ARD Info Session Presentation

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Applied Resehttp://ard.in

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What Is Applied

It is an opportunity to:

Explore the real world applic

Network with MBA, Law, andangel investors and venture

Form teams to compete in Nbusiness

Train for product/idea develo

R

esearch Day?

tions of your research

Medical students as well asapitalists

VC and possibly real

pment in industry


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What is an AR

This is a poster presentation,conferences... with a twist.

Posters are in the same form

with a final section discussing Abstracts are


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Judging

Research Content (40%) Novel research project Significant impact of project Clear and sound methodology Quality and persuasiveness of any data

B

C

Poster Organization (15%) Neat, organized, and concise Well-written, proper grammar Clear definition of problem and solution Quality and relevance of figures

C

riteria

usiness Content (20%)Understanding of current market andcompetitionUnderstanding of competitive advantages ofproposed product/service

Understanding of targeted customersUnderstanding of investor issuesConsideration of management team

mmunication Skills (25%)Student can clearly explain research andbusiness model to inter-disciplinary audience

Ability to answer questionsAbility to receive suggestions and criticism


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Importa

Abstracts Due: Monday, A brief description of your conc Less than a page in length Do not need fully developed bu

ARD - Thursday, Februa1:00-2:00p Registration

1:30-1:45p Opening Remarks2:00-4:00p PosterPresentations

-Judging-Networking

4:15-5:15p Speakers5:15-5:30p Awards

t

Dates

February 8thept and its business application

siness understanding

ry 25th


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The Co

Awards!o 1st Place: $600o 2nd Place: $400o 3rd Place: $200o ISEN Award: $TBAo BIP Award: $TBA

All entrants will present at 10 entrants are judged to c

prizeso Top 7 chosen from absto 3 Audience favorites (de

petition

RDmpete at ARD for grand

actsermined at event)


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Kellogg St

Every Thursday, MBA andinterested in entrepreneurshi

Two dates designed for ARDo Jan 21st: Ideation

Having trouble thinking ofbusiness?

Open to all students

o Feb 11th: Development Develop the business asp

MBA students Open to all ARD participan

art Up Lab

cCormick students that arep brainstorm on start up ideas

participants:

ow your research could become a

cts of your concept with the help of

ts


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The Op

Understanding the Currento What is the problem that youo What is the size of this markeo Regulatory considerations?

Intellectual Property - blankeo How important are patents ino How dense is the IP landscao Is there white space to stake

Understanding the Competio How competitive is the landso What currently solves this proo Where do the current solution

ortunity

arketare addressing?t?

search on Google

this market?e?laim?

ionape of this field?

blem?s fall short with their solution?


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Your S

Competitive Advantageo How does your solution add

Accuracy Speed Cost

etc.o What other ways can you dif

advantage?

Understanding of the Targo Who benefits from your prodo Who purchases your produco What are all of the factors ino How can your product be mao How will your product be dist

lution

alue?

erentiate your solution to create

eted Customeruct?

?this purchasing decision?rketed?ributed?


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Your B

What is needed to bringo How much time to market?o What kind of capital will yoo Do you need experts fromo Do you need a corporate p

Current Statuso Where are you at in your po What support/advisors do yo Who are you looking for to jo What is your end goal for t

License Manufacture Sell

siness

his to market? (rough idea)

need?ny field?

rtnership?

oduct development?ou have?oin your team to develop this? (is concept?


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Presenta

1. You will ramble, time yoursel2. You do not have time to go d3. Judges and participants will

backgrounds4. Predict questions ahead of ti5.GO TO STARTUP LAB SES6. Use this as a chance to netw

tion Tips

for 3-4 mineep into your research detailse from all different

eSIONS!!! - Great opportunityork and build teams!


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Information anhttp://ard.in

Jimmy Bjamesbu

Chris Rychristop

Registration:uvation.org

uffi:[email protected]

an:[email protected]

Abstract Deadline:

2/8/2010

ARD Info Session Presentation

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