Padowithz "Pad" Alce, JD/MBA, LL.M

Duke Capital Partners, Duke Universitys official early-stage venture investment arm, provides capital and expertise to help Duke startups, and features one of Duke’s most innovative experiential learning opportunities for students. As one of the largest and oldest university investment entities of its kind, Duke Capital Partners consistently places among the top five in North America. Our mission is to support the global Duke entrepreneurial community with an angel investing platform and co-investment fund (the Duke Innovation Fund) that engage and leverage the unparalleled Duke network.

At RapidTitle, our goal is to streamline the process of transferring ownership of automotive vehicles for government agencies, dealerships, and individuals. By using blockchain technology, we aim to provide a faster, more transparent, and more secure way for these stakeholders to manage vehicle titles. Our mission is to improve the experience for all parties involved in the automotive industry and to create a more efficient and reliable system for buying and selling vehicles.

Duke Capital Partners, Duke Universitys official early-stage venture investment arm, provides capital and expertise to help Duke startups, and features one of Duke’s most innovative experiential learning opportunities for students. As one of the largest and oldest university investment entities of its kind, Duke Capital Partners consistently places among the top five in North America. Our mission is to support the global Duke entrepreneurial community with an angel investing platform and co-investment fund (the Duke Innovation Fund) that engage and leverage the unparalleled Duke network.

A|I Patent Law is a niche law firm that focuses on meaningfully supporting the business goals of its clients with intelligently crafted and strategic patent portfolios. A|I Patent Law serves startups and high growth companies located in several of the entrepreneurial hotbeds throughout the U.S.

At Central Michigan University, we believe every great success begins with a Fired-Up attitude. We offer a modern approach to education with innovative programs, flexible delivery modes, and a focus on career preparation. Our students graduate ready to lead in their fields. From our Mount Pleasant home and our more than 25 higher education hubs across North America, our experienced and dedicated professors bring industry experience and a student-first approach to teaching. Our more than 300 academic programs are packed with opportunity to engage and learn in the field. From day one, we provide students access to some of the region’s most state-of-the-art facilities, including our MakerBot Innovation Center, our Biological Station on Beaver Island, and the state’s newest College of Medicine. Through hands-on learning experiences, internships and research opportunities — alongside professors who are also mentors and future colleagues — our students graduate with an unmatched drive and confidence. When a problem needs solved, it’s a CMU Chippewa who will figure it out. That’s what we do.

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