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248 Access to Capital – Be Prepared the Right Way

Things are picking up. For some, the exciting news is that access to venture capital and angel investors is very positive right now. The challenging news for some is they're not ready to talk or to make a presentation for money. Jim Arkebauer, co-founder of the Rockies Venture Club, prolific author of business books and founder of Venture Associates reveals what it takes. Jim gives some sage advice for the future, takes an experts view of 2005 and before. This interview was conducted 1.16.2006. Related Links: Venture Capital Channel || Venture Associates || Books written by Arkebauer || Rockies Venture Club || Keywords: Venture Capital, Jim Arkebauer, Angel Investors, Business Plan, Rockies Venture Club || > LISTEN

247 Renewable Energy Research Marching into the Future

Being innovative and out on the edge conjures up the good, the bad and the ugly. "The future is infinitely more important than the past." said Admiral Truly on July 15, 2002. Related Links: 2007 Sustainable Opportunities Summit || CORE Home Page || Cleantech Innovation Challenge || Renewable Energy Channel || Keywords: NREL, Richard Truly, Sustainability, CORE, CU, Cleantech, Sustainable Opportunities Summit, Renewable Energy || LISTEN > Part 1 Bytes: 7440408 and LISTEN Part 2 of 2 1/29/07 Bytes: 7880519 READ more about NREL

245 The Challenge of Extinction is an Opportunity for Jared Polis

An $800 Million success would be enough for most people. Additional success stories involving flowers, chocolates and other items sold online became part of the Jared Polis legend. In addition Jared is the immediate past chairman of the state board of education in Colorado. Here's a succes stoy all entrepreneurs should follow. Now Jared is focused on another topic, aquaculture. There's been a great deal of research on the issue and Jared is always concerned about global concerns. There's a lesson to be learned here and Jared is not about to stop here. Related Links: Jared @ Startup Junkie 1/22/07 || Jared Polis Foundation || Venture Capital || Entrepreneurs || Keywords: Jared Polis, Aquaculture, Investment, State Board of Education, Blue Mountain Arts, Pro Flowers || Bytes: 9584225 > LISTEN

244 Why does everything always cost more than we have available ?

Part II in a series on the startup challenges of Wiesner Publishing. In our household, as our six kids were growing up, occasionally money would get thin. Either my wife or I would extend our arms, palms up — the universal sign for being out of money — and say, "Where did it all go, Blanch?" referring to some comedian somewhere who used the line incessantly. Then we would both chuckle and sit down to figure out what we were going to do. Point: In family financing as well as in business, the job to be done will always expand beyond the money available to do it. Either you do something different or get more money. Related Links: Cash Is King || Find It || PodCasting Directory || Colorado BIZ Today || Keywords: Colorado Business Magazine, COBIZ, Colorado, Household Money, Wiesner Publishing || >READ MORE

243 Sustainability is a Very Profitable Business Differentiator

Think of the things that have become mainstream that only a year or so ago were in the shadows. The long-term winner in that group is 'sustainability'. Bud McGrath, a successful entrepreneur joined the ranks of an important association that is making a difference, CORE. Paul Jerde, the Executive Director for the Deming Center, Leeds School of Business have teamed up for their second year for the Sustainable Opportunities Summit. Listen here for the latest and get the definitions first-hand.
Related Links: 2007 Sustainable Opportunities Summit || CORE || Colorado Leeds || Cleantech Innovation Challenge || Renewable Energy Channel || Keywords: Sustainability, CORE, CU, Cleantech, Sustainable Opportunities Summit, Renewable Energy || Bytes: 5997821 > LISTEN 1/22/07

246 Network Neutrality: Nuts, Necessary or a Nuisance?

In Part 2 of 2, Dick Notebaert lays it on the line as he loathes it and others love it. Admittedly he presents it from his perspective, but you will understand the debate much more. Listen Now:
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242 Dick Notebaert's Take on Putting Network Neutrality in Perspective (Part 1 of 2)
The hottest debate in telecommunications policy circles is whether broadband network providers should be subject to a "network neutrality" mandate. This mandate, although often undefined, suggests that the traditional "best efforts" Internet provides an open platform for innovation that is threatened by the plans of broadband providers to begin offering quality of service arrangements for a fee. Richard Notebaert, Chairman and CEO, Qwest Communications International defines Network Neutrality says it's "nuts". Related Links: Rocky Mountain News || Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications Program || Network Neutrality || Denver Telecom Pros || Center for the New West

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241 Anatomy of a hijacking @ CoBizMag.com

E-gads! We've been hacked! Anatomy of a hijacking @CoBizMag.com - Two different attacks from a Chinese 'Sam Spade' and 'Nejad, Cyber Islamic Defender' taught us the down and dirty world of online warfare. Thousands of businesses are spending more time and money than they should be battling these geeks and so did we. As a confirming note of caution...read this article, as w3w3.com experienced a similar attack a few years ago.Related Links: CO BIZ Anatomy of Hijacking @CoBizMag || PodCasting Directory || Find It || Colorado BIZ Today ||

240 Feld and Polis Make Economic Predictions for 2007

In Part 2 of 2, Brad Feld and Jared Polis went from giving our state politicians some business advice, to describing the lay-of-the-land for venture capital, economic growth and much more. Listen Now: Part 1of 2 and Part 2of 2 - Learn about Aquaculture, look for Jared at the Startup Junkie Underground 1/22/07- Check w3w3 Save-the-Dates Community Calendar for times and further details. Related Links: Mobius Venture Capital || Jared Polis Foundation || Brad Feld Blog || Venture Capital

239 Connecting with the Right People the Right Way

Pat & Larry Nelson of w3w3.com 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!” Pat and Larry offer some "Networking Solutions" (Identifying, Preparing & Personalizing) that are extremely effective in most every networking situation. In 4 minutes you'll know the answers. Related Links: Beyond the Trends || Your Website - Is it 3-Filters Compliant? || Entrepreneurs || Associations || Training Trends || Bytes: 267745 LISTEN

238 Jared Polis and Brad Feld Square Off on the Future

Before asking Brad Feld and Jared Polis to make some forecasts for 2007, Larry asked them, "What must the Colorado legislature and the new Governor focus on in order to best support the business and tech community?" Education at all levels was loudly expressed, but some other issues are going to be a challenge for us all. How do you attract and maintain a qualified workforce while maintaining our famous quality of life standard? They had some answers. In the middle of all this, aquaculture came up. Related Links: Mobius Venture Capital || Jared Polis Foundation || Brad Feld Blog || Venture Capital || Keywords: Brad Feld, Jared Polis, Aquaculture, Mobius Venture Capital, IPO, Investment Capital || Bytes: 9661025> LISTEN