Multidisciplinary Entrepreneurship Thematic
Learning Community
The E'Ship TLC is a free program in
which individuals interested in innovation, business and technology
development can interact. We welcome the regional community together
with KU affiliates from all academic levels and disciplines to
attend the E`ship TLC lectures.
UG & GR students of many disciplines are eligible!
E'Ship TLC Events - Spring 2005
The University of Kansas E'ship TLC has a great lineup of speakers
for the spring semester. Topics cover a variety of issues important
to people carving their niche in the entrepreneurial world. The
schedule also includes a visit from a guest entrepreneur each month.
These can-do achievers will be able to relate their personal
experiences and offer insight into success. The KU E'ship TLC is a
free program coordinated through the KU School of Engineering and
the Office of Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property.
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30 to 5:20 p.m.
Place: Spahr Engineering Classroom, Eaton Hall, Room 2
Who: Open to the public
- Jan. 26
- Business Planning, presented by Jean Zimmerman and Sally Smith
- Feb. 2
- Guest Entrepreneur Donna Johnson, president,
Pinnacle Technology (Lawrence, KS) Learn about Pinnacle Technology at http://www.pinnaclet.com
- Feb. 9
- Entrepreneur Evaluation Process presented by Walt Rychlewski
Professor, Business Admin & Computer Science at William Jewell College
- Feb. 16
- Technology Opportunity Recognition presented by Mike Litscher
Director of Operations, Serologicals (Lawrence, KS)
- Feb. 23
- Tech Transfer & Intellectual Property presented by Jim Baxendale
Director, KU Technology Transfer & Intellectual Property
- March 2
- Guest Entrepreneur Jim Martin (pending confirmation) president of
M-Pact Worldwide, LLC (Eudora, KS)
- March 9
- Regulatory Issues presented by George Schultz
Director, QA/RA, M-Pact Worldwide, LLC (Eudora, KS)
- March 16
- Marketing presented by Elizabeth Usovicz Vice President, Kessinger Consulting Associates
- March 23
- Spring Break - no classes!
- March 30
- Licensing presented by Arjun Sanga
Senior Advisor/Corporate Counsel, KU Center for Research
- April 6
- Guest Entrepreneur, TBA
- April 13
- Working With An Attorney presented by Anthony Luppino
Associate Professor, UMKC School of Law
- April 20
- Business Incubation presented by Matt McClorey
President, Lawrence Regional Technology Center www.lrtc.biz
- April 27
- Venture Capital presented by Joe Kessinger
president, Kessinger Consulting Associates, Enterprise Center of Johnson County, Lenexa, KS
- May 4
- Guest Entrepreneur, TBA
- May 11
- Presentations to Venture Capital Panel
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