Save The Date -- Next Generation Transportation -- Wed., Feb 15 -- MIT Enterprise Forum

Motoring with Mammoths: Entrepreneurship, Green Energy, and Transportation 

February 15th, 2006 

 

The energy revolution is here, and the next automotive paradigm is in the making.  Energy entrepreneurs around the country are presenting powerful new business models to capitalize on market opportunities in energy and propulsion. While "Big Auto" and "Big Oil" dominate the market, entrepreneurs today are bringing a greener tint to our voracious appetite for fuel. 

 

·            Who is plugged in to next-generation transportation and how will they get around the energy monopolies? 

·            Which technologies are promising, and in what timeframe? 

·            Where can entrepreneurs and investors find promising returns on investment?  

 

Join us for a lively discussion, exploring the science and business of next-generation automotive propulsion. The panel includes:

 

Moderator:

Ross Reynolds , news-talk program host, KUOW.

 

Presenting Company:

Martin Tobias , CEO, Seattle Biodiesel.

 

Panelists:

Patrick Mazza , Research Director, Climate Solutions.

Kirk Washington , Acting CEO, NxtGen Emission Controls, Inc., Founding Partner,

Yaletown Venture Partners, Inc.

Rep. Hans Dunshee , Chair, Capital Budget Committee

 

When: Wednesday, February 15th, 2006 - 5:30 p.m. - Social hour and registration begin at 5:00 pm. Dinner is served at 6:15 pm. Program starts at 7:00 pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Bellevue Hotel - 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 
HOW:  The Early Bird ticket price is only $40 through February 5. Starting February 6 Regular price tickets are $45.  At the door, the ticket price is $50. Reservations may be arranged as follows:  
* Register online at www.mitwa.org until 5:00 p.m., February 14th.
* Phone registrations at (206) 283-9595 accepted until February 14th, noon.
* Onsite registrations accepted until 5:00 p.m. February 15th, space permitting.
* VISA, MasterCard and American Express are welcome.
* Companies or individuals may reserve a table of 10. 

 

Venture Labs -- Now available on DVD

The popular Venture Lab series is now on video. Here are the available Venture Lab DVDs for Fall of 2005:

 

    * "Essential Elements of a Successful Business and its Plan" with Tom Huseby. 
    * "Successful Venture Capital Funding Strategies" with Patrick Ennis & Craig Husa. 
    * "An Angel’s Perspective: Early Stage Structure and Financing" with Jim Noack & Robert Seidel. (Approved for CLE credits by the Washington State Bar Association)
    * "The Entrepreneur’s Perspective on Angel Financing: Plan, Present and Negotiate” with Lon McGowan & Henry Lin.

 

Each Venture Lab DVD is only $25. Call (206) 283-9595 to order yours today!

 About MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest
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