Thanks to all who attended the CU Anschutz Innovation Forum

CU Innovations, Startup Toolbox and Academia Industry Alliance (AIA) hosted a 3-day event on June 10-12th that highlighted the diversity of innovation at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

 

Engaging presentations and panel discussions demystified the innovation journey. Key sessions covered company formation, building inclusive teams and career opportunities. CU researchers, start-ups and industry partners participated and networked at this successful event!

 

Congratulations to the winners of the Venture Showcase: NowVitals, pitched by Robin Deterding, MD, and Vināśa Oncology, pitched by Sujatha Venkataraman, PhD!

 


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Agenda

Day 1 | Fostering Diversity in Innovation

Hosted by CU Innovations


Building upon the success of last year's Stories of Women-Led Innovation Event, this forum continued highlighting the achievements and challenges faced by our women innovators and demystifying the innovation pathway through presentations and panel discussions. Sessions covered intellectual property protection, building inclusive teams and addressing bias in the context of academic innovation.

Attendees were excited to hear from our keynote speaker, Gitanjali Rao, aspiring scientist, inventor and author!

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Day 2 | Igniting Impact with Academic Innovation

Hosted by CU Innovations Startup Toolbox


This event aimed to educate and inspire entrepreneurs at all stages. Featuring panels on company formation, funding biomedical discoveries and creating strategic alliances, each session included interactive elements and the chance to network with potential partners from the Anschutz campus and beyond. 

Attendees got to know Jodie Morrison, CEO of Q32 Bio, and Kimberly Muller, Executive Director of CU Innovations, through their Fireside Chat Keynote.

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Day 2 | Venture Showcase

Hosted by CU Innovations Startup Toolbox


Congratulations to the judge vote winner, NowVitals pitched by Robin Deterding, MD, and the audience vote winner, Vināśa Oncology pitched by Sujatha Venkataraman, PhD!

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Day 3 | Rocky Mountain Biotech Symposium

Hosted by Academia Industry Alliance


With sessions featuring scientific talks, career panels, and a 2-hour networking lunch, RMBTS offered a prime platform to highlight scientific advancements and career opportunities, and foster collaboration within Colorado's scientific community.

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

Lori Jones

President & CEO, Avocet Communications, Member, Forbes Agency Council

Lori Jones, President and CEO of Avocet Communications, is a visionary leader and strategic innovator with deep insight into customer motivations. Over her career, she has represented more than 1,000 start-ups. Specializing in distinctive, customer-centric brand identities, she has led national and global communications campaigns that shifted public opinion and boosted revenue. 

As host of StrategyCast (formerly Integrate & Ignite), she has engaged with influential business and marketing leaders, uncovering insights that challenge conventional thinking. Her collaboration with the CU Anschutz SPARK program demonstrates her commitment to innovation through strategic education and industry expertise. 

In 2021, Lori was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership and impact in communications and marketing. 

Avocet accelerates growth by leveraging innovative advertising, media relations, content creation, and digital strategies to help clients build lasting customer connections. 

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