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GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
WEEK 2009

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Entrepreneurship Conference

2004 Entrepreneurship Conference

The 2004 Entrepreneur Conference was held on May 19, 2004 and featured a full day of entrepreneurial events including panel discussion, Business Plan Competition finalists' presentations, award ceremony, and a keynote address.

Drexel students, faculty, staff and alumni and regional business professionals were a part of this dynamic day focusing on technological entrepreneurship in the area.

Webcast of the entire 2004 Entrepreneurship Conference:
Modem | Broadband
(Webcast requires Real Player)

Congratulations to the 2004 first, second and third place winners of the Business Plan Competition!

First place:
DragonFire Precision
Kristen Costello,
Seth Eaker,
Josh Slatko		 First Place Winner: DragonFire Precision
Second place:
CrossRoads Express
Adam Gregori


Second Place Winner: CrossRoads Express
Third place:
Integrated Receiver Solutions
Zachariah Conover 		Third Place Winner: Integrated Receiver Solutions


The Baiada Center thanks its sponsors for their support of this event.
The Coleman Foundation
CMF Associates LLC
Greater Philadelphia Venture Group
Jacquette Consulting
hunter smart thinking


2004 Entrepreneurship Conference Agenda
8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45 - 9 a.m. Welcome and Introductions

Mark P. Loschiavo, executive director, Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology

senior executive in residence, LeBow College of Business

president and CEO, First Serve Strategies
9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Panel Discussion

"The Value of Networking and Building Relationships for Entrepreneurs"

Moderator:

Paul M. Raetsch, regional director, Economic Development Administration

Panelists:

Rich Bendis,president and CEO,Innovation Philadelphia

Ian J. Berg, managing director, Eastern Technology Fund

Bob T. Cooper, president and CEO, Ricochet Inc.

Rob McCord, managing director, PA Early Stage

Pam Strisofsky, chief financial officer, TL Ventures
10:30 - noon Business Plan Finalist Presentations
12:15 - 1:30 p.m Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Keynote Address: "Ten Things You Never Say to a Venture Capitalist (What We Really Think)"

Dr. Gary J. Anderson, founder and managing general partner,

TL Ventures
2:30 p.m. Business Plan Competition Winners Announced