Each project team will be assigned an advisor to assist in the development of a business plan. Advisors meet with their respective project teams. The project teams will provide a status report on the progress on the development of their business plan. Additionally the advisors will meet with their project team on an as needed basis. The advisors primary functions will include, but not limited to the following:
• Assist in the development of a project plan
• Ensure that the project timeline is on schedule
• Assemble a Team Support Group to assist the project team in specific functional areas. Typical functional areas include project planning; strategy development and business plans; product design, prototype development and product testing; marketing and market research (market segmentation, market dynamics, competitive analysis, benchmarking); manufacturing; distribution/logistics; organizational development; sources and use of investment capital, proforma financial statements, legal considerations (intellectual property, incorporations, etc.).
• Volunteer Opportunities for Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Business Professionals
• Faculty, staff, alumni and business professionals are encouraged and welcome to get involved in the I2B as volunteers. Opportunities are available as advisors who assist in the development of business plans. Other opportunities include mentoring participants and speaking at events. Contact Wayne Blizman if you'd like to get involved.
Through the I2B Advisor program, each participant/team will be assigned an advisor to assist in the development of the business plan. OU faculty members and alumni, and local business executives and entrepreneurs serve as volunteer advisors for the I2B.
Those interested in becoming an I2B advisor, please contact Wayne Blizman at blizman@oakland.edu.