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2017 SVP Startup Profile: BioStructures

Gus Barber and Chad Caisse of BioStructures

Founders:
Chad Caisse MBA’18, Co-Founder
Gus Barber MBA’18, Co-Founder

What’s BioStructures?
We believe that the key to success in business is to take care of the comfort, safety, and health of your workforce. At BioStructures we build state-of-the-art safety boots custom designed to accommodate each wearer’s individual needs, and we work with construction and manufacturing companies to get them on the feet of their most valuable assets.

What’s been a big milestone/accomplishment you’ve made since Summer Venture Program started?
We have created a roadmap for technology/product development and funding, and by the end of the program we will have a working prototype of our product.

What’s been a big obstacle/surprise that you faced?
We’ve been surprised by how genuinely so many very successful business people and entrepreneurs want us to succeed and how willing they are to give of their time and wisdom to help make sure do.

What’s been a big obstacle/surprise that you faced?
Take the time to listen to your instincts amidst the ample advice from others. It’s easy to get sidetracked by a single data point if you aren’t grounded in your vision and research.

Any tips for aspiring entrepreneurs that you want to share?
Take the time to listen to your instincts amidst the ample advice from others. It’s easy to get sidetracked by a single data point if you aren’t grounded in your vision and research.

Meet BioStructures at the Summer Venture Showcase on Thursday July 27. Register now! >>