ARC Program / Partner Spotlight
In this Q&A, we learn more about the program from Nicole Eaton, one of ARC’s early pioneers, and Rowan Godbout, the current student director.
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The Road Not Taken
Life is mostly defined by the choices we make or don’t make daily and their impacts over time. The same holds true for knowing when, or when not, to start a business.
Innovation Hub / Partner Spotlight
In this Q&A, Director Heather Neuwirth Lovejoy details the Hub’s evolution, some of its most successful ‘exits’, and where the organization is headed.
Janette Bombardier / Board Member Spotlight
An accomplished engineering manager and community leader with experience at IBM, GlobalFoundries, Green Mountain Power, and now, Chroma Technology Corp. / 89 North. In this Q&A, Janette reflects on her journey from an aspiring engineer in high school to becoming Vermont Citizen of the Year in 2015.
Who’s in your starting five?
Building a winning team is a lot like drafting your starting five. Each player has a unique skill set, but success only comes when they play as a team.
Scott Bailey / Board Member Spotlight
He discusses his role in starting UVM’s entrepreneurship program, his work with MassChallenge, and founding his company, Bequall.
A Total Game Changer
Why UVM’s new co-op program is a total game changer.
Gavin Berger / Board Member Spotlight
Gavin Berger is a senior strategist and innovator with over 30 years of experience in arts & entertainment. In this Q&A, Gavin shares highlights from his career and explains how relationships have driven his success. He also discusses his strong connection to Vermont and why he serves on the Board for VCET.
Mike Lane / Board Member Spotlight
In 1998, Mike Lane co-founded Dealer.com, a digital marketing company for the automotive industry. He served as the COO for 16 years before Dealer.com sold for $1.1B in 2014. Now, Mike is CEO/Co-Founder of Fluency, a tech automation platform which is nearing 100 employees. In this Q&A, Lane discusses his entrepreneurial spirit, his close ties to VCET, and his love for Vermont.
Can I give you some advice?
Advising is the backbone of our humble little organization. As our programs and facilities have evolved over the years, business advising has held steadfast.
Briar Alpert / Board Member Spotlight
Briar Alpert was a founding member of VCET’s board. In 2001, Briar became President & CEO of BioTek, which he ran until 2019 when the company was acquired. Learn about the decision to sell the family business, how Briar has since stayed busy, and why serving on VCET’s board is important to him.
Steph Lowe / Executive Coach
Steph Lowe is an executive coach in Vergennes, Vermont. In this Q&A, Steph explains how she got involved in coaching, how her style is unique, and how coaching can accelerate your thinking. She also shares her favorite recent memory from VCET and talks about her orchard in Vergennes.