The Deming Center engages a diverse group of business leaders with the next generation of entrepreneurs to the benefit of companies and students alike. Over 2000 businesses in the Boulder-Denver region’s thriving entrepreneurial community take advantage of the opportunity to connect with graduate and undergraduate students through the Deming Network.
The Center also has programs focused on specific sectors, including cleantech, and natural and organic products, and an emerging bioscience program.
How to Engage
It’s easy. Just take a moment to sign up to get regular news of student activities and entrepreneurial partnerships between CU and the business community. Or start with our newsbytes or our list of opportunities for involvement for a more detailed description of how businesses can connect with entrepreneurship students.
You’ll make a difference. The next generation of entrepreneurs are bright, dedicated, and eager to interact with seasoned community members. They welcome your input and expertise, whether it be via business plan competition judging, mentoring, or being interviewed for a class.
You’ll get work done. We have outstanding undergraduate students, and our MBA students come in with an average of five years experience in business. They are available for summer and year-long internships, as well as for project work, consulting, or business plan development.
You’ll get cutting-edge information. The Deming Center is nationally ranked for the quality of its graduate and undergraduate entrepreneurship education. We maintain our high status with innovative courses and research, and dynamic business partnerships. Our current areas of specialization include clean technology, natural products, and biotechnology. In many cases, our students drive the effort to stay at the forefront of new ideas. What you’ll getThe Deming Network is an informal affiliation. You can sign up via our online survey for any of the following:
• Receive monthly Deming Newsbytes with news and events
• Advertise for interns
• Get student assistance on a company project
• Sponsorship of events, student scholarships, or other activities Who’s inDeming Network members include:
• High-tech leaders in the storage, software and systems industries
• Pioneers in clean energy
• Entrepreneurs in biotech and nanotechnology
• Leaders in natural/organic products
• Venture capitalists, angels, and others in the investment community
• Professional services firms and incubators
These leaders provide insights, mentoring, and a network of contacts that students will leverage for the rest of their lives. In return, they receive access to the brightest minds, research, and opportunities to engage in networking and educational events with their peers. We hope you’ll join their ranks.
Participating in the Deming Network is free. But there are very real needs that you can help meet. Consider philanthropically investing in the Deming Center’s programs, students, faculty and more.
Visit these resources for more information about entrepreneurial networks on the CU-Boulder campus and in the community.
| | Deming EventsMarch 18 | Folsom Stadium Club | 11:00 AM Entrepreneurship Under the Microscope: A celebration of CU research and technology. Learn more about this exciting luncheon event or 
March 15 | ATLAS 100 | 6:15 PM Entrepreneurs Unplugged: With Tyler Tysdal, Managing Director of Mantucket Capital.
Learn More or Register online Deming Friends Spotlight
Eric Gricus (MBA ‘06) has revitalized the CU LEADs Alumni group. This group of local entrepreneurial alumni meets regularly to share feedback about their ventures and broaden their network. “MBA programs are built on the strength of their alumni,” says Gricus. He wants to create a network where any Leeds graduate can count on fellow alumni accepting the first call. “It’s up to you to make sure they accept the second call.”
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