Why Not Now? Starting a Business in Times of Uncertainty

We are living in uncertain times, but you may see it as the perfect time to start your company. Whether you have had an idea for years or have new inspiration, you may be asking yourself, “Why not now?” Join our panel of UVA alumni experts for a conversation about starting companies in times of uncertainty, the internal and external factors they worked through during launch, and how their lessons learned can be applied today.

Panelists:

• Tamara Dottin (Engr ’09) – Founder, Huemon (Started in 2020)
• Lauren Greenwood (Com ’04) – President, YouCopia (Started in 2007)
• Manoj Sinha (Darden ’09) – Co-Founder & CEO, Husk Power Systems (Started in 2008)

Moderator:

Bob Tinker (Engr ’92) – Investor | Startup and Public Company CEO | Author