Promo Kit—Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator Application

This page contains all the information available to help you promote this opportunity to your network and community. If you have questions or suggestions, please reach out to Daniel Leonard, senior marketing and communications specialist for Venture Partners at daniel.leonard@colorado.edu.Ìý

Program Information

Wanted: Entrepreneurs to launch startups based on ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ18 innovations

The Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator by Venture Partners at CU Boulder matches motivated entrepreneurs with breakthrough innovations developed at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ18. Through a competitive selection process, Embark will hire up to seven Embark Startup Founders to serve as CEOs of new deep tech companies built around technology developed in CU Boulder’s world-class research enterprise. This is an opportunity to lead a startup utilizing cutting-edge technology, with the support of CU Boulder’s high-impact entrepreneurial resources and programs.

“In a sentenceâ€Ìý

Seven positions are available to serve as CEOs of new deep tech companies built around cutting-edge technology with the support of CU Boulder’s high-impact entrepreneurial engine.

Program DetailsÌý

When:ÌýThe application deadline is Friday, Sept. 12. For details on the special interview process, visit the Embark information page.

Who:ÌýThe application is open to any aspiring entrepreneur.

Learn More and Apply:Ìý

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Set in the heart of our university's bold, innovative community of scholars and learners, Venture Partners at CU Boulder brings the university's world-class researchers together with business, startup and entrepreneurial communities to translate groundbreaking solutions into economic and social impact.

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Notifying a Potential Applicant

Hi [First Name],

I wanted to let you know about an opportunity I think could be a great fit for you. Applications just opened for the Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator by Venture Partners at CU Boulder, and we’re looking for seven entrepreneurs to launch new startups based on breakthrough innovations from our research labs.

The position includes a six-month paid stipend so you can focus on building your company, full access to CU Boulder’s deep tech commercialization resources and network and an exclusive option to license CU Boulder technology on special express terms.

It’s a chance to lead a startup built on cutting-edge technology with the support of a world-class entrepreneurial ecosystem. Applications close Friday, Sept. 12—you can learn more and apply here.

Hope you’ll consider it.

Best,
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Asking for Help Promoting

Dear [First Name],​

[Personal intro: "It was great seeing you at _____." or "We still need to get lunch____." "I enjoyed working with you on ____." "I thought of you because ____."]At Venture Partners, we just launched the application for our next Embark and will shortly be hiring seven new founders.

At Venture Partners, we just launched the application for our next Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator, seeking seven entrepreneurs to launch new startups based on innovations from the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ18.
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If it fits your messaging, I would appreciate your help getting the word out. You can share our information page or the announcement with those you think may be a good fit. We have also prepared a promotional kit of materials if you would like to share our , put Embark in your newsletter or if there are other opportunities.
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This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to lead a startup utilizing cutting-edge technology, with the support of CU Boulder’s high-impact entrepreneurial resources and programs. If selected, founders will receive a monthly stipend for six months to form a company, refine their business model and accelerate their path to market through CU Boulder’s deep tech commercialization ecosystem. They will also receive a free exclusive option to obtain an express license on special terms available only to companies forming around CU Boulder’s technology.
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The application closes Friday, Sept. 12. If you know of anyone we should reach out to, or if our team can prepare promotional material that isn’t already in our promo kit, please let me know.​

Warm regards,​

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