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Genius Bar
The Genius Bar in the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is designed for faculty, seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts to share their experiences and knowledge with students from all disciplines interested in entrepreneurship and innovative ideas.

The Genius Bar is available Monday/Wednesday 9:00-3:30 pm; Tuesday/Thursday 3:00-4:00 pm.
 

Onsite Geniuses

 

 

Geniuses are available Monday-Friday throughout the semester.

 

  • Richard Gajan
    • School of Entrepreneurship Associate Professor of Professional Practice

    • Research Interest: Customer discovery, investor presentations and financial projection

    • Areas of expertise: Startup Companies, Value Creation, Customer Discovery, and Raising Equity

    • rgajan@okstate.edu

  • Paula McCullough
    • Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programs Coordinator

    • Research Interest: General Riata Center Inquiries, Student Business Plan Competitions, Cowboy Tech Angels

    • paula.mccullough@okstate.edu

  • Chad Mills
    • Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Director

    • Research Interest: General Riata Center Inquiries, Riata Startup Experience, Veterans Entrepreneurship Program, Competitions, Cross-Campus Collaborations, Academic Support, Food and Beverage, Event Management

    • chadhm@okstate.edu

  • David Thomison
    • School of Entrepreneurship Associate Professor of Professional Practice

    • Research Interest: Early-stage capital formation, investor presentation/pitches, value proposition and strategic pricing and student business plan competitions.

    • david.thomison@okstate.edu

  • Craig Watters
    • School of Entrepreneurship Associate Professor of Professional Practice, Director of Institute for Global, Social Entrepreneurship

    • Research Interest: Infrastructure on economic development in rural areas.

    • craig.watters@okstate.edu

Industry Geniuses

Write on Fundraising

February 8, 2023   10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Jonathan Weber-Mendez)

Since 2018, Jonathan Weber-Mendez has served Write on Fundraising in multiple capacities, working with both their nonprofit partners and staff to fulfill the company's mission. As Director of Mission Impact, he helps equip staff with the education and resources needed to provide equity and compassion to philanthropy. Prior to joining WoF, Jonathan served as a grant writer for YWCA Tulsa and Folds of Honor. Jonathan began his career in the United States Army where he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Kyle Eastham

March 8, 2023   10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Kyle Eastham is the owner of 99xCreativity LLC, a company that teaches you creativity tools so you can have lots of new ideas anytime you want. Kyle is a former game warder, professional speaker, HR manager, training manager, and entrepreneurship faculty member at OSU. He lives in Stillwater with his wife, Rebecca, and their two dogs. Kyle enjoys hiking, traveling and practicing the five-string banjo.

i2E

March 29, 2023  10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  (Srijita Ghosh)

As a Venture Advisor at i2E, Srijita Ghosh provides direct one-on-one consulting services to entrepreneurs, researchers and/or early-stage client companies in the areas of strategic planning, market assessment, pricing policy, financial analysis, business plans, investor presentations, capital strategies, and positioning companies for potential investment. She also works extensively with management teams of these high-growth and early-stage companies within Oklahoma, in support of the company’s overall business commercialization efforts.

 

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