Computing Huddle

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5 Lakes + MRUN

Explores innovative initiatives, ideas and resources in our region

Scaling AI Ventures: Creative Destruction Lab AI Streams<a href="https://creativedestructionlab.com/" title="https://creativedestructionlab.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)</a> brings together as mentors experienced exited entrepreneurs, leading scientists, and active investors to help scale ventures based around technologies underpinned by, or core to the advancement of, artificial intelligence. Its <a href="https://creativedestructionlab.com/streams/ai/" title="https://creativedestructionlab.com/streams/ai/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">AI streams</a> operate out of three locations: Montreal, Paris and Toronto. Startups admitted to the program work with mentors to sharpen objectives, prioritize time and resources, raise capital, and engage with experts working on the frontiers of research. Hear about how the program works and the benefits it provides. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hormuz-dadabhoy/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hormuz-dadabhoy/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hormuz Dadabhoy</a>, Associate Director, Creative Destruction Lab. Applying AI to Venture Building: High Alpha Innovation<a href="https://www.highalphainno.com/" title="https://www.highalphainno.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">High Alpha Innovation</a> is a venture studio founded in Indianapolis in 2020 that co-creates startups in partnership with corporations, universities and governments. Its venture building process involves creating startups from the ground up and includes venture strategy, idea validation, rapid business model development, and focusing on addressing significant industry challenges and societal issues. High Alpha Innovation has a heavy focus on, and deep experience with applying AI to address customer and market challenges. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nwichert/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nwichert/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nick Wichert</a>, Partnerships, High Alpha Innovation. Accelerating Quantum Startups: Duality<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.dualityaccelerator.com/__;!!BpyFHLRN4TMTrA!9GkU8nvJhjTIoDjLT0D36kVZWSMqJy337VLw57t4k9_RNnd68inJz8RTYsac1t3DypiDGslIBTo7jBdUI9GXIE6VsKE$" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.dualityaccelerator.com/__;!!BpyFHLRN4TMTrA!9GkU8nvJhjTIoDjLT0D36kVZWSMqJy337VLw57t4k9_RNnd68inJz8RTYsac1t3DypiDGslIBTo7jBdUI9GXIE6VsKE$" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Duality</a><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.dualityaccelerator.com/__;!!BpyFHLRN4TMTrA!9GkU8nvJhjTIoDjLT0D36kVZWSMqJy337VLw57t4k9_RNnd68inJz8RTYsac1t3DypiDGslIBTo7jBdUI9GXIE6VsKE$" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.dualityaccelerator.com/__;!!BpyFHLRN4TMTrA!9GkU8nvJhjTIoDjLT0D36kVZWSMqJy337VLw57t4k9_RNnd68inJz8RTYsac1t3DypiDGslIBTo7jBdUI9GXIE6VsKE$" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </a>is the first accelerator program in the U.S. exclusively focused on supporting quantum startups. The program is led by the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago and the Chicago Quantum Exchange, alongside founding partners the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Argonne National Laboratory, and P33, a Chicago-based non-profit. Duality offers innovative quantum startups the critical resources they need to develop and scale their business, including $50,000 in non-dilutive funding, business training, mentorship, technical assistance and more. Hear about how the program works and the benefits it provides. <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/in/shyamamajumdar/__;!!BpyFHLRN4TMTrA!9GkU8nvJhjTIoDjLT0D36kVZWSMqJy337VLw57t4k9_RNnd68inJz8RTYsac1t3DypiDGslIBTo7jBdUI9GXwpuBMTE$" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/in/shyamamajumdar/__;!!BpyFHLRN4TMTrA!9GkU8nvJhjTIoDjLT0D36kVZWSMqJy337VLw57t4k9_RNnd68inJz8RTYsac1t3DypiDGslIBTo7jBdUI9GXwpuBMTE$" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shyama Majumdar</a>, Director, Science Accelerators and Investments, Polsky Center at the University of Chicago. Building High-Speed Internet Autonomy in Kansas: Wichita StateKansas residents face slower, less secure and less reliable Internet because all data traffic flows through out-of-state carrier meeting rooms. To address that, a unique collaboration between the newly-established <a href="https://www.kansascommerce.gov/officeofbroadbanddevelopment/" title="https://www.kansascommerce.gov/officeofbroadbanddevelopment/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kansas Office of Broadband Development</a> and <a href="https://www.wichita.edu/" title="https://www.wichita.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wichita State University</a>, in partnership with <a href="https://Connected Nation" title="https://Connected Nation" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Connected Nation</a>, is creating a first-in-the-nation carrier-neutral Internet Exchange on a university campus. This will position Wichita State to be a key player in the digital landscape, attract major national carriers, enhance local Internet resilience and empower communities across Kansas. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyawitherspoon/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyawitherspoon/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tonya Witherspoon</a>, AVP Workforce Development and Industry Engagement, Wichita State. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomascox3/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomascox3/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tom Cox</a>, Vice President, State Government Affairs, Connected Nation. Driving SaaS Startups' Success: 22eleven<a href="https://www.22elevenpartners.com/" title="https://www.22elevenpartners.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">22eleven</a> is an Omaha consulting firm that helps startups and small businesses grow. The firm was formed by leaders of LifeLoop, a Nebraska senior living technology platform that was acquired in 2022 by Vista Private Equity. 22eleven focuses on Software as a Service (SaaS) companies and it provides help with idea development, go-to-market strategy, product development and validations, growth modeling and fundraising, sales and marketing coaching, and culture building and leadership development. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifeloopamy/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifeloopamy/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Amy Johnson</a>, Partner, 22eleven and Co-Founder and former CEO of LifeLoop. The Huddle is an invitation-only virtual program that explores technologies and ideas with potential to attract increased funding and talent and provides information about impactful regional initiatives that drive innovative business growth.Target Audience: Leaders interested in learning about what’s going on in our region and leveraging the resources of research organizations, corporations and public agencies to commercialize big ideas.

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