Entrepreneur University 2008
November 6, 2008
Washington State Convention and Trade Center
Cost: $225 for pre-registered members; $325 for pre-registered non-members; $25 additional at the door
Raise Your eIQ!
Entrepreneur University (EU) is NWEN’s essential annual summit for the region’s brightest entrepreneurial minds to gain knowledge, insight and creative ideas to elevate their eIQ and their business. This year features keynotes from Lynn Taylor, Taylor Protocols, creator of the Core Values Index and Clark Kokich, CEO of Razorfish.
EU '08 offers two complete tracks for the distinct stages of creating and growing an entrepreneurial venture. The first track is for early stage entrepreneurs starting their businesses and preparing for take-off. The second track is for entrepreneurs ready to accelerate their businesses’ growth and reach altitude! Each track covers real life lessons in marketing, sales, finance and operations. Customize your own schedule to fit your business’ unique stage.
Register now for Entrepreneur University ’08: Raise Your eIQ at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. For entrepreneurs wanting to elevate their eIQ there's no other day like it. Don't miss it!
| Entrepreneur University 2008 Agenda | |||
| 7:30 - 8:00 |
Continental Breakfast and Registration | ||
| 8:00 - 8:15 |
Opening Remarks |
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| 8:15 - 8:50 |
OPENING KEYNOTE: What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You? | ||
| Lynn Taylor, Taylor Protocols | |||
| TRACK 1 (STARTUP) |
TRACK 2 (GROWTH) | ||
| 9:00 - 9:50 |
Am I surrounding myself with the right people? | How can I hire quality people as my business grows? |
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| Kelly Smith, Curious Office Partners | Mark Tranter, CFO Selections | ||
| 10:00 - 10:50 |
Does my business make sense? | How do I get the most out of my directors and advisors? |
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| PANEL MODERATOR: Sam Reich-Dagnen, Braincandy PANELISTS: Alan Portugal, Ivus Energy Ryan Schmid, Vera Fitness Pete Findley, Giant Campus |
Mike O'Donnell, iCopyright, Inc. | ||
| 11:00 - 11:50 |
Should I bootstrap or seek investor funding? |
How do I build a customer-centric business? | |
| Steve McCracken, Culture Mob | Jane Park, Julep Nail Salon |
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| 12:00 - 1:15 |
LUNCH -- TABLE TOPICS -- VC BISTRO | ||
| 1:15 - 1:50 |
What do investors look for in a business plan? |
What about my competition? | |
| Pete Parsons, Fyreball | Kabir Shahani, Appature | ||
| 2:00 - 2:50 |
What are the basics of good financial projections? | What key metrics should be on my business dashboard? | |
| R. Michael Crill, Atlas Accelerator | Todd Humphrey, Wishpot | ||
| 3:00 - 3:50 |
Networking Session (Birds of a Feather) |
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| 4:00 - 4:50 |
What does an angel investment deal look like? | How do I re-invent my business to maintain momentum? | |
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Craig Sherman, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati |
John Kaestle, HaloSource | ||
| 5:00 - 5:50 |
CLOSING KEYNOTE | ||
| Clark Kokich, Razorfish | |||
| 6:00 - 7:30 |
Evening Reception (including press review of quick pitches) | ||
| Brier Dudley, Seattle Times; John Cook, PSBJ; Eric Engelman, PSBJ |
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