
Virginia Tech has
launched a new
Center for Innovation
and Entrepreneurship
it says will try to
connect the creative
minds across campus
with people who know
how to turn an idea
into a full-?edged
company.
Pamplin selects
executive director,
director to lead new
Center for Innovation
and Entrepreneurship
The Center for
Innovation and
Entrepreneurship in
the Pamplin College of
Business will begin
operations this
summer, with the
appointment of two
experienced
professionals in
business development
and technology
partnerships.
Center for Innovation
and Entrepreneurship
launches investor
group to fund start-ups
Virginia Tech’s Center
for Innovation and
Entrepreneurship will
launch an investor
In recognition of a joint commitment of $5 million by four
university alumni, Brian Callaghan, Ted Hanson, Edwin "Win"
Sheridan, and Jeffrey Veatch, we are proud to announce the
renaming of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
The Apex Systems Center for Innovation and
Entrepreneurship is named after the information technology
staf?ng and services company that Callaghan, Sheridan, and
Veatch founded in 1995, which Hanson joined as chief
?nancial of?cer in 1998. Read more.
Our Leadership
Linda Oldham, Executive Director
Linda joined Virginia Tech as the Executive Director of The
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Linda has
extensive experience as an innovator in higher education and
brings a wealth of information and ideas from her previous
positions at Georgia Tech and University of Illinois. As
Executive Director, Linda will lead the Center’s mission to
group to fund high
potential start-ups at a
special event on
Wednesday, Nov. 5, at
the Virginia Tech
Research Center --
Arlington.
Virginia Tech launches
new Center for
Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
Virginia Tech
embraces non-
traditional learning
with the launch of a
new Center for
Innovation and
Entrepreneurship.
Pamplin researcher is
developing online
tools to help users
adopt better privacy
practices
Research shows a
growing concern for
online privacy, but
Internet users give up
personal information
every day in exchange
for the convenience
and functionality of a
variety of online
services.
Pamplin alumnus,
serial entrepreneur
?nds success blending
technology and people
interests
Students looking to
launch consulting
start-ups would do
well to start by working
for a large ?rm, says
successful serial
entrepreneur and
Pamplin College of
Business alumnus
Kurt Zuch.
connect, coordinate, educate and inspire Virginia Tech’s
innovators and entrepreneurs by developing innovative, multi-
disciplinary programs that provide access to internal and
external resources. Linda is working closely with key partners
to promote the center and raise its visibility in both Blacksburg
and the National Capital Region.
Derick Maggard, Director
Derick joined Virginia Tech as Director of The Center for
Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Derick has been involved
with Virginia’s innovation ecosystem for the past few years, as
he previously served as Executive Director for the Roanoke-
Blacksburg Technology Council. Derick has also been
involved with Innovate living learning community since its
beginnings, teaching courses, and serving as mentor and
advisor for the students. Derick will continue to play a leading
role in the development of the program. In his new role, he will
continue working closely with undergraduates in the
entrepreneurial and technology communities at Virginia Tech
and in the region to connect them with the tools to conceive,
grow, and launch their own ventures.
Hokies Funding Hokies
Join the Apex Systems Center for Innovation
and Entrepreneurship, fellow angel investors,
cashed-out entrepreneurs, and alumni in the
effort to connect Hokies to capital through the
Virginia Tech Investor Network.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in
Arlington for the Investor Network launch
party! Learn more.
Interested in Living in Innovate?
Do you have an idea for a new product/service? Are you really curious about the entrepreneurial
process? Do you aspire to launch your own Startup? Or, do you just want to be a part of a
collaborative environment of innovators? Innovate students experience Virginia Tech in a unique
and exciting way, pushing their imaginations to the limit, and inspiring the Hokie community to
dream big and actualize its innovative potential!
The Innovate community will be moving to Pritchard Hall in Fall 2015! Learn more.
The StartUp Class
The StartUp Class offers guidance in the
discovery phase of entrepreneurial ideas and
product generation utilizing the concept
methodology of the Lean Launch Pad. This
class teaches a prove methodology of taking
your idea and discovering if it can become a
scalable enterprise in a hands-on, team-
oriented format. Students’ SPOT surveys
have revealed that this is the best class many
of them have taken in their entire college
career! Apply now!
Want to learn more about the entrepreneurial process?
MGT 3064- Cornerstones of Entrepreneurship
This course provides a cornerstone foundation for the understanding of entrepreneurship and the
business innovation process exposing students to fundamental business concepts applied and
integrated in these arenas.
MGT 4064- Developing Entrepreneurial Ventures
This course takes a cross-functional perspective on identifying and evaluating entrepreneurial
opportunities, developing new ventures, and pursuing new venture strategies to compete in the
marketplace. Pre: Senior Standing
Partners in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Union First Market Bank has entered into a multi-year partnership with Virginia Tech that includes
a sponsorship of Hokie athletics, along with a university gift and a faculty endowment.
The focal point of the gift will go to fund the Union Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship
in the Pamplin College of Business. The fellow will teach courses, conduct research and work to
promote entrepreneurship in Virginia. Union will also be collaborating with the Center for
Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the Union First Market Bank Excellence and Innovation
Challenge, a business plan competition scheduled to begin in the spring!
We are excited to announce the Apex
Systems CIE Design Competition! We are
looking for a talented group of students to
design our new office. Prizes will be awarded
to the winning team!
An info session will be held on January 29,
2015 in Pamplin 1045. Follow us on
Facebook and Twitter for more updates!
Entrepreneurs and Innovators Table
We invite students from all disciplines to apply for this month's Entrepreneurs and Innovators
Table (EIT), a casual meeting of minds where students have the opportunity to learn ?rsthand
from local business leaders what it takes to conceive, launch and grow an entrepreneurial
venture. The event creates opportunities to build networking contacts and connections that may
result in mentoring relationships, internships, job opportunities and the launch of new ventures.
If you’re interested in mentoring aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs by hosting an EIT this
spring, please connect with us!
Alumni Spotlight
Passion, Persistence,
& Patience:
Todd Headley
“People ask me all the time
‘Why is it that everyone I meet
from Virginia Tech is so
passionate about the school?’
I tell them, you’d just have to
go there to see for
yourself.” Read more.
Student Spotlight
A Means to an End:
Aditya Shenoy
“There are countless reasons
to pursue a career in
entrepreneurship and most of
them aren’t about the
money….” Read more.
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