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6 UC business development services every aspiring entrepreneur needs

June 14, 2023

Want to launch a winning business right here in Cincinnati? Thanks to the services available through the University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Innovation Hub, you don’t have to do it alone. As the front door to UC, the hub connects small business owners, entrepreneurs and innovators to services that will help turn your venture into the next big thing.

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Tech experts discuss AI breakthroughs at UC 1819 Innovation Hub

June 30, 2023

At the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub, strategic partners Microsoft, BTS and Cintrifuse joined forces in early June to showcase advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). The event was an 1819 Learning Lab Discover Session designed to help Cincinnati Innovation District partner companies understand emerging technologies and how they can create new opportunities and advantages for their business.

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Which is better: in-person or virtual business meetings?

June 20, 2023

After the rise of remote working, businesses everywhere are continuing to take advantage of digital technology to hold virtual meetings. But is the convenience of tuning in virtually worth the benefit over being there in person? UC's 1819 Innovation Hub business experts weigh in.

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UC’s AI innovations at work

August 7, 2023

Here at the University of Cincinnati, researchers are employing AI to gather and analyze data, to better understand human behavior and to create simulations for improved predictions. They also are seeking to improve AI decision-making, and they’re creating programs to help students and faculty harness AI for good.

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Keys to creative entrepreneurial success

August 16, 2023

Held in July, the groundbreaking Creative Entrepreneurialism Lecture Series panel discussion brought together four women who have leveraged their creative education and careers into successful entrepreneurial ventures: Amy Tuttle, executive director at WordPlay Cincy; Sheryl Woodhouse, COO of Woodhouse & Co.; Jessica Hemmer, P&G Baby Care global design manager; and Stevi Carr, founder and CEO of WISe Wellness Guild.

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How to build a brand

April 10, 2023

Building a brand is a challenging task with or without a big advertising budget. It is possible, however, if you are focused, thoughtful and organized in your approach. To facilitate building a brand, it is essential to link your product/service with the value proposition you offer. To jump-start the brand-building process, read the following five tips.

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What is a pre-accelerator?

March 30, 2023

The University of Cincinnati’s Venture Lab is a mentor-based entrepreneurial support ecosystem designed to provide guidance, support and structure to help early-stage startups move from idea to prototype stage. The goal of a pre-accelerator is to provide intensive guidance, mentorship and resources for budding entrepreneurs so they can establish a strong foundation for growth and attract customers and investors.

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Five types of people you need to start a business

March 30, 2023

Having a team is a must to run any business successfully. This is especially true when it comes to getting a new venture off the ground. In a recent CB Insights report on why startups fail, not having the right team is near the top of the list. Startups need to build a team that is vision and mission supportive from adding external freelance talent or contractors, to advisory board members, to bringing partners and talent on board.