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September 12, 2025

Startup Advice, University Partners

Your Guide to the Tech Transfer Office Process

The first two weeks with a university tech transfer office can set the tone for your whole engagement. Here’s what founders should expect, from intro calls to NDAs to project lists.
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About the Blog

At Summit Venture Studio, we turn university-developed software into high-impact startups. This blog shares insights from our journey—covering early-stage validation, venture-building strategies, and founder tools. Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur or a seasoned operator, we’re here to equip you with practical knowledge to build smarter, faster, and with purpose.

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Working with a University Tech Transfer Office as a Founder

September 9, 2025

Approaching university tech transfer offices takes more than a cold email. This guide shows founders how to be clear, credible, and persistent to build real traction.
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How to Find and Approach a Tech Transfer Office

September 5, 2025

Navigating university tech transfer can feel overwhelming. This guide shows entrepreneurs where to start—why alma mater connections matter, how to avoid outdated listings, and why a simple phone call often beats browsing online.
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Process Over Hype: How to Choose the Best Startup Idea

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Crisman, Account Manager at Summit Venture Studio, shares eight lessons from startup analysis and blockchain trading that reveal how founders can avoid hype and follow a process to choose the best startup idea.
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Provisional Patent Strategy 301: Timing, Trade-Offs, and Disclosure

August 27, 2025

Filing a provisional patent can be a powerful move if it’s timed right, disclosed thoroughly, and aligned with your overall business strategy. Here’s what founders and inventors need to know about timing, trade-offs, and disclosure to make provisional patents a strategic asset.
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Maximizing Virtual Assistant Roles and Tasks for Startup Success

August 25, 2025

Founders can’t do it all alone. Eric Espinosa’s Midday Connect session breaks down the essential roles virtual assistants can play in a startup - from lead generation and customer success to admin, social media, design, and executive support. He shares practical guidance on when and how to delegate for impact, cost savings, and continuity, along with management tips on task backlogs, training, and communication so founders can reclaim time for the high-value work that drives growth.
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AI Marketing Tools for Startups on a Budget

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Startup founders can access powerful AI marketing tools without overspending. David Berkowitz, Author and Founder of AI Marketers Guild, shares practical strategies and tools from his Midday Connect presentation.
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