TALENT ATTRACTION
Position: Commercialization Program Coordinator, Center for Entrepreneurship
Institution: University of Michigan
Alma Mater: Indiana University
Previous Location: Chicago
Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Lauren grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan and attended Ann Arbor Public Schools. She left Michigan after high school, completed her undergraduate studies at Indiana University and developed her career in the entrepreneurial/technology space in Chicago. She recently returned home to Michigan because she wanted to live the lifestyle she appreciated growing up. Ann Arbor and U-M provided Lauren the opportunity to further her career and continue to work in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. She loves her job and is part of the innovative support structure that makes U-M, Ann Arbor and Michigan competitive in the entrepreneurial space.
Sheridan is the Program Manager for the I-Corps program within the College of Engineering, aimed at engaging faculty interested in turning technology into commercial opportunities and training partners at other institutions to do the same. “There is so much potential in the research and technological advances coming out of the University of Michigan and we have the resources and knowledge in commercialization education to make an impact in training these researchers to move their technology out of the lab and into the marketplace.”