Eric Smith

Executive Director, @UAZInnovation | Recovering entrepreneur

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@azcommerce @UAZInnovation @Sahuarita_Az @FM_FCX Thank you @azcommerce!

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Looking for some tips to improve your virtual pitching game? Check out these 18 steps on how to present your ideas efficiently in that next zoom meeting: https://t.co/xgGh3rmTKz

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April has marked continuous progress for UACI. New startup welcomed into the incubation program, University of Arizona Center for Innovation Oro Valley foundation laid and incubator takes shape, and much more! Read the April 2020 newsletter to learn more: https://t.co/Gt5esgNUCN

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Our startups really are making the world a better place!

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Happy #EarthDay50! In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, here are a few UACI Startups that are helping to make the world a better place:

· Graytec USA

· Homer Farms Inc.

· NOAH LLC

· Sundial Energy

· TG Companies

· Desert Pearl Mushroom

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@UAZInnovation creates intentional collisions between entrepreneurs to provide opportunities for them to learn from each other... and we now do it virtually! The most recent session included great conversations, some advice from entrepreneur to entrepreneur and some fun.

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Framing going up! More progress is being made on the construction of The University of Arizona Center for Innovation at Oro Valley, an incubator dedicated to the supporting Arizona's biotech startups.

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This week, @UAZInnovation startups participated in a workshop about maximizing the effectiveness of social media. To help our community learn how to leverage a strong virtual presence for your venture, we have made that workshop available! Check it out.

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Welcome, IMERSHEN, LLC! They jumped right in working closely with the University of Arizona Center for Innovation team to identify and survey potential customer segments and continue product development to advance their business model. https://t.co/KR1szRkBZr

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With most business going virtual, social media presence is critical for startups. Right now, @UAZInnovation startups are in a workshop learning about social media strategy from @CaliberGroup expert Bree Richmond. Stay tuned for the recording which will be made publicly available.

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We are making #progress one slab at a time! Stay tuned for more updates on the University of Arizona Center for Innovation at Oro Valley!

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We are making progress on the University of Arizona Center for Innovation at Oro Valley! What is now a slab of concrete will soon become an incubator focused on fueling Arizona's biotech startups.

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@ZachYentzer continuing to make my dreams of being a radio DJ come true! Truly though, he asks great questions that prompt good content. Check it out!

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Virtual mentoring, Zoom lunches, filming pitches, collecting resources etc. There is a lot we do to support our startups virtually. Hear how @UAZInnovation supports our startups virtually on last week's segment of The Tipping Point with @ZachYentzer. https://t.co/SbWNq6q1H0

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@NREL's #AmericanSolar Prize is a great opportunity for startups in the solar industry.

Who will make the final cut in Round 2? Tune in to the live finalist announcement TODAY with @ENERGY's Dr. Becca Jones-Albertus at 3:30pm ET to find out!

RSVP: https://t.co/GokMQbSpxX

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Happy to do our part. If you think you have what it takes to help our community with safe testing, apply NOW! Please also consider sharing so we ensure this reaches the right resources.

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The team at @UAZInnovation is working with the Regional Partnering Center on an innovation challenge asking the community to design an outdoor medical testing booth for safe triage of #COVID-19.

Submit by April 3rd via email to [email protected]. https://t.co/52RPxl6fES

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We should never stop sharing best practices! @UAZInnovation Executive Director, @__EricSmith__ just presented at the @venturewell Virtual Open Conference to a large virtual crowd of innovators across the country.

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Excited to spotlight Shari who keeps the incubator rockin' and rolling! https://t.co/mIGb5Y77tv

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@UAZInnovation startup Imershen provides realistic and high-impact virtual experiences that build confidence in the workplace and make learning new skills more fun and exciting. Please Help them with their(virtual) customer discovery! https://t.co/2gc92sLVrN

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@UAZInnovation entrepreneur Bob Freitas of Sundial Energy was scheduled to compete at a pitch competition for a large grant this month, but the competition went virtual. We rolled up our sleeves and quickly helped him get his virtual pitch filmed. Good luck, Bob!

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Theo's contributions during this meeting were groundbreaking.

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Like many organizations, the University of Arizona Center for Innovation has gone primarily virtual. Still, the productivity never stops! We were joined yesterday by three new members of our startup support team. Nothing like cats, dogs and babies to brighten your day!

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Calling all innovators in Sahuarita, Arizona! Applications are now open for our BIZLaunch Program- a six week certificate program that will teach five to six aspiring entrepreneurs in the Sahuarita area what it takes to launch a scalable venture: https://t.co/K7nFjRYGPf

[Eric Smith @__EricSmith__]

With a son who is two and another on the way, I can certainly testify to how much it costs to keep those bottoms clean! Please help me raise money so that burden is eased for others.

The Link: https://t.co/zpFkaQuAWX

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