University of Colorado at Denver and Health Science Center

Programs

Seminar Series

 

Fall 2009

Virtual Entrepreneurship

When: November 4, 2009, 5:30-6:30 PM at the Bard Center

Who Should Attend: People looking to start a business or test business models using the latest technologies.

Fee: Free

RSVP: To Beth Polizzotto at bard.center@ucdenver.edu or (303) 620-4050 by November 2nd.

Virtual Entrepreneurship.  What does online gaming have to do with starting or growing a business? Ms. Wise will introduce you to the concept of virtual worlds, and take the class on a trip to her home in Second Life.  Ms. Wise founded a “virtually live” music venue called the House of Flames. As a registered trade name under ByteSight, her multimedia company, she has hosted the first 24-hour live music event in Second Life and has partnered on projects with HBO, NBC and SONY/BMG. The House of Flames has migrated to real life where she live broadcasts events such as concerts, corporate speakers and events, and just about anything where the Internet is “the next best thing to being there.”

This seminar will stir the imagination of what can be possible with business models, using the live environment as the “classroom,” and is an introduction to Ms. Wise’s new online summer Entrepreneurship class at the Bard Center: “Virtual World Entrepreneurship.” While not intended to create professional online entrepreneurs, it prepares participants for immersion in a virtual environment, enabling entrepreneurs to understand virtual market research and produce and execute a virtual business model that can become a template for future projects.

Strategic Web Development

When: November 11, 2009, 5:30-6:30 PM at the Bard Center

Who Should Attend: People looking to start a business or established businesses that wish to enhance and optimize their online visibility.

Fee: Free

RSVP: To Beth Polizzotto at bard.center@ucdenver.edu or (303) 620-4050 by November 2nd.

Strategic Web Development.  A website is a critical factor for any business. Now that almost all consumers and potential clients are connected to the Internet, a website that effectively represents your company is essential. One factor in the success of many businesses is connecting to as many people as possible, especially your company's customers. The most efficient way of doing this is through the Internet; however, having a company website is not enough.

 

This seminar is an introduction to Dr. Gregg’s new hybrid spring Entrepreneurship class at the Bard Center: “Strategic Web Development.” You will learn about how to design and create a web presence that will support the purpose of your organization and help fuel the growth of your venture. Discover the importance of website visibility to new business operations. Learn the importance of search engines, social networks, blogs and other online tools to support and promote your business.

 

 

Spring 2009

March 12, 2009, 5:30-6:30 PM at the Bard Center

Business Plan Competition Orientation

Talk with Chris Onan of Appian Ventures, Competition Judge

5:30-6:30 PM at the Bard Center

March 19, 2009 , 5:30-6:30 PM at the Bard Center

Writing a winning executive summary.

Presented by: Peter Mannetti, iSherpa Capital & Craig Harrison, US Capital

April 9, 2009, 5:30-6:30 PM at the Bard Center

Preparing Financials for your Executive Summary

Presented by: Gary Colbert, Professor, University of Colorado Denver Business School

April 23, 2009

Business Plan Structure & Scoring

May 14, 2009, 5:30-6:30 PM at the Bard Center

Developing your Elevator Pitch - Telling Your StoryChris Hall

Presented by: Christopher Hill , Partner, Hillside Communications
Chris brings over 25 years as an educator to the service of Hillside clients. Over the past thirteen years, over 10,000 thought leaders, clinical researchers, and industry executives have benefited from his instruction in the science and art of effective communication. Chris completed his undergraduate studies in Education at the University of Sheffield, England. He has a master's degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Colorado and is completing a PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Northern Colorado.

"With twenty expert instructors, Hillside has the capacity to handle training events of all sizes from one-on-one executive coaching to the largest national speaker training meeting. Whatever the size of your project, our leadership team has the experience and industry knowledge to develop a unique solution to achieve your particular objectives. Our flexibility and responsiveness make working with Hillside simple." Chris Hill

Fall 2008

October 29, November 5, December 3, 2008

Your Website Image Series

Business Seminar Series

Website: Your Image, Your Strategy, Your Project

All seminars are held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Bard Center for Entrepreneurship.  This seminar series is free and open to the public.

RSVP no later than the Monday before to Beth at bard.center@ucdenver.edu or (303) 620-4050.

October 29, 2008:  Your Website is Your Image – Dawn Gregg

In this session you will learn how internet users evaluate websites for cues that produce trust and a willingness to transact with potentially unknown e-business partners.  You will learn the ways of creating strong and trustworthy electronic persona for e-business.
 

Dawn Gregg is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Denver’s Business School.  She received her Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems from Arizona State University.  Dr. Gregg is also a Co-Founder of Developing Minds Software and the first place winner of the Bard Center’s 7th Annual Business Plan Competition.

November 5, 2008: Web Strategy – Jeff Calderone

Comprehensive web strategies can drive traffic to your site, measure online campaign results, and help you to obtain a significant return on investment as quickly as possible.  In this session you will see examples of user-friendly websites that clearly communicate your company’s brand and vision and compel potential customers and other site visitors to take notice.  You will learn about affordable search engine optimization and pay-per-click strategies that increase your web traffic, convert website visitors to actual customers, and increase your revenue.

Jeff Calderone is the Founder of Elevated Third.  Elevated Third develops integrated, end-to-end web strategies and refreshing designs that bring real results. Jeff received his MBA from the University of Colorado Denver and his Certificate in Entrepreneurial Studies from the Bard Center. Jeff started his business in the Bard Center Incubator.  Growing from two to eight employees.


December 3, 2008 – How To Start & Improve Your Website – Dawn Gregg

In this session you will learn website basics such as: web hosting, web design, and how to use simple tools to build your website and enhance your web presence.  No matter what stage your website is in, you will learn how to make it better.

 

November 12, 2008

The Search for Great Leadership:

The Nexus between Personal and Professional Leadership

Presenters: Bob & Gregg Vanourek

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. (networking from 5:30 to 6:00)

Location: Bard Center for Entrepreneurship 535 16th Street, Suite 300, Denver

Fee: $10.00 Pre-registration required on or before November 10th or $20 after specified date

To register: Please call Beth Polizzotto at (303) 620-4050 or email Bard.Center@UCDenver.edu or complete a pre-registration form (page 2 of this document) and return via email or fax (303) 217-8064

Forget everything you know about leadership. Conventional wisdom and media hype have conspired to have us look for leaders in all the wrong places. Father and son leaders and authors, Bob and Gregg Vanourek, debunk traditional models in this dynamic presentation on the search for great leadership.

Discover:

Bob Vanourek is a leadership instructor at various universities and retired CEO of global corporations. Bob’s business career was focused on leading companies or divisions through turnaround and crisis situations. Bob led Sensormatic, a $1 billion NYSE company, as its CEO through a successful turnaround. This followed a similar successful turnaround of Recognition Equipment Inc., a $250 million NYSE company. Bob’s businesses have won numerous local, state, and national awards. Bob is a Baker Scholar (top 5%) graduate of the Harvard Business School and a magna cum laude graduate of Princeton in economics.

 

Gregg Vanourek is a Founding Partner of New Mountain Ventures, a national leadership development company, and is co-author of Life Entrepreneurs: Ordinary People Creating Extraordinary Lives. Gregg founded and ran Vanourek Consulting Solutions, served as SVP of School Development for K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), VP for Programs at the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, and Research Fellow at the Hudson Institute. He also co-authors regular columns and blogs for Harvard Business Online, Inc.com, and The Washington Times. Gregg holds an M.B.A. from the Yale School of Management, an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics, and a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College.