Events
During Global Entrepreneurship Week November 16 - 22, 2009, millions of people around the world will join a growing movement of innovative thinkers to promote entrepreneurial activities around the world. Administered globally by the Public Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., the mission of Global Entrepreneurship Week is to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity.
The University of Miami Alumni Association in partnership with the Citizens Board is proud to present the Career Advancement and Networking Executive Series (C.A.N.E.S.).
This quarterly series of industry-focused panel discussions and networking opportunities is designed to provide you with concrete information on current industry trends and the necessary skills to build a successful career.
Please join us for our next panel discussion:
Identifying, Honing, and Applying Entrepreneurial Skills to Build a Successful Career in Any Sector
Featured Panelists:
The Launch Pad is pleased to host an Entrepreneurship Fair as part of our 2009 Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration. University of Miami students, alumni and faculty members will have the opportunity to showcase their businesses as part of our commitment to entrepreneurship.
To register your business for the Entrepreneurship Fair, please visit the online registration form or call 305.284.2789.
The Launch Pad is pleased to host a special address by Mr. Dana White, President of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship in the sports and entertainment industries. Tickets are required for admission to this event and are available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets
For tickets:
RSVP for this event online
Students can pick up their tickets at The Launch Pad (UC 100) beginning Wednesday, November 11, 2009.
Speakers include:
Bo Fishback
VP, Entrepreneurship,
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Helen Greiner
CEO, The Droid Works
Daphne Zohar
Founder and Managing Partner, PureTech Ventures
Eric Kriss
University of Miami School of Business Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Chairman, Kriss Motors Corporation
Marty Schultz
Founder, McGruff SafeGuard
Manny Negriero
Founder and CEO, Health Research Sciences
To register, email mitforumfl.org
5:30 p.m.
Dinner event*
McLamore Executive
Dining Room
The Launch Pad is pleased to present an exciting networking event, co-sponsored by The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. Featured speakers for this event will include: Lorenzo Lebrija, Event Moderator and President/CEO Seraphic Fire; Joseph Adler, Producing Artistic Director, GableStage; Bob Berkowitz, President, MultiVision Video and Film; Marco Ibarra, President, Eliptek Technologies; Marlon Hill, Esq., Partner Delancy Hill, P.A.; and Adrianna Sol, Partner, Vine Communications, Inc.
During Global Entrepreneurship Week November 16 - 22, 2009, millions of people around the world will join a growing movement of innovative thinkers to promote entrepreneurial activities around the world. Administered globally by the Public Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., the mission of Global Entrepreneurship Week is to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity.
The Launch Pad is pleased to present Ms. Laurie Silvers, Co-Founder of The SciFi Channel and Founder of Hollywood Media, as she addresses the role of entrepreneurship in the arts and entertainment industries and shares her personal entrepreneurship journey. Introduction by Dean Sam Grogg of the School of Communications.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 10:00 am
University of Miami
School of Communication
Shoma Hall, Room 3053
5100 Brunson Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
The Launch Pad, South Florida Technology Alliance, and the MIT Enterprise Forum are pleased present a special luncheon and panel discussion with Mike Levy (OPENsports.com, CBS Sportsline), Eduardo Hauser (DailyMe.com, AOL Latin America) and Brian Javeline (MyOnlineToolbox.com, InvestmentCafe).
This discussion will be moderated by Thomas J. LeBlanc, University of Miami Executive Vice President and Provost.
The Launch Pad is pleased to present a panel discussion with David Rousseau, Lee Levin and Dan Warner. This event will be moderated by Rey Sanchez, Chair of the Music, Media, and Industries Department. Refreshments will be provided.
Romero Britto, pop artist, will address issues specific to artists as entrepreneurs and share his story of earning international recognition with his designs.
The Launch Pad, is pleased to present An Evening of Fashion Entrepreneurs. This event is co-sponsored by Ai Miami International University of Art & Design and will feature current luminaries in the fashion industry, along with a special address by Donald J. Pliner. Student designers will be showcased in the auditorium lobby and a reception will follow.
Schedule:
6:30-7:00 p.m.
Networking Reception, Light Snacks
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Panel Session
8:30 p.m.
Networking Reception -
Meet the Entrepreneurs
Speakers:
David Clarke
Founder and Managing Partner, BGT Partners
Ruy Chaves
Founder and Chairman Plastrom Sensormatic
Scott Deutsch
Founder and President, Orange Clothing Co.
Kenneth Rader
Founder and President,
The Cereal Bowl
Marc Junkunc
Assistant Professor
of Management (moderator)
During Global Entrepreneurship Week November 16 - 22, 2009, millions of people around the world will join a growing movement of innovative thinkers to promote entrepreneurial activities around the world. Administered globally by the Public Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., the mission of Global Entrepreneurship Week is to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity.
The Launch Pad proudly presents its Women in Entrepreneurship Day, sponsored by Ernst & Young and co-sponsored by The Miami Herald. Participating organizations include Women Executive Leadership (WEL), The Common Wealth Institute of South Florida, IT Women, Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
RSVP
University of Miami students RSVP here.
Community and Guests:RSVP for this event online
The Launch Pad and The Commonwealth Institute (TCI), Women In Executive Leadership (WEL), IT Women, and The Women's Chamber of Commerce (WCC) are pleased to present a Luncheon with Suzy Welch.
Suzy Welch, author of 10-10-10 and co-author of Winning will be in Miami to address women business leaders and entrepreneurs about a new, powerful, strategy for effective decision-making.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Jungle Island
Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132
The Launch Pad in partnership with The University of Miami Law School is pleased to present a special luncheon discussion led by John Christopher of Christopher & Weisberg, P.A. The co-founder of a successful boutique firm specializing in intellectual property, Mr. Christopher will speak about the role of entrepreneurship in establishing a law practice.
The Launch Pad and OfficeMax are pleased to present the first annual Elevator Pitch Competition as part of our Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration. Open to both students and alumni, the Elevator Pitch Competition is an action-oriented event, designed to highlight the transformative role of communication in the launch of a new business or venture.
The deadline for entry is November 11, 2009.
Over $80K in prizes! Student and alumnus categories!
Deadline for entry November 11th!
The year's Cobb Lecture Series will feature Leonard Abess, chair of the UM Board of Trustees Executive Committee and CEO of City National Bank. Abess was selected by Time Magazine as “One of the top 100 leaders in the world”. The title of his lecture is "Some Thoughts on Leadership".
November 18
5:30 p.m.
Storer Auditorium
Reception immediately after at the Kosar/Epstein Plaza
RSVP required by November 11
Call Blanca Ripoll at 305-284-4643
The Launch Pad and the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) present a special screening of TEN9EIGHT: Shoot for the Moon, a documentary by award-winning filmmaker Mary Mazzio, chronicling the stories of several teens from low-income communities, as they compete in NFTE’s national business plan competition.
Presented by Florida International University's Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center, College of Business Administration Alumni & YUPA, a chapter of the FUI Alumni Association.
To RSVP, please visit http://www.entrepreneurship.fiu.edu/ or call 305-348-7156 by November 16th.
Poster and Oral presentations from leading research scientists and over 100 innovative technologies with real world applications available for licensure.
Novel exciting discoveries which should interest you and your company.
Keynote Speaker
Professor Bert Sakmann, M.D., Ph.D.
Nobel Laureate
Scientific Director, Max Planck Florida Institute
November 18-19, 2009
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
1435 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 358-3535
For more information contact Marcelo Radice at
1-800-632-7370 or e-mail: mradice@med.miami.edu.
Visit our website:
During Global Entrepreneurship Week November 16 - 22, 2009, millions of people around the world will join a growing movement of innovative thinkers to promote entrepreneurial activities around the world. Administered globally by the Public Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., the mission of Global Entrepreneurship Week is to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity.
Poster and Oral presentations from leading research scientists and over 100 innovative technologies with real world applications available for licensure.
Novel exciting discoveries which should interest you and your company.
Keynote Speaker
Professor Bert Sakmann, M.D., Ph.D.
Nobel Laureate
Scientific Director, Max Planck Florida Institute
November 18-19, 2009
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
1435 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 358-3535
For more information contact Marcelo Radice at
1-800-632-7370 or e-mail: mradice@med.miami.edu.
Visit our website:
The Launch Pad and OfficeMax are pleased to present the semi-final round of its annual Elevator Pitch Competition as part of our Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration. Open to both students and alumni, the Elevator Pitch Competition is an action-oriented event, designed to highlight the transformative role of communication in the launch of a new business or venture.
The deadline for entry is November 11, 2009.
As part of the Social Entrepreneurship Summit, The Launch Pad is hosting a Non-Profit Entrepreneurship Fair on November 19, 2009 at the University of Miami Whitten University Center from 11:00 - 1:00pm. Attendees and guests can visit exhibiting organizations to learn more about the unique services each offers our community.
There is no fee to participate in the Entrepreneurship Fair and the registration deadline is November 11, 2009.
The Launch Pad is pleased to present its Social Entrepreneurship Summit, highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship in transforming communities and empowering social initiatives. The Social Entrepreneurship Summit will create a forum for both founders and administrators of non profits, organizations and foundations to come together to learn and discuss best practices for starting, maintaining and growing successful programs to serve our communities.
During Global Entrepreneurship Week November 16 - 22, 2009, millions of people around the world will join a growing movement of innovative thinkers to promote entrepreneurial activities around the world. Administered globally by the Public Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., the mission of Global Entrepreneurship Week is to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity.
The Launch Pad and OfficeMax are pleased to present the final round of its First Annual Elevator Pitch Competition as part of our Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration.
The deadline for entry is November 11, 2009.
To register your business for the Elevator Pitch Contest, please complete the online registration form or call 305.284.2789.
The Launch Pad, along with co-sponsors Refresh Miami, IGDA South Florida, South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA), and Best Buy, is pleased to host its first annual Gaming and Mobile Apps Summit, highlighting the industry from several perspectives: developers, mobile applications, manufacturers, and creative shops on Friday, November 20th from 1:00 – 6:00 pm.
The Launch Pad is excited to host a Gaming and Mobile Applications Fair, as part of our Gaming and Mobile Apps Summit. Gaming and Apps companies will be showcasing their newest offerings alongside gaming tournaments with prizes provided by Best Buy.
To register as an exhibitor for this event, complete our online registration form
Over the past 20 years there has been an explosive appearance of innovative technology companies. These initially tiny entities have created thousands of novel, high value technology products and entirely new business sectors at a pace unlike that of any previous period of history.
During Global Entrepreneurship Week November 16 - 22, 2009, millions of people around the world will join a growing movement of innovative thinkers to promote entrepreneurial activities around the world. Administered globally by the Public Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., the mission of Global Entrepreneurship Week is to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity.
During Global Entrepreneurship Week November 16 - 22, 2009, millions of people around the world will join a growing movement of innovative thinkers to promote entrepreneurial activities around the world. Administered globally by the Public Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., the mission of Global Entrepreneurship Week is to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity.
This event has been rescheduled to November 23rd due to Global Entrepreneurship Week.
View the complete GEW Calendar
The Launch Pad Presents- The Location Plan
11/23/09 from 12:30-1:15 at the Toppel Career Center Library
Speakers will discuss:
1. Describe the five key factors in locating a brick-and-mortar startup.
Online Webinar: Starting your own business in Israel
Sunday, December 06, 2009
1:00PM- 2:00PM EST
6:00pm UK * 8:00pm Israel
For more information please visit:
https://www.nbn.org.il/nbncal/main.php?s=5&p=1480
The Launch Pad Presents- The Organizational Plan: Teams, Legal Forms, & Strategic Alliances
11/9/09 from 12:30-1:15 at the Toppel Career Center Library
Speakers will discuss:
1. Describe the characteristics and value of a strong management team.
2. Explain the common legal forms of organization used by small businesses.
3. Identify factors to consider in choosing among the primary legal forms of organization, including tax consequences.
4. Describe the unique features and restrictions of five specialized organizational forms.
