Speaking
2009 University of Southern California Venture Capital Investment Competition
The Venture Capital Investment Competition® began in the middle of the technology bubble in 1998 as an educational event for MBAs to learn about venture funding. Now in its 11th year, through good times and bad in the venture industry, VCIC® has evolved into a marketplace for entrepreneurs seeking investors and a training ground for future venture capitalists. In 2008, VCIC included 40 events in North America, Europe and Asia, and served 500 students, 150 venture capitalists and 100 entrepreneurs. The program is akin to a network of mini-venture fairs, wherein about a quarter of the entrepreneurs who present go on to raise venture funding.
2009 Richard Branson’s Perfect Pitch Competition – 5 minute pitch, placed top 10 of 1,000+
Hundreds of influential entrepreneurs and investors converge for a day of learning and dealmaking. Powerful speakers and panelists discuss what it takes to build a successful startup in 2009.
2009 Imagine U @ WSU
Imagine U @ WSU is an event that provides an opportunity for high school students to engage with University faculty, staff, students, and alumni to experience first-hand what college is like.
Washington State University sends faculty, staff, students, and alumni to the school to provide hands-on instruction, interactive discussions on fields of research, and presentations on how to prepare for college. An additional Family Night is held, which brings families together to learn how to assist and support students in their journey toward college, empowering them to reach their goals.
