Roadmap

VEA Roadmap

From first alignment with Vanderbilt Enterprises to the fall 2026 rollout.

Current Status
PlatformReady for review
VE collaborationConfirmed
Operating modelIn review
Think TankOutreach underway
LeadershipNot selected yet
Fall rolloutTargeting Fall 2026

Milestone Timeline

✓
Completed

Initial Alignment

VEA direction aligned with Vanderbilt Enterprises leadership.

Completed
In Progress

Website & Platform Build

Full website and platform built and ready for review.

In Progress
Next

VE Partnership Review

VE leadership finalizes funding, branding, and operating structure for VEA.

Upcoming
Then

Partnership Terms Finalized

Vanderbilt Enterprises confirms funding and operating structure. Next steps defined.

Upcoming
After That

Think Tank Outreach

Current Think Tank participants get the first opportunity at VEA leadership and workstream roles.

Upcoming
Later

Leadership Team Selected

Operating Lead, Brand Workstream Lead, Strategy Workstream Lead, and Fan Engagement Workstream Lead identified.

Upcoming
Ahead of Fall

Fall Preparation

Operating model finalized. Student-facing channels and communications prepared.

Upcoming
Fall 2026

Campus Rollout

Vanderbilt Enterprises collaboration fully operational. Outreach opens to students across campus.

Upcoming

The Path Ahead

VEA operates through its collaboration with Vanderbilt Enterprises. Target: fall 2026 rollout.

Vanderbilt Enterprises Associates
NextVanderbilt Enterprises collaboration terms finalized
ThenFall pilot cohort outreach — leadership offered to current Think Tank participants
After ThatOperating Lead and workstream leads selected, operating model finalized
Ahead of FallPlatform and student-facing channels ready
Fall 2026Fall pilot fully operational alongside Vanderbilt Enterprises, outreach open

Who Owns What

Jack Diemar
  • Website / platform build
  • Operating model refinement
  • Fall readiness prep
  • Fall pilot cohort transition plan
  • Platform readiness
Vanderbilt Enterprises
  • Vanderbilt Enterprises collaboration terms
  • Institutional sponsor / adviser guidance
  • Operating model review
  • Feedback on naming and platform
  • Priority fall workstreams for VEA
Students (Later)
  • Team participation and workstreams
  • Idea submissions and soundboard responses
  • Project deliverables for VE
  • Leadership roles (Operating Lead, Workstream Lead)

Stage Tracker

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Concept & AlignmentComplete
OwnerOperating Lead / Vanderbilt Enterprises
Next actionComplete
2
Operating StructureMostly Complete
OwnerOperating Lead
Next actionFinalize the operating model
Depends onOperating model reference materials
3
Platform BuildIn Progress
OwnerOperating Lead
Next actionComplete build readiness for leadership review
4
Vanderbilt Enterprises CollaborationIn Progress
OwnerVanderbilt Enterprises
Next actionFinalize funding, branding, and operating terms with VE leadership
5
Think Tank TransitionUpcoming
OwnerOperating Lead / VE Leadership
Next actionOutreach to fall pilot cohort candidates
Depends onVE partnership terms finalized
6
Leadership FormationUpcoming
OwnerOperating Lead / VE Leadership
Next actionIdentify Operating Lead and Workstream Leads from fall pilot cohort
Depends onFall pilot cohort outreach complete
7
Fall RolloutTarget
OwnerFull VEA team
Next actionEnter fall with leadership, platform, and structure prepared
Depends onAll prior stages

Where Things Stand

Almost Done
  • Website build
  • Operating structure drafted
  • Three-workstream model
  • Request and soundboard workflow
  • Workflow template tools
  • Review path for VE
Not Done Yet
  • Vanderbilt Enterprises collaboration terms finalized
  • Final name and platform sign-off with VE leadership
  • Operating model finalized
  • Student leadership selection
  • Outreach to students across campus

Execution Roadmap

Completed
5 items
  • Direction aligned with VE leadership
  • Three-workstream structure drafted
  • Operating model drafted
  • Website / platform build complete
  • VE request and soundboard workflows built
In Progress
5 items
  • Website and platform polish
  • Platform workflow refinement
  • Admin and student dashboards
  • Workflow template tools
  • Project and workstream examples
Pending
3 items
  • Operating model reference materials
  • Vanderbilt Enterprises collaboration terms
  • Final naming guidance
Upcoming
6 items
  • Finalize the operating model
  • Finalize Vanderbilt Enterprises collaboration terms
  • Fall pilot cohort outreach
  • Identify Operating Lead and Workstream Leads
  • Begin outreach to more students
  • Fall preparation