Events from the AJ Clark School of Engineering http://eng.umd.edu/events/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:22:41 EST http://eng.umd.edu/images/clark_logo_4email.gif http://eng.umd.edu/events/ Tuesday, December 08, 2009 3:00 PM, 1103 Technology Advancement Program Bldg., Entrepreneur Office Hours for University of Maryland Students, Faculty and Staff, and Regional Entrepreneurs with Tech-Based Startups or Ideas www.eoh.umd.edu Get answers now from experienced entrepreneurs and legal/business professionals on how to build a successful startup company. Receive free and impartial advice, brainstorm business strategies, investigate funding opportunities and learn about the vast resources available to entrepreneurs. DATE: September 8, 10:00 a.m. to noon PLACE: Room 1103, Technology Advancement Program building (directions) REGISTER: Schedule an appointment here to guarantee your time slot. Walk-in appointments are also available. Mtech is hosting free office hours to help aspiring and current entrepreneurs with tech-based startups or ideas get advice on how to: build and finance a startup company develop and protect intellectual property navigate the technology transfer process refine your business strategy for rapid growth tap into other entrepreneurial resources Representatives from the following organizations and groups are typically on hand to speak with you one-on-one regarding any questions you might have about starting a company: Mtech VentureAccelerator Program Mtech Technology Advancement Program Office of Technology Commercialization Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship Maryland Intellectual Property Legal Resource Center Experienced Entrepreneurs Representatives from the following investment and grant organizations are also often on campus to participate in Entrepreneur Office Hours or other Mtech events for new ventures: RedShift Ventures, CNF Investment, New Markets Growth Fund, Amplifier Venture Partners, LP, Novak Biddle Venture Partners, HIG Ventures, LLC, Grotech, Maryland Venture Fund, and TEDCO. There's no reason to do it alone when you can benefit from the experience and advice from those who have done it before! Mtech hosts Entrepreneur Office Hours on the second Tuesday of every month, from 10:00 am to noon, in room 1103 of the Technology Advancement Program building. The Office of Technology Commercialization and Mtech also hold Entrepreneur Office Hours at the College of Chemical and Life Sciences (CLS) for CLS faculty, students, and research staff on the third Tuesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 3101 of the Bioscience Research Building. http://www.mtech.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=3643 http://www.mtech.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=3643 Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:00 PM, 1110 Kim Engineering Building, Speaker: S. Tien Wong, CEO of Opus 8, Inc. "Entrepreneurial Leadership in the New Economy" Abstract Serial entrepreneur and private investor S .Tien Wong will present his thoughts on what it will take to succeed in the new economy. The business and economic climates have radically changed in the past 18 months. Business is as challenging and competitive as ever, capital is scarce, and customers are more demanding. What does this mean for entrepreneurs and future leaders? Wong will draw on his experience as Founder and CEO of one of the world's largest customer relationship management (CRM) companies, as well as his experience in investing in and acquiring business services and technology companies. Topics will include the changing nature of customer service, private equity, IT and the emergence of China as a powerhouse, and how these trends may alter the way we need to conduct business and train our future business leaders. http://www.mtech.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=4047 http://www.mtech.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=4047 Friday, November 13, 2009 5:00 PM, Banneker Room, Stamp Student Union, Created especially for UM faculty and students, this workshop is open to anyone, including persons interested in entering the UM $75K Business Plan Competition. Don't miss this informative workshop presented by Dr. Dean Chang, Director of Mtech's Venture and Entrepreneurship Education Programs. What separates just an idea from a great venture concept? First and foremost is a good understanding of the market for that concept. In this workshop, we will give you working examples of where to find free, valuable, and essential information to validate whether there's a market for your idea and help you answer questions like: How big is the market for my venture concept and what are the industry trends? Who is my primary competition, what is their business model, and what is their market share? What sources of market research are available to me? Please register to attend at http://bpc.umd.edu/mr_workshop.html http://www.mtech.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=4437 http://www.mtech.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=4437 Friday, December 11, 2009 5:00 PM, 1105 Kim Engineering Bldg., So you've got the best idea since sliced bread, but how do you know if it will actually make money? The truth is you won't until you start selling it. But before you get to that point, you need to build a financial plan to figure out if your revenue and cost assumptions and projections make any sense. In this workshop, we will learn how to build a robust financial model that can be used not only for your business plan entries, but also as a tool for scenario building and sensitivity analysis. The speaker will be Jim Chung, director of Mtech's VentureAccelerator Program. http://www.mtech.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=4510 http://www.mtech.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=4510