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The Allen Family

Genius Bar

Curious about entrepreneurship or just love fresh ideas?
Come hang out at the Genius Bar, your go-to spot to connect with OSU faculty and real-world entrepreneurs who are excited to share their stories, insights and advice with students like you! Whether you're dreaming of launching your own startup or just want to explore innovative thinking, this is the perfect place to ask questions, get inspired and spark new ideas - no matter your major.
Stop by, get curious and see where your ideas can take you!
Schedule an appointment

Fall 2025 ScheduleBeginning Sept. 2

Day Time Theme
Monday 1-4 p.m. Marketing Monday
Tuesday 1-4 p.m. Funding your Business Tuesdays

Wednesday

 1-4 p.m. Legal Talk Wednesdays

Thursday

 9 a.m.-4 p.m. General Support on Thursdays

 


Meet the Riata Center Geniuses!

Available Monday-Thursday throughout the semester

 

 

  • Paula McCullough

    • Manager, Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

    • Research Interest: General Riata Center inquiries, student competitions and Cowboy Tech Angels

    • paula.mccullough@okstate.edu

  • Chad Mills

    • Director, Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship 

    • Research interest: General Riata Center inquiries, Riata Startup Experience, Veterans Entrepreneurship Program, competitions, cross-campus collaborations, food, beverage and event management

    • chadhm@okstate.edu

  • David Thomison

    • Associate Professor of Professional Practice, School of Entrepreneurship 

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

    • david.thomison@okstate.edu

  • Jonathan Butler

    • Associate Professor of Professional Practice, School of Entrepreneurship 

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

    • Areas of expertise: Startup companies, value creation, customer discovery and raising equity

    • jonathan.butler@okstate.edu

  • Kristen Hadley

    • Entrepreneur-in-Residence 

    • Research Interest: Business startups and early stages of small businesses

    • kristen.hadley@okstate.edu

 

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