Entrepreneurial success depends largely upon the ability to create consensus while still maximizing business objectives. Professor Diamond will provide practical negotiation training that will help aspiring entrepreneurs deal with counterparties more effectively in order to achieve important business goals.
Have you ever wondered what goes through a VC's mind while evaluating a business plan? This workshop will feature prominent VCs demystifying how they balance gut feeling, judgment and research to analyze a business proposal. The discussion will also encompass the VCs' views on how to bring a great idea, a complimentary team and slick execution together to impel a successful venture.
When is the best time to start one's first venture? The answer is it depends. Panelists will share their insights into venture creation at various stages of career, reveal the decision-making behind their companies' launch, and discuss how they overcame initial hurdles to further grow the start-up.
Planning on building a multi-million dollar real estate empire? See yourself as the next Donald Trump or feel that single family housing is the next big thing? Listen to valuable insights and lessons learnt from entrepreneurs that have ridden the real estate roller coaster to success.
Panelists will discuss the latest trends in the areas of pharmaceuticals, biotech, and other health science sectors to provide guidance as to where the next generation of developments will come from. Additionally, the panel will discuss the factors necessary to make your healthcare venture a reality.
Whereas business entrepreneurs typically measure performance in profit and return, social entrepreneurs assess their success in terms of the impact they have on society. Come learn from the experiences of seasoned social entrepreneur and the venture capitalists that back them.
Cultural tastes and government regulations can cause dramatic differences in a products success from place to place. This panel will discuss how individuals have succeeded in creating enterprises in BRIC countries amid global challenges.
Think Netflix, YouTube, SouthWest Airlines - think revolution! Our panel will discuss the creative approaches taken by entrepreneurs in transforming existing ideas in order to create successful businesses. Listen to the challenges faced by these entrepreneurs to hear their inspiring stories and valuable insights.
They did it, you can too! Our panelists are all successful entrepreneurs who have created and sold businesses. At our session, they will share their inspiring stories and give specific advice on fundraising, capturing your first customer, and conquering the fear that you're too young.
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