Winning Strategies: Talk by Dr. Schmalensee, Former Dean of MIT Sloan School of Management
Authors globe series brings another exciting talk: Winning Strategies: Secrets behind dynamic companies like Google, Amazon & eBay, by Dr. RICHARD SCHMALENSEE, former Dean of MIT Sloan School of Management. This is based on Dr. Schmalensee’s book Catalyst Code. Here’s what Bill Gates said about Catalyst Code: Catalyst Code is an important book for anyone interested in understanding how breakthrough businesses can be built in today’s economy.
The virtual event is on Monday, October 26th 12-1pm US EDT. Register here.
Learn in this interactive MasterClass how to:
Implement six strategic steps to become a dynamic catalyst company
Generate value by creating relationships among your different groups of customers
Create profitable and flexible business models by assembling audiences, cutting costs and connecting other companies
About the author:
Richard Schmalensee is the Howard W. Johnson Professor of Economics and Management at MIT and the Director of the MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research. He served as the Dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management from 1998 through 2007.
He, along with colleague David Evans, developed a new area in the field of economics and business strategy that explores the design of business models that unleash the hidden value associated by getting multiple customer groups together on the same platform. He shares his findings in the Harvard Business School book with David called “Catalyst Code: The Strategies Behind the World’s Most Dynamic Companies”. He is a member of the National Commission on Energy Policy and a Director of the global Venture Capital firm IDG. He has served as a consultant to both corporations and government agencies.
Alcatel-Lucent Seeks Innovators: TechQuest Program by MTBC
Have you heard about Metroplex Technology Business Council’s TechQuest program where MTBC matches Innovation Seekers with Innovation Providers? Here’s the information from MTBC web site.
Through TechQuest, small tech companies, university researchers, and industry technologists, the Innovation Providers, have an opportunity to present their technology-based ideas and business plans to a major company, an Innovation Seeker, from the Dallas/Ft.Worth area. Those connections may result in technology licensing, funding, a customer/supplier relationship or a strategic partnership.
Innovation Providers are not required to be MTBC members nor do they need to have a location in DFW.
Here’s the information about the latest TechQuest program from Alcatel-Lucent. More information about the process is provided towards the end.
Problem Statement
The bandwidth of mobile uplinks and downlinks as well as data latency parameters promise to be much improved over currently available 3G services with the advent of LTE and 4G wireless broadband technologies. ALU is seeking applications and services that will benefit from this improved connectivity especially in these key areas:
- Public Safety
- Media and Entertainment
- eHealthcare
- eLearning
Background Information:
Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Fourth Generation wireless networks (4G) will provide much higher data rates for mobile devices and applications than existing solutions. The LTE specification is defined and telecommunications equipment vendors are already executing contracts with carriers to deploy LTE gear. The definition of 4G is a bit more nebulous as standards are still being defined; however 4G has objectives of 100Mbits/s bandwidth between any two points in the world (although much higher rates have been lab tested) and support of IPv6.
More information on LTE specifications can be found at http://www.3gpp.org/article/lte.
To submit an application for the Alcatel-Lucent TechQuest, click here.
More About TechQuest
Process - Click here to learn more.
Current Innovation Seeker – Click here to find out the current TechQuest Innovation Seeker company.
Previous Innovation Seekers – You can still apply to previous TechQuests. To learn more, click here.
Disclaimer – Important notice regarding participating in TechQuest. Click here to learn more.
Virtual Event: Social Media and How It’s Changing Your World
MIT Enterprise Forum has initiated a series of Virtual Live Conversations with leading thinkers in business and entrepreneurship. These virtual events are through a partnership with AuthorsGlobe, a MIT based startup.
Here are the details of this scheduled livecast:
- Social Media and How It’s Changing Your World
- John Blossom, author “Content Nation”
- Wednesday, September 30, 12 noon EDT, 17:00 GMT
- Investment: USD $25. Register here
“Content Nation is a must-read if you want to understand what it means to live online today and how you will be interacting in years to come” David M. Scott , bestselling author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR and World Wide Rave.
Learn in an interactive MasterClass how:
- Social media works and different ways it can benefit your business.
- Seven secrets to success that can help you to influence your customers, organization and business partners through social media.
- Key patterns, trends and strategies that business people can implement to increase revenue and lower marketing costs.
About The Author
John Blossom is president and founder of Shore Communications, Inc., and one of the most widely recognized content industry experts, providing thought leadership to executives seeking successful marketing strategies for publishing and technology products and services in enterprise and media markets. He is the author of the book “Content Nation: Surviving and Thriving as Social Media Changes Our Work, Our Lives and Our Future,” and manages the award winning ContentBlogger weblog.
John′s expert views on social media have been sought by The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and many others. He speaks frequently at industry and corporate events in the US, Europe and Asia. Shore was recognized as one of the 100 Content Industry Companies that Matter Most by EContent Magazine in 2004 and 2005.
The participants also stand a chance to win a 45-minute Coaching Session with John Blossom!
Aug 13 Event On Energy Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Join MIT Enterprise Forum of DFW and UT Arlington for an evening discussion with energy innovators and entrepreneurs about the future of the energy industry. Key research and market challenges will be explored that are central to the search for efficient and cost-effective renewable energy generation. Program includes a panel discussion and a video of the global broadcast on energy entrepreneurship and innovation by MIT.
RSVP: online by Saturday, August 9th. After that please contact us.
Cost: $20 includes sit-down dinner
Online registration is closed now – please contact organizers directly for registration.
Schedule:
Thursday August 13, 2009
6:00-6:30pm: Dinner & Networking
6:30-8:00pm: Program & discussion
Where:
The Carlisle Suite – University of Texas at Arlington
300 W 1st St., Arlington, TX 76010
Map: http://bit.ly/K3o69
Parking information is available here (lot 11 or lot 12). Please make sure that you don’t park in a reserved spot.
Contact:
Babar Bhatti
babar at alum.mit.edu
Karl Fultz
kfultz at uta.edu
Panelists:
Paul Dickerson, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP
Formally a senior official with DOE and a clean tech expert. Paul is a recognized leader and sought-after speaker on issues of clean tech and energy efficiency, launched Haynes and Boone’s Clean Tech practice group in 2008. Paul, a partner who offices in the firm’s Houston and D.C. offices, returned to the firm to launch the group, a new concentration for the firm that builds upon the firm’s broad experience in intellectual property, litigation, technology, financing and many other legal issues that companies in the nascent industry must face.
Paul served as Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) from 2006 until his return to Haynes and Boone (where he worked as an associate from 2000 to 2005). He oversaw the EERE’s $1.8 billion budget and helped move alternative and renewable energy technologies from the “vision” stage to real-world development.
Ed Ireland, Executive Director, Barnett Shale Energy Education Council
Ed brings a combination of academics, industry and business experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Texas Tech University and was formerly a professor and head of the Department of Economics at Clemson University. His career includes 20 years in the oil and gas industry in Houston, Texas. Ed spends a majority of his time working with the community, from community leaders to neighborhood associations and schools.
Victor Liu, Vice President, Hunt Energy Enterprises, LLC
Prior to joining Hunt Power in 2006, Liu was active in high tech venture capital as a general partner with Vortex Partners and at Sevin Rosen Funds. He was active in internet infrastructure and wireless investment decisions that included Cyneta Networks, Navarro Networks, ipMobile, RealManage and GlobeRanger. Liu earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Southern Methodist University.
Moderator:
Dr. Richard E. Billo, UT Arlington, Professor-College of Engineering, Associate Dean of Engineering for Research-College of Engineering.
Dr. Billo is a known innovator in engineering education, receiving a commendation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology for his leadership in curriculum development. At Oregon State, he developed a new bachelor’s degree program in manufacturing engineering, created undergraduate options in information systems and business engineering, and modernized the graduate curriculum to include information systems, nanotechnology, management systems and manufacturing systems.
Also at Oregon State, Dr. Billo directed a $20 million fund raising campaign for nanoscience and microtechnology programs and secured more than $16 million in new research grants and gifts. Research expenditures tripled during his four years of leadership of the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.
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Energy Entrepreneurship and Innovation
This was a global broadcast from MIT Enterprise Fourm. The event was held in Boston, May 2009. download podcast
Energy Entrepreneurship and Innovation:
Today’s Challenges, Tomorrow’s Opportunities
DFW Chapter is organizing a program on this topic as well – see more and register for it here.
MIT EF Chairman’s Interview
Please follow the first link to see an interview of MIT EF Chairman. The second one will take you to MIT EF Link, an online magazine from MIT Enterprise Forum.
Navigating the Cloud: Finding Solutions That Make Sense for Your Business
Forum Date
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
About The Event
In today’s challenging business environment, it is imperative that leaders find solutions that can help with both cost cutting and the innovation needed to drive their business forward. Many leaders are turning to the “cloud” for solutions.
The cloud offers opportunities to leverage new productivity-enhancing applications quickly, lower ownership costs, manage risk, and better allocate internal IT resources. Within the cloud, there are many options for businesses of all sizes. Network with fellow thought leaders and join a discussion about emerging cloud options and how your business can put the cloud to work.
- Gain insight into available solutions and put its power to work for you
- Discover ways to boost productivity and interaction for your team while lowering costs
- Learn how different cloud options work with your existing technology
Moderated by Jason Pontin, Editor and Publisher of MIT Technology Review, and featuring Sean Poulley, VP for Online Collaboration Services for Lotus IBM, and Leon Kappelman, Professor of Information Systems, University of North Texas.
Location
IBM Innovation Center
13800 Diplomat Drive, Dallas, TX
Time
5:30 pm to 9.00 pm
5.30-7.00pm Networking & Refreshments
7.00-8.00pm Presentation & QA session
Fee
$30
Air Safety: Nothing but Blue Skies?
Do you want to experience the best of MIT? Do you want to meet the nation’s leading expert on aviation safety? Do you want to expand your professional network? Join MIT Club of DFW and MIT Enterprise Forum for an evening with Professor Arnie Barnett, recipient of several honors including the President’s Award from INFORMS, the President’s Citation from Flight Safety Foundation and eleven Teacher of the Year awards from MIT Sloan. Read more
Bootstrapping: Doing It Yourself
Program Date
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Event Description
In the best of times, entrepreneurs generally had several options to fund and grow their ventures. But in the current economic environment – with the credit crunch, the withering of investment portfolios, and the deepening recession – many of the traditional options have vanished. Enterprising entrepreneurs are on a new quest to grow their revenues streams without borrowing money or selling equity in this tough economy. One solution is “bootstrapping.”
Come join the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the MIT Enterprise Forum for a five hour event on “Bootstrapping: Doing It Yourself.” The focus will be on starting and growing your own personal business with little or no outside investment. This event will be packed with practical knowledge about bootstrapping in tough times. Topics such as:
How to finance your business when traditional startup money is simply not available
How to generate revenue and sell your products and services with minimal resources
What are the operational challenges, and how to address them? Legal, accounting, benefits.
Who you need to start or grow your business and the available resources you can tap into.
Join us to network with successful entrepreneurs and service providers in the DFW area and get tips on how to bootstrap your business.
Speakers
Alexander Muse is a Dallas based serial entrepreneur with more than a decade of startup experience. His ShopSavvy application for Google’s Android phone won the Google Challenge in 2008. Alexander is actively involved with startups in area and has created Springstage, a network of community catalysts to promote entrepreneurship. See Alexander’s boostrapping presentation on slideshare.net.
Darlene Ryan is the executive director of Tech Fort Worth, a business incubator which helps entrepreneurs commercialize innovative technologies that will impact the environment, empower the community and improve healthcare. Darlene successfully bootstrapped a pharmaceutical manufacturing company. Darlene was named 2003 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in Life Sciences for North Texas and a 2004 Leading Woman Entrepreneur of the World.
Dan Owen is a Dallas venture capitalist and entrepreneur with extensive experience building successful digital media and technology businesses. Dan is a General Partner at HO2 Partners, which he co-founded in 1998. Dan is a senior advisor to EmFinders, a cellular-based emergency location service company. He is on the advisory committee for the North Texas Regional Commission for Innovation and Commercialization and is a member of World President’s Organization.
John Willding is an attorney with Haynes and Boone. John has a good deal of experience working with early stage start-up companies. See his presentation on Top 10 Legal Mistakes of Early-Stage Companies (pdf).
Brad Taylor is the principal at Ausum, a technology consulting and investment company. Brad will talk about low cost business, government and technical resources to jumpstart your business. Brad will be joined by Christian Ross who is managing director of TxGeeks.com, a web design and marketing firm. Presentation (~12 MB pdf)
Maryann Nichols is a business development specialist with the Small Business Administration (SBA) of DFW. Maryann is also SCORE liaison representative and has been with the federal service for 29 years.
Location
4835 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1000 (BravoTech)
Time
10am – 3pm
Fee
$25
