SESSION 3: BUSINESS MODELS & REFINING AND PRESENTING YOUR VENTURE IDEA
Thursday, January 21, 2010
6:00pm to 9:00pm, Room: 6-120

Part 1: Business Models:
You have identified a technology strategy and a market. Now the most important question "How Do You Make Money"? This session will discuss Business Models. What are some common business models and when are they most appropriately used?

Speaker:
Rich Kivel
Serial Healthcare Industry Entrepreneur
read his bio here.

Presentation Slides:
Business Model Slides

Part 2: Refining and Presenting Your Venture Idea

Presenting Your Idea: Entrepreneurs are always "selling" their ideas to potential employees, customers, partners and investors. How do you position and present your ideas in the best light? Part of this class will be an interactive session with students and others who are in the process of developing a business plan.

Speaker
Stephen G. Pearse
Former CEO of Cyras Systems, Inc; EVP and General Manager, Internet/Telecom Business Group of Nortel Networks; Senior VP TimeWarner Communications
Read His Bio Here

Presentation Slides:
View Mr. Pearse's Presentation: "How to Make a Pitch"