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Coming EVENTS w3w3® Media Network will be there!
8/09/04 PM - Night with a Futurist
8/12/04 PM - TiE Rockies (Selling the state)
8/23/04 PM - Startup Junkie Underground
8/29/04 Week - NREL (WREC) World Conference - Denver
8/31/04 PM - Mobile Horizons Extending Business Reach Free

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Rina Says; Feld Says; What Others Say; and Events

Rina Delmonico – Profile of a 30-Year Veteran
“Challenges and choices made are at the heart of every person’s development,” says Rina Delmonico, CEO & founder of REN Consulting. She has had a diverse group of experiences personally and professionally. Rina is well known in the tech community but the road wasn’t always easy for this Profile of a Leader.

Brad Feld – Speaks Out for the Tech Community
"I think he's (Larry Nelson) done a really good job of providing a different kind of media channel for the technology community. The content is invigorating. It's interesting, and it's with good people," says Brad Feld, Managing Director, Mobius Venture Capital. See what Marc Holtzman, Paul Ray, Lu Cordova, Jay Gershen, Jim Arkebauer and others are saying.

Dr. Stanley Feld – Operates on a Learning Platform
“History is so powerful for building and thinking about the future. With $100 you can leverage a dream, because human beings are made out of thoughts and not made out of money,” says Dr. Stanley Feld, father of the Feld brothers at Mobius Venture Capital. He continues with Larry Nelson. (Part 3)

Technology Community – Navigating New Waters
Soon Colorado will have its own Radio Show Studio along with meeting room facilities for associations, entrepreneurs, and high-tech organizations. The Studio will also have other capabilities such as web conferencing, video steaming, focus group facilities and the latest “electronic whiteboard” from Convergent Solution.

Brian Vogt (OED) Lives & Works Intentionally
Son of an elected sheriff, Brian Vogt in this “Profile of a Leader” interview described himself as young, eager and cheap as he was chasing his career. His biggest pet peeve is unattained potential because people are self-limiting. Brian strives to help others unlock their potential. He lives by example.

Ethics and Initiative Rina Delmonico Style
Who wants to be a whistle-blower? Most don’t, but there are rules and ways to do it if the need is there claims Rina Delmonico, CEO & founder of REN Consulting. There’s a great deal of talk about “Ethics” today, but many don’t address the issue as it relates to “above & beyond” performance.

Photonics, the Cluster & the CO Economy
The Colorado Photonics Industry Association (CPIA) has organized a number of FREE special sessions at the SPIE Annual meeting. Silvia Mioc, president of the Association and Brian Hooker, co-founder of CPIA define the scope, promise and impact of the Photonics revolution.

Larry Nelson Taps into the Past & Passion Dr. Stanley Feld continues to drill down on Larry Nelson in this interview. Larry turned his stamp & coin collection into a thriving business (with the help of a $50,000 SBA loan) when he was 21 years old. He then went from coins to cosmetics to consulting. When things get tough, the tough don’t cave in. (Part 2)

Centuries of History in Leading-Edge Technology — Photonics touches everyone’s life. Silvia Mioc, president Colorado Photonics Industry Assoc & Gary Horvath Leeds School of Business discuss industry cluster and the Colorado economy. International Conference SPIE Denver Convention Center August 2-6

The ROI from RFID will Lead Some to Riches
Some will make it BIG and others won’t. Kevin Price, president and founder of AccuCode, answers some important questions about this soon-to-be ubiquitous technology. There are plenty of myths and hype, but the new developments and standards are making it solid. Wal-Mart and the DoD say, “Do it!”

Business Climate & Capital Markets on the Way Up
After exhausting their credit cards, entrepreneurs are often forced “to get real” and explore ways to breathe some cash into the new enterprise. Paul Ray, a serial entrepreneur, investment banker and CEO of Nervonix takes the guesswork out of the raising capital game. Be ready to take notes.

The Making of an Entrepreneur
Built on Promises Stanley Feld turns the Table on Larry Nelson. Dr. Feld was intrigued with Larry’s success with their w3w3® Internet Talk Radio Show. He delves into Larry’s past to see 'what makes him tick - why he insists on the entrepreneur’s route. It started with Polio.

Dad is What Brad and Daniel Feld Call Him
Others call Stanley Feld, M.D., MACE, an innovation genius that has touched, influenced even molded individuals, organizations and the medical profession. You’ll hear him in is own words how and why winners convert adversity into opportunity. This is a very eye-opening “Profile of a Leader” interview.

Homeland Security Needs to be Addressed
The nation has become “numbed” to the potential hazards of homeland security. Dr. Murray Hamilton, Director of the Center of Homeland Defense at the Denver Research Institute of the University of Denver outlines the proactive steps being taken at DU for both students and organizations of all sizes.

Big Things are Happening at Colorado’s OED
The next six months for the Office of Economic Development and International Trade in Colorado are packed with initiatives from every single sector at OED. Brian Vogt also holds a Cabinet position in Governor Bills Owens administration. He has a great deal of confidence in his team and is working with other organizations. (Part 2 of 2)
Gallup Survey Shows Americans Support New Plan For Space Exploration - Read More Here

Challenges & Choices of VoIP (IP Telephony)
One of the biggest challenges that adoption of VoIP (or “IP Telephony” as AVAYA calls it) is the 400 million traditional telephony lines already installed worldwide. There are other challenges says, Susan Bailey, Vice President at AVAYA, but the cost savings and other benefits far outweigh the challenges.

Economic Development – Outreach to Biz?
Brian Vogt , Director for the Office of Economic Development and International Trade for Colorado is in Governor Bill Owens’ Cabinet. Brian talks about the priorities of his team. They are; developing a Culture of Business, Communication that informs and impacts the public-at-large, and full Integration.

Liberal Arts – Critical Thinking Skills?
Avaya has recruited another winner. Adding to the “Profile on Leader” series, Larry & Pat Nelson tracked down Susan Bailey, Vice President – American Sales, Global Accounts, Channels & Alliances. They heard her speak at Tie Rockies and Governors Tech Summit…Winners are easy to spot.

The Elusive Job – Have Things Changed?
Wait until you hear what the president (retrospectively) says about the solutions for the troubled job market. Larry Nelson quotes author William Bridges about some of the contradictions of “jobs” and their future. This three-minute discussion isn’t what it seems, but there is some first-class advice and insights.

Unlimited Energy – Fact or Fiction?
Saving the best for last. This is the 4th in a 4-part series with the NREL Tech Transfer Team. All of the interview sessions were informative, but here’s a great rap-up that shares some of the “golden energy nuggets” that sums up what we can expect and how we can capitalize on Colorado’s National Lab.

Government Dollar Lookout - SBIR
Russ Farmer, Executive Director of Colorado SBIR (nonprofit corporation), has identified some government grants for you. It's all about innovation and research. Hear the balance of the Commercialization Relay Race (Part 2) Don't Miss 7/15/04 - SBIR - Government Contracting

Larry Nelson, Co-Founder of the w3w3® Media Network

Pat Nelson, Co Founder w3w3 Media Network

The Biggest Challenge of All - Change
Larry & Pat Nelson, co-founders of the w3w3® Media Network have seen enormous changes since they started the show in 1998. Here's a "Checklist for Change" you shouldn't miss... 3-Minute audio or a text checklist.

State of the Streaming Industry - Differentiators
Jock Mirow, Co-Founder of BroadbandVideo discusses the differences between streaming and downloading. Jock talks about the challenges and what one must overcome to build and launch a new product. When they started, watching an event on your computer was rare...wow, how things have changed.

Answers to Renewable Challenges - NREL
NREL Technology Transfer Team reaches out to industry to partner in Renewable energy projects. PART 3

Commercialization Relay Race
Russ Farmer, Executive Director of Colorado SBIR (nonprofit corporation), gives us an easy-to-understand metaphor about the commercialization process. It starts with an idea and walks through what he calls the “relay race” that allows all in the process to focus on their passion (and make money).

Winner's View of the Rising Tide
Larry Nelson , cofounder of the w3w3® Media Network reports on the conflicting view of the "Rising Tide Will Raise All the Boats" and how people are staking out their winning position. Winners understand the realities, embrace their dreams and press on. Losers won't like this 3-minute report.

The NREL Way to Bring it to Market
Tom Williams, Director of the Technology Transfer Office at NREL discusses how to work with NREL and their philosophy for bringing it to market. Some keys are getting the word out, building a network for market success and IP protection.
There are numerous gaps in the process of removing the barriers to use. PART 2

BioWEST 2004 is Coming Our Way
Christine Shapard (State of CO, Director of Bio- sciences) and Denise Brown (Executive Director of the CO Bioscience Assoc.) announce the Third Annual BioWEST Conference celebrating the Biosciences industry in the Rocky Mountain region October 26 & 27, 2004. Here's the scoop.

NREL: Tech Transfer Success Stories
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The Tech Transfer Team of NREL supports the Mission of “Realize the Value of Public Investment.” Listen to them explain how it’s done for everyone to see. Tom Williams, Bobi Garrett, Walter Copan, Marty Murphy, George Douglas explain how the barriers to use are overcome by leveraging knowledge. PART 1

BioScience: Turning a Study into a Plan
Denise Brown (Executive Director of the CO Bioscience Assoc.) and Christine Shapard (State of CO, Director of Biosciences) give us an update on the Bioscience sector in Colorado. The Batelle Study w3w3® reported on last year is a full-blow plan with exciting action steps we can all follow.

Portal: Colorado and Constituent Services
Gregg Rippy, Colorado State Representative (District 61) discusses government’s role in IT. Governor Bill Owens signed important legislation impacting constituent services at the Tech Summit. The “Internet Portal Authority”, takes on the strengths of both the public & private sectors.

Hothouse: Supporting the Entrepreneurs
Jeffrey Nathanson gives us an update on the Colorado Entrepreneurial Hothouse Initiative that was showcased in the recent Rockies Venture Club Colorado Capital Conference. The state, city, chambers and other organizations are very interested in supporting the backbone of our economy…entrepreneurs.

The Secret Sauce of Success (It’s not Luck)
Mayor John Hickenlooper, is the quintessential example of converting a challenge into an opportunity and then onto success. During this “Profile of a Leader” interview you’ll hear how he achieves and how he was motivated to be a winner. It’s a one-of-a-kind story you won’t hear somewhere else.

Top 3 Business Mistakes in the UK (and Solutions)
Mark Dyer is frequently seen in the US, and Denver is one of his hot spots. Mark lives in the UK but works with organizations interested in expanding operations into Europe. He co-authored a book, “Succeed in Britain” and it is considered “the” reference book of its type. Mark shares the 3 most common mistakes.

Larry Nelson, Business Development Architect, Management Trainer, Exec Dir., w3w3 Media Network

Networking Solutions (Identifying, Preparing & Personalizing) - Larry Nelson, Networking Solutions (Identifying, Preparing & Personalizing) - Larry & Pat Nelson are seen everywhere. Many call them the Networker’s networkers. Larry says that the biggest and most common mistake in networking involves the omnipresent “Elevator Pitch”. That’s just what a busy executive wants to hear as they enjoy their liquid refreshments…”Get me out of here!”

Is Colorado's Entrepreneurial Cluster Growing? 5/15/04 (Depends) Sandy Bracken , Executive Director at the BARD Center for Entrepreneurship shares his view. Entrepreneurial spirit and what else is alive & well. He also sites that there is not enough critical mass and we are somewhat fragmented. Sandy has some ideas, but will the powers buy into them?

Governor Lamm in the Profiles of a Leader Series +
Not making the football team, the charisma of John F Kennedy and being a lumberjack in Oregon were ingredients that shaped the life of Richard Lamm. He is Director for the Center for Public Policy & Contemporary Issues at DU and became a 3-term Governor of Colorado. Here’s a new look

John Maguire is her Majesty's Consul
In this “Profile of a Leader”, John Maguire, UK Consul explains what shaped him as a man (and whilst he is too humble to say so, what experiences led to his strong leadership abilities). Not everything was a smooth ride, but they were all learning experiences. John says, “Education is the great leveler.”

Jane Norton is Bill Owens' Lt. Governor
“The position of the Lieutenant Governor in any state is ill defined says”, Jane Norton. Coloradoans will now have an understanding not experienced in other states. After w3w3® quizzed her about her role, Jane filled in some new details about the state’s effort and support of the aerospace industry

Image Guided Tech + Twist & Turns on Way to IPO
Paul Ray, the well-known serial entrepreneur about a success story that started with BTI (Boulder Tech Incubator…now CTEK) in 1992. This story about Image Guided Technologies is not an overnight success story, but one that was fraught with challenges while going public and then being acquired, no simple feat.

Federal Reserve Looks at the Deficit + New Insights
Dr. Michael Cox, senior vice president & chief economist of the Federal Reserve of Dallas shed some new if not controversial light on the growing national deficit and outlined what we need for a proper recovery. Governor Bill Owens joined Dr. Cox, for a lively and surprising Q & A session.

Gov. Lamm and the Brave New World of Heath Care
Richard Lamm (Part 1), Director, Center for Public Policy and Contemporary Issues at DU and former 3-term Governor of Colorado is not known for avoiding the issues. Governor Lamm goes outside of the box to explain his views on our health care crisis. He talks about the challenges and the choices.
Part 2, He tackles a series of questions about the future of health care. His new book, “The Brave New World of Health Care” brings out some critics, but he makes it hard to argue.

Rwanda at DU - An Event to Remember - Photo Album

Chaos is Fun — Serial Entrepreneur
Paul Ray, is known as an experienced (that means the good, the bad and the depressing) venture capitalist. But Paul, in any event is a serial entrepreneur. He says that delegation leads to organized chaos and that some think abdication equals delegation…4 to 5 things must be in parallel.

Marc Holtzman, President, DU - Part 2 Keynote Address - SBIR Conference - Denver

University of Denver - More Surprises(Part 1) - (Part 2)
Marc Holtzman, Marc Holtzman, always on the go President of the University of Denver kicked off the exciting and inform-ative SBIR Colorado Conference with a realistic look at the Colorado business and educational landscape. Check Denver Post article, “Controversial Holtzman Retooling DU”… Congratulations ! Marc & Kristen Hubbel - newly engaged!

Rocky Scott, President, Greater Colorado Springer Economic Development Corp.

Aerospace Challenge - Employee Shortage
Rocky Scott, president of the Greater Colorado Springs Economical Development Corp. is an involved “pro” in many growth areas including Aerospace. Rocky, like many others are hoping that the Space Symposium’s theme, “Back to the Moon & On To Mars” will get kids interested in the industry.

DU + Lessons Learned = Leading Edge
Marc Holtzman, President of the University of Denver kicked off the exciting and informative SBIR Colorado Conference with a positive but realistic look at the Colorado business and educational landscape…including shortfalls, highlights and some bold steps being taken by DU.

RFID + Biometrics = Best Practices
Kevin Price, President of AccuCode gives us and insider’s view of the latest developments in the world of RFID as well as the latest news on wireless networking. AccuCode’s booth had a futuristic biometrics and RFID piece of equipment. There’s Best Practices at RFID World.

3 Keys + Work = Strong Association
Art Rancis, CEO of Amidex is also very involved with a premier association, TiE Rockies. Art walks us through the 3 Key Components of a strong association as well as identifying the critical support pieces. TiE Rockies has grown even during the “tough times”…great advice to all.

EDITORIAL - Entrepreneurial Cluster Listen or READ

3 Keys Needed by Entrepreneurs
Derrick Kuhn, President of GT Alliance shares the secrets behind 10% per month growth. Derrick and his team are not newcomers to the Web. They are known for their training expertise but that only represents a portion of their business. Learn how you can crack the code.

Building a Business & Lessons Learned
Art Rancis, CEO of Amedex is experienced in understanding the key components of building a successful business. Art identifies the 3 lessons learned as an entrepreneur…Keep focused…Stay focused but get ready to spin off…Structure the company properly.

Teleport Yourself to Another State
Stephanie Downs, founder of ConferZone sheds some new light on e-conferencing. Many of us remember the days when it rarely worked…things have changed, prices have dropped, and “ease of use” is the descriptor. Stephanie is a state-of-the-art multi-tasking entrepreneur.

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3 Challenges Entrepreneurs Face
Lu Cordova, President of CTEK and Chairman of CTEK Angels identifies the 3 biggest challenges entrepreneurs face. They are showstoppers for many. Lu and her crew are continually examining business models and evaluating what works and doesn't work... need-to-know info.

Jared Polis, Chairman, Colorado Board of Education

Careers Not Invented Yet (Part 2 of 2)
Jared Polis, Chairman of the State Board of Education in Colorado was the keynote speaker at the DaVinci Institute’s “Night with a Futurist”. Jared talks about the choices and the challenges in Colorado education. In the past, we were all expected to learn the same way.