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The
DaVinci Institute and the
Rocky Mountain Stanford Association Present
Rocky
Mountain
Stanford Entrepreneurial Summit
Startup
Techniques for Today's Economic Climate
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Changing
Times - Changing Strategies
The rules
are changing. Starting a business two years ago was very different
from starting one today. But the pent up demand for unleashing
new technologies has never been stronger.
The DaVinci
Institute is a trusted source of thought leadership in businesses
development for emerging innovators. The RMSA is the local club
for Stanford University, whose alumni are highly active in Front
Range economic activity, both as entrepreneurs and investors.
Together, we have assembled an amazing team of talent to speak
at this event.
Did
You Know That...
- 70% of
new businesses launched in the US are being launched by women
- Having
2 or more people on the startup team more than doubles the odds
that a business will succeed
- Between
20 and 30 percent of new startups close during their first year
- More than
11.3 percent of adults in the United States were engaged in
entrepreneurial activity in 2003, up 10.5 percent from 2002
- An estimated
300 million people around the globe tried to launch businesses
in 2003
- More than
80 percent of entrepreneurs in 41 countries said they expected
their businesses to create jobs once they were more established
- The majority
of startup companies rely on family members for money
- Fewer than
37 of every 100,000 startups received venture capital money
| Rocky
Mountain Stanford Entrepreneurial Summit |
| Date: |
March
6, 2004 - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm |
The
Westin Westminster is a four diamond, first-class hotel ideally
located halfway between Boulder and downtown Denver. Beautiful
High Plaines décor draws upon the warmth and beauty
of Colorado. Found in the heart of the city's promenade, the
area is highlighted by shops, theaters, restaurants and the
country's largest ice arena.
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| Cost: |
Only
$99
($20 discount
for RMSA or DaVinci Members)
$109 on the day of the event
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| Register: |
Click
here to register online |
| Mail: |
To register
by mail, send payment to:
DaVinci Institute, PO Box 270315, Louisville, CO 80027 |
| Location: |
The
Westin Westminster
10600 Westminster Boulevard
Westminster, Colorado 80020
Click
here for directions |
Exhibitor
Package: |
A
limited number of 6' exhibit tables are available. Exhibit package
includes exhibit table and 2 exhibitor seats for only $250.
Click
here to register or call 303-666-4133. |
| Membership
Package: |
Enroll
for the Stanford Entrepreneurial Summit and become a member
of the DaVinci Institute for only $179, a $45 savings. Click
here to register or call 303-666-4133. |
| Contact: |
For
more information, contact John Fischer at 303-618-8365 or johnsfischer@comcast.net. |
Powerful
Speakers
What
you'll learn:
Explore entrepreneurship
fundamentals, such as:
- Idea validation
and initial evaluation
- Defining
needs and developing products/services to fill them
- Identifying
your customers and actually selling "the stuff"
- Defining/protecting
intellectual property
- Licensing
- Legal considerations
- Finding
the money
- Perfecting
your business concept
You'll also
have the chance to network with the people who can help make your
ideas a reality. The speakers are leaders in the regional venture
capital, legal and entrepreneurship service communities.(see
more)
Financial
Solutions Panel
How do you
fund a startup in todays economic climate? Are there grants available?
Does it make sense to talk to VCs? At what point should you be
looking for funding? How do you value your business when you are
just getting it started? (see
more)
Legal
Solutions Team
What
is the best legal structure for your business? Should you incorporate
in Delaware or Nevada? Do you need patents on your technology
or the business process that you're using? How important is a
trademark? Do copyrights offer much protection? What are the most
common mistakes made by startup entrepreneurs? (see
more)
What's
Hot!
Some
business sectors are on the verge of exploding. What are the hot
niches? Where are the funding sources? Who are the people locally
who are making it happen? (see
more)
Who
Should Attend
Attendance
at this event has been created for the alumni of Stanford University
and the Ivy League universities. The RMSA Entrepreneurial Summit
has been designed to appeal to:
- People
contemplating a new business startup.
- People
with existing businesses wishing to learn new techniques for
moving forward.
- Angel investors
wishing to meet promising entrepreneurs.
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