“Leaders Are Made Not Born” 1.16.2006
That statement elicits the questions, what is it then, that makes leaders? Is there a leadership formula? If we follow the rules can we all be leaders? Being a leader is not an accomplishment, It is an ongoing process. It's a process that capitalizes on strengths and overcomes challenges with a powerful energy. The w3w3.com “Profile of a Leader” Channel has their stories and more.

Access to Capital – Be Prepared the Right Way 1.16.2006
Things are picking up. For some, the exciting news is that access to venture capital and angel investors is very positive right now. The challenging news for some is they're not ready to talk or to make a presentation for money. Jim Arkebauer, co-founder of the Rockies Venture Club, prolific author of business books and founder of Venture Associates reveals what it takes. LISTEN

Meeting the Challenge – New and Old Entrepreneurs 1.16.2006
We seldom publish question and answer periods from a conference. This time it makes sense as both the questions and the answers are valuable and insightful. Phil Weiser, Esq. Founder and Executive Director, Silicon Flatirons Telecom Program, University of Colorado and his team organized an event for budding entrepreneurs and pros. David Moll, CEO of Webroot Software was the keynote..
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Here are some related links to check out: CORE (formerly CEBA/P3) home page - Renewable Energy Channel - Sustainable Opportunities Summit Feb 22-24

Start-Up Challenge: Down to the Last Dollar
The entrepreneur’s nightmare is the “Down to the Last Dollar” Syndrome. If you are thinking of getting a HUGE new client to buy your product or service be aware of how this “angelic customer” can turn into a King Kong. At one time AOL represented a third of all of Webroot's income. That came to a complete and an abrupt halt. David Moll, CEO of Webroot shares all with entrepreneurs at CU in Boulder. LISTEN 1.2.2006

Future Challenges: Hyper-Individuality, Wires
The Top Ten Trends for 2006 might surprise you. Thomas Frey, futurist and Executive Director of the DaVinci Institute puts on his visionary hat and talks about the Death of Wires. Among some of his other predictions he hits on such topics as; Simple and Smart Products; Confluence of Influence; The Empire of One (entrepreneurs will love this one); The Age of Hyper-Individuality and more. LISTEN 1.2.2006

CTEK Challenges: Tripod, Collaboration, 90 Days 1.2.2006
Listening in any instance can be tough. Gary Held, spent his first 30 days as President of CTEK meeting with and listening to business, educational, government and association leaders. As CTEK was about to chart new waters, Gary felt he had to get the pulse of the community throughout Colorado and employ “Collaboration” as he says that is what the “C” is in CTEK. LISTEN