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Product Strategy Network Web Forum
Predicting the Impact of Product Innovation Projects: Beyond Lagging Indicators |
November 21, 2008 |
| In this Product Strategy Network Web Forum, the guest speaker - Stefanie Lattner, VP Strategy with XL TechGroup in Melbourne Florida - will explain the tools and metrics she uses to evaluate and quantify the potential success of a new product innovation before it is commercialized. |
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| A Contest for Innovation: CityLIVE |
November 24, 2008 |
| Please join CityLIVE as they unveil the winners of the Pittsburgh Innovates contest. The following judges will be involved in the presentation: Don Marinelli as Moderator with Catherine Mott of Blue Tree Capital, Jack Lew of Electronic Arts and Mark Re of Seagate as participants. In addition, you will have the opportunity to vote among the finalists for an audience favorite that will receive a $1000 Audience Favorite Award. The presentation will be followed by cocktails and light snacks. |
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| MIT Open Forum: Elevator Pitch |
December 3, 2008 |
| Your elevator pitch is what opens the door to an audience with a potential funder. If your pitch could use some polish...if you enjoy watching others deliver theirs...or if you're looking for the next big thing, this event is for you. Entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to raise funds will have the chance to make a 60-second pitch to a panel of startup experts, plus an audience of prospective investors and other interested parties. |
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| 2008 MAC Conference |
| December 2-3, 2008 |
| The MAC Conference brings together individual entrepreneurs in all stages of development. Emerging companies in areas such as technology and life sciences have the opportunity to showcase individual talents and seek out the experienced resources and expert services they need. Entrepreneurs will also find the investors, venture capitalists, and private equity funds that seek potential ? those who can see when a company, an idea, or an individual is ready to explode onto the scene as part of a community of innovation. |
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Product Strategy Network Forum
Business Cases for New Product Ideas: Why Should Someone Invest in Product Development? |
December 4, 2008 |
| If you want company executives and external investors to listen to your product ideas, and to make good decisions, then you need to deliver business cases that are compelling, credible and useful. In this PSN Forum, we've invited a panel of corporate executives and new venture investors to discuss what they look for in a business case for new, innovative products. They will share many insights, best practice tips, and traps to avoid from their experiences with evaluating numerous business cases. |
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TiE-Pittsburgh in Collaboration with the Pittsburgh Technology Council Presents
Bioblast 2008 ? The Common Ground for Science and Business |
December 4, 2008 |
| Come to BioBlast 2008 and connect with colleagues from southwestern PA's life sciences community while listening to featured speaker, Dean, College of Business Administration and Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, John T. Delaney, Ph.D. BioBlast is the perfect opportunity to share information on research, startups and discoveries. Meet venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, scientists and others from the industry |
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