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Alternative Funding Strategies for Life Science Companies

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Technology Tuesday was created to stimulate the interaction between our research and business communities. Gatherings are held 2-3 times per semester with the intent of providing a forum for open discussions about technology commercialization, entrepreneurism, research colalborations, new technologies and more. Although these events are by invitation only, all are encouraged to listen to the regular podcast.

Innovation and Implementation

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Khanwilkar discusses the process of innovation and implementation. He is one of the world's leaders in implantable blood pumps and discusses how he took his idea from concept to clinical use and commercial success.

Pro Forma Finance for Start-Ups

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Leonard Black of the Pierre Lassonde Entrepreneur Center speaks on Pro Forma Finance for Start-Ups as a part of the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge Educational Forums. The Challenge is a business plan competition open to all college and university students in Utah.

Intellectual Property Protection

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Rick Nydeggar and Jon Richards of Workman Nydeggar Law Firm and Jeffrey Jones of Durham, Jones, Pinegar speak on Intellectual Property Protection as a part of the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge Educational Forums.

A Shared Vision: Washington County and the University of Utah

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

President Young's speech to the Washington County Economic Development Council explores the similarities and accomplishments of southwest Utah communities and the University of Utah. The speech includes highlights of the University's technological and scientific research achievements. To watch a video of the speech, click on "More about this event..." below.

Effectively Marketing a New Business

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This year's marketing forum for the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge features Linda Muir, Entrepreneur in Residence at Westminster College and President of LA Vocal, Inc. Muir discusses some tips for effectively marketing a new business. To view the PowerPoint presentation that was used during this lecture, click on "More about this event" below.

Protecting Your Ideas

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to protect your ideas from the expert. Zachary Miles, US Patent Attourney and Licensing Manager for the University of Utah's Technology Commercialization Office speaks on how to project your intellectual property. To view the PowerPoint presentation that was used during this lecture, click on "More about this event" below.

Writing an Effective Business Plan

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is a business plan competition open to all college and university students in Utah. Throughout the year, The Challenge offers several educational forums to help its competitors prepare themselves for the competition. Forum topics include finance, marketing, and business plan writing. The winner of the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge receives $40,000 to start their company.

Business Opportunities in a Carbon Economy

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Technology Tuesday was created to stimulate the interaction between our research and business communities. Gatherings are held 2-3 times per semester with the intent of providing a forum for open discussions about technology commercialization, entrepreneurialism at the U, research collaborations, new technologies, and more... Although these events are by invitation only, all are encouraged to listen to the regular podcast.

Becoming an Effective Leader

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Playing on Both Sides of Your Brain

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Opportunity Quest Business Innovation Competition is a business plan competition open to all current Universtiy of Utah students. Throughout the year, Opportunity Quest offers several educational forums to help its competitors prepare themselves for the competition. Forum topics include finance, marketing, and business plan writing.

The State of Commercialization in Utah

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Technology Tuesday stimulates the interaction between our research and business communities. Technology Tuesday provides a forum for open discussion about technology commercialization, entrepreneurialism at the University of Utah, research collaborations, and new technologies. Presentations by Jeff Edwards, President and CEO, Economic Development Corporation of Utah; Jack Brittain, VP for Technology Venture Development at the University of Utah; Brian Cummings, Assistant VP for Technology Commercialization Office, University of Utah; Hunter Jackson, Former CEO of NPS Pharmaceuticals, Technology Venture Development Faculty Outreach and Board Member of the USTAR Governing Authority.