Capstone – Project

Sales and Business Development Research support for Polyplexus, an online collaborative R&D platform: polyplexus.com

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Project Synopsis

We are reshaping the scientific R&D process with our partner DARPA, as members of a multi-disciplinary consortium (which includes science PhDs, gaming experts from Niantic and entertainment leaders). The Polyplexus platform serves the global research community and accelerates the rate of idea exchange, hypothesis generation, proposal development, and sponsor identification. This developing network includes both traditional and non-traditional performers and facilitates cross-disciplinary breakthroughs at pace with global change.
During the initial stage, the platform gets its funding from DARPA but is is looking to commercialize. The student will work on this live case and help shape a strategy for effective monetization of the platform based on market research and business modeling. An end goal of this engagement could be a report or presentation on how Polyplexus could generate revenue in a self-sustaining manner.

HOST VENUE ADDRESS

  • 12 E 49th St 11th floor, New York, NY 10017.

REQUIRED PREREQUISITES

  • Basic understanding of the product development process
  • Interest in science and technology research
  • Ability to communicate professionally (students might get a chance to interact with the client directly)
  • Ability to prepare client-ready reports and presentations

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will

  • learn about commercializing a SaaS platform.
  • gain insights into the R&D process.
  • gain hands-on experience in working with a cross-disciplinary team.
  • serve a real-time client project.
  • learn about market analysis and customer development.

Project Topics

Marketing

Sales & Business Development

Company Information

CompanyHerzog and Schindler
HQNew York
RevenueUnlisted
Employees1-5
StageSmall Business
Hiring PotentialFollow-on Projects, Formal Internship, Entry Level Full-Time
Websitehttps://herzogschindler.com/

Company Overview

As structural strategists, we translate possibilities into practical and flexible plans, expressions, experiences, and products. In other words, we help our partners think about opportunity, talk about it, create it, and deliver it. We have partnered with domestic and global organizations in the arts, entertainment and media, healthcare, manufacturing, philanthropy, and technology — all of whom are navigating an evolving landscape. We refresh legacy efforts and create new expressions and products as opportunities emerge or change.

Experiential Learning Program Details

SchoolUniversity of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business
Engagement FormatCapstone - Small Team Consulting Project - Students work in consulting teams of 3-5 directly with faculty and client liaisons on developing real solutions to real-world challenges.
Course
LevelN/A
Students EnrolledN/A
Meeting Day & TimeN/A
Student Time Commitment1-3 Hours Per Week
Company Time Commitment3-5 Hours
Duration0.29 Weeks

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Academic Mentors

Instructor

Alice Obermiller

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