Layla: Revolutionizing Smoking Cessation
We recently sat down with Julian Jung of Layla to learn more about his venture’s signature product- a “smart” cigarette case that helps smokers reduce or quit smoking. Julian co-founded Layla, an IDEA...
View ArticleAkrivis Technologies Finishes in Top 26 in MassChallenge Accelerator
Akrivis Technologies, LLC, a launched venture of IDEA: Northeastern’s Venture Accelerator, participated in the 2012 MassChallenge accelerator competition. MassChallenge is the largest startup...
View ArticleGranting $245K this Year? That’s IDEA’s Objective
Imagine having all the money in the world, in your hands, at your disposal. It’s given to you with the trust that you will make wise investments and fund the future of successful startups and...
View ArticleSplashScore: Measuring (And Rewarding!) Social Influence
Imagine being able to win rewards and prizes for the statuses you post on Facebook. Sound too good to be true? Not for users of SplashScore, a Facebook application developed by Lyle Stevens and Sean...
View ArticlePreApps: Changing The Mobile Application Market
When you hear about an upcoming movie or music album, there’s a good chance you know where to look to watch the trailer or listen to a preview. But do you know where to find out more about the numerous...
View ArticleReady, Set, Pitch!
Is there a better way to practice business pitches than presenting to potential investors? On Wednesday, January 30, IDEA: Northeastern’s Venture Accelerator (IDEA) held Pitch-a-thon, an event that...
View ArticleU-Turn Audio Raises $234k on Kickstarter
In a world where you’re able to download and listen to music instantly, it’s easy to forget about the days of turntables and records. But talk to any fan of vinyl and you’ll hear that the experience of...
View ArticleNEXPO 2013: A Great Night for the Boston Startup Community
On Wednesday, February 20, IDEA: Northeastern University’s Venture Accelerator hosted the sixth NEXPO, a showcase and celebration of some of Northeastern’s brightest entrepreneurs and Ventures. Over...
View ArticleSucceeding in Business: Lessons from IDEA’s Own
IDEA’s Management Team is composed of Northeastern’s best and brightest students! While many of our members are on co-op at leading companies in their fields, we asked them to provide pieces of advice...
View ArticleIDEA Venture Moniker Guitars Launches Kickstarter
Admit it: even if you’re not an aspiring rock star, you’ve at times been jealous of the cool custom-made guitars your music idols rock out to. You may have dreamed about having one of your own, or even...
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Friday 5: Five Productivity Hacks for Entrepreneurs
Before leaving the office for the night, many of us optimistically make a To-Do list for the following morning. The next day, however, finds interruptions and distractions and little to none of what we...
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Friday 5: Five Questions for Fresh Truck’s Josh Trautwein
If you ask anyone on IDEA’s Management Team what their favorite part of IDEA is, there’s a good chance it has something to do with seeing all of the awesome things our ventures achieve. This is...
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Friday 5: Advice from Successful Entrepreneurs
At IDEA, it is our ultimate goal to help our ventures succeed. We have many resources available to ensure this success, including mentors and coaches. Our mentors are professionals in their field that...
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IDEA Partners with CoFoundersLab, Connects Northeastern Entrepreneurs
Ever had a business idea pop into your head, but had no idea how to make it happen? Or do you want to be part of a startup success story, but don’t quite have the product or plan to get going? Good...
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Bureo Skateboards: Bringing Pollution Back to the Streets
Ben Kneppers and David Stover, co-founders of Bureo SkateboardsPhoto by Brooks Canaday It takes great ambition and a strong vision to leave a steady paycheck and move to Chile with one goal in mind:...
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November Reads: A Peek Inside Our Library
Reading is the key to knowledge and success for all entrepreneurs. Setting aside 30 minutes to an hour each day increases productivity, and provides a means to escape the business world, even just for...
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IDEA Venture Wins at 2013 MassChallenge Competition
Quad Technologies, a life sciences startup with IDEA, competed in this year’s MassChallenge, walking away with $45K and thousands more in in-kind services. After competing against 1,200 startups that...
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Friday 5: 5 Tips for Raising Early Seed Capital
You’ve created a unique product or service. You’ve conducted market research, developed comprehensive strategies, and flushed out every aspect of your business plan. Now the time has come to approach...
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Learning from the Best: IDEA Hosts EMC Co-founder Roger Marino
This past Thursday, IDEA was fortunate to host one of the most prominent business leaders to graduate from Northeastern, Roger Marino. A 1961 graduate from the College of Engineering, Marino co-founded...
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Educate, Incubate, Launch, NEXPO: Global Entrepreneurship Week Hits Northeastern
November 18-20, 2013 marks Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) at Northeastern University. This worldwide celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship, sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation and hosted...
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