Center
for Innovation
Ina Mae Rude Entrepreneur Center
University of North Dakota
4200 James Ray Drive
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: 701-777-3132
Fax: 701-777-2339
info@innovators.net
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Entrepreneur Coach & Director of the Center for Innovation. Bruce has been North Dakota’s “go-to guy” for entrepreneurship, innovation, and capital investing since he launched the Center in 1984. As a visionary, Bruce strategically directs the Center and is continually innovating. He coaches entrepreneurs on strategies and capital formation. This “serial entrepreneur” has been in the trenches and has won more battles than lost! 701-777-3132, bruce@innovators.net |
Bruce Gjovig |
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EB-5 Regional Center Manager / Entrepreneur Consultant - Prior to joining the Center for Innovation staff in July, 2007, Rodrigo Cintra worked with the Canadian Consulate and the North Dakota Trade Office on international trade opportunities. With a background in international business, Rodrigo focuses on assisting entrepreneurial companies that are interested in capturing domestic and international markets. 701-777-3970, rodrigo@innovators.net |
Rodrigo Cintra |
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Director of Entrepreneurial Tech Commercialization/ Entrepreneur Consultant - Prior to joining the Center's staff in May 2008, Jordan Schuetzle has worked for the United States Senate Budget Committee, the North Dakota Legislative Council, and various legal firms. In addition to his formal legal, government, and business education, Jordan has developed and ran three businesses of his own. Jordan works with new entrepreneurs and specializes in University Startups. 701-738-2461, jordan@innovators.net |
Jordan T. Schuetzle, Esq.
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Technology Director/Building Manger – Travis joined the Center's staff in December 2008. His primary responsibility is management of the Center's Tech Infrastructure from IP Telephony, Networking, and Server Administration. He is also the head of building management. 701-738-2424, travis@innovators.net |
Travis Fretheim |
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Rainmaker & V.P. of Development - In Sept. 2006 Tom Kenville joined the Center for Innovation Foundation to help leverage the support of UND Alumni, friends and successful entrepreneurs around the world. In addition to his work at the Center, Tom is himself a successful entrepreneur. He owns and operates manufacturing, property development and consulting businesses. Tom is the managing member of the Hilton Garden Inn in the UND Tech Park and chairs the Valley Angel Fund. 218-779-9950, tom@innovators.net |
Tom K. Kenville |
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Office Czar (Manager) - Celia is office manager and bookkeeper for the Center for Innovation. Since August, 1996 Celia has been responsible for all the financial records and oversees operations to ensure fluidity. She is known as the “solution” person at the Center. 701-777-3020, celia@innovators.net |
Celia Rosencrans |
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Grant Writer -
Della has filled the role of Grant Writer for the Center for Innovation and the College of Business and Public Administration since October, 1999. Della also provides grant writing services for our entrepreneur clients. She not only writes grants, but has a great talent for finding them. 701-777-3795, della@innovators.net
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International Entrepreneurship Consultant - Dr. Yong Hou is a visiting faculty member at the UND College of Business and Public Administration where he teaches Technology and Innovation Management. He is working with the Center for Innovation on international entrepreneurship and EB-5 Regional Center program to bring together foreign investors with regional entrepreneurs. In addition, Dr. Hou is one of the founders of ‘Clean Republic’, a green e-bicycle supplier located in Seattle, Washington. 701-738-4805, yong@innovators.net |
Dr. Yong Hou |
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Research & Marketing Director -Molly joined the Center's staff in November 2009. She is a graduate of the University of North Dakota. Molly promotes the Center’s services and recruits new entrepreneurs to be housed at the Center for Innovation. In addition, she researches new projects and drafts proposals. 701-777-6220, molly@innovators.net |
Molly Maurer |
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Assistant to All - In addition to greeting visitors and answering the phone, Ryan assists Center for Innovation staff, incubators tenants, and clients with a variety of tasks and projects. Ryan is studying Spanish and International Business at UND. He has been with the Center since August, 2007. 701-777-3132, ryan@innovators.net Note:Ryan is studying abroad from 1-1-10 to 8-30-10. |
Ryan Mayer |
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Angel Fund Field Agent/ Entrepreneur Consultant - Dan began working for the Center for Innovation November of 2008 as the Intern for Innovate ND. In June of 2009 Dan took over the position of Angel Fund Field Agent. He moved into his full time position the fall of 2009 and now travels throughout the region working with Angel Fund Investors and completing due diligence for potential investments. Dan also meets with entrepreneurs at all stages of their business to help companies prepare for Angel investment. 701-777-3281, dan@innovators.net |
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Entrepreneur Consultant - Eric is a graduate of the University of North Dakota, graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He joined the Center for Innovation team this past January (2010) and specializes in engineering entrepreneurship. As a small business owner himself, Eric has an eye for operational assembly. 701-777-6623, eric@innovators.net |
Eric Veidel |
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