Why Are We “Underdogs” in Gainesville?
Mark Long, director of incubation services at UF Innovate | The Hub, participated as a guest blogger in The Underdog, an innovation and growth strategy firm, where he shares his thoughts on why we are putting ourselves at a disadvantage in Gainesville, FL. “I see Gainesville as favored to win, the opposite of the underdog. […]
Experts Identify the Technology Driving Industry Advancement in 2020
As 2019 neared its end and experts around the world raced to predict which technology trends would shape the new decade, artificial intelligence (AI) and its role in accelerating automation was a common theme. Indeed, in its outlook on top technology trends for 2020, global research and advisory company Gartner listed hyperautomation as No. 1. […]
BioFlorida Honors Three Members from Alachua County
BioFlorida’s 2019 annual conference was a virtual BioAlachua, with three of the organization’s four honors awarded to members from Alachua County. Mark Long of UF Innovate, Jeff Tate of Cyclo Therapeutics, and Tamara Mandell of UF Biotility received commendations. Mark Long, who leads both UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech and The Hub, received the […]
Incubation Business Expert Mark Long Keynote Speaker at TechFest Louisville
UF Innovate | The Hub Director Mark Long was the keynote speaker at TechFest 2019 Louisville, KY, a biennial summit designed to bring together technology professionals for learning and networking. With his talk titled “How to Build a Large-Scale Incubator/Accelerator Ecosystem: Lessons from UF Innovate,” Long shared success stories from University of Florida commercialization arm, […]
Innovation Square Under New Leadership
University of Florida Innovate leaders have taken over management responsibilities for Innovation Square; and in doing so, hope to create a more diverse, sprawled Innovation District. Jim O’Connell, assistant vice president for commercialization at UF Innovate, the umbrella term for UF’s innovation efforts, will assume responsibility for the management of Innovation Square. Mark Long, director […]
Venturing Out? Here’s How to Find Funding (Business in Greater Gainesville)
In this article in Business in Greater Gainesville, Mark Long suggests a number of ways to brand a new venture — and “approach a venture capitalist” doesn’t top the list. If you’re looking to finance a startup or new business, check out Mark’s list of sources for funding in the September issue of the magazine. […]