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381_ Successful Global Presence - Canadian firm - Looks for Colorado Connection
ADX Studio is an established Web Application Development firm. Primary field of expertise is ‘web content management’, points out President Doug Schneider.
So we develop services around web site consulting, design, development, hosting.  In doing this we have our own ‘content management system, which is our software product that we sell and support as well.
ADX Studio CMS is a powerful and affordable web content management system built on Microsoft® ASP.NET and .NET Framework 3.0. Its easy-to-use web-based tools empower content authors to manage complex websites, intranets, and extranets while alleviating the strain on costly IT resources. Their CMS program has advanced capabilities which allow organizations to deploy high performance, scalable, and secure websites with confidence. The President & CEO, Doug Schneider will be in Denver October 9 - 11 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 Doug.
Related Links:  ADXStudio || Canadian Channel || Doing Biz with Canada || David Smith: Denver Canadian Consulate || Building a Win/Win Bridge for Canada & the US || Keywords: ADX Studio, CMS, Microsoft, Canada, Doug Schneider, Trade Mission > Channel: Canada > Bytes: 6274719 > 9/24/07 LISTEN

380_ Super Success: Bubble Burst; Stronger than Ever
Lucy Sanders, CEO and Founder of the National Center for Women & Information Technology and NCWIT board member, Lee Kennedy discuss entrepreneurial success patterns with Marketta Silvera.  Ms. Silvera is an accomplished visionary, entrepreneur and chief executive in voice technology, Internet and telecommunications industries. Since joining Apptera in 2005 as chief executive and board member, she has led the company to be the first provider of v-Business solutions (e-Business over the phone) that help enterprises increase revenues through ad-serving technologies, 1-to-1 marketing and personalized e-commerce over the phone channel. Previously as an entrepreneur and chairman/CEO Ms. Silvera founded the first network-based Internet security company, Pilot Network Services that developed patented technology to protect corporate networks against criminal hackers. She took the company public, and built it to a $1 billion market cap. LISTEN to this amazing story with important learning strategies.
Related Links:  Apptera || Relevant Ads for eBay || NCWIT Heroes || NCWIT Blog || CO Coalition for Gender and IT || NCWIT Practice || NCWIT Channel ||   Keywords:  Marketta Silvera, Apptera, Lucy Sanders, Lee Kennedy, Entrepreneurs, National Center for Women & Information Technology, NCWIT Heroes > Bytes: 23103532 > 9/24/07 LISTEN

379_ Protecting Your "Hard IP" and Your "Soft IP"
IP can be defined many ways. Larry asked Tracy Ashmore and Sven Collins, attorneys at Holme Roberts & Owen to define IP. They are experts at protecting 'confidential information' and 'proprietary information' and other related areas. Companies can have ‘hard IP’, that’s patents, trademarks, copyrights – those are interests that you can protect by registering them with the government and the government gives you property rights. And then there is ‘soft IP’ which are your secret stuff - you can’t patent,  you can’t copyright – your customer lists, - it’s maybe a development that you have in the works but it hasn’t reached the stage to qualify for a patent or a copyright yet. Generally an employer has employees sign a “Proprietary Rights Agreement” which spells out for the employee,'.. these are our trade secrets and we are asking you to protect them while you’re here, and also if you go to another employer you will not be able to share this information with your new employer'. So those are the two buckets of “intellectual property” and there are agreements to protect all of that. LISTEN for more valuable information. 
Related Links:  Holme Roberts & Owen || It's the Law Channel || Podcast Directory || Colorado Workforce || Keywords:  Written Policy, Holme Roberts & Owen LLP, HRO, Tracy Ashmore, Sven Collins, IP Protection >> Bytes: 15219464 LISTEN 9/24/07

A Written Policy Can Actually Be Dangerous
378_ It's common sense for employers to issue written guidelines and policies. Chris Ottele and Jennifer Miner attorneys at Holme Roberts & Owen LLP point out there are a number of issues to be considered. A written policy is actually one of the most dangerous things an employer can do! Despite the utility it is one area where employers should tread very lightly. Breach of contract suits are often based on written personnel guidelines or policies. Bottom line, whenever an employer issues a written policy or guideline, they better be darn well sure that they are following them! The problem that you always have is that employer writes the policy/guideline, the employers get it, and it is put it in a drawer and never pay attention to it again. That means the employer could be violating the very policy they’ve asked employees to follow...and there is more. 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:  Written Policy, Holme Roberts & Owen LLP, HRO, Chris Ottele, Jennifer Miner >> Bytes: 10562981 LISTEN 9/17/07

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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