February 2012:
Emily Harris
Legislation Presents Challenges for Start-Ups

 

With the impending implementation of the largest changes in United States patent law and the recent headlines around cyber piracy legislation, Emily Harris, (Intellectual Property lawyer of the Davis Brown Law Firm) delivers a presentation that highlights the challenges start-ups will face going forward.

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January 2012:
Dan Shipton
Straight Talk about Mobile

 

In a world that is going app crazy, Daniel Shipton (CEO and founder of BitMethod), wants you to know that apps are not for everyone. During his Business Insights and Networking Luncheon presentation Dan puts an end to the confusion confronting business leaders as they seek to stay connected to their growing mobile audience.

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October 2011:
Jeff Garrison
Get a Grip on Your Business

A recognized speaker, Jeff Garrison’s interactive style and real world insight makes this a must see event for growth-oriented entrepreneurs everywhere. You will walk away focused, clear on priorities and issues, and using tools that help you gain more traction. Get the presentation slides (pdf file) Connect with Jeff

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September 2011:
Brian Hemesath
Lessons Learned While Bootstrapping Business

If you want to build a business from the ground up, while fueling your passion and enjoying your life, serial entrepreneur Brian Hemesath is happy to share a few stories on his insights gained over a decade of practice. As CEO at Catchwind and President of VolunteerLocal, Hemesath talks about his “Lessons Learned while Bootstrapping [...]

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August 2011:
Drew McLellan
Marketing Dynamics 2012: Keeping Up is Key

  Marketing has been going through many changes and marketers who understand this shift will be positioned to navigate it successfully. In this Business Insights and Networking Luncheon, you will get a glimpse into what is on the digital horizon from Drew McLellan, top dog at McLellan Marketing Group and nationally known marketing blogger. Drew’s Blog: [...]

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June 2011:
Tom Buman
Transitioning from Consulting Company to a Products Company: Finding Your Feet in Two Worlds

    Since July 1996 Agren has been a consulting business. About 5 years ago, they had a grant approved to build conservation planning software that utilizes the new technology of LiDAR. After receiving lots of compliments on the software, they decided they might be able to turn it into a business. Listen in as [...]

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May 2011:
Matt Kinley
Outlook of Raising Capital in 2011 and 2012

    Matt Kinley has served as senior vice president of Pappajohn Capital Resources and Equity Dynamics, Inc., both venture capital firms owned by John Pappajohn, for the past 15 years. Matt has been involved in the financing and development of more than 30 companies and he currently serves on the Board of Directors of [...]

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April 2011:
Kyle Coleman
Intellectual Property as it Relates to Company Valuation

Pressed for ways to protect and increase valuation, companies and individuals look to intellectual property as a strategic business tool. Understanding the key considerations and metrics that drive value in intellectual property assets today is essential. Regardless of the size of your intellectual property portfolio, you’ll want to understand its value and be able to [...]

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