Stanley Zee is the Director of Ventures and Strategic External Relations at the The IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame. The IDEA (Innovation, De-Risking, and Enterprise Acceleration) Center serves as the fundamental resource for all commercialization and entrepreneurial activities at the university, from idea development to business formation, prototyping, and student entrepreneurial education. Stanley brings a wealth of experience in startup investment and business development. During his tenure at MATTER, Stanley spearheaded the development of initiatives crucial to their venture acceleration efforts. Notably, he established the Catalyst Network, ensuring a steady stream of high-quality deal flow to strategic venture capital firms. Furthermore, Stanley had the privilege of coaching startup founders through the critical early stages of business development, operational strategy, and capital fundraising planning. These experiences have endowed him with a profound understanding of the essential role impact investing plays in driving sustainable growth and creating positive change. During his tenure at Molex Ventures, Stanley played a pivotal role in strategically driving early-stage venture investments aligned with Molex's broader goals. This involved comprehensive due diligence, assisting in deal negotiations, and preparing compelling deal materials that facilitated investment decisions at the C-suite level. He also led the internal corporate innovation challenge program, fostering a culture of action and collaboration, resulting in promising new venture business plans, minimal viable products, and successful pitches to various Molex business leaders.