Through Internship and Mentor-in-Residence and programs, CCEW participants will engage in entrepreneurial outreach activities and the development of actual start-up companies, providing OU with an enhanced mechanism to offer practical experience to promote the entrepreneurial spirit and assist in developing Oklahoma’s economy.

mentors are successful entrepreneurs, current or former corporate executives, and professors with entrepreneurial expertise who will enhance the learning experience of CCEW interns and support technology transfer in Oklahoma.

Through the interaction of inventors, mentors, interns, and CCEW/OTD leadership, the center will help accelerate moving intellectual property into the marketplace.

Summer 2007 Mentors

Daniel Pullin

As associate vice president for business development and executive director for CCEW, Daniel Pullin coordinates the CCEW’s efforts to broaden exposure to the entrepreneurial process, provide interested students the opportunity to engage in real-world business enterprise, and accelerate the move of OU technology into the marketplace.

Pullin previously worked at Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, a private-equity firm specializing in leveraged buyouts, and McKinsey & Company, a global strategy consulting firm.

He holds undergraduate degrees from OU in finance and accountancy and an MBA degree from Harvard Business School.

Rod Foster

Rod Foster, President of RSF Development, has over 34 years of experience in manufacturing and research. His experience includes various positions with Baxter Healthcare including Senior Manufacturing Director, Plant Manager for Medical Instrumentation, Director of Research and Development and Operations Manager. He also was VP of Operations for Kinark Corporation and held various positions with Procter and Gamble.

He received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and a Masters of Management from Northwestern University.

Former mentors

• Fall 2006 Mentors
• Spring 2007 Mentors

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