When:
Friday, December 19, 2025
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CT
Where: Online
Audience: Faculty/Staff - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students
Contact:
Sonia Kim
(847) 467-0446
sonia.kim@northwestern.edu
Group: Innovation and New Ventures Office
Category: Academic
Future Founders, a signature program of the Querrey InQbation Lab, is designed to coach research scientists with the skills needed to articulate the commercial and societal impact of their discoveries with confidence and clarity.
This year, Kellogg Clinical Professor Michael Foley will be leading a two-day workshop and provide coaching to a cohort of early-stage scientists.
Through this program, you’ll gain the skills to:
- Structure your ideas into compelling narratives
- Deliver presentations with executive presence and authenticity
- Engage audiences using data, stories, and visuals
- Design slides that are clear, persuasive, and memorable
Program Highlights:
- Two-Day Intensive Workshop (Feb. 9 & Feb 12)
- Personalized Coaching
- Future Founders Spotlight Showcase (Mar. 19)
- Showcase Awards include executive coaching, professional headshots, and cash prizes
Please join this information session to learn more specific details about the program and application process.