Elizabeth Robinson has served on VCET’s board for the last 15 years. After growing up in South Burlington, Liz made the trip down Route 7 to study at Middlebury College, where she earned her degree in 1984. For the past couple of decades, Elizabeth has worked at her alma mater to establish well-run entrepreneurship and innovation programs.
Frank Cioffi is one of the founding directors of VCET and the current chair of their board. He has served as the President of GBIC since 1998 and is the longest-serving member of UVM’s Board of Trustees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
He discusses his role in starting UVM’s entrepreneurship program, his work with MassChallenge, and founding his company, Bequall.
Why UVM’s new co-op program is a total game changer.
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.
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.
Advising is the backbone of our humble little organization. As our programs and facilities have evolved over the years, business advising has held steadfast.