Hi, I'm Phil Colbert, a Computer Science instructor and your FIG guide to learning more about startups and becoming an entrepreneur. In addition to teaching at the University of Oregon, I'm also co-founder of several companies. Academically, I have an MS in Computer Science, and a BS in Physical Science. Why Physical Science? For over 20 years I've been a consultant and entrepreneur combining my computer skills with my passion for the sciences to research, develop, and sell software, and sometimes hardware, solutions. I could list my accomplishments, but I'd rather discuss your goals, and encourage you to try, and as often happens with software and with business, fail; failure is often the best teacher, so I strive to never give up! Let's try, succeed, fail, and learn together! 

Email: pcolbert@uoregon.edu

Hello! My name is Lily, my pronouns are she/her/hers, and I am the FIG assistant for Startups from the Ground Up. I am pursuing a BS in Computer Science with minors in Math and Entrepreneurship. I am from Minneapolis MN, and I love hiking, biking, going to the coast and all types of adventures. As an entrepreneurship student and Fellow with the Oregon Innovation Challenge I am very excited to be your FIG assistant and show you the many resources and opportunities UO has to offer.

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