MIT Enterprise Forum NW

Our Next Dinner Event: "Breaking News...." - 11/18 at Bellevue Hyatt

2009-11-02T12:23:00.001-08:00

Breaking News: How Will The Pieces Be Put Back Together Again?Location : Hyatt Regency900 Bellevue Way NEBellevue, WA 98004Date & Time : November 18, 2009 - 5:00-8:30pmRSVP at www.mitwa.org Breaking News: How Will the Pieces Be Put Back Together Again?Brought to you by our Bronze Dinner Sponsor WNPAFew sectors of American business have been as influential and staid as the news industry. But new

Reflections on the Impact of MITEF

2009-10-27T09:34:00.000-07:00

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MIT Enterprise Forum Upcoming 2009-2010 Season

2009-09-14T19:09:00.001-07:00

As Chairman of the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest for the 2009 – 2010 Season, I am particularly excited about our new season. We are kicking it off this week with 2 events:Wednesday, September 16: Bellevue Hyatt. Social Media: Real Business Strategies for Success Thursday, September 17: One Union Square, Seattle. Tips and Tools for Closing the SaleBoth events

Social Media: It's Big

2009-08-16T19:22:00.000-07:00

Our volunteer team organizing the September Dinner Forum has been talking about various aspects of Social Media, and through organizing the event and talking to potential panelists and moderators, we've come to realize what a broad topic "Social Media" truly is. Some interesting discussions have ensued:Twitter...I Don't Get ItSocial media and computing technology often doesn't make sense to

vLab: Closing stalled sales opportunities

2009-08-12T10:04:00.000-07:00

The first Venture Lab will be on Sept. 17. (Note scheduling change from the original Sept. 3) The event is about closing sales opportunities in Q4. The vLab team is looking for 2-3 minute success tips on how you moved a stalled sales opportunity in your company to closing it, or just the smooth process of identifying an opportunity and how you brought it to closure.The team is looking for "C"

MITEF September Dinner Forum - Panel Set

2009-08-12T09:52:00.001-07:00

What a great experience it's been to be involved as a volunteer organizing this event. The team I lead is an extraordinary group of volunteers, made up of distinct, talented, and dedicated people. It's with great pleasure that I say our amazing speakers have been selected, and we're in process with logistics and marketing the event. We're about 5 weeks out from the event on September 16, and I

Venture Capitalists on Twitter

2009-08-05T09:13:00.000-07:00

The first MITEF event for the upcoming season is the September Dinner Forum on how entrepreneurs can get the most out of social networking to promote their companies. With that on my mind, today Mark Anderson’s Strategic News Service sent a link to a list of twitter feeds from various VCs ranked by how active they are. Interesting reading. Guy Kawasaki leads the list as the most active, of course

Summer Exec Mtg and Upcoming Events

2009-07-23T22:14:00.001-07:00

MITEF had its summer Executive Committee meeting to plan the upcoming 2009-2010 season last night. In August we are going to try something new: the First Annual MITEF Board hike.In September we will kick off our season with Venture Lab on September 3rd, and a Dinner Forum on September 16th that will explore strategies for entrepreneurs to use social media to market their products and startups.

New MITEF website branding

2009-07-21T08:54:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Peter Zak and Patrick Robinson of the Toronto MITEF chapter for winning the MIT Presidential Citation. They designed the new MIT Enterprise Forum branding, which will be adopted by the 24 MITEF chapters around the world. It was a huge job and excellently done. Our new website using the branding will be up shortly. Also, congratulations to Seattle for being the first

Summer Meetup for Volunteers and Friends of MITEF Northwest

2009-07-05T16:48:00.000-07:00

Have you thought about volunteering with MIT Enterprise Forum but not sure how, or what it would be like?To thank all of our hardworking friends and volunteers for their invaluable support to make our organization what it is, we will be holding our end-of-year summer celebration on July 15th at a Bellevue home with a beautiful view.Join us from 5:30 to 8:30PM to enjoy conplimentary drinks and

Thank you for the opportunity to lead the MIT Enterprise Forum

2009-06-30T13:45:00.001-07:00

It has been my great pleasure to serve as Chair for the 2008-2009 season. I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to scores of volunteers for their tireless efforts in delivering a successful season for the chapter. In our primary mission to promote the growth of technology businesses, MITEF NW produced 13 ticketed programs with over 1,500 attendees. We presented 5 highly-rated Dinner

Extreme Science and its Entrepreneurial Opportunities Global Broadcast TONIGHT

2009-06-08T12:19:00.000-07:00

What: MITEF Global Broadcast and PanelWhere: Edgewater Hotel, Pier 67, Seattle, WAWhen: Tonight 5:30 Reception; program starts at 7PMWho: Keynote address by Dr. Leroy Hood to attendees to the 2009 Nanotechnology Health and Safety forumMIT Alumnus John Martin will moderate a local panel:Chris Wheaton, Chief Operating and Financial Officer, ENERG2Bart Norton, Director of Sales, Asemblon,

Come Celebrate the 2008-2009 MIT Enteprise Forum Season!

2009-06-08T07:50:00.000-07:00

The Board of Directors of MIT Enterprise Forum NW cordially invites all volunteers, sponsors, and speakers to its season finale thank you get-together at the Broadmoor Country Club on June 17, 2009 6:30-9:00PM.For more information and to RSVP, please contact us at mitenterpriseforum (at) verizon (dot) net or call (425) 771-4790.We hope to see you there!

Summary of "Leveraging the Downturn to Find Opportunity"

2009-05-26T16:28:00.000-07:00

J Kuria blogged in detail about the 20 May 2009 MIT Enterprise Forum "Leveraging the Downturn to Find Opportunity" --http://www.gicleelife.com/mitef_dinner_may_2009.php

MIT Enterprise Forum March dinner: Greenomics

2009-03-10T08:29:00.000-07:00

Word has it that the MIT Enterprise Forum dinner, co-presented by MITEF and TechAmerica (formerly AeA) is sold out! The topic is, "Greenomics - Creating Profitable Businesses in a Green and Clean World.More information on the dinner event.

Which Businesses Will Prosper from the Coming Price on Carbon?

2009-02-11T16:33:00.000-08:00

Meet the carbon atom. Although too small to be visible to the naked eye, it’s causing a big shift in global business that’s hard to ignore. That shift is coming to America. Carbon taxes and caps have only just begun regionally; national carbon legislation is right around the corner. But companies everywhere already are feeling the pressure -- and looking for help.Entrepreneurs are discovering

Panelists and Moderators Named for January 14th MITEF Dinner on Advertising

2008-12-18T20:07:00.000-08:00

The January 14 dinner program on advertising details have been announced.MITEF Technology Forecast: Successful Advertising in 2009 and BeyondModerated by: Peter Balbus, Managing Director at Pragmaxis, LLC. Peter is an MIT grad and for several years led the MIT Enterprise Forum Chicago.Panelists:Blake Park, Vice President, Group Director of Strategy & Insights, WundermanWil Merritt, CEO,

The Changing World of Advertising

2008-11-24T14:18:00.000-08:00

With our next dinner program on January 14th focused on how advertising is changing, articles and blog posts on every aspect of advertising is catching our team's attention. We are currently immersed in interviews and discussions for this broad-based but ever changing topic.The all-volunteer team wants to learn about how those who purchase media are evolving and how they decide what to spend

Volunteer Pub Night

2008-11-17T06:45:00.000-08:00

For volunteers, sponsors, board members and those interested in getting involved…please join us for one of MITEF's pub nights this week. Here are the details:Wednesday, Nov 19, 20085:30-8 PMHale’s Ales Brewery & Pub2301 Leary Way NWSeattle, WA 98107 We'll have a brief new volunteer orientation during this event, and a chance to meet others involved in MITEF programming.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: MIT Enterprise Forum NW Q4 events

2008-10-28T12:13:00.000-07:00

MITEF Dinner Forum – November 12The secret to getting funded: Using sustainable financing Join our expert panel of CEOs from Novinium, 3TIER and Theo Chocolate, as they share how they have overcome showstoppers and navigated their own financial storms to build successful companies using both traditional and non-traditional, sustainable sources of capital. MITEF Start-up Demo Lab – December

Call for Entrants: Startup Demo Fall 2008

2008-10-24T13:44:00.000-07:00

CALL FOR ENTRANTSThe deadline for submissions is November 10, 2008Calling all entrepreneurs!The MIT Venture Lab is pleased to announce our Start up Demo Fall 2008 event. Location : One Union Square Boardroom600 University St., First Level(Lower lobby, 6th Avenue level, behind the escalator)Seattle, WA 98101Date & Time : December 4, 2008 - 5:30-8:00pmTeam Leader : Steve JohnsonWe will be bringing

Save the Date - November 12th Dinner Forum

2008-10-13T14:16:00.000-07:00

Getting Funded - VCs vs. angels vs. private equity, and what they are investing in nowLocation : Hyatt Regency900 Bellevue Way NEBellevue, WA 98004Date & Time : November 12, 2008 - 5:00pm - 8:30pmFor more information or to registerThis is our next MITEF dinner program. If you have not attended, they offer a wonderful opportunity to network with innovators, entrepreneurs, and the venture community.

Grow Your Business By Giving Back - Social Entrepreneurship

2008-09-03T17:49:00.001-07:00

MIT Enterprise Forum Dinner ProgramGrow Your Business By Giving Back, September 24th “Just as entrepreneurs change the face of business, social entrepreneurs act as the change agents for society, seizing opportunities others miss and improving systems, inventing new approaches and creating sustainable solutions to change society for the better.”– The Skoll FoundationJoin the MIT Enterprise Forum

Year-End Reception for Volunteers

2008-06-10T07:04:00.000-07:00

MITEF NW's 2007-08 season is quickly coming to a close, which means it's time for the behind-the-scenes folks to party!We've hosted 8 Venture Labs, 2 Global Broadcasts, and 6 Dinner Forums. 150 or so volunteers make it all happen, and now they are invited to a summer-evening reception at a swank venue on June 11, 2008.The location and time are in your invitation e-mail. If you're a volunteer or

MIT Venture Lab Special Event! Spring 2008 Startup Demo -- June 5th

2008-05-28T21:24:00.001-07:00

Startup Demo is back by popular demand!!! For years, the Venture Lab team has brought in outside speakers and industry leaders to share insight and wisdom with our attendees. During that time, we’ve been able to meet our attendees and marvel at the cool ideas and companies they are building. For our Startup Demo - Spring 2008, we’re turning the stage over to them, the entrepreneurs. Our

MIT Energy Research Recent Advances

2008-05-14T14:21:00.000-07:00

MIT Examines Reality of Slashing Gasoline UseFuel use by all vehicles on U.S. roads can be slashed to pre-2000 levels within a few decades but doing so would require immediate action on several challenging fronts, according to a new analysis by MIT researchers.Students Harness Sunlight in Innovative WaysOne team of students is assembling a prototype for a concentrating solar power system built

Register Now! The Business of Personal & Public Data - June 4

2008-05-13T14:53:00.000-07:00

Our digital fingerprints are widespread and they are valuable. Creating and protecting personal information on the web is a growing new industry as our past, present and possibly future personal profiles are fair game for review, comment and syndication on the Internet. The last decade saw the explosion of e-commerce. Sir Francis Bacon said that, “Knowledge is power” and this current age

MIT Pub Night, Bellevue WA 5/8/08

2008-04-28T16:07:00.000-07:00

For MIT Enterprise Forum volunteers, sponsors, friends and interested volunteers... everyone's welcome. More details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=19001611186Thursday, May 8, 2008, 5:30-8:00 p.m.1 free drink & complimentary appetizers catered by Pogacha.The Village Bellevue on 106th Av. NE.

Topic Brainstorming for 2008-09

2008-04-23T16:24:00.000-07:00

We'll be announcing our annual brainstorming meeting soon. Since you're a loyal blog reader, I'll let you in on the secret: It will be on May 20, UW main campus, Balmer Hall, Room 203, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm.This is the don't-miss yearly meet-up where everyone who is anyone shares their best ideas for program topics. Ever wonder how we come up with program topics like "Crouching Investor, Hidden Dollar,

What campaigns are teaching us about social media

2008-04-08T19:34:00.001-07:00

I'm really looking forward to the MIT Enterprise Forum "Campaign Tech 2.0" (Bellevue WA, 16 April 2008) because, as a marketer, I'm increasingly amazed at the vast potential for social media.Grassroots has grown up. In 2004 we heard all about Howard Dean's online fundraising, and MoveOn's internet-based rallying. In the 2008 presidential campaigns Clinton, McCain and Obama are deeply leveraging

Campaign Technology 2.0: Today's Tools, Tomorrow's Opportunities

2008-04-04T12:05:00.000-07:00

Join the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest as we explore how technology is being used to further the campaign process. With a plethora of applications from email to blogs, podcasts to streaming video, millions of people are using technology to become more engaged with political campaigns in 2008. Whether making contributions online or learning about candidates’ trials and

MIT Venture Lab -- Ten Steps to Going-to-Market, April 3rd

2008-03-27T15:09:00.000-07:00

Almost by definition, going to market is the most important part of your business. If you don’t Go-to-Market you don’t have a business. Sure the idea and the product have to be properly developed but taking it to the market is where the rubber really meets the road and the success or failure of your venture is determined. Join Venture Lab speakers Trevor Rubel of First Data and Jamie Lomas

Politics and Technology -- Participate Starting Now!

2008-03-24T17:08:00.000-07:00

You can participate now in shaping the April 2008 dinner panel program about technology and politics!1. What question would you like to ask of the panelists at the MITEF event on April 16? Use the comments link to post your question. (Then you can have follow-on comments e-mailed to you if you want.)2. Tell us how you are using different media in this election cycle. All it takes is 5 minutes to

Save the Date-April 16! Blogs, Websites and Email: Entrepreneurial Opportunities on the Campaign Trail - MIT Enterprise Forum Dinner Program

2008-03-24T12:16:00.001-07:00

Let's Make A Deal! Key factors that Win (or Kill) Mergers and Acquisitions

2008-03-10T11:50:00.000-07:00

A Special Thanks To Our Exclusive Dinner Program Sponsor K & L Gates ______________________ Mergers and acquisitions are in the news on a daily basis. From small strategic acquisitions to blockbuster deals, they can make or break a company’s future and the fortunes of entrepreneurs. Have you ever wondered what attracts buyers and what drives them away? What makes some companies

Save the Date -- Thursday March 20 MIT Enterprise Forum Dinner Program

2008-02-28T17:26:00.001-08:00

LET’S MAKE A DEAL! Key factors that Win (or Kill) Mergers and AcquisitionsMergers and acquisitions are in the news on a daily basis. From small strategic acquisitions to blockbuster deals, they can make or break a company's future and the fortunes of entrepreneurs.Have you ever wondered what attracts buyers and what drives them away? What makes some companies

MIT Venture Lab -- Ten Steps to Angel Financing, Thursday March 6th

2008-02-23T13:45:00.000-08:00

Angel financing is often the most critical step in a company's early development. If you are thinking about, planning or in the process of raising an Angel round of financing this step-by-step information will be extremely useful.Join Venture Lab speakers Christopher Hurley, Principal, Beacon Law Advisors, and Shawn Englund, Founder and CEO, LearnLive Technologies as they identify and explain ten

Convergence and the Wireless Industry--February 20 MIT Enterprise Forum Dinner Program

2008-01-28T20:05:00.001-08:00

All Together, Now!Implications of Convergence in the Wireless IndustryThe wireless web. Wireless and wireline. Wireless and VOIP. Wireless and cable.Wireless convergence promises to disrupt today's wireless market in ways that we can only begin to predict. Will wireless convergence create headaches for carriers, opportunities for application and infrastructure providers, and a new world of access

Are you ready for an IPO? MIT Global Broadcast -- February 13

2008-01-28T19:48:00.001-08:00

A Special Thanks To Our Exclusive Global Broadcast Sponsor ADHOST Is your company ready to go public? Now? In a few years? How will you know and what are the steps you can take to be sure you're ready? Find out from experienced entrepreneurs who have done the due diligence, traveled the road show, and successfully taken their companies public. And hear from the financial side as to what investors

MIT Venture Lab Thursday February 7th

2008-01-28T19:37:00.000-08:00

"Ten Steps to Launching an Early Stage Company" Join Venture Lab speakers Jonathan Roberts, Partner and Founder at Ignition Partners, and Stan Shull as they identify and explain ten steps to successfully launching an early stage company. If you are planning or in the process of launching an early stage company

2007-11-29T12:16:00.000-08:00

Special Event! MIT Venture Lab -- Startup Demo - Thursday December 13thOne Union Square Boardroom600 University St., First Level(Lower lobby, 6th Avenue level, behind the escalator)Seattle, WA 98101Startup Demo is back by popular demand!For years, the Venture Lab team has brought in outside speakers and industry leaders to share insight and wisdom with our attendees. During that time, we’ve been

Mark your calendar! MIT Enterprise Forum Dinner Program, December 5, 2007

2007-11-21T11:50:00.001-08:00

Playing Games—Serious Business:Building and Fostering Player Communities, the Ultimate Customer Base With billions of dollars on the table, game companies are experimenting with every aspect of their business to determine the best way to satisfy customer expectations and thereby maintain a loyal gaming community. Whether lured by computer graphic masterpieces created

MIT Venture Lab Vision Series -- Building a Scalable Business -- November 1st

2007-10-22T14:01:00.000-07:00

"Building a Scalable Business"(Part three of the Business Vision Series)One Union Square Boardroom600 University St., First Level(Lower lobby, 6th Avenue level, behind the escalator)Seattle, WA 98101 So what’s it really like after you get your financing?The game has changed – you have some great new opportunities, responsibilities and partners.The goal is to take the capital and turn your vision

MIT Venture Lab Vision Series -- Funding Your Business - From Plan to Reality -- October 4th

2007-09-24T14:27:00.000-07:00

MIT Venture Lab The Fall 2007 Venture Lab "Vision" Series: Every market leading company fills speeches with the word “vision.” What does vision mean to you? How can you think about planning, financing and operating your business with an eye toward your vision for the future? Thursday, October 4, 2007 6

Planning Workshop September 26th

2007-09-24T11:16:00.000-07:00

Please join us for a preview of the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest dinner programs for the 2007-2008 season at the first Programs Planning Workshop. Learn how MITEF produces one excellent program after another, and help shape the programs you care about. Please RSVP to mitenterpriseforum@verizon.net if you can attend this event.When & Where:September 26th from 8:00am to 10:00am at the

Mark your calendars now! Opportunities in the Biofuels Industry -- October 17 -- MIT Enterprise Forum Dinner Program

2007-09-20T14:18:00.001-07:00

This Dinner Program Is Exclusively Sponsored by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Surfing the Perfect Storm Opportunities and Challenges in the Emerging Biofuels Industry Join the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest as we take an inside look at the emerging biofuels industry. The perfect storm in the

Fireside Chat with Ann Winblad and Jason Pontin -- MIT Global Broadcast -- October 10th

2007-09-17T12:55:00.000-07:00

Join us for a program filled with indispensable insights into entrepreneurship and success from a leading thinker and respected investor. With more than 25 years of software industry experience, Ann Winblad is a renowned entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Attendees will learn from her discussion with Technology Review editor-in-chief

MIT Venture Vision Series

2007-08-24T10:39:00.001-07:00

MIT Venture Lab The Fall 2007 Venture Lab "Vision" Series: Every market leading company fills speeches with the word “vision.” What does vision mean to you? How can you think about planning your business, financing your business and operating your business with an eye toward your vision for the future? Thursday

Energy Kicks Off Fall 2007 Season - Your Input?

2007-08-07T11:15:00.000-07:00

Our first dinner program of the season will be on some aspect of renewable energy, potentially biofuels. What would you like to see?Use the Comments feature of this blog to make suggestions for the topic or panelists. Or ask questions here that you'd like to see answered by the panel during the program.

ABLE Tech: Improving Quality of Life for the Aging & Disabled - June 20, 2007

2007-06-14T11:58:00.001-07:00

Don't miss the June 20th MIT Satellite Broadcast ProgramA.B.L.E. Tech: Achieving Better Life Experiences for People With Injury, Disability, andAging Challenges Through 21st Century Technologies In the laser dome at the Pacific Science CenterWithin a decade, the number of Americans requiring continual managed carefor chronic conditions could reach 100 million. Explore the

MIT Venture Lab -- Startup Demo 2007 - June 7th Special Event!

2007-05-27T18:44:00.001-07:00

Thursday, June 7th, 20076:00 to 8:00pmDoors open @ 5:30 "Startup Demo 2007"One Union Square Boardroom600 University St., First Level(Lower lobby, 6th Avenue level, behind the escalator)Seattle, WA 98101 For years, the Venture Lab team has brought in outside speakers and industry leaders to share insight and wisdom with our attendees. During that time, we've been able to meet our attendees and

Venture Lab -- How To: Get Bought -- May 3rd 2007

2007-04-19T17:10:00.000-07:00

NOTE Special Event: Business Demo Lab (June 7th) Deadline for Demo entry isApril 20th "How To: Get Bought" Thursday, May 3, 20076:00 to 8:00pmDoors open @ 5:30 (Part Four of the Business Execution Series)One Union Square Boardroom600 University St., First Level(Lower lobby, 6th Avenue level, behind the escalator) Seattle, WA 98101 Selling your business can be one of the most important and

MIT NW Venture Lab "Demo 2007" - Call for Entries

2007-04-10T21:17:00.000-07:00

CALL FOR ENTRANTSThe deadline for submissions is April 20, 2007Calling all entrepreneurs! The MIT Venture Lab is pleased to announce ourJune 7th "Start up Demo 2007" event. This is the only event in the region that allows you, the entrepreneur, toshow your wares to a room filled with other entrepreneurs, early stageinvestors, and media representatives. The only catch is that your newproduct or

Looking for Pain in All the Right Places -- MIT Enterprise Forum

2007-04-06T07:51:00.000-07:00

Save the Date April 25, 2007Looking for Pain In All the Right Places: How to Identify Real Market Opportunities in Uncertain TimesIdentifying and seizing market opportunities is a vital skill for anyleader. It has value whether you are an entrepreneur eager to find the nextbreakthrough idea or a corporate director searching for the nextmulti-billion dollar market for your company through

Invitation to help with May 23, 2007 Dinner Program on Online Marketing in the Web 2.0 World

2007-04-03T17:26:00.000-07:00

If you are interested in helping to organize this program, please contactthe Team Lead, Dana Melick -- danamelick*yahoo*com -- to connect directly.Planning is going on now and will conclude by the end of April. MAXIMIZING THE POWER OF ONLINE MARKETING DOLLARS IN THE WEB 2.0 WORLD Online marketing has transformed the way businesses and audiences interact.Its now up to companies to develop a

MIT Venture Lab -- How To: Get Customers

2007-03-22T17:22:00.000-07:00

Thursday, April 5th, 20076:00 to 8:00pmDoors open @ 5:30 "How To: Get Customers "(Part Three of the Business Execution Series)One Union Square Boardroom600 University St., First Level(Lower lobby, 6th Avenue level, behind the escalator)Seattle, WA 98101 The 2007 Venture Lab "BusinesExecution" Series: Entire books have been devoted to the importance of execution in business.In fact, Larry Bossidy

Funding Strategies -- Engaging in the "Adventure" of Venture Capital

2007-03-15T08:23:00.000-07:00

Thursday March 29th, 2007 Hyatt, Bellevue, WA Join the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest as we take a unique insidelook into the challenging and exhilarating experience of financing start-upsand emerging technology businesses in todays market. Tremendous amounts of capital are available for investment in youngcompanies. In the last 24 months, for instance, we have seen two of thelargest

MIT Venture Lab -- How To: Close Your Financing Deal (Madrona, Heller, Redfin)

2007-02-18T19:59:00.000-08:00

"How To: Close Your Financing Deal"(Part Two of the Business Execution Series)The second event in this series, How To: Close Your Financing Deal, willpresent three complementary perspectives on how to close a successful equityfinancing: that of the venture capitalist, the entrepreneur and thecorporate securities lawyer. Thursday, March 1st, 20076:00 to 8:00pmDoors open @ 5:30 One Union Square

Financial Markets: 2007 Outlook -- Satellite Broadcast

2007-02-06T11:39:00.000-08:00

MONEY. You need it. They have it. How do you get it? For a company, this is the elemental nature of capital markets but at a global level, investors drive opportunities. Successful entrepreneurs understand the forces that shape investment decisions. Join us for “Financial Markets: Outlook 2007,” as a world-class panel examines the flow of money for the coming year at a macro

Global Health: Building a Sustainable Strategy -- Save the Date: February 21, 2007

2007-01-30T08:52:00.000-08:00

Seattle is quickly becoming a world center for global health. Funding by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has accelerated existing efforts to address and eradicate complex and entrenched global health issues. Critical to the success of this evolving strategy, is the collaboration of both non-profit and for-profit organizations. Researchers, drug companies and service providers are

MIT Venture Lab -- How To: Build a Company

2007-01-18T17:08:00.000-08:00

Introducing the 2007 Venture Lab "Business Execution" Series: Entire books have been devoted to the importance of execution in business. In fact, Larry Bossidy starts Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done with, "Many people regard execution as detail work that’s beneath the dignity of a business leader. That’s wrong. To the contrary, it’s a leader’s most important job." This is why

Education: The Future of Digital Learning -- January 17, 2007

2006-12-28T20:38:00.000-08:00

Podcast availableJoin the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest, as we explore digital solutions that improve learning and its delivery. Discover how technology is changing education, and vice versa so that education is more targeted, available and accessible. Our panel of business, technology and education leaders will provide a broad perspective on the education landscape, including childhood,

Venture Lab -- Early Stage Sales & Marketing Methods -- December 7th, 2006

2006-11-28T18:54:00.000-08:00

6:00 to 8:00pm Doors open @ 5:30 Early Stage Sales & Marketing Methods One Union Square Boardroom 600 University St., First Level (Lower lobby, 6th Avenue level, behind the escalator) Seattle, WA 98101 Startup companies often forget to test for best sales and marketing practices at the beginning stages of their venture. They are too busy developing their product/service or making their

Digital Entertainment: Who Killed Network Television?

2006-11-21T22:31:00.000-08:00

TiVo, IPTV, Slingbox, Sharing Movies and Songs on your iPod and Zune... What's next? A video sharing site purchased for $1.6B? This program will provide insight into the changing habits of consumers, the impact of social networking and how new technologies and services will dramatically alter the traditional value chain and content delivery as we know it today. Hear about the

Sky High: Rising Energy Costs and the Growing Demand for High-Performance Buildings

2006-10-20T17:46:00.000-07:00

Is the answer to climate change somewhere between the basement and the penthouse? November 8th, 2006 Bellevue WASponsored byPuget Sound EnergyPodcast availableBig buildings have big appetites for energy, with massive potential to conserve it -- and even to produce their own renewable energy. Super-efficient buildings can cut costs and carbon, generating generous

The Promise of Stem Cells: Separating Hype from Reality" -- October 26th 2006 Satellite Downlink

2006-10-12T10:18:00.000-07:00

Stem cell research has contributed to advancements in drug discovery, treating cardiovascular diseases (heart and blood vessel repair), neurodegenerative disease such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Multiple Sclerosis, and neural injuries like spinal cord and head trauma.Join the MIT Forum of the Northwest to explore the basics of stem cells, including the difference between adult stem cells and

Financing: Equity, Debt & Grants, October 12th 2006

2006-09-29T14:15:00.000-07:00

MIT Venture Lab Thursday, October 12th, 2006 6:00 to 8:00pm Doors open @ 5:30 "Financing: Equity, Debt & Grants" One Union Square Boardroom 600 University St., First Level (Lower lobby, 6th Avenue level, behind the escalator) Seattle, WA 98101 Considering your financing options? This seminar will explore the current financing environment & various sources of capital. One

Global Entrepreneurship MIT Satellite Broadcast -- September 28th 2006

2006-09-26T21:26:00.000-07:00

Global Entrepreneurship: Inefficiency as Opportunity in the Developing World Can you do well by “doing good”? How do you make money in countries where the average worker makes as little as a dollar a day? Why is technology the answer for grass roots entrepreneurship on a village by village basis? Presented in association with the MIT Media Lab and the MIT Program in Developmental

Hidden Opportunities, Hidden Risks in BRIC Regions -- Wed., Oct. 4 - MIT Enterprise Forum

2006-09-25T20:07:00.000-07:00

Hidden Opportunities, Hidden RisksThe New Emerging World of BRIC – Brazil, Russia, India and ChinaOctober 4, 2006* Register online at www.mitwa.org until 5:00 p.m., October 3rd.Join the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest, and “adventrepreneurs” from HaloSource, Boeing, Microsoft and Starbucks for a thought-provoking look at how companies are pursuing venture integration in emerging markets

MIT Satellite Broadcast -- Talk to an Angel: Crucial Connections to Early Stage Capital -- June 22nd

2006-06-13T12:49:00.000-07:00

Talk to an Angel: Crucial Connections to Early Stage Capital * The June 22nd program starts at 5:30 pm at Fisher Plaza, 140 4th Avenue, Seattle * Networking Session – 5:30 to 6:15, Broadcast – 6:15-7:15, Local Q&A 7:15 – 8:00 pm. * Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door * Street parking available or in the building for a fee * Register online at www.mitwa.org

Technology Sales in China -- Wed., May 17th -- MIT Enterprise Forum

2006-05-01T20:33:00.000-07:00

Technology Sales in China Bumps, Bruises and Breakthrough Decisions May 17, 2006 According to the Washington Post, trade with China was worth more than $20 billion last year to Washington State. In his recent meeting with Governor Christine Gregoire, Chinese President Hu said he did not choose to visit Seattle simply because it is the closest major U.S. city to China. "It is also

China panel program speaker lineup and title

2006-04-26T13:52:00.000-07:00

Here is some preliminary information about the May 17 MIT Enterprise Forum event on China. To register, go to www.mitwa.org China speakers: · Nelson Dong, Dorsey & Whitney and Chair of the WA State China Relations Council – moderator · Fred Hume, CEO of Data I/O - Presenting company · Wistar Kay – WA State Department of Community, Trade & Economic Development ·

MIT Venture Lab -- Going Global (Customers & Team), Thursday, May 4th

2006-04-20T12:55:00.000-07:00

MIT Venture Lab Thursday, May 4th, 2006 6:00 to 8:00pm Doors open @ 5:30 "Going Global (Customers & Team) One Union Square Boardroom 600 University St., First Level (Lower lobby, 6th Avenue level, behind the escalator by Starbucks) Seattle, WA 98101 - Register online at www.mitwa.org until 5:00 pm, May 3rd, 2006. The world continues to get smaller and early stage

CHINA forum in May

2006-03-24T07:45:00.000-08:00

The topic on May 17, 2006, will be "The Wild Wild East -- Your Company's Future in China."The MIT Enterprise Forum NW is working on the program now. It is expected to sell out quickly.Read more or register.More information about the topic and panel will be posted as it becomes available.

Podcast of "Motoring with Mammoths: Entrepreneurship, Green Energy, and Transportation" available now

2006-03-24T07:41:00.000-08:00

Click to reach our audio download page »» "Motoring with Mammoths: Entrepreneurship, Green Energy, and Transportation"Moderator:Ross Reynolds, news-talk program host, KUOW.Presenting Company:Martin Tobias, CEO, Seattle Biodiesel.Panelists:Patrick Mazza, Research Director, Climate SolutionsKirk Washington, Acting CEO, NxtGen Emission Controls, Inc., Founding Partner,Yaletown Venture Partners, Inc.

Podcast of "The New World of Buying and Selling Real Estate" available now

2006-03-24T07:36:00.000-08:00

Click to reach our audio download page »» The New World of Buying and Selling Real EstateModerator:Jim Reppond, Real Estate Agent, Coldwell Banker BainPanelists:David Eraker, Founder, RedfinSpencer Rascoff, CFO, Zillow, Inc.Nikesh Parekh, VP of Corporate Development, HouseValues, Inc.Gordon Stephenson, Co-Owner and Managing Broker, Real Property Associates, Inc., Director, Zillow, Inc.

MIT Venture Lab -- Pricing, Marketing & Sales, Thursday, April 6th, 2006

2006-03-24T07:34:00.000-08:00

MIT Venture Lab Thursday, April 6th, 2006 6:00 to 8:00pm Doors open @ 5:30 "Pricing, Marketing & Sales" One Union Square Boardroom 600 University St., First Level (Lower lobby, 6th Avenue level, behind the escalator by Starbucks) Seattle, WA 98101 Generating revenue and profit is what business is all about! Now that we have extensively covered financing early stage

Blogs comment on MIT's Real Estate forum 3/15/06

2006-03-17T13:27:00.000-08:00

Blog entries about our March 2006 dinner event: http://www.raincityguide.com/tag/mithttp://b2e.thenewstribune.com/index.php?blog=13&m=20060315http://athousevalues.blogspot.com/2006/03/reflections-on-mit-enterprise-forum.html

Let's be friends, say real estate sites

2006-03-17T13:23:00.000-08:00

Let’s be friends, say real estate sites Agents might fear Internet companies, but their leaders say brokers remain necessary BARBARA CLEMENTS; The News Tribune Published: March 17th, 2006 01:00 AM More than 300 Puget Sound-area real estate brokers jammed into a Bellevue banquet room this week to take a hard look at their future. The center of their

Real Estate program SOLD OUT!

2006-03-13T13:13:00.000-08:00

ALL TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD ! Forget Tradition! The New World of Buying and Selling Real Estate March 15, 2006 Due to an overwhelming demand for tickets, all March Dinner Forum event tickets have been sold. There will be a very limited number of tickets available at the door for $50 each. These are only available on a first come, first served basis. No further

The New World of Buying and Selling Real Estate-- Wed., March 15 -- MIT Enterprise Forum

2006-03-02T12:33:00.000-08:00

Forget Tradition! The New World of Buying and Selling Real Estate March 15, 2006 "Seattle has become a hotbed for online real estate startups," said John Cook, business reporter for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and author of John Cook's Venture Blog. Transformation is afoot. Remember how Expedia revolutionized the travel industry? Now companies in our own backyard,

MIT Venture Lab -- An Introduction to Angel Organizations, Thursday, March 9th

2006-02-28T14:28:00.000-08:00

MIT Venture Lab Thursday, March 9th, 2006 6:00 to 8:00pm Doors open @ 5:30 "An Introduction to Angel Organizations" One Union Square Boardroom 600 University St., First Level (Lower lobby, 6th Avenue level, behind the escalator by Starbucks) Seattle, WA 98101 Venture Lab will wrap up its series on Angel financing by providing attendees with a personal introduction to the

The New World of Buying and Selling real Estate-- Wed., March 15 -- MIT Enterprise Forum

2006-02-27T12:42:00.000-08:00

MIT Venture Lab -- An Introduction to Angel Organizations, Thursday, March 9th

2006-02-24T08:20:00.000-08:00

MITEF Programs Committee Meeting Next Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 8am

2006-02-16T11:18:00.000-08:00

This is a meeting for the volunteers who organize MITEF dinner programs in Seattle, and for anyone who wants to become involved. To obtain the location and/or dial-in conference call information, please ask JaRon at mitef@qwest.net Denis Du Bois MIT Enterprise Forum Vice Chair, Programs P5 Group, Inc. tel. 425-485-2332 cel. 206-930-6837

Opportunities in the New Transportation Initiatives: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Corn Field -- Wed., Feb 15 -- MIT Enterprise Forum

2006-02-13T14:49:00.000-08:00

Entrepreneurship, Green Energy, and Transportation February 15th, 2006 President Bush put it as bluntly as ever: "America is addicted to oil... The best way to break this addiction is through technology." Until now, "Big Auto" and "Big Oil" have dominated the market. With the government's renewable fuel initiatives announced January 31,

Renewable Fuel Initiatives: High-Octane Opportunities -- Wed., Feb 15 -- MIT Enterprise Forum

2006-02-09T15:52:00.000-08:00

Motoring with Mammoths: Entrepreneurship, Green Energy, and Transportation February 15th, 2006 President Bush put it as bluntly as ever: "America is addicted to oil... The best way to break this addiction is through technology." Until now, "Big Auto" and "Big Oil" have dominated the market. With the government's renewable fuel

Green Energy and Transportation: Biofuels and Beyond -- Wed., Feb 15 -- MIT Enterprise Forum

2006-02-07T22:00:00.000-08:00

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

2006-01-31T19:52:00.000-08:00

Motoring with Mammoths: Entrepreneurship, Green Energy, and Transportation February 15th, 2006 The past two events have sold out, so please -- Register early! Register online at www.mitwa.org Phone registrations at (206) 283-9595 The energy revolution is here, and the next automotive paradigm is in the making. Energy entrepreneurs around

MIT Venture Lab -- "Planning Your Business" -- February 2nd, 2006

2006-01-26T18:17:00.000-08:00

MIT Venture Lab Thursday, February 2nd, 2006 6:00 to 8:00pm Doors open @ 5:30 "Planning Your Business" One Union Square Boardroom 600 University St., First Level (Lower lobby, 6th Avenue level, behind the escalator by Starbucks) Seattle, WA 98101 Whether you are looking for financing or not, your business must be well thought out and planned. Plans are flexible but the

MITEF Podcast: Irwin Jacobs, Chairman of Qualcomm

2006-01-25T22:16:00.000-08:00

Podcast: http://www.mitwa.org/content/rss/mitef_jacobs_2.mp3 Subscribe using iTunes, Juice, etc.: http://www.mitwa.org/content/rss/index.rss

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

2006-01-25T10:06:00.000-08:00

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,

MIT Venture Lab -- "Planning Your Business" -- February 2nd, 2006

2006-01-24T15:56:00.000-08:00

MIT Venture Lab Thursday, February 2nd, 2006 6:00 to 8:00pm Doors open @ 5:30 "Planning Your Business" One Union Square Boardroom 600 University St., First Level (Lower lobby, 6th Avenue level, behind the escalator by Starbucks) Seattle, WA 98101 Register online at www.mitwa.org until 5:00 pm, February 1st, 2006. Whether you are looking for financing or not, your business

Learn about 2006 Capital Climate - MIT Enterprise Forum Satellite Broadcast Jan. 26th

2006-01-23T12:19:00.000-08:00

MIT Enterprise Forum Presents Forecasting Markets: The Capital Update for 2006 January 26, 2006 - 5:30 p.m. Register online at "Forecasting Markets: The Capital Update for 2006" is a repeat of our very popular and successful January 2005 program that covered the same topic while looking ahead at the current year. Our local panel is moderated by Tricia

MIT Venture Lab -- "Planning Your Business" -- February 2nd, 2006

2006-01-20T08:53:00.000-08:00

MIT Venture Lab Thursday, February 2nd, 2006 6:00 to 8:00pm Doors open @ 5:30 "Planning Your Business" One Union Square Boardroom 600 University St., First Level (Lower lobby, 6th Avenue level, behind the escalator by Starbucks) Seattle, WA 98101 Register online or by phone -- see below Join Venture Lab speakers including Bill Valenti as they share their knowledge,

Learn about 2006 Capital Climate - MIT Enterprise Forum Satellite Broadcast Jan. 26th

2006-01-17T19:20:00.000-08:00

MIT Enterprise Forum Presents Forecasting Markets: The Capital Update for 2006 January 26, 2006 - 5:30 p.m. Exclusive Satellite Event Broadcast Sponsor AdHost Phone registrations at (206) 283-9595 accepted until noon January 25th "Forecasting Markets: The Capital Update for 2006" is a repeat of our very popular and successful January 2005 program that covered the same topic while

seattletimes.com: Q&A: Wireless pioneer looks to the future

2006-01-17T13:21:00.000-08:00

Q&A Wireless pioneer looks to the futureAt 72, Irwin Mark Jacobs knows more about cellphones than any teen whiz kidever will. Jacobs, a wireless pioneer, co-founded Qualcomm and...Full story:ay?slug=webbtjacobsqa16&date=20060116"http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/displ ay?slug=webbtjacobsqa16&date=20060116

MIT Enterprise Forum Satellite Broadcast - Forecasting Markets: The Capital Update for 2006 - Thursday, Jan. 26th

2006-01-12T17:00:00.000-08:00

MIT Enterprise Forum Presents Forecasting Markets: The Capital Update for 2006 January 26, 2006 - 5:30 p.m. Exclusive Satellite Event Broadcast Sponsor ADHOST Register online at “Forecasting Markets: The Capital Update for 2006” is a repeat of our very popular and successful January 2005 program that covered the same topic while looking ahead at the current

MITEF January Dinner Program is completely SOLD OUT! No walk-in tickets are available.

2006-01-12T03:31:00.000-08:00

ALL TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD ! Wireless Maximus: Broad Band, Flat World, New Society Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs Chairman of Qualcomm Corporation January 11, 2006 Due to an overwhelming demand for tickets, all January Dinner Forum event tickets have been sold. No tickets will be available at the door. Please register early for the February Dinner Forum.

MIT Enterprise Forum Satellite Broadcast - Forecasting Markets: The Capital Update for 2006 - Thursday, Jan. 26th

2006-01-07T07:46:00.000-08:00

MIT Enterprise Forum Presents Forecasting Markets: The Capital Update for 2006 January 26, 2006 - 5:30 p.m. Exclusive Satellite Event Broadcast Sponsor ADHOST “Forecasting Markets: The Capital Update for 2006” is a repeat of our very popular and successful January 2005 program that covered the same topic while looking ahead at the current year. At the January 2006 broadcast,