{"id":63771,"date":"2015-01-13T16:07:02","date_gmt":"2015-01-13T21:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=63771"},"modified":"2020-01-15T10:44:04","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T15:44:04","slug":"ucf-corps-welcomes-co-founder-pioneer-lean-startup-movement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucf-corps-welcomes-co-founder-pioneer-lean-startup-movement\/","title":{"rendered":"UCF I-Corps Welcomes Co-Founder and Pioneer of Lean Startup Movement"},"content":{"rendered":"
The UCF I-Corps<\/a> program will proudly welcome the co-founder and leader of the Lean Startup movement on Thursday, January 29th for two events in Orlando.\u00a0 Jerry Engel will make special appearances at UCF\u2019s campus and at an industry mixer\/reception in downtown Orlando, in partnership with Canvs, Starter Studio and Orlando Tech Association, as part of the official launch and debut of the UCF I-Corps program.<\/p>\n UCF Campus Event<\/strong> Industry Mixer\/Reception<\/strong> The Lean Startup movement promotes a non-traditional classroom approach to entrepreneurial learning.\u00a0 This hand-on methodology requires students to propose and test their hypotheses in \u201creal world\u201d scenarios.\u00a0 Industry mentors review findings with students, helping them make appropriate adjustments to their innovation and\/or launch plan in preparation for bringing their ideas to market. Lean Startup emphasizes engagement and experiential study.<\/p>\n \u201cWe consider it a great privilege to welcome Jerry Engel to Central Florida,\u201d says Ivan Garibay, Ph.D., Program Director for UCF I-Corps.\u00a0 \u201cHaving the co-founder and leader in the Lean Startup movement here to spend time with students, faculty, aspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders is an incredible opportunity.\u00a0 We look forward to learning from him as we develop and shape our own I-Corps program.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThursday, January 29th
\nNetworking lunch: 12pm – 1:30pm
\nLive Oak Event Center
\nWho\u2019s Invited: Students, Faculty and Community
\nEvent is Free! \u00a0Seating is limited so register today!
\n<\/em>Register at\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/1zR4ub4<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThursday, January 29th
\n5:30pm – 8pm
\nat Canvs (Exchange Building) \u2013 located at 101 S. Garland Ave., Orlando, 32801
\nWho\u2019s Invited: Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Industry Mentors
\nEvent is $15 per person\u00a0<\/em>
\nRegister at\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/1Dbp0qm<\/a><\/p>\n