3rd Annual Entrepreneurial Summit

 Our featured plenary panel will offer you the opportunity to hear from Dr. Dan Young and a slate of CEO’s representing successful entrepreneurial organizations. They will be speaking to the issues that were most surprising and educational as they built their companies. 

 This session will offer you the ability to speak with the leaders of technology firms that are changing the entrepreneurial environment and changing the world.  Deal with innovative executives that are bringing new technologies into the market that are innovative and impactful.  

 Today’s economy has evolved. The most successful business leaders are focused on far-reaching and inclusive sustainability strategies that consider customers, employees, investors, suppliers, the local community, and the environment. We will speak with business leaders to understand: 1) the business case for inclusive and sustainable business practices, and 2) strategies to capture a competitive advantage while increasing your financial and social returns. 

There are issues that STEM companies face that are significantly different than main street businesses.  Through angel investors, crowdfunding, government grants and other mechanisms, the funding vehicles and road to financial stability for your firm is riddled with opportunities and challenges. 

 While you might feel that your idea is the greatest idea since sliced bread, how do you convey that to the market? Learn how to build the business imperative that makes your product stand out to the market.  

 There are issues in growing a business that all entrepreneurs face: How to make the first hire.  How to make computer systems scalable.  How to make production scalable.  If you feel that your entrepreneurial idea will grow, this session will help you to plan for growth. 

 It costs money to start and grow a business, and funding a business is one of the first — and most important — financial choices most business owners need to make. Yet, many founders and owners are not quite sure how best to pursue it. In this workshop, the panelists will discuss the key elements of an effective financial strategy: 1)  finding the right solution at the right time for your particular business; 2) the best time to seek funding; 3) Knowing the differences between several different funding models; 4)  the top options available for small businesses from loans to creative solutions like crowd-lending.