HyperX A Student Innovation Hub for Real-world Hands-on Experience and Entrepreneurship Info Session
HyperXA Student Innovation Hub for
Real-world Hands-on Experience and
Entrepreneurship
Info Session
Welcome and Intros
Lacie Schroeder Lucas Deruyter Sandra Bradley
Jeff Glazer Will Robus Adam Bock
All Majors
All Interests
People who like to collaborate
HyperX is New
But the Idea has Been in Process
Drivers of Change for Industry
Source: Future of Jobs Survey, World Economic Forum.
What Companies Can Do
Artificial Intelligence, Northeastern University president Joseph Aounsays universities must rethink how they prepare students for a world where advances in technology are continually changing the workplace landscape
Skills for the Future
HyperX Co-Innovation Lab
Industry
EntrepreneursStudents
Traditional AcceleratorsCareer Fairs
Discovery 2 Product
Our Goal is to Create an Ecosystem that Helps Everyone Learn Faster Together
Hyper Innovation
Executive Programs
Co-Innovation Labs
Company-specific
Programs
Our Sponsor - Hyper InnovationDigital Transformation Hub 1. Executive education for mid- to
large-sized corporations
2. Collaborative Labs with a focus on disruptive tech for corporates, startups, and universities
3. Frameworks and programs for staying relevant in highly disruptive spaces
Ecosystem of Partners and Resources
Potential Participating Companies
Why Participate• Work with majors you might not
otherwise cross paths with• Get experience with real-world
applications for disruptive tech (AI, IoT, Blockchain, AR/VR etc.)
• Gain new skills while solving industry challenges
• Build you resume and portfolio• Network and build relationships
with industry partners• For entrepreneurs - develop
potential use cases based on industry challenges
Potential Ways to Get InvolvedSpring 2018
Caveat: We cannot promise placement. Opportunities are based on industry participation
• Telecom: Feasibility study for a disruptive idea
• AgTech: Work with a team to build a blockchain app
• Digital Platform: Blockchain-enable a reverse auction site
• Healthcare: Do research, build out potential products, and help pilot a new mobile health startup
• Retail: Work with a team to build customer-centricity into new products
Industry Projects (10/hours/week for approximately 8 weeks, stipend provided)
Disruptive Tech Sandbox (8 weeks, no stipend – you own your IP and we take no equity)
• Bring your idea and we can potentially match you with team members and/or sponsor
• If you don’t have an idea, we can match you to a team to explore an idea
• What you will get: connections, mentorship, framework for advancing your idea, format for developing a “pitch,” use case framework
• Option to present your idea at an Executive Summit on May 2, 2018
Stay Tuned for …Things That Could Happen
• Participation in Hackathons and Make-athons
• Challenges and Competitions
• Industry Innovation Center Tours
• Participation in Industry Workshops/Bootcamps (free for students)
• Reciprocity programs with other campuses
• Internship/Externship opportunities
• Ambassador programs
• We are interested in your feedback on what you would want to do
Spring Dates and More Info
We are planning cohorts in Spring and Fall (full schedule on www.hyperxmadison.com) or watch your email for reminders
If there is interest, there may be some summer things – let us know
Kickoff Session
Mar. 5
Notification of Participation
Mar. 8
Weekly Work Sessions
Mar. 12 – Apr. 30
Executive Disruption Summit (potential to be selected to present)
May 2
Next Steps
1. Make sure your name and email is on the sign-in sheet
2. Before March 5, fill out the form at hyperinnovationmadison.com/request-an-invitation-to-participate-for-students/
3. Come to the Kickoff Session on March 5 at 316 W. Washington Ave.
Next Steps
For Industry Projects:
Dress business casual and bring your resume (we may do some speed-
dating with industry)
Meet potential team members
Learn in-depth about industry projects
For Entrepreneurs:
Bring your ideas and interests
Bring your thoughts on team members/skills you are interested in (we
may do some speed-dating with entrepreneurs)
Meet mentors and learn about resources
For All:
We will outline expectations and frameworks
We will define format and content for a presentation that may be selected to be delivered at a showcase at the Executive
Disruption Summit on May 2.
March 5 Kickoff Session
We would be THIS excited if you want to
participate
Questions
www.hyperxmadison.com