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MIT Enterprise Forums

In this program, CEI serves as a global viewing site for broadcasts supported and sponsored by the MIT Enterprise Forums Global Office. These broadcasts are produced throughout each year and originate from either the MIT campus or one of the Enterprise Forum chapters. For more information on the program and to view previous broadcasts please visit the MIT Enterprise Forum website.

Fall 2009 Schedule

September 22, 2009 - Stuzin 255, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

"Breakthrough Medical Technologies"

The most cited engineer in history with over 750 issued or pending patents worldwide (which have been licensed to 220 pharma, chemical, biotech, or medical device companies), MIT Professor Robert Langer shares his decades of experience with the challenges that surround moving breakthrough technologies from the lab to the market. Dr. Langer will share case studies and lessons learned focusing on the process of and excitement that comes from discovery, the challenge of acceptance from the scientific community and obtaining rights to your intellectual property, and the winding road to commercialization. Presented in association with Technology Review's EmTech09 Conference.

November 16, 2009 - Stuzin 102, 6:00pm - 7:30pm OR 7:00pm - 8:30pm

"Succeeding in a Down Economy"

The MIT Enterprise Forum Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week with a program presented by NASDAQ OMX. Moderated by Bo Fishback, vice president of entrepreneurship for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, our panel of successful entrepreneurs and business builders focuses on how companies can strategically use the aspects of a tough economy to build their business and position it for success. Areas of discussion will include: It's not really about the money, it's about the ideas; Talented people everywhere, now get them on your team; Alternative financing strategies.

Past Forums

Fall 2008

"The Future of Wireless Communication"

Smart phones, but dumb approach? When will users have more control over key elements of buying and using their mobile phone? Join moderator Walt Mossberg of The Wall Street Journal, cellular thought leaders and rabble rousers as they look into the future of mobile telephony.

"Pathways to Entrepreneurship"

For anyone, launching a high-tech startup is hard work, with many paths to success. But female entrepreneurs face unique challenges on each of the roads they may follow. Hear the panel discuss the unique paths they took. Presented in association with Technology Review's EmTech08 Conference.

Spring 2008

"Are You Ready for IPO: Strategies and Steps for How and When to Take Your Company Public"

Presented in association with the NASDAQ Educational Foundation, this broadcast will focus on the current economic climate for a company to go public, featuring entrepreneurs who have just made the journey, themselves, as well as experts from NASDAQ and the financing side.

"How Virtual Worlds Will Transform the Way We Do Business"

Just as the Internet revolutionized the business world, pundits are now speculating that virtual worlds are the next step in the evolution of technology. Presented by Enterprising Georgia, a joint venture of the MIT Enterprise Forum of Atlanta and the Georgia Research Alliance, this cutting-edge presentation and get the answers to the following questions:

• What are the business applications of virtual worlds?
• How will virtual worlds impact corporate IT in 2008 and the years ahead?
• What are the opportunities for savvy entrepreneurs?

Fall 2007

"Energy Security and the Ethanol Economy"

Featuring a keynote address from former CIA director R. James Woolsey, this broadcast examines the security implications surrounding current U.S. energy policies, followed by an expert panel discussion of the efforts and innovations taking place in the drive to increased ethanol usage.

"Entrepreneurship - Success, Failure, Greatness: A Fireside Chat with Ann Winblad and Jason Pontin"

This discussion will center on why some technology startups succeed where others fail, the funding of tech companies and what makes for a great entrepreneur. In addition, there will be a spotlight on the next wave of entrepreneurs with a focus on members of the TR35, the top innovators under the age of 35.

Summer 2007

"A.B.L.E. Tech: Achieving Better Life Experiences for the Injured, Disabled and Elderly through 21st Century Technologies"

Within a decade, the number of Americans requiring continual managed care for chronic conditions could reach 100 million. Explore the entrepreneurial opportunities that technology, engineering, and life sciences can have on the quality of everyday life for the aging and disabled.

Spring 2007

"A Special Evening with Geoffrey Moore"

Geoffrey Moore (author of the best-sellers Dealing With Darwin and Crossing the Chasm) and his panel of three CEOs explore what it takes for a business to thrive in this highly competitive world. Presented by the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Bay Area.

"Financial Markets: Outlook 2007"

Learn why successful entrepreneurs understand the forces that shape investment decisions, and let the expert panel provide you with a forecast of the capital markets for the coming twelve months.

Fall 2006

"Global Entrepreneurship: Inefficiency as Opportunity in the Developing World"

Learn why successful entrepreneurs understand the forces that shape investment decisions, and let the expert panel provide you with a forecast of the capital markets for the coming twelve months.

Summer 2006

"Talk to An Angel: Crucial Connections to Early Stage Capital"

A hands-on, real world examination of how entrepreneurs can approach angel investors, and how both parties can work together to craft a financing agreement that benefits all. Featuring an expert panel of both investors and serial entrepreneurs. A "sequel" to the June 2005 program.