Educational Technology and Student Privacy Law | .Attorney | Icebreaker

Educational Technology and Student Privacy Law | .Attorney | Icebreaker

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Visit https://www.superfoundersbook.com/ to order the book. I am a General Partner at DCVC, an early-stage deep-tech venture capital firm with over $3.5 billion assets under management, and have invested and led rounds in companies like Carbon Health🦄, Starkware🦄, Axelar🦄, On Deck, and many more. We invest in the hard stuff, rockets, satellites, microchips, drug discovery, crypto infrastructure, cybersecurity, energy, materials, etc. Previously, I was founder/CEO of a hardware startup that grew to millions in revenues and before that, I was in academia where I did research on human-computer interfaces and neuro-technology. I have 7 publications, including two books, was granted 4 patents, and have won medals in international science olympiads. My work has been featured on BBC, Guardian, Forbes, and TED among others.

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Experienced Virtual Executive Assistant. Self-proclaimed “Jill of all trades”.

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Mellie Price is a recognized educator, thought leader, and public speaker specializing in innovation and entrepreneurship. As the inaugural Executive Director of Texas Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas at Austin, she leads cross-campus initiatives to cultivate entrepreneurial skills, maximize entrepreneurship programs, and foster student success. She also serves as an Assistant Professor of Instruction with Texas Venture Labs (TVL), Texas Executive Education, and the M.S. in Technology Commercialization (MSTC) programs at the McCombs School of Business. A seasoned entrepreneur, Mellie has co-founded several impactful ventures, including Front Gate Tickets, Major League Pickleball, SoftMatch, and Capital Factory. In 2021, she founded Purposeful Capital to educate, inspire, and fund small business owners committed to sustainable, profitable growth. This work became the foundation for the Wells Fargo Small Business Impact Program at the University of Texas, which she spearheaded in 2024. Mellie’s dedication to community-building is exemplified by her leadership on the Mayor's Task Force for Austin Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) and her recognition with the McCombs Amplify Award in 2021 for fostering inclusive classrooms. Her accomplishments have also earned her the Profiles in Power Award (2015) and the Tech Titan Award (2014). In addition to her entrepreneurial and academic roles, Mellie serves as an Independent Board Member for Medical Informatics Corp and an entrepreneurship consultant to Fortune 1000 companies. She has contributed her expertise as a board member for Austin PBS, Leadership Austin, BEAM Women's Angel Network, Victory Fund, Animal Trustees of Austin, and the SAFE Alliance. She has also advised on commercialization initiatives for public officials. Mellie earned her B.S. in Biology and M.S. in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas at Austin, where her passion for innovation, education, and community impact continues to thrive.

Nicolas Arcusin

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A “can do/let’s get it done” recruiter, now evolved into Talent Manager. Experience from sourcing to full cycle lead recruiting roles with the ability and drive to hit the ground running to accomplish your hiring goals. Connecting qualified, outstanding candidates to key positions from Start-ups to Multi-national companies. As a retired Labor lawyer, I know the challenges of today’s employment market and can steer both candidates and employers through the rough and often turbulent hiring process. Bringing a seamless experience and successful outcome to all. Whether you’re a candidate or company in the fields of MarTech+Health+TecLogistics+FinTech+Retail+Ed-tech I bring solutions to today’s biggest hiring challenges with a unique perspective and service delivery to “can do/let’s get it done!”