Free Consultation Services Returning to U of A's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Expert office hours, a free consultation service provided by the U of A Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, will return Friday, Sept. 10.

The one-on-one meetings pair entrepreneurs with experts in the areas of branding and marketing, technology assessment, startup company formation and accounting. Expert office hours are available to any U of A student, faculty, staff or alum. 

A new feature this year includes access to Pitchbook, an online platform that provides private market data covering private capital markets, including venture capital, private equity and M&A transactions.

In-person office hours will be held every Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. on a drop-in or appointment basis. Virtual meetings are also available by appointment. Please visit the OEI website for more information or to schedule an appointment.  

About the U of A Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation: The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation creates and curates innovation and entrepreneurship experiences for students across all disciplines. Through the Brewer Family Entrepreneurship Hub, McMillon Innovation Studio and Startup Village, OEI provides free workshops and programs — including social and corporate innovation design teams, venture internships, competitions and startup coaching. A unit of the Sam M. Walton College of Business and Division of Economic Development, OEI also offers on-demand support for students who will be innovators within existing organizations and entrepreneurs who start something new.