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Izabella Pivo: Sparking Change at IDEA

Izabella Pivo: Sparking Change at IDEA

The Inter-Disciplinary Entrepreneurship Accelerator (IDEA) is Northeastern’s Official Venture Accelerator. We are thrilled to have a new…
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IDEA Marketing
Aaisha Balakrishnan

Aaisha Balakrishnan

We are delighted to formally introduce Aaisha Balakrishnan as our 13th Altschuler-Meyer CEO of IDEA, Northeastern’s very own student-lead…
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Winnie Phebus

Data Privacy and Security

Nothing in this blog post should be construed as legal advice. You should seek legal advice from a licensed attorney before using or…
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IDEA Legal Officer
The Four Pillars of Intellectual Property Law

The Four Pillars of Intellectual Property Law

Nothing in this blog post should be construed as legal advice. You should seek legal advice from a licensed attorney before using or…
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IDEA Legal Officer
A Quick Guide to Becoming an IDEA Venture

A Quick Guide to Becoming an IDEA Venture

If you’re reading this article, you’re probably interested in becoming an IDEA venture. Luckily, by the end of this article, you’ll be…
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Winnie Phebus
Lucas Espada — First ShowNxt, Now IDEA

Lucas Espada — First ShowNxt, Now IDEA

As the world begins to adjust to the new normal, we’d like to announce that the 12th Altschuler-Meyer CEO of IDEA, Northeastern…
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Winnie Phebus
March 2021 Gap Fund Recipients

March 2021 Gap Fund Recipients

To close the semester, IDEA is proud to announce its latest Gap Fund recipients from the March round. The Gap Fund is a non-equity…
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Carolina Bellani
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Building Up Your Start Up One Foundational Aspect at a Time

Building Up Your Start Up One Foundational Aspect at a Time

By: Sarah Caruso
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IDEA Marketing
Jan 2021 Gap Fund Recipients

Jan 2021 Gap Fund Recipients

IDEA facilitates and accelerates growth for ventures through a unique stage gate process-Ready, Set and Go- that provides a framework that…
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Jacqueline Xuanzi Zhao
Black Wall Street and the Power of Entrepreneurship as a Tool for Change

Black Wall Street and the Power of Entrepreneurship as a Tool for Change

This Black History Month, the IDEA management team had decided to spend some time reflecting on the history of black entrepreneurship and…
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Rick Song
November 2020 Gap Fund Recipients

November 2020 Gap Fund Recipients

IDEA works with over 300 active ventures, providing guidance and investment to facilitate and accelerate their growth. In November of 2020…
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Rick Song
Minni: A Story of Passion and Adaptation

Minni: A Story of Passion and Adaptation

Based out of the South End in Boston, Minni is a venture that focuses on early art and design education for local children. Founded by…
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Christopher Cohen
The Power of Storytelling for Leaders, Entrepreneurs, & Innovators

The Power of Storytelling for Leaders, Entrepreneurs, & Innovators

Why great storytelling is essential to your success — whether you’re building a business, a community, or your personal brand.
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Juan Leal
Gwen Corner on Making IDEA a Well-Oiled Machine

Gwen Corner on Making IDEA a Well-Oiled Machine

Her Role as Program Manager
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Aaisha Balakrishnan
Join us for NEXPO 2020: Resilience

Join us for NEXPO 2020: Resilience

Come one, come all, check out NEXPO, IDEA’s entrepreneurship exhibition! There are so many exciting ventures, entrepreneurs, and…
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Aaisha Balakrishnan
The Story of blistabloc: Balancing a Fully-Fledged Business and Surviving COVID

The Story of blistabloc: Balancing a Fully-Fledged Business and Surviving COVID

Goodbye Blisters, Hello Happy Feet: About blistabloc
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Aaisha Balakrishnan
Alumni Stories: Katie Mulligan

Alumni Stories: Katie Mulligan

As an organization focused on students and ventures’ entrepreneurial growth, we wanted to take a step back and focus on a special alumni…
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Deniz Kalfa
September 2020 Gap Fund Recipients

September 2020 Gap Fund Recipients

IDEA ventures continue to impress, as three outstanding endeavors, Hatchtrack, Hot Date Kitchen, and Moosiko, earned Gap Funding during…
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Christopher Cohen
Smarty Pill: An Intelligent Pill Dispenser

Smarty Pill: An Intelligent Pill Dispenser

Approximately 50% of patients do not take their medication as prescribed, 69% of which is due to forgetfulness, according to the Mayo…
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Christopher Cohen
What’s Coming Up for the IDEA Events Team in Fall 2020

What’s Coming Up for the IDEA Events Team in Fall 2020

Find out how IDEA Events Team is operating in the “new normal”, who the team is, and save the date for upcoming events!
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Aaisha Balakrishnan
July 2020 Gap Fund Recipients

July 2020 Gap Fund Recipients

Five ventures earned IDEA Gap Funding in July 2020
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Christopher Cohen
IDEA’s New CEO — Elizabeth Cavallo takes up the Torch

IDEA’s New CEO — Elizabeth Cavallo takes up the Torch

Elizabeth Cavallo is the 11th Altschuler-Meyer CEO of IDEA Venture Accelerator, for the 2020–2021 year, leading a team of 45 people. She’s…
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Aaisha Balakrishnan
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