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Summary On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Jeff Amerine sit down with Katherine Andrews, director of the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation, to explore the dynamic growth of outdoor recreation in Arkansas. Established in 2021, the Office of Outdoor Recreation was created to amplify the state’s natural assets while fostering entrepreneurial […]

It was a privilege to join fellow innovators at the AUTM Annual Meeting February 8–11 in Seattle, Washington. This annual gathering brings together technology transfer professionals, researchers, and industry leaders from around the world who share a common mission: advancing innovation and translating discoveries into real-world impact.  The BioVentures team connected with peers, explored emerging trends in licensing and commercialization, and shared technologies developed at UAMS. Events like AUTM play a critical role in strengthening partnerships and accelerating the path from research to application.    Thank you to everyone who met with us and contributed to these valuable conversations.  Keep the conversation going: connect with our team on LinkedIn: Eric Peterson, Megan Reed, Britney Bobo, Jay Gandy, Rob Griffin  The

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BioVentures has been selected as one of the awardees of the 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC), a program of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) designed to support the growth of science and technology-based startups across the United States.  The GAFC program aims to encourage innovative approaches that accelerate the commercialization of emerging technologies

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Summary On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley sit down with Phil Pesek, founder of the Law Office of Philip A. Pesek, to unravel the mysteries of business law and compliance for entrepreneurs and startups. With over thirty years of legal experience spanning big-name companies like Dillard’s, Walmart, and Home

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