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Stop and Wond’ry: Reid Hoffman
Jul. 28, 2022—Stop and Wond’ry: Reid Hoffman In this exciting Stop and Wond’ry, philanthropist, founder, venture capitalist, and author Reid Hoffman spoke to the MLT community and select Vanderbilt guests. Reid discussed the power behind investing in yourself and transforming your career, and visionary self-leadership in navigating these unprecedented times.
Campus Reading announced for 2022–23 academic year
May. 18, 2022—Campus Reading announced for 2022–23 academic year Media Inquiries 615-322-6397Email Latest Stories Lane closure, fence changes at Owen Graduate School of Management worksite Campus hydro-drilling and soil boring project underway Divinity School hosts ‘Nonviolence in a Troubled World’ May 18 A message to the Vanderbilt community regarding recent violence in California Vanderbilt nursing researcher Alvin...
ESG Impact exits beta, seeks capital, opts for VU Wond’ry Founder
May. 5, 2022— Co-Founder Max Mona ESG IMPACT Inc. (ESGi) Co-founder Max Mona confirmed that his revenue-generating startup happily truncated its recent beta run after receiving strongly positive reviews from test users after only 20 days. The company’s software as a service (SaaS) offering is designed to enable users to determine, assess and take action regarding environmental,...
Mona, Jace from Vanderbilt Win 2022 SEC Student Pitch Competition
May. 5, 2022—April 4, 2022 Mona, Jace from Vanderbilt Win 2022 SEC Student Pitch Competition Top three finishing teams in 2022 SEC Student Pitch Competition. By: SEC Staff SECU (Twitter: @TheSECU) COLUMBIA, SC – Vanderbilt University graduate students Max Mona and Adam Jace, founders of ESG Impact, won first place in the 2022 SEC Student Pitch Competition, hosted by the...
Vanderbilt beefs up Wond’ry with staff, startup incubator
Apr. 27, 2022—Tech Bytes: Gov. Lee signs DAO-blockchain bill into law; Vanderbilt beefs up Wond’ry with staff, startup incubator Tennessee State Capitol Thinkstock By Adam Sichko – Senior Reporter April 21, 2022, 01:59pm CDT Updated 04/22/2022 11:35 am See Correction/Clarification at end of article Nashville’s tech scene is about to radically change with the arrival of Oracle and as...
Rock-climbing student duo pursues scientific, business and Olympic dreams
Apr. 27, 2022—Olivia Busk and Michael Finn-Henry by Amy Wolf Strategically managing precise steps up a wall or cliff at breakneck speeds is exactly where Michael Finn-Henry, an engineering student and contender for the 2024 Paris Olympics, finds clarity. Speed rock climbing is a finesse sport that requires fast feet and an even faster brain. Michael Finn-Henry...
First look: Zeno Power raises $20 million in Series A
Apr. 26, 2022—Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios Zeno Power, a developer of advanced power systems that use radioisotopes, has raised a $20 million Series A funding round led by Tribe Capital, the company first told Axios. Why it matters: The startup is aiming to scale up the production of small-scale nuclear batteries that can power spacecraft and undersea technologies for years....
Zeno Closes $20M Series A to Commercialize Radioisotope Power Systems
Apr. 26, 2022—Zeno Power, a developer of next-generation radioisotope power systems, today announced the closure of its Series A funding at $20M. Tribe Capital led the round with participation from DCVC, 1517 Fund, AIN Ventures, and Pallas Ventures. The Company also announced two key additions to its Executive Team – Timothy A. Frazier as Senior Mission Director...
Panelists discuss ways to build ‘engine of innovation’ in Middle Tennessee Symposium
Apr. 14, 2022—Panelists discuss ways to build ‘engine of innovation’ in Middle Tennessee Apr. 13, 2022, 12:12 PM Share Twitter Facebook Email LinkedIn Vanderbilt and Nashville are poised to lead the region in building a global hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, according to panelists speaking at the “Tennessee: Engine of Innovation” symposium on April 8. Held at the Tennessee...
Sustainability meets couture: Vanderbilt Fashion Week 2022
Apr. 14, 2022—Sustainability meets couture: Vanderbilt Fashion Week 2022 Vanderbilt Fashion Week to kick off starting March 31 for a series of shows, thrifting and more. Karina Popowycz Vanderbilt Fashion Week board members in The Wond’ry are ready to kick-off upcoming events, as photographed on Feb. 27, 2022. (Karina Popowycz) Justine Del Monte, Life Copy Editor March...