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Panel Discussion & Networking MixerHow I Sold My Tech CompanyTuesday, October 19Panel Discussion – 4:00-5:30 p.m.Networking Mixer – 5:30-7 p.m.Rsvp at MyGAIN / Pay $5 at the DoorEntrepreneur Panelists:Dr. Rahul RazdanFormer CEO of WiPower, acquired by Fortune 500 Corporation for an undisclosed sum.Randy ScottFormer CEO of NovaMin, acquired by GlaxoSmithKline for $135 million.Jeff LyonsFormer CCO of MindSolve Technologies, acquired by SumTotal Systems.You’ll learn about:• The BeginningHow…See More

Our Celebration of Innovation is a unique opportunity to see sixteen start-up companies in the areas of life sciences, medical devices, and information technology that are commercializing the latest in cutting-edge technologies generated as a result of the almost $600 million in research conducted at UF. Those interested in licensing, commercializing, investing or otherwise becoming involved with getting new discoveries into the marketplace will want to mark their calendars to attend the fourth…See More

Because the December mixer was so successful, we're doing it again! Come sample some fine wines and nibble on delicious appetizers at the GAIN Mixer on Tuesday, January 26. As a special treat, Wendy Kennedy will also be present and will share some insights into how to think more commercially about inventions and discoveries. Wendy is an internationally recognized trainer and developer of the "So What? Who Cares? Why You?" methodology now used in business incubators, universities and companies…See More