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UC Bearcat Ventures inks first investment checks

July 9, 2024

Bearcat Ventures is a student-led initiative redefining experiential education in venture capitalism. It introduces students to the intricacies of early-stage startup investments and equips them with the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions. The two local startups chosen as Bearcat Ventures' first investments are Tembo, a Postgres developer platform founded by a former University of Cincinnati student, and Band Connect, a connected health platform co-founded by a UC DAAP alumna.

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UC grad launches lifesaving climbing tech

July 8, 2024

Michael Ragsdale started fall safety company Bailout Systems to keep rock climbers, firefighters and military members safe as they go about risky tasks. With the help of the University of Cincinnati's Venture Lab, he's been able to grow his startup.

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UC 1819 Innovation Hub fuels Cincinnati’s startup success

July 8, 2024

An impressive 33% of the startups featured in this year's Cincy Inno’s Top Startups to Watch list and finalists for the Business Courier’s Cincy Inno Fire Awards are either founded by University of Cincinnati alums or are associated with UC’s corporate investor partners. UC has strategically identified and developed programs centered around fundamental influences for startup success.

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Mayor Pureval, Rob Richardson lead ethical AI symposium

July 5, 2024

As artificial intelligence rapidly integrates into everyday life, Rob Richardson, CEO and founder of Disrupt Now and MidwestCon and local tech startup partner of the University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub, recently spearheaded the Responsible AI Symposium with Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, calling upon community leaders to discuss and ensure artificial intelligence technologies help users rather than harm.

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UC’s microchip training includes innovative VR

July 2, 2024

To build a virtual microchip factory, University of Cincinnati doctoral students turned to the real one where they work. UC launched a new training program for microchip manufacturing in advance of the new fabrication plant Intel Corp. is opening in Ohio.

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The entrepreneur’s guide to the power of networking

As an entrepreneur, connections with other business leaders can be just as valuable as the ideas and products that are brought to market. You can open doors to exciting opportunities, gain valuable insights and establish a robust support system through meaningful connections. Here’s why networking is essential and how you can leverage it to your advantage.

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Bridging creativity and commerce

July 1, 2024

At the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business, Victoria Mrofchak stands out not just for her academic excellence but for her remarkable blend of creativity and business acumen. A fourth-year marketing major with a minor in management and fine arts, scholarships help Mrofchak shape her future at the intersection of art and commerce.

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Get to know Lisa Huffman, new dean of UC's CECH

July 1, 2024

UC News spoke with incoming CECH dean, Lisa Huffman, about her past experiences, the role family plays in her life, academic philosophies, goals for her time in this position and more. As we welcome the newest dean to University of Cincinnati, we encourage you to read on to learn more about Dean Huffman.

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Meet UC’s Miss Ohio

July 1, 2024

UC biomedical science student Stephanie Finoti credits UC for helping to prepare her for the Miss Ohio Scholarship Pageant. She will represent Ohio in the national competition in January.