The Entrepreneur’s Network begins recruiting 9th class
February 15, 2010
The Entrepreneurs Network is now accepting applications for Class IX
Eligibility
Candidates should be Founders, Senior Executives, CEO’s or hold a controlling position in an early stage technology, life science, and/or scalable high-revenue potential firms with business operations primarily in Upstate New York.
Who Should Apply
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Early Stage Technology Firms
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Life Science Firms
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Serial Entrepreneurs
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Scalable Businesses (Up to $50 million)
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Businesses Undergoing a Leadership Transition
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Family-owned Businesses
Application
TEN is now accepting applications for Class IX. Please submit an application form, a brief non-confidential executive summary (maximum length 3 pages) describing your business, and a summary of your professional background for review and acceptance into the next four-month program. Class size is limited to 20 participants per class to allow for maximum interaction.
Cost
Approved applicants will be charged a one-time processing fee of $350.00.
“Class IX” is a member-only 4-month program comprised of the following boot camps:
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March 4-5, 2010 |
Entrepreneurship Boot Camp featuring Derby Management, Boston, MA |
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April 8-9, 2010 |
Building Block Boot Camp featuring Upstate experts and funding sources |
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May 6-7, 2010 |
Sales Effectiveness Boot Camp featuring Derby Management, Boston, MA |
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June 3, 2010 and June 17, 2010 |
Investor Presentation Boot Camp featuring Upstate experts and funding sources |
To apply for Class IX, Submit an on-line application: online application.
Apply Today!
About The Entrepreneurs Network The Entrepreneurs Network-TEN - is an innovative program designed to provide Upstate entrepreneurs significant hands-on exposure to, and interaction with, national and regional business experts and funding sources. TEN has an exclusive, members-only class consisting of boot camps on securing equity investments and traditional financing, effective sales and marketing strategies, leadership and business strategy for today’s competitive environment. TEN augments its program activities with “Lunch and Learn” and other special events to offer training, educating and networking to connect entrepreneurs, established firms, academic institutions and investment resources to advance the regional economy.
About County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency COMIDA’s goal is to promote, encourage, attract and develop job and recreational opportunities and economically sound commerce and industry throughout Monroe County. COMIDA’s projects generate a 4 to 1 benefit to incentive ratio. They do not lend money nor guarantee loans. Assistance is provided though incentives.
About High Tech Rochesteris a non-profit economic development organization driving growth in the Rochester/Finger Lakes region through the Creation, Mentoring, and Incubation of high-tech start-up businesses, and through advanced consulting services provided to small manufacturing firms through its NYSTAR-funded Regional Technology Development Center.
20 questions to determine if you’re cut out to be an Entrepreneur…
February 13, 2010
I was directed by my friend Pierpaulo Frigerio to this post by Dr. Isenberg at Babson College with the provocative 20 questions to help you determine if you’re cut out to be an entrepreneur. As with many of the talks I give to young entrepreneurs Isenberg believes that money is not and cannot be a motivating factor in becoming an Entrepreneur. His 20 questions come from some of the same sources as the book I frequently recommend to young entrepreneurs and would-be consultants: E-Myth revisited. In E-Myth we discover the 4 quadrants of the employer/employee grid - from working a job to true entrepreneur.
Gerber in E-Myth finds that you can be an employee, a consultant, a “lifestyle” business owner or a true entrepreneur. Isenberg refines that down to the characteristics that designate you a true entrepreneur. Most people are not suited to entrepreneurial lifestyle - it’s very different than the other 3 quadrants and requires a high degree of passion, work ethic, creativity and willingness to fail. Isenberg feels it’s not about money or risk - it’s about the excitement of making a difference in the world. I agree,
