MONDAY, November 5
How I Launched a Company as a Young, Naïve Upstart
HUB 106B, 3:30-5 p.m.
Alumni tales from the trenches about how to make things happen without a history of prior experience. We’ll kick-off the week with a panel of young alumni who competed in the Business Plan Competition and went on to successfully build their companies. Krishna Nadella from MicroGREEN Polymers, Keith Vernon from Bristlecone Advisors, and Stuart Jamieson from Slipstream Design will represent the medical device, investments, and consumer product markets with tales from the trenches of how to make things happen without a lot of prior experience. Reception to follow. RSVP to Lauren Witt at lwitt@u.washington.edu
MONDAY, November 5
Can I Be a Social Entrepreneur and Still Make Money?
Johnson 175 (New Room!!) , 6-7:30 p.m.
Panel discussion on the emerging trend of social entrepreneurship and how to finance and execute on your vision. The panel will feature the emerging trend of social entrepreneurship, moderating by Susan Schreter, consultant and author of the "Inside Entrepreneurship" column that runs in the Seattle P-I, Yahoo, and MSN. Speakers from Social Venture Partners and Arch Venture Partners will examine various definitions of social entrepreneurship and present startup/expansion operating tactics, service model, financing model and outcome measurement tools. RSVP to Lauren Witt at lwitt@u.washington.edu
TUESDAY, November 6
Meet Trina Turk, Creative Director/President of Trina Turk
Seminar Room, Bank of America Executive Education Center, 2-3 p.m.
Chat with award-winning designer about how she stayed focused and motivated while building her powerhouse design firm! RSVP to Lauren Witt at lwitt@u.washington.edu
TUESDAY, November 6
Venture Capital Walk to Polaris, Voyager, and Madrona
Downtown Seattle, 2-5 p.m.
Students interested in early-stage investment and venture capital are invited on a “VC Walk” to visit several firms in downtown Seattle within walking distance of one another and dropping in to hear an overview of each firm followed by student questions ranging from “the typical day” to specifics about market opportunities and past deals.
(Limited to 25 students—sign up early!) For more information, contact Woody Moore.
TUESDAY, November 6
Technology Entrepreneurship Certificate Info Session
Allen Center/CSE 303, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
If you are a graduate student from outside the Business School, this is the opportunity to learn about the Technology Entrepreneurship Certificate that is available to you. If you’re thinking of creating your own company at some point in the future, this certificate program will give you the “nuts and bolts” to be successful. Learn the basics of new venture creation, marketing, finance, operations, and law as they relate to the start-up or rapid growth firm. Panelists include entrepreneurship faculty and students who have participated in the program. Join us for lunch and bring your questions! RSVP to Lauren Witt at lwitt@u.washington.edu
WEDNESDAY, November 7
Leaders to Legends Business Breakfast: Trina Turk
Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall, 7:30-9 a.m.
Hear the story of how one UW graduate launched built an internationally renowned design company in the belief that “luck favors the prepared.” RSVP to Corinne Goellnitz goell@u.washington.edu
WEDNESDAY, November 7
Alliance of Angels Pitch Workshop
Foege N130A, 2-4 p.m.
We’re pleased to have Rebecca Lovell teach science students how to step away from “tech speak” and into the language of business with particular emphasis on pitching technologies to potential investors or teammates. Versatility in connecting with various audiences is essential for entrepreneurs and that goes double for scientists! Fun and interactive! RSVP to Rob Burke at robburke@u.washington.edu
WEDNESDAY, November 7
CIE’s Annual Fall Welcome Reception
Henry Art Gallery, UW Campus, 6-8:30 p.m.
See and be seen at THE social event of the season—it’s the time of year to meet and greet successful entrepreneurs and welcome aspiring ones. Network, network, network!
Join the MBAs, doctoral students, undergraduates, faculty, board members, Business Plan Competition judges and other supporters who make CIE’s events possible. This is the time for early networking that could lead to success in the spring Business Plan Competition! RSVP to Sarah Massey at masses@u.washington.edu
THURSDAY, November 8
Entrepreneur University, Northwest Entrepreneur Network
Bell Harbor Conference Center, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Entrepreneur University is the Northwest’s essential annual summit, featuring the region’s brightest entrepreneurial minds all in one location. It’s the ideal place to learn from other entrepreneurs’ experiences, gain insight into angel and venture capital investors’ expectations, network with fellow entrepreneurs, and come away feeling inspired to make things happen! UW students are invited to participate in Entrepreneur University as part of ENTREWeek 2007. Students can apply for scholarships to attend for only $50 (instead of the regular $395 fee) at www.nwen.org. You must be registered to attend.
FRIDAY, November 9
EAT Lunch: Innovation or Inculcation?
Seminar Room, Bank of America Executive Education Center, 12-1:30 p.m.
What is the importance of company culture in encouraging innovation? Join Kristi Marchbanks of Amazon, Carl Weissman of Accelerator, and Mike Fridgen of Farecast to learn how “turn on a dime” within an established company or a small start-up. Your agility test will take place at some point so come learn to be nimble along the way! RSVP to Lauren Witt at lwitt@u.washington.edu