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RAMP Alumni Advice with John Brock

Posted on: March 13, 2021

Entrepreneur John Brock shares his experience being part of our 2018 cohort ... and offers his expertise for incoming cohort participants. Brock is the founder of BrockWorks, Inc., and Constructability3D. https://youtu.be/hWnZb9I7QQc

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RAMP “Alumni Advice” from Sarah Snider

Posted on: March 2, 2021

As we prepare to welcome our Spring 2021 Cohort, we’re pleased to introduce a new video series, “Alumni Advice,” featuring previous cohort members sharing their experiences.

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Mentor Magic with Tom England

Posted on: February 18, 2021

“Spend lots of time with your target market,” advises RAMP mentor Tom England, founder of Pareto Insight in our newest Mentor Magic video series that offers guidance for startup ventures.

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Mentor Profile: Doug Juanarena

Posted on: February 9, 2021

Please join us in thanking Doug Juanarena -- serial entrepreneur, Valleys Innovation Council board co-chair and mentor to three successful RAMP tech startups to date. Founder and CEO of three tech startups over a 35-year career, Juanarena today donates his expertise to help aspiring entrepreneurs as a RAMP mentor. “It’s been rewarding because it’s fun to help the next generation of founders get to the next level whether it’s scaling up through raising capital or product development or strategic planning,” Juanarena says.

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Mentor Profile: John Schott

Posted on: January 30, 2021

Entrepreneur John Schott is passionate about the Roanoke-Blacksburg business community. He first fell in love with the region while attending Virginia Tech, where he earned a Master’s in Civil Engineering, but career opportunities took him to Northern Virginia. “I knew I wanted to get back to this region, but didn’t know if I could have a career here."

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