Paul Jaques (Spartan Innovations and Conquer Accelerator)

Sep 6, 2017, 10:00 PM – Sep 7, 2017, 1:00 AM

As the Director of Student and Community Engagement for Spartan Innovations, Paul Jaques works with the MSU undergraduate students on their business ideas and inventions to potentially get them to market. He is the Co-Creator of Art Alley, the NEO Center, and Conquer Accelerator.

In-person event

About this event

Paul earned his Bachelor of Science in Advertising/Public Relations from Grand Valley State University and followed up with a Masters in Public Relations from Michigan State University. He has worked in the career placement field for 12 years and has gained a great deal of experience through his work with CareerQuest, OnLine Employment Services, and most notably Michigan State University. Paul was awarded the “10 over the next 10” award in 2010 from the Lansing Chamber of Commerce. At Michigan State University, Paul was the Associate Director of Student and Business Engagement where he played a significant role in connecting students and businesses with internship opportunities and providing guidance through these processes. In addition, he also has taught classes at the university and has focused his energy on social media and its effects on commerce and society. He is the Co-Creator of Art Alley, an Art Gallery in Lansing’s REO Town, and a Founding Member of The NEO Center, a business incubator in Lansing.

Check out what happened

Speaker

  • Paul Jaques

    Spartan Innovations

    Director of Student and Community Engagement

When

When

September 6 – 7, 2017
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM UTC

Agenda

Networking and Food
Fireside Chat
Networking

Organizers

  • Reuben Levinsohn

    Washington Avenue Ventures

    Chapter Director

  • Julie Holton

    Startup Grind Lansing

    Chapter Co-Director

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Dell Technologies

Partner

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Tabooli Mediterranean

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