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Upcoming Events

Last workshop:
I2P Dry Runs,
April 22.

*I2P COMPETITION*
April 25 - 26


 

EVENTS

Spring 2008 Events Planner
The Spring 2008 Semester features the
Idea to Product® (I2P®) UT Austin Competition
 

Date

Event

Location/Time

1/22/2008

I2P Kickoff
Guest:  Robert Reeves, co-founder of Phurnace Software

Come join TES in kicking off the semester!  Hear the inspirational story behind Phurnace Software, and find out how you can compete in the I2P Competition.  Afterwards, interact with Robert and fellow technology entrepreneurs over some food.  Check out Robert's profile here.
* Door prizes!
* Free food!

ACE 2.402
6:00-8:00pm

2/5/2008

Evening with an Entrepreneur
Guest:  Bob Bridge, founder and CEO of Zilker Labs

Evening with an Entrepreneur was introduced a few years back as a way for students to interact with a local entrepreneur in an informal setting.  What better way to do this than over dinner!
Join us in a dinner with Bob Bridge, founder of three technology companies.  A short bio of Bob can be found here.
* Free food!

TAY 3.128
6:00-7:00pm

2/12/2008

Evening with an Entrepreneur
Guest:  Jonathan McCoy, founder of Perception Labs & Greenling Organics

Jonathan is new to TES activities, but has a unique entrepreneurial spirit.  Check out his profile here.
* Free food!
TAY 3.128
6:00-7:00pm

2/19/2008

Evening with an Entrepreneur
Guest:  Dale Misczynski, founder, president, and CEO of Monebo Technologies
Please take a look at Dale's bio here.
* Free food!

TAY 3.128
6:00-7:00pm

2/26/2008

I2P Workshop #1 - Rapid Challenge
Develop your skills for this semester's I2P UT Austin Competition in this miniature version of the I2P Competition.  Anyone is welcome to participate!
* Prizes for 1st place!
* Free food!
ACE 2.402
6:00-8:00pm

3/4/2008

I2P Workshop #2 - Market Research
Business librarian April Kessler will show you how to use the University’s library resources to obtain key market statistics and trends for your I2P® entries.
ACE 2.402
6:00-7:00pm

3/18/2008

I2P Workshop #3 - Submissions Review Session
Get your entries screened and critiqued.  Helpful and constructive comments will be supplied to improve the quality of your entries.
ACE 2.402
6:00pm

3/21/2008

I2P First-Round Submissions Due at 11:59pm Web Entry

4/1/2008

I2P Workshop #4 - Intellectual Property
Get helpful hints from attorney Michael Davis in the field of intellectual property (IP).  For I2P® semifinalists, this workshop will educate you on how you can protect your idea and still sell your product.
ACE 2.402
6:00-7:00pm

4/15/2008

I2P Workshop #5 - Selling Your Idea
Presentation skills are crucial for the survival of any salesperson; this is no different for an entrepreneur.  Dr. Gary Cadenhead, IC2 director and former director of Moot Corp, will teach you the basics of giving a solid I2P® presentation.  His profile can be found here.
ACE 2.402
6:00-7:00pm

4/22/2008

I2P Workshop #6 - I2P Dry Runs
Practice your I2P presentation before the actual competition!  Get constructive feedback from faculty members and entrepreneurs.
ACE 1st Floor
6:00pm

4/25/2008

I2P UT Austin Competition -- Semifinals     Agenda

NST 1st Floor
8:00-12:00noon

4/26/2008

I2P UT Austin Competition -- Finals            Agenda

ACE 2.302
8:00-12:00noon

Pictures from I2P Rapid Challenge Jan 31, 2006

Past Events (Spring 2007)

 

 

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