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Seventh Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship
Note to MIT Alumni and Friends - this event will feature:
A Special Evening with Geoffrey Moore
(A video Satellite Broadcast by MIT Enterprise Forum of the Bay Area with Local Panels)
5:00 PM, January 18, 2007
At:
Washtenaw CommunityCollege
Morris LawrenceBuilding
4800 East Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, MI48105
Free Parking adjacent to Morris Lawrence Building
In Lots 1, 2 and3
Directions
Campus Map
Program Description: For the 7th year, the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Great Lakes joins with what is now a total of 14 groups (see list of partner organizations below) to celebrate and promote Michigan entrepreneurs. Drawing 250 to 300 people each year, ACE has become the entrepreneurial community's annual kick-off event not to be missed.
Note: The video Satellite broadcast was presented by MIT Enterprise Forum of the Bay Area at Stanford University. Geoffrey Moore is a best-selling author of Crossing the Chasm, Inside the Tornado, The Gorilla Game and Living in the Fall Line, and venture partner at MDV. Recognized for his expertise in market development and business and investment strategies, he serves as an advisor to many of MDV's portfolio companies, drawing upon best practices derived from his extensive work with technology startups. The panelists include: Moderator: Geoffrey Moore, Dean Drako, President/CEO, Barracuda Networks, Quentin Gallivan, President/CEO, Postini, Gary Steele, CEO, Proofpoint
Program:
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Entrepreneur and Partner Organization Displays |
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Registration and Networking, hot Hors'd'Oeuvres |
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Main Program:
Welcoming Remarks: Event Co-Chairs,
Diane Durance, Ann Arbor IT Zone
Charlie Penner, MI Small Business Technology Development Centers
MC: Chris Holman, Small Business Advocate, MEDC
Entrepreneur Pitches to Investor Panel
Great Lakes Entrepreneur Award Presentation
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Choice of Sessions:
Networking/Entrepreneur Exhibits - over 20 entrepreneurs at display tables
Technology Transfer Panel:
Moderator:
Eudora Adolph, Managing Partner, AverTrust Advisors, LLC.
Panelists:
Larry Eiler, CEO, Eiler Communication
Jim Price, Founding Partner, Company Crafters
Terry Cross, Angel, Limited Partner of T-Gap
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Express Registration: Avoid the walk-in registration line and have a pre-printed nametag:
Free Admission if Pre-register at: http://www.ace-event.org/ by January 16
$25 if register at door
Questions, call Barbara Sakis at (248) 583-4110 x123.
Event organizers include:
MIT Enterprise Forum of the Great Lakes
Ann Arbor Angels
Ann Arbor IT Zone
Ann Arbor SPARK
Automation Alley
Eastern Michigan University's College of Technology
Grand Angels
Great Lakes Angels
Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest
Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA)
New Enterprise Forum (NEF)
Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM)
University of Michigan's Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies
This year's main sponsor is Butzel Long & GLEQ, a leading law firm with offices throughout Michigan.
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