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The Les Kilpatrick Student to Start-ups Entrepreneurial Skills Training Workshop Series is an annual series of presentations produced by the Don Beall Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship focused on providing UC Irvine students with practical, “how to” information about starting and managing a new venture.
The 2013 Student to Start-up Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop Series is composed of five workshops scheduled between January 2013 and May 2013 and is produced by the Don Beal Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The workshop series is oriented toward building student's skills in business formation, whether their interest is in starting a closely held/family-owned business, a technology-based investment-grade venture, or anything in between. Each workshop is held by successful entrepreneurs and business people who enjoy sharing the secrets of their success.
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2012-2013 Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop Series
All events are from noon-1:00PM at MPAA Executive Commons. The events are FREE, seating is limited, please reserve your seat early. Complimentary lunch will be served.
Workshop #1: 3D Printing Technologies
Date: January 29, 2013
Short Description:
Become familiar with 3D printing technologies, learn why this technology will dramatically change how many products are created and delivered to consumers. Learn how start-ups can use them to create new ventures.
Ed will cover the following topics:
- 3D printing technologies
- 3D printing and product development
- Choosing the proper technology
- Getting the most bang for your buck
- ASTM F42 Standards
Presenter: Ed Tackett, Director of RapidTech
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Workshop #2: How to Develop Products (RapidTech)
Date: February 21 February 28, 2013
Short Description:
Get familiar with how to develop products and how Start-ups can use RapidTech.
Ed will cover the following topics:
- How to compress time
- The creative process
- Things you absolutely need to know
- Iterative Design Process
- Local Resources
Presenter: Ed Tackett, Director of RapidTech
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Workshop #3: How to Finance a Venture
Date: March 14, 2013
Short Description:
How to approach investors with your idea/concept. This workshop will discuss the key elements for getting your business funded.
Rudy will cover the following topics:
- Market potential of your idea/concept
- Business plan
- Financing
- Execution
Presenter: Rudy J. Baldoni, CEO of Newport Investment Associates
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Workshop #4: Entrepreneur Panel: Business Incubators, Accelerators and insights to Venture Capital
Date: April 16, 2013
Short Description:
Our Panelists will share their insights and offer their advice from their years of experience. This panel discussion will give you insights to the state of the Angel and venture capital investment climate and the differences between Accelerators and Incubators as well as their role in fostering entrepreneurs.
Panelists: Jim Butz, Michael Sawitz, Gustavo Chamorro PhD, and Carlos Peña
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Workshop #5: How to Determine if Your Idea is Worth Trying
Date: May 15, 2013
Short Description:
Is your idea worth trying? To answer that question you need to know how to evaluate your idea and how to determine if your idea is worth trying. This workshop will teach you how to analyze your idea in four key areas and then help you understand how and when to give the green light.
David will cover the following topics:
- Defining your idea in tangible ways
- Understanding the key points necessary for your “Go/No-Go” decision-making
- Tangible take-home tools to evaluate your business risk and reward potential.
Presenter: David Ochi, Managing Partner of Alpha Sprouts
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