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University of Florida UF Innovate is pleased to welcome Karl R. LaPan as the incoming director of incubation services. He will join the team May 3 and work alongside current Director Mark S. Long, who will retire this summer. LaPan comes to the position with more than 20 years of experience in business incubation. “There are very few people in the country with the experience to fill Mark’s shoes,” said Jim O’Connell, assistant vice president of technology commercialization at the University of Florida. “When you’ve had a leader who has put our incubators on the map internationally – for good reasons – and you know the field of candidates to replace him is limited, I am thrilled to have someone of Karl’s caliber and experience join our team. I am confident he will step into the role and keep building on Mark’s successes.” ....
UF Innovate names new director of incubation services UF Innovate is pleased to welcome Karl R. LaPan as the incoming director of incubation services. He will join the team May 3 and work alongside current Director Mark S. Long, who will retire this summer. LaPan comes to the position with more than 20 years of experience in business incubation. “There are very few people in the country with the experience to fill Mark’s shoes,” said Jim O’Connell, assistant vice president of technology commercialization at the University of Florida. “When you’ve had a leader who has put our incubators on the map internationally – for good reasons – and you know the field of candidates to replace him is limited, I am thrilled to have someone of Karl’s caliber and experience join our team. I am confident he will step into the role and keep building on Mark’s successes.” ....
Innovation Center s 1st leader steps down After 21 years; taking similar job in Florida LISA GREEN | The Journal Gazette For 21 years, Karl R. LaPan has been a visionary, a chief executive overseeing the implementation of plans and programs to help Fort Wayne-area entrepreneurs. Under his leadership, the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center counts these among its accomplishments: • Building a broad portfolio of support grants, including the Foellinger Foundation Breakthrough Program, to boost access to entrepreneurial services by underrepresented groups. • Establishing a Women s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center six years ago to more effectively serve female business owners. • Earning a designation as an Indiana Certified Tech Park and Opportunity Zone. ....