Entrepreneurship, Technology, Law
and Building a Winning Team
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"I am glad to let you all know that my plan for a two year leave of absence-and no more than that-is coming true. Starting this July 1st, I will assume the role as Dean of the Law School, as well as taking back the reigns from Dale Hatfield as Executive Director at Silicon Flatirons," wrote Phil Weiser to his friends. "I am delighted about the prospect of rejoining the Law School and Silicon Flatirons community. I look forward to working with you as we write the next chapter of Silicon Flatirons initiatives and projects. Dale Hatfield's service to our country, our community, and Silicon Flatirons are far beyond any words I can offer. He remains a true friend, role model, and mentor. Additionally, the Silicon Flatirons leadership team-Brad Bernthal's vision and top flight execution of the Entrepreneurial Initiative, Paul Ohm's path breaking insights and thought-provoking programming as part of the Information Technology/Intellectual Property Initiative, and Anna Noschese's stellar work as the Center's Program Director-all stepped up in my absence. Our Executive and Advisory Board members surrounded our team with superb insight, direction, and support. And with my responsibilities as Dean, I will depend on them all continuing that leadership, along with Dale Hatfield's continued support and that of our newest addition as a resident Senior Fellow, Preston Padden. I am also glad to announce that, two years after Dale was handed the baton I take it back, at an event to honor Dale's service taking place on Thursday, July 7th at 7 pm at the University of Colorado Law School." Silicon Flatirons pursues three basic goals: to elevate the debate around technology policy issues; to facilitate networking, the development of "human capital" and the promotion of entrepreneurship in the Colorado technology community; and to inspire student interest in technology law and entrepreneurship." LISTEN and WATCH this very interesting and informative video series.
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Ray Gifford ||
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Keywords: Silicon Flatirons, Phil Weiser, Dale Hatfield, Ray Gifford, Brad Bernthal,
Anna Noschese, Paul Ohm Entrepreneurs, Technology, Law, University of Colorado, Dean CU Law School, David Getches - 7/18/11
Ray Gifford, MC, Silicon Flatirons Senior Fellow and Partner, Wilkinson, Barker, Knaur, LLP - Passing Back the Baton
Helping Pass the Baton, Anna Noschese and Paul Ohm
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Passing the Baton, Ray Gifford and Bryan Tramont
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Vision and Strategy and Stick to the Basics
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Well we're here today, south of Boulder and Denver. We're talking to a leader in the area of Colorado Springs - Bob Todd and we're anxious to hear what the environment is there in relation to the companies and entrepreneurs, and the overall business environment. Bob Todd is in a position to know, as an officer in two businesses and head of a civic group, the Peak Venture Group. Bob pointed out, "In today's environment, increasing the value of a company, of course, is always important strategically relative to exit. But, it is increasingly important today on a tactical level. Whether or not you're raising funds or whether you're trying to attract customers, vendors or employees. Having a higher value on your business always attracts. We're going on the 3rd - 4th year of recession. When you put that context in, what you have are companies that have significantly restructured, refocused their efforts and now really are in a mode of fine tuning. In particular to really aim at profitable growth and being extremely nimble. In the last few years there are definitely stronger and deeper customer and vendor partnerships as well as employee bases that are working very dynamically, in the business environment, to ensure all parties needs are being met." Going forward, Bob advises entrepreneurs to 'stick to the basics', ensuring that all initiatives have a vision and strategy behind them and keep performance indicators cyclically - and ensure that the initiatives being taken are gaining results. The second piece of advice would be to take risks, but play it always against the basics so one could rapidly and nimbly adjust....here's more...
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Bit Weld ||
Build Value Now ||
Peak Venture Group ||
Rockies Venture Club" ||
Keywords: Bob Todd, Bit Weld, Build Value Now, Peak Venture Group, Rockies Venture Club, Colorado Springs, Value, Nimble, Stick to the Basics, Raising Funds, Attract Customers - 7/18/11 bytes=5772332 LISTEN TO: Bob Todd, Peak Venture Group
Winners, Entrepreneurs, Tribute, Cash Prizes
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The Bard Center's 10th Annual Business Plan Competition has selected the winners. The Business Plan Competition is designed for early stage Colorado companies that have received no Angel or Venture funding and that have generated little or no revenue to date. The primary purpose of the competition is to provide these early stage ventures with an opportunity to test their ideas and receive meaningful feedback on their business plans. The finalists present their plans in front of a panel of judges and audience of business leaders and fellow entrepreneurs. This year's finalists were,
First Place: Viktorian Guitars; Second Place: Microscopy Learning Systems , Third Place: RoomCycles; Finalist: Clubhouse Executive Coaches; The Ski Lift; Vanguard Medical Systems. Dave O'Brien Tribute, the Bard Center honored Dave O'Brien. Dave played many important roles in the growth and development of the Bard Center for Entrepreneurship. He supported students, alumni and faculty in many meaningful ways and had a lasting impact on every person who passed through our doors. As a tribute to Dave the Dave O’Brien Incubation Office was created in the new Business School building. Please visit Bard Center online, to help in creating this special honor.
We spoke with Josh Jacobson, Sales Director and Co-Founder of Viktorian Guitars
Viktorian Guitars, a Denver-based maker of composite electric guitars, received the $10,000 first prize. They are the first company to bring to market a 100 percent carbon-fiber electric guitar. Viktorian offers guitar players and musical instrument dealers a line of electric guitar models that have superior acoustics, are ultra-lightweight, nearly maintenance free, and virtually indestructible. Listen for more (no pun intended)...
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Viktorian Musical Instrument ||
Boaz Elkayam Guitars ||
BARD Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition ||
Economy Builders ||
Keywords: Josh Jacobson, Viktorian Musical Instrument, Boaz Elkayam Guitars, Bard Center, Business Plan Competition, Dave O'Brien, Microscopy Learning Systems, RoomCycles; Clubhouse Executive Coaches; The Ski Lift; Vanguard Medical Systems
7/25/11 bytes=4438207 LISTEN to Josh Jacobson, Co Founder, VP Sales, Viktorian Guitars
Interdisciplinary Approach to Policy Research & Growth
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“I did not expect that, at this point in my career, I would be taking on new responsibilities. But when Phil Weiser was called to service in Washington, D.C., I viewed the opportunity to step in as Executive Director of Silicon Flatirons as too important and too interesting to pass up. Phil has, in characteristic fashion, worked diligently with myself, Anna Noschese, Paul Ohm, Brad Bernthal, and the other members of the Executive Committee (Ray Gifford, our chair, Sue Wyman, Dick Green, and Tom Lookabaugh) to ensure a smooth and effective transition. I share his confidence and enthusiasm about the program's future, even though I know that I, like all of us, will miss his vision, energy, and leadership. Washington's gain is our loss,” a quote from Dale Hatfield. Phil Weiser recently said, “I am also glad to announce that, two years after Dale accepted the baton from me, I will take it back, with an event to honor Dale's service.”
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