The Entrepreneurs EDGE, a non-profit organization devoted to developing the Northeast Ohio region through education, innovation, and relationship building.

1. Develop Connect Grow The Entrepreneurs EDGE The Entrepreneurs EDGE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps Northeast Ohio mid-market companies grow in value by creating programs, services, and events and by fostering economic development through education, innovation, and relationship building.

2. Two-month paid internship Conduct feasibility studies on new business ideas with local companies Plug-in to Northeast Ohio’s vastentrepreneurial community Great exposure and networking Candidates will be accepted through April 2011 Accredited course on innovation management led by regional practitioners of innovation Engage with other entrepreneurial students and professionals Great exposure to great companies Classes meet Saturday mornings in Independence, Ohio Student Programs Experiential Learning Opportunities 2011 EDGE FellowsSummer Intern Program Fall 2011InnoQuest Program

3. EDGE Fellows Summer Intern Program “ My summer internship (EDGE Fellows program) enabled me to take classroom theory and put it into a practical experience… -- Chris Schmitt ”

4. EDGE Fellows Program The program will… 1 Ask business leaders for any great new business ideas. Recruit top students to perform due diligence on ideas. Pair students with business mentors to conduct research. 2 3

6. New opportunities and new relationships.

8. Studied 33 new business ideas.

9. Provided value-added research to business leaders.

10. Helped to create new ventures and new opportunities.

11. Retained top talent in NEO.From 2008 and 2009, 24 of 35 EDGE Fellows have chosen to stay and work in NEO.

13. Idea generators, business mentors, and EDGE staff provide support.

14. Projects assigned based on the students’ interests and backgrounds.

15. Group engages through topical discussions, peer reviews, and benchmarking.ProgramTimeline: Public Presentations Orientation Final Presentations to Idea Generator June July Aug May Internship Two-month research period

16. Program Successes Participant Satisfaction:  Overall Student Satisfaction (10-point scale)  Over 80% of the Idea Generators plan to implement some or all of the student recommendations New Business Ventures:  Carroll Manufacturing: Flavor Wraps ($1m+) Smart Solutions: untapped IP and SaaS Fairmount Minerals: pH-neutral colored gravels and complementary colored sand market  World Shipping: provisional patent on how to change traditional methods of shipping liquids  Eco-Clad: EPA-approved non-toxic coating for marine applications

19. (2009) $750+K in Sales

21. Fall InnoQuest Program “ This provided a fresh new perspective that complemented other graduate studies… -- Paul Evans ”

22. EDGE Fellows Program The program will… Engage leaders of innovation to teach class sessions for students and business professionals. Recruit top students interested in innovation & entrepreneurship to enroll in accredited program. Introduce students to internship opportunities with greatlocal companies. 1 2 3 DID YOU KNOW Thomas Edison was neither the first nor the only person trying to invent the electric light AKA light bulb.

24. New opportunities and new relationships.

25. New ideas, methods, and best practices.

26. Training in innovation management.“ I know this has been the best class of my MBA degree… -- CarolinMargieh ”

28. Entrepreneurially-minded

29. Great communicators (verbally and in writing)

30. Graduate-level students (preferred) from any discipline

31. Interested in working in Northeast Ohio

32. Students with interest in innovation (InnoQuest Program)

33. Entrepreneurially-minded

34. Graduate-level students from any discipline

35. Strong interest in innovation management

36. Proven academic track recordTo Apply  www.edgef.org/students Letter of Interest • Resume • References

37. To Apply  www.edgef.org/students Christopher Keller, Program Director chris@edgef.org The Entrepreneurs EDGE Independence Technology Center6801 Brecksville Road, STE 160Independence, OH 44131-5065 www.edgef.org