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So you want to start a company and work with the University of Minnesota... let Justin and Andrew help you out. We've been navigating the behemoth of an organization for numerous years and have some suggestions on how to work with the U. We'll cover a host of topics (inventions, start-up evaluation process, CEOs-in-Residence, and much more). Feel free to send over questions ahead of time via email (juporter@umn.edu) or tweet them with "#umnbarq" in the tweet.
Justin Porter has numerous years of experience in a variety of technology roles. His focus has been in content management systems, training development and delivery, business and web capabilities, and IT architecture. He has a balanced mix of consulting, industry, and technical experiences, allowing him to be leveraged in all phases of a start-up. Justin has experience across several industry verticals including Consumer Business, Financial Services (including Insurance, Banking, and Credit Cards), Health Care, and Oil and Gas.
Justin holds a BSB in Management Information Systems and Entrepreneurial Studies from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. He is also pursuing an MBA from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management.