Advise our Startups

Experienced business leaders provide indispensable value to the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

At the MCA Innovation Center, the people serving as Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), Investor in Residence (IIR) and Executive in Residence (ExIR) are important contributors to innovation center programming and the mentorship of technology startup companies.

MCA Innovation Center Advisors are are available to:

Share real-world experiences about dealing with the challenges and failures in business
Help to grow your startup’s professional network, including business advisors, subject matter experts, professional service providers, and investors

In addition to the EIR/IIR/ExIR, a community of mentors actively support the MCA Innovation Center and client companies. The EIR/IIR/ExIR assist with mentor recruitment and development of programs to attract and engage high-value mentors.

Commitment requirements for Entrepreneurs in Residence, Executives in Residence and Investors in Residence (EIR, IIR, ExIR):

Make a reasonable effort to provide a minimum of 2 – 4 hours of on-site support to the Innovation Center and/or startups per month
Make a reasonable effort to attend other Innovation Center events, such as Tech Talks, Scientific Poster Sessions
Provide MCA permission to promote the EIR/IIR as serving in said role during the appointment
Commit to a one-year appointment, starting June 1st of each year (however, either party may terminate the engagement at any time upon written notice)

Advisor Benefits

Use of a dedicated open office at the Cardwell Collaborative in the 3rd floor innovation center
Use of Cardwell Collaborative conference room facilities, subject to availability
Support of MCA staff and interns for startup company support, subject to availability
Use of an MCA email address in event that IIR/EIR/EXIR prefers not to disclose personal contact information

Entrepreneur in Residence

Provides feedback and advice to startup teams, with an emphasis on risk management, gap analysis, pitching to investors and business fundamentals
Develops managerial, operational, and leadership skills of company founders and principals

Executive in Residence

Brings companies an emphasis on management, operations, human resources, organizational dynamic, accounting, finance, sound business practices, strategy development and implementation

Investor in Residence

Provides feedback and advice to startup teams, with an emphasis on business modeling, business planning, and financial analysis
Develops financial acumen and leadership skills of company founders and principals
Assists in creating investor identification strategies, as well as pitch development and presentation
Works closely with the leadership team on programming the MCA Innovation Center’s Tech Talk series by suggesting topics of interest to the local entrepreneurial and research community and helping to recruit speakers

MCA Resource Network

The MCA Resource Network is made up of highly reputable regional businesses and individuals who provide discounted, pro bono or in-kind services to technology startups at the Innovation Center. By signing up, you have a great opportunity to build potential long-term client relationships as these companies grow.

Check out our current career opportunities and request for proposals.

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Experienced business leaders provide indispensable value to the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

At the MCA Innovation Center, the people serving as Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), Investor in Residence (IIR) and Executive in Residence (ExIR) are important contributors to innovation center programming and the mentorship of technology startup companies.

Advisor Benefits

Entrepreneur in Residence

Executive in Residence

Investor in Residence

MCA Resource Network

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