Commencement season is over for Indiana’s colleges and universities — caps and gowns have been returned, graduation speeches shared or satirized. On campus, the frenetic pace of spring semester has slowed to the meander of summer classes.
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Broad Array of Trends are Reshaping the Entrepreneurial Sector
In April, I attended the 10th annual Angel Capital Association meetings in San Diego. The conference draws mostly angel and early-stage investors, along with entrepreneurs, economic developers, professional service providers, consultants and even a few academics. Its growing attendance mirrors the growing importance of angel investing to nurturing innovation.
14 Faculty Members Recognized for 2014-15 Teaching Excellence
More than a dozen Kelley School of Business faculty members were recognized for their contributions in the classroom at this year’s commencement ceremonies on Mother’s Day. Associate Professor of Finance Catherine Bonser-Neal was awarded an Evening MBA Teaching Excellence award for the ninth time, while associate faculty member John Snell, who teaches a pair of undergraduate real estate classes, was honored with the Schuyler F. Otteson award for the eighth time.
Marjorie Lyles Honored for her Career Contributions in International Management
Marjorie Lyles, professor of international strategic management at the Kelley School of Business and OneAmerica Chair in Business Administration, has been selected as the PWC Strategy & Eminent Scholar by the International Management Division of the Academy of Management.
Meet the Professor: James Motter
James M. Motter is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law & Taxation at the Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis. Originally from Fort Wayne (Indiana), Professor Motter obtained his B.S. in Accounting and MBA degrees at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. During his time as an accounting student at the Kelley School, Professor Motter had an internal audit internship at John Deere France and an audit internship at KPMG.
Venture Club Lunch to Explore Final Frontier for Entrepreneurs
I thought it worth sharing a quick update as I head into the third month of my stint as President of the
Venture Club of Indiana. Thanks to a great board, a solid foundation from prior leadership, and an excellent set of partners, the year is off to a very strong start!
Kelley Professor Todd Saxton Will Lead Venture Club In 2015
Kelley professor Todd Saxton will serve as president of the Board of Directors for the Venture Club of Indiana in 2015, the organization has announced. Saxton, an associate professor of strategy and entrepreneurship, spearheads the entrepreneurial education and engagement efforts of the school’s Indianapolis campus.
Accounting Professor Lin Zheng Excited To Be Part Of Kelley
Since earning her undergraduate degree in accounting from China’s Xiamen University in 1997, Lin Zheng has seen many changes in accounting standards in her home country.
Growing Food Entrepreneurship Industry Can Boost Economy
When you think about innovation and entrepreneurship, what scenery comes into your mind? It may be the suburban garage, where visionaries like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs started as tinkerers on their way to becoming tech titans. Or maybe a state-of-the-art laboratory, where biotech breakthroughs cause venture capitalists to swoon.
Sorry, Not Sorry – The Time Has Come For Me To “Lean In”
Well, I am sometimes late to the party. Yes, I heard about Sheryl Sandberg’s best selling book
Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead in late spring 2013. The book by the Facebook COO sparked a lot of controversy among both men and women.