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377_ Hydrogen Production: The Dream Becoming a Reality
Hydrogen production technologies have been available for generations. Initially hydrogen was manufactured primarily for use in the production of ammonia for fertilizers and other industrial uses. But over the years, the technological base for hydrogen utilization has expanded tremendously to incorporate applications in chemical and petroleum refining, metallurgy, hydrogenation of edible fats and oils, space and weather programs, fuel cells and the manufacture of some electronic components. NASA is the primary user of hydrogen as an energy carrier to power equipment. Perhaps the most exciting potential use for hydrogen would be fuel cell vehicles. Fuel cells would allow us the freedom of operating a conventional vehicle, but producing zero emissions. SHEC Labs is looking for some partners in Colorado and Thomas Beck, President & CEO will be in Denver October 9 thru 11th, to start these discussions. Listen to his interview and if you have an interest, contact Larry at w3w3.com as he can set up a face-to-face meeting with Tom. LISTEN
Related Links:  SHEC Labs || Doing Biz with Canada || David Smith: Denver Canadian Consulate || Building a Win/Win Bridge for Canada & the US || Channel: Canada || Keywords: SHEC Labs, Canada, Hydrogen Production, Thomas Beck, Trade Mission> Bytes: 5549560> 9/17/07 LISTEN

376_ Entrepreneurial Necessities: Flexibility, Persistence, Passion
Don't do it just for the money, be passionate about solving a problem stresses Judy Estrin, President & CEO of Packet Design, a network technology company she co-founded in May 2000. Lucy Sanders, CEO and Founder of the National Center for Women & Information Technology and NCWIT board member, Lee Kennedy discuss other entrepreneurial challenges with Judy and she said the one people don't like to hear is, "Be ready to fail". Prior to co-founding Packet Design Estrin was CTO for Cisco Systems. She served in various executive positions including being CEO of Precept Software from the company's 1995 founding as a maker of streaming video software until Cisco Systems acquired Precept in 1998, and she became Cisco's Chief Technology Officer until April 2000. Judy's parents were very influential in her career path and others like Vinton Cerf, who is commonly referred to as one of the "founding fathers of the Internet". Judy points out to young people that it's best to get experience before becoming the CEO.  LISTEN
Related Links: Packet Design || Business Week || NCWIT Heroes || NCWIT Blog || CO Coalition for Gender and IT || NCWIT Practice|| NCWIT Channel ||   Keywords:  Judy Estrin, Packet Design, Lucy Sanders, Lee Kennedy, Entrepreneurs, National Center for Women & Information Technology, NCWIT Heroes >> Channels: NCWIT> Bytes: 26503944> 9/17/07 LISTEN

375_ Successful IPO in 2007 Just 14 Months After Investing
With $8 million under management, US Capital is a newly formed private equity investment company, founded and based in Cherry Creek, Colorado. The two founders, Craig Harrison and Ryan Boykin are Colorado natives and have structured their business around strategic relationships with the most successful venture capital firms in the country. Over the past one and a half years, US Capital has focused on identifying late stage venture capital investment opportunities, typically between 1 and 3 years out from potential exit (IPO or Acquisition). US Capital realized its first portfolio investment exit in June of 2007, 14 months after US Capital made the investment. Returns far exceeded expectations. In addition to late stage private equity opportunities, US Capital has begun to identify promising investment opportunities with water in Colorado. Craig and Ryan discuss with Larry the various types of investors and their differences. They shared some insights that we could all learn from.  LISTEN

Related Links:  US Capital || Venture Capital Channel || Entrepreneur Channel ||
Conscious Economy Channel || Podcast Directory || > Keywords: Craig Harrison, Ryan Boykin, US Capital, Private Equity, Late Stage, Venture Capital, Investment >> Channel: VC
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374_  Overtime, Comp Time and Wages Can Be Conflicting
OK, you are willing to work some extra time now so you can take some 'comp time' during the holidays.

     "Nope, no can do," suggest Don Samuels and Eve Burton, attorneys at Holme Roberts & Owen LLP. There are federal and state laws governing 'Overtime Pay'. At a federal level it's the Fair Labor Standards Act that goes back to the 1930s.Individual states each have their own statutes and in Colorado it's Wage Order 23 which has gone through various iterations. It is important for both employers and employees to understand. This can help avoid disappointments as well as class-wide law suits filed by an individual on behalf of self and other similarly situated folks for violations of the wage and hour laws, which then result in pretty significant financial exposure. There are exemptions so listen for some good ideas. This is another valuable resource in the "It's the Law" series. LISTEN

Related Links:  Holme Roberts & Owen || It's the Law Channel || Podcast Directory || Colorado Workforce || Keywords:  Overtime Pay, Holme Roberts & Owen LLP, HRO, Don Samuelson, Eve Burton>> Bytes: 6855056 LISTEN 9/10/07

373_  CIO to CEO to IPO to Climbing Other Ladders
Is it moving, transitioning or leaping when an IT professional becomes a "C-Level" executive in a manufacturing company? Ask Mark Endry, Partner in Arrow Industrial. Mark is a big believer in mentoring. There are many people in large companies that become entrepreneurs or join small companies. There is much to learn in that type of transition...or should we say leap? As an example, Mark points out that he has been on the roof of their building telling contractors what needed to be done to fix the air conditioning. Of course, if you were to ask Mark about the roof, he'd tell you he was up there learning about the air conditioning system. Ask your typical CIO or CEO when was the last time they did something like that? Mark spent 16 years with Digital Equipment, 8 years with JD Edwards (he was the CIO when Larry and Pat met him) and then onto being the CEO at Hyperrspace through its IPO in 2 years. BTW, Arrow Industrial is a super-high end precision manufacturing firm with class 'A' clients. Mark is concerned that there are not many young people in the high-paying funnel of manufacturing careers. LISTEN

Related Links:  Arrow Industrial || Arrow Investments || Podcast Directory || Associations || Mark's Passionate Hobby || Channel: Entrepreneurs > KEYWORDS: Mark Endry, Arrow Industrial, Manufacturing, Colorado, Technology, CIO, Business Consulting, Entrepreneurs > Bytes: 11800976 > 9/10/07

372_  Building a Team, Listening and Liking to Win
MetricStream provides comprehensive solutions for Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Quality Management. The CEO of MetricStream, Shellye Archambeau graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business and went right onto IBM. She was a dreamer and wanted to become the first African-American female president. Her 15 years at IBM taught her a great deal which included, let's get back to reality and see how she could apply what she had learned at IBM within a small company. She became president of Blockbuster at a time when companies were trying to figure out the solution for an online presence. Lucy Sanders, CEO and Founder of the National Center for Women & Information Technology and NCWIT board member, Lee Kennedy discuss the lessons learned in Shellye's experience in various other executive roles. She is an author, expert on Sarbanes-Oxley and a sought-after speaker. Today, Shellye is the CEO of MetricStream, and is responsible for running all facets of the business. LISTEN

Related Links:  MetricStream || San Jose BIZ Journal || NCWIT Heroes || NCWIT Blog || CO Coalition for Gender and IT || NCWIT Practice|| NCWIT Channel ||   Keywords:  Shellye Archambeau, MetricStream, Lucy Sanders, Lee Kennedy, Entrepreneurs, National Center for Women & Information Technology, NCWIT Heroes >> Channels: NCWIT> Bytes: 18501802 > 9/10/07 LISTEN

371_  Business Objectives Must Include Values and Culture
With years of experience partnering with some of Canada’s largest and most dynamic organizations, ICOM has cultivated a unique perspective on the development of online education. Using fundamental learning methodologies to create high impact online solutions, they are defined as a learning company first and a technology company second. Their technology however is very cool. Greg Surbey, Kevin Jones and Devin Harrington of ICOM Productions also believe strongly in win/win strategic alliances. ICOM also prides itself on building lasting relationships and strong partnerships with their clients. They are active members of the Canadian business community, with membership in Calgary Chamber of Commerce, CSTD- Canadian Society of Trained Development and BMIB - Bright Minds in Business.
      ICOM is looking for some partners in Colorado. Listen to their interview and if you have an interest, contact Larry at w3w3.com as he can set up a face-to-face meeting with the ICOM executives.

Related Links:  Related Links:  ICOM Home Page || Doing Biz with Canada ||
David Smith: Denver Canadian Consulate || Building a Win/Win Bridge for Canada & the US || Channel: Canada || Keywords: Calgary, Canada, ICOM Productions, Learning, Training, Greg Surbey, Kevin Jones, Devin Harrington || Channel: Canada >> Bytes: 8337766 LISTEN 9/10/07