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Genius Bar

Check out the Genius Bar at the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (BU 130)!
This is your chance to connect with OSU faculty and experienced entrepreneurs who are excited to share their real-world knowledge with students like you. Whether you're curious about starting your own business or just want to explore new and innovative ideas, the Genius Bar is a great place to get advice, ask questions, and get inspired—no matter your major.

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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
Richard Gajan
- 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
- rgajan@okstate.edu
Craig Watters
- Associate Professor of Professional Practice & Director of Institute for Global, Social Entrepreneurship, School of Entrepreneurship
- Research Interest: Economic development infrastructure in rural areas.
- craig.watters@okstate.edu