Chris Rhodes, Executive Director, UGA Innovation DistrictMembers of the inaugural Faculty Innovation Fellows cohortIn fall 2025, UGA announced the inaugural cohort of Faculty Innovation Fellows. Seven faculty representing five colleges and schools have spent the year being trained in business development and strategic planning, and learning more about the resources UGA provides for helping innovators and entrepreneurs. In this webinar, UGA Innovation District Executive Director Chris Rhodes will lead a panel of Fellows who will talk about their experience and help their fellow investigators—faculty and student alike—understand what it takes to turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality.

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Every startup encounters legal questions—but knowing when and how to get legal support can make all the difference. Attorney Joe Silver will cover key legal concepts for startups, from forming your business and structuring ownership to understanding investment vehicles and avoiding common pitfalls. This practical overview helps founders and innovators understand where lawyers fit into the startup journey and what issues to anticipate as their ventures grow.

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Strong governance is essential for organizational success. In this session, governance expert Lori Tiller will explain how boards function, what they’re responsible for, and how to manage them effectively as a company leader. While her expertise comes from the nonprofit world, the lessons apply broadly to startups and established businesses alike. Participants will come away with a clearer sense of board roles, legal responsibilities, and how to build a governance structure that supports long-term growth.

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