w3w3® Media Network: 5/09/05 Internet Talk Radio, Colorado's Voice of the Technology Community

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Youth IT Challenge, Judges: Scott Johnson, Microsoft; John Caldwell, John-Phillips Printing & Andre Pettigrew, Denver Public School System

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5/16/05 PM - DaVinci - Startup Junkie Underground
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Making the Business – Youth IT Challenge
Talk about a tough job. Scott Johnson (Microsoft), John Caldwell (John-Phillips Printing) and Andre Pettigrew (Denver Public School System) were on the judging panel at the Youth IT Challenge in Denver. Five teams of high school students presented business plans they had 10 weeks to prepare for. Unbelievable… 5/09/05. LISTEN Regional team winners go to New York City for national competition.

Senior Managers Retiring – And Pipeline Problem 5/09/05
The 2005 Space Symposium was spectacular. The tone was up and realistic. Colorado had the best presence ever. Lt. Gov. Jane Norton spoke a few times at the 4-day event. In Colorado, space is in a great place with its educated work-force, universities, national labs, commercial and military presence…BUT. LISTEN

Using Consultants Wisely – 3 Biggest Challenges 5/09/05
Deriving a higher value from your consulting project investments can be quite elusive. Mark Richtermeyer, Founder and Managing Partner, The Spitfire Group says keys to consider are scope, expectation,executive involvement and engagement with the consultant will makeor break the project. Great tips…. LISTEN

Building It to Work – Research & Development 5/09/05
For early stage research, you need a system that’s economical and light on its feet, points out Peter Burrowes, founder of Burrowes Engineering. If not met, you could lose the ability to balance the factors of quality, speed and cost. Peter suggests not limiting yourself to what you know and have already done. Great advice… LISTEN

A Salute to American Heroes, a Look at the Past 5/02/05
What a great spot to be in. Governor Bill Owens opened a special
luncheon at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. He reflected on incredible events in the past, acted as a Colorado ambassador to hundreds of leaders from around the world and welcomed the attendees to honor an American hero. LISTEN

Air Force, NASA, now Moon to Mars Commission 5/02/05
The prestigious General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award was given to Edward C. “Pete” Aldridge, Jr. at the 2005 Space Symposium. Surrounded by some of his heroes, Pete listened to the accolades and humbly accepted the great honor. Here’s an interesting story and lessons to be learned.LISTEN
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A Winner Stresses, It’s the Bumps in the Road 5/02/05
The Rockies Venture Club turned 20 years old, and on the same evening Rick Patch, CEO of LifePics was presented with the 2004Duane Pearsall Entrepreneurial Award. Rick touches on some “learning moments” from his past, but then lays it on the line with the challenges and triumphs of today.

John Farnbach, Co-Founder, Silver Streak Partners

Here’s an Idea, Make Innovation for Fun and Profit 5/02/05
Product innovation is an enterprise wide operation points out John Farnbach, co-founder and principle of Silver Streak Partners. New product development must be lead by the CEO while aligning the whole company in the process. New product development is never done the same way twice.
Here are some tips.

There’s a Huge Amount of Venture Capital Available 4/25/05
Tom Washing, Founding Partner Sequel Venture Capital in this interview with Larry, covers lessons learned from the past, today’s VC mantra and a view of “access to capital” in the future. There is a HUGE amount of money available today, there is more angle funding and Tom offers some advice to help get it. LISTEN

Here’s a 60% Growth Rate After Two Flat Years 4/25/05
Aerospace is beginning to re-build momentum but they are still facing some of the same challenges as 22 year old Single Source Circuit Design…difficulty finding young people to replace those retiring. Jody Singleton, President of SSCD was very active with a commercial focus at the recent Space Symposium. LISTEN

Here’s $170,000,000 Invested in IT for Health Care 4/25/2005 - Change is hard and it’s more than IT challenges…it is management. Robert McDowell, Corporate VP of Microsoft in his book, “In Search of Business Value” discusses solutions for business and health care with Patricia Gabow, CEO and Medical Director of Denver Health. LISTEN

Here’s a Serial Entrepreneur Message to the Winner - Awarding the 2004 Duane Pearsall Entrepreneurial Award to Rick Patch, currently President of LifePics, highlighted RVC’s 20th Anniversary Celebration. Dominic Di Dia of TEC gave some background about Pete Estler, Managing Member of Quintess who turned on the heat for his award-winning friend Rick. LISTEN 4/25/2005

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