April 20, 2020 – A good story to share from one of our ITEN Mock Angel Certified Companies, Deck Commerce. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic they are taking a unified approach by stepping up to support each other and their customers. Deck Commerce, is in the business of unification. Order management … Read More
Drowning in COVID-19 Information?
April 10, 2020 – We know these are challenging times for everyone. The good news is STL is a community that wants to stand together and help one another make it through. That said, the amount of information being shared, forwarded and broadcast is rather overwhelming. As a suggestion, you … Read More
How HomeTraq is Innovating to Adapt to the Covid-19 Situation
April 8, 2020 – I am always impressed by the determination and resilience of the entrepreneurs we work with at ITEN. Quite frankly it is inspiring! Check out how the HomeTraq team is using video home tours to continue home showings. About 75% of their customers are requesting this service. … Read More
Supporting Startups in Times of Uncertainty
March 20, 2020 – In November of 2018, ITEN added the on-line engagement platform tool, UNION, for all our member companies to more effectively access the services and resources that we offer to them to help launch their tech companies, as well as connect with mentors and each other. A … Read More
Creating a Sales Culture of Accountability by ITEN Mentor Kristie Jones
March 14, 2020 – The month of March is Women’s History Month! What better way to celebrate than to listen to some great advice and tips from ITEN Mentor, and principal at Sales Acceleration Group, Kristie Jones! She recently had a chance to talk with Barbara Giamanco of Social Centered … Read More
Mind Your P’s & Q’s with Service Providers
February 27, 2020 – Hey Entrepreneurs! In the past few weeks we’ve heard of some challenging situations that our community members have experienced with service providers. So please take a few minutes to read over these high level reminders so you don’t make mistakes that could be very costly to … Read More
Jack Scatizzi will lead Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) as its new executive director.
February 25, 2020 – Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) is a public-private partnership created by the Missouri General Assembly to promote entrepreneurship and foster the growth of new and emerging high-tech companies. Its mission is to provide leadership and make strategic investments that help entrepreneurs create and grow technology-based Missouri businesses. … Read More
How Do the U.S. SBA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs Work?
February 14, 2020 – The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a large and competitive initiative administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (www.sba.gov) to encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) is another … Read More
More from our Friends at Olin – First Impression Affects Whether Investor ‘Sharks’ Bite
February 11, 2020 – Investors hear A LOT of pitches but in the end only fund a very small percentage of companies. If you ever wondered what criteria they use, Xiang Hui, Assistant Professor of Finance found out “nice people finish last”. She and her research partners examined 332 pitches … Read More
ITEN Company Spotlight HUM Industrial Technology
January 15, 2019 – We are happy to spotlight one of our newer member companies this month that just recently joined ITEN, HUM Industrial Technology. They develop wireless sensors and AI to make rail transportation smarter and safer! Using “vibration analysis” and machine learning software Byron Porter (CEO) is taking … Read More