President, Business Builders Club + Student, Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio Area
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- President at Business Builders Club
- International Business Development at DOmedia
- Business Development at Grupo TC Global
- Past
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- President of Outreach at Business Builders Club
- Research Assistant at J. Winter Research Group
- Chemical Engineering Co-op at Genentech
- Research Assistant at D. Tomasko Research Group
- Education
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- The Ohio State University
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Luke Barbara’s Summary
Luke Barbara is passionate about using entrepreneurship and business acumen to create market-based solutions to the challenges of global poverty.
Luke Barbara’s Specialties:
emerging markets, international business, developing nations, BRIC, Brazil, Latin America, social innovation, social entrepreneurship
Luke Barbara’s Experience
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President
Business Builders Club
(Higher Education industry)
April 2009 — Present (8 months)
Business Builders connects current and aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, resources, and connections to build successful businesses and social ventures.
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International Business Development
DOmedia
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
DOmedia simplifies the process of buying and selling alternative and out-of-home advertising media around the world.
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Business Development
Grupo TC Global
(Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
Grupo TC is an investment and operating company based in São Paulo, Brazil with over 30 years of experience doing business in emerging markets.
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President of Outreach
Business Builders Club
(Higher Education industry)
January 2008 — April 2009 (1 year 4 months)
Business Builders connects current and aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, resources, and connections to build successful businesses and social ventures.
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Research Assistant
J. Winter Research Group
(Higher Education industry)
January 2008 — March 2008 (3 months)
The Jessica Winter Research Group is developing micro- and nanoscale technologies that directly interact with nerve cells.
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Chemical Engineering Co-op
Genentech
(Public Company; DNA; Biotechnology industry)
June 2007 — December 2007 (7 months)
Genentech uses recombinant genetic engineering to develop drugs to address significant unmet medical needs. Considered the founder of the biotechnology industry, Genentech remains a world leading biotech company.
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Research Assistant
D. Tomasko Research Group
(Higher Education industry)
June 2006 — June 2007 (1 year 1 month)
The David Tomasko Research Group is focused on the application of supercritical fluids to separations and the processing of polymers, foods, and pharmaceuticals. A major research theme is to promote the use of environmentally benign solvents in chemical and materials processing.
Luke Barbara’s Education
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The Ohio State University
B.S. , International Entrepreneurship
- Activities and Societies:
- Business Builders Club, Net Impact
Luke Barbara’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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