Ben Hoggan, executive director of commercialization at The IDEA Center joins the discussion at our Q2 Networking at Lunch, sponsored by Gibson, on Tuesday, June 4, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The IDEA Center at Innovation Park @ Notre Dame. 

He previously served as director of derisking, working with the earliest stage companies and technologies to identify and mitigate risks that prevent startups from succeeding in the market. Ben has worked on over 150 different technologies and companies ranging from diagnostics, therapeutics and medical devices, to blockchain and cryptocurrency, to SaaS and CPG.

Prior to his work at The IDEA Center, Ben served as the managing partner of a small real estate investment company, overseeing the daily operations of the company. This included managing employees and contractors, performing strategic analysis, job costing, market research, business development, and new process implementation. Prior to this, Ben has substantial entrepreneurial experience including serving as a cofounder of Infinite Air and the founder of Brain Bucket Technologies.

At Networking at Lunch, you’ll make some great connections while enjoying lunch and a fascinating conversation with Ben. We’ll get caught up on The IDEA Center’s impact and how their work ties into the overall business landscape in the South Bend Region.

About The IDEA Center

The IDEA Center is the University of Notre Dame’s collaborative innovation hub dedicated to expanding the technological and societal impact of the University’s innovations. We do this by nurturing and facilitating the movement of the best ideas of faculty, staff, and students from discovery to commercial application.

Agenda

11:30: Check-in, Networking, Lunch
Noon: Welcome & Around the Room
12:10: Fireside Chat with Ben Hoggan and Jeff Rea

Cost

$30pp/Chamber member businesses & their employees

48-hr. cancellation notice for refund.

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