Author: Alex Hemmerlein

  KrafftIT Interview with CEO Fredrik Krafft  WHO THEY ARE Fredrik Krafft, 31, was born in Sweden and graduated with an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from USC in 2015. He created the Swedish version of KrafftIT during his military service in 2004....

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has developed the inaugural Mayor’s Cup competition, providing local university and college students the opportunity to explore innovative solutions to local civic challenges. This competition hopes to encourage aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to provide innovative solutions...

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for student entrepreneurs who actively run a business. EO GSEA nominees compete in qualifying competitions for the chance to advance to the Global Finals, held in May...

Want to know what it takes to build a successful startup? The Blackstone Launchpad’s startup feature series showcases USC’s most accomplished startups and their innovative founders. Pulp Pantry Interview with CEO Kaitlin Mogentale WHAT THEY DO “Pulp Pantry is rethinking what it...

Join the program that has successfully enabled 4 teams to get $50,000 customer discovery grants from the National Science Foundation!  Our short course helps you qualify for these prestigious I-Corps awards. Registration is now open for our next ZAP! course.  Register online...

Got an invention that can make an impact on the world? Get help moving it to market through the E-Team Grant Program Apply by Wednesday, January 27 If you’re part of a university-based, student-led team developing an innovative technology that solves...

This article was originally posted by News at Marshall Onstage at the inaugural Junior Achievement Spirit of Achievement awards luncheon on Nov. 4, a fourth-grader from Barack Obama Charter School, Los Angeles, asked honoree David Belasco, “What advice would you...

The Founders’ Pie Calculator By Frank Demmler Several weeks ago, we took a look at the founders’ pie. I noted that frequently the founding team divides 100% by the number of founders. I also cautioned that this is the WRONG...

USC Incubator call for applications The USC Incubator takes founders from feasibility and development work, on to customers, a tested business model, getting distribution, building a team, bootstrapping and investment preparation. We also provide access to other supporting resources, such...

Venture in LA is organized by those who feel and live the startup world. Thus, it isn’t only a showcase event, but a indepth knowledge Trade Mission that aims to circle in all tech hubs within Los Angeles, a huge...