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Robotics Institute: Joint RI / Tepper RoboBusiness Summer Seminars

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A Monthly Summer Seminar Series presented by the Tepper School and the Robotics Institute

Arthur A. Boni, Ph. D., John R. Thorne Professor of Entrepreneurship, Tepper School of Business
S. Thomas Emerson, Ph. D., David T. and Lindsay J. Morgenthaler Chair in Entrepreneurship, Tepper School of Business
L. Frank Demmler, Associate Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship, Tepper School of Business
Henry Thorne, Robotic Entrepreneur, Founder Aethon, Inc., and Cycle Time Corp.

This seminar and workshop series is targeted to the School of Computer Science and Robotics Institute graduate students, undergraduate students, post docs, faculty, staff, and local alumni. It is intended to provide a brief overview of relevant topics in entrepreneurship that are pertinent considerations to the audience as they contemplate starting a venture based on robotic technology. Each session will consist of a brief lecture on a topic, a presentation by a successful entrepreneur in the robotics area, followed by a workshop session to discuss the topic of the day as well as for the audience to discuss with the faculty and visiting entrepreneurs their proposed ideas and opportunities for potential commercialization and startup companies. This seminar is intended to be a "boot camp" either on a stand alone basis, and/or as an introduction to entrepreneurship as a precursor to 15-390, Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Computer Scientists being offered in the fall semester.

 Seminar 1 20 May 2004, 4:00 - 6:00 PM NSH 1305 
 
Generating and Screening Entrepreneurial Ideas
 
Agenda
 
  • Lecture by Professor Emerson
  • Visiting Entrepreneur, Henry Thorne, Founder Aethon, Inc., and Cycle Time Corp.
  • Workshop on Idea / Opportunity Evaluation: Boni, Demmler, Emerson, Thorne
 
Abstract
NYA

 Seminar 2 17 Jun 2004, 4:00 - 6:00 PM NSH 1305 
 
Market Opportunities, Winning Business Plans and Intellectual Property Barriers to Entry
 
Agenda
 
  • Lecture by Professor Boni
  • Visiting Entrepreneur, Donald H. Jones, Managing Partner Draper Triangle Ventures
  • Workshop on Idea / Opportunity Evaluation and Marketing of Opportunities: Boni, Demmler, Emerson, Jones, Thorne
 
Abstract
NYA

 Seminar 3 15 Jul 2004, 4:00 - 6:00 PM NSH 1305 
 

Team Building
 
Agenda
 
  • Lecture by Professor Boni
  • Visiting Entrepreneur, Rich Lunak, President McKesson Automation Group
  • Workshop on Idea / Opportunity Evaluation and Team Building: Boni, Demmler, Emerson, Lunak, Thorne
 
Abstract
The entrepreneurial process consists of three parts - the opportunity, the resources to pursue the opportunity, and the team that develops and executes the plan. The current seminar topic deals with the team. Topics to be covered include identifying skill sets required at each stage of company evolution from the idea stage to startup to a more mature company. Team building and sharing of ownership are addressed as is hiring and motivating employees. Teams are a key success factor in company development whether the company regardless of how the company is financed or whether it is product or service based.

 Seminar 4 19 Aug 2004, 4:00 - 6:00 PM NSH 1305 
 
Funding Your Venture
 
Agenda
 
  • Lecture by Professor Demmler
  • Visiting Entrepreneur, Scott Friedman, SEEGRID Corporation
  • Workshop on Idea / Opportunity Evaluation and Funding: Boni, Demmler, Emerson, Friedman, Thorne
 
Abstract
NYA

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