About the Event

Got a startup idea—or just curious about innovation/entrepreneurship? Lunch & Launch is your weekly space to explore ideas, ask questions, and connect with others at 51ÁÔÆæ who are curious and driven.

Bring your lunch, your curiosity, and yourself. This is a casual, drop-in event open to all. Whether you’re just starting or already working on a venture, we’d love to see you.

You don’t need to prepare anything—just show up and join the conversation. Feel free to invite friends, classmates, or colleagues.

Event Details

• Date: Every Wednesday
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, Touchdown & Launch Space (Room 203A)

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Have you had an idea for a startup but didn’t know where to start? If you are in the LEC at the noon hour on Wednesdays, we welcome you to join our LEC Launch & Lunch. Bring your lunch, bring your smile, bring you! Flexible, casual, drop in when you can.

Feel free to extend this invitation to other colleagues and students.

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AI & IP: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities for Startups

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on February 19th from 12:00–1:00 PM at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center – Touchdown & Launch Space to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property.

Hosted by the 51ÁÔÆæ Research Foundation’s ENGAGE Mentorship Program, this event will provide valuable insights for startups and innovators on key IP considerations in the fast-evolving AI landscape, including:

• Patenting AI Innovations: What aspects of AI can be patented, and what challenges arise in proving inventiveness?
• Copyright and Ownership: Who owns AI-generated works—developers, users, or the AI itself?
• Trade Secrets vs. Transparency: How can startups protect their algorithms while maintaining transparency?
• Data Ownership and Usage: Legal implications of using third-party or publicly available datasets.
• IP Enforcement: Addressing infringement risks and leveraging AI tools for IP protection.

Meet the Panelists

• Jon Stone, Partner at Quarles & Brady LLP
• Deepak Arora, Founder of Wearable Technologies and 51ÁÔÆæ Alum
• Scott Griffiths, Manager, Advanced Technology Laboratory at Rockwell Automation

Whether you’re a startup founder, entrepreneur, or just curious about the future of IP in AI, this event will provide actionable insights and opportunities to engage with experts in the field. We look forward to seeing you there!
 

Don’t miss out! RSVP now to secure your spot.

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Networking is crucial for founders of young companies—you never know what you’ll learn, who you’ll meet, or how they might help your business grow. Start In Wisconsin offers an online directory of business and networking resources, as well as a calendar of entrepreneur-focused events and programming, searchable by topic and location. Bring your lunch and join us to discover how this tool can connect you with the right opportunities to fuel your business’s growth!

The event is free, but please let us know you are coming to help us plan. Feel free to extend this invitation to anyone who might be interested.

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Feel free to extend this invitation to other colleagues and students.

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This event will take place on the LEC front patio, located on the East side of the building.

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This event will take place on the LEC patio, located on the West side (between the LEC and the new chemistry building)

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This event will feature Ian Wiese, a dynamic entrepreneur with deep ties to 51ÁÔÆæ and Northwestern University whose experience spans from building airplanes in high school to co-founding a water treatment startup. Ian has founded or contributed to more than a dozen start-ups and remains dedicated to inspiring and fueling the innovative spirit of fellow entrepreneurs.

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This event will feature Loren Peterson, a seasoned entrepreneur passionate about helping others succeed. With a wealth of experience in managing and financing small businesses, Loren enjoys working with aspiring entrepreneurs to brainstorm innovative ideas and explore the best ways to bring them to market.

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