{"670871":{"#nid":"670871","#data":{"type":"event","title":"OMSCS Alumni Speaker Series","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETitle of Presentation:\u0026nbsp;Building the Future Through Entrepreneurship: A Roadmap for those thinking of or currently founding a company\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPresenter\u2019s Name: Heidi Hysell\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERoom: Virtual (Link will be sent the day before the event)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETime:\u0026nbsp;12 p.m. \u2013 1 p.m. ET\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDate:\u0026nbsp;November 16\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAbstract:\u0026nbsp;Let\u0027s cut to the chase\u2014entrepreneurship and innovation are more than just buzzwords; they are mechanisms for positive change. In this talk, I\u0027ll share a roadmap for those thinking of founding or are in the middle of running a startup. We\u0027ll go through the critical phases and touch on topics such as idea validation, funding, scaling, and long-term impact. We\u0027ll go beyond theory and hear stories from practice. We\u0027ll talk about how we can build better futures; laying the groundwork today for a more innovative, responsible, and inclusive tomorrow.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBio:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHeidi Hysell is the founder of Future Founders and works with founders and CxOs to build better businesses and better futures. Her insights, frameworks, and support enable organizations to envision the future and evolve businesses.\u0026nbsp;With a track record that includes advising portfolio companies for Samsung Next, launching Alpha Drive, a pioneering startup in benchmarking embodied AI, and consulting with Fortune 500 firms with\u0026nbsp;Board of Innovation, she\u0027s seen firsthand what it takes to succeed in this game and have an impact.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERSVP Form:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_bIbcAoIyZ85w4vQ\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_bIbcAoIyZ85w4vQ\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_bIbcAoIyZ85w4vQ\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOMSCS alumna Heidi Hysell is the founder of Future Founders and the inaugural guest for the OMSCS 10th Anniversary Speaker Series, which begins Nov. 16. 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