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“You can’t just buy everyone
lunch!”…and other lessons learned
during Bus M 490R
Kinnison EdmundsApril 2015
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• Learned about the people I know• Connected with new friends
• Discovered interests• Expanded influence
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What really interests me?
What do I want to accomplish?
What do I want to be known for?
Healthcare Management, 3D Design and Printing, Social Entrepreneurship. (and of course dentistry!)
Use technology and social innovation to bring oral health to low-income and underserved populations.
Dentist, Innovator, Social Entrepreneur
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https://medium.com/@kinnisone
Enjoy writing
Great way to connect
Hopefully switch to WordPress…
Dental Project
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Shift Focus to “how can I Help?”
1. WestPro – Screen Printing/Embroidery
2. Garafa – Graphic Design Internship
3. Geronimo Balloons
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1. Vincent Van de Poll – UCreate3D
• Dutch Company—found on Angel List
• Obtained email address using Rapportive
• Responded to “Cold Call” email
• Customizable smartphone cases
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2. Jon Lund – Garafa Apps
• iPhone App designer since “Day 1”
• SloPro is the most successful app
• Taught me a lot about working with partners—money changes people
• Runs something called the “Escape House”
• Working on a FlashMob app