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Burgers online

Business transformation teams focus
1701_ - Evan Eakin is Red Robin Gourmet Burgers vice president of information technology. As part of that, "we're interested in driving change at Red Robin. I certainly own the technology part of that. Friends and colleagues in our Business Transformation Group focus on program management. And then also in our Operations Services arm, which in our business is about driving change in our restaurants. We have 400 corporate restaurants, across about 44 states in the U.S. and Canada, with about 28,000 team members that we've got to be able to reach. I can do that through technology but often that's not good enough if I don't have the change enablement and the change management. That's really what our three teams focus on, business transformation at Red Robin." Larry asked how long it takes to drive these changes through an organization like this. "Depending on the type of change" says Evan, "if you've got a large software package…"
RELATED LINKS: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers || CTA Events || Colorado Technology Assoc || Software Channel || KEYWORDS: Evan Eakin, Red Robin, IT, Driving Change, technology, business transformation, program management, operations services, change enablement, change management, bytes=4292339
LISTEN TO: Evan Eakin, Vice President, Information Technology, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

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The Internet of Things

Islands of Data - connected, working together
1699_ As the C-Level @ A Mile High Live Auction begins, we are talking with Mark Geene, Founder & CEO of Cloud Elements. Since our last visit with Mark, a lot has happened. Mark tells us they've raised their first round of venture capital, added about 30 people to their company and moved into a new space down near Coors Field, in the building called 'Industry' - we're growing like crazy, and about a few hundred customers later. We are making it easier to make all the cloud services and applications that companies use, to work together. The Internet of Things is just a huge opportunity we're engaging in, where everything from street lamps to toothbrushes to appliances have APIs - but they don't work together. We help them all work together. And we help developers build applications and move data from all those devices and much more easily than they can do writing them individually.
RELATED LINKS: Cloud Elements || INDUSTRY || Economy Builders || KEYWORDS: Mark Geene, Cloud-Elements, API, Application Programming Interfaces, Startups, S&B services, venture capital, cloud services, Internet of Things, Entrepreneurs, , bytes=2565750
LISTEN TO: Mark Geene, CEO, Cloud Elements

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Communictions Technology Professionals - The Future

CTP - 2015 Future of Technology... 1693_ 3/16/15 -

Innovation in the Creation & Distribution of Content - SiliconFlatirons Center for Law & Technology

SFC presents, Next Great Copyright Act 1689_ 3/9/15 -

Important Industry Events coming your way

KidsTek 15th Anniversary Gala  2/19/2015
1675_ 2/16/15 - KidsTek 15th Anniversary: Tech Leaders Dinner is coming up soon! They have a new, larger venue and are planning a great celebration for this milestone. Mayor Michael B. Hancock is the featured speaker, and there will be silent and live auctions along with dinner. Everyone is welcome. REGISTER NOW

CTA Gov-in-Tech, Independent Verification and Validation  2/24/2015
1677_ 2/18/15 - How do you ensure your technology project will deliver the best results and meet expectations for your organization, client and budget? How do you avoid the perils associated with conflicting project agendas, limited funding, and challenging schedules? How do you ensure your technology project will deliver the best results and meet expectations for your organization, client and budget?
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CTP 2015 Future of Technology
1678_ 2/26/15 - On February 26th... Help us recognize Jim Franklin with the Founders Legacy Tech Icon Award! Then learn about The Internet of Things: We hear this buzzword going around in the technology world a lot lately, but what exactly does it mean? Curious to know more? Then register to attend CTP’s Panel Discussion to hear Colorado’s subject matter experts provide their insights on the challenges and opportunities the Internet of Things will have on how we live and work!
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ZAYO Group soaring

Communication Executive of the Year for 2008 - CTP Super Picks
1631_ 11/24/14 - "A lot of people don’t realize how large of a telecommunications hub the Front Range really is. When you have Level 3, Time Warner Telecom, Qwest and now Zayo Group all within about 30 miles of each other, this creates a nice environment," said Dan Caruso, President and CEO of Zayo Group. He went onto say, "All of them are doing well and I think will continue to do well in this difficult economic environment. In fact, I think telecom in general will hold up pretty well in this recession." Travis Mitchell, President, Communications Technology Professionals (CTP) and Larry interviewed Dan to get his perspective of what entrepreneurs must do during these challenging times. He gave some very straight- forward advice. One point Dan brought up was, "Come to grips with the situation, be realistic in your thinking, manage conservatively and try your best not to need anyone’s money." In addition, they discussed the components of excellent leaders, what specifically must be done to thrive in the next two years, and key suggestions for startups. Listen for more insights...
RELATED LINKS: Zayo Group || Com Tech Pros || CTP Channel || Feld Thoughts on Zayo || Colorado Uplift || KEYWORDS: Dan Caruso, Zayo Group, Travis Mitchell, Communications Technology Professionals, CTP, Communication Executive of the Year, > Channel:CTP Bytes= 11549364
LISTEN TO: Dan Caruso, CEO/Founder, Zayo Group

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Communications Tech Professionals honor...

Technology Executive of the Year with photos to prove it
1619_ 10/6/14 - Larry is talking with Michael Clark, CTO of Photobucket, at the gala awards presentation as he is honored as the CTP 2014 Technology E xecutive of the Year! From overseeing day-to-day technical operations, such as web and mobile services, as well as planning Photobucket's software development, Clark not only serves as CTO, he built the infrastructure that Photobucket's virtual world stands on. Photobucket.com is now a household name in image hosting, sharing and printing with well over 110 million registered users. As chief architect and first executive hire for the company, Clark continues to strive to not only keep the platform he built safe for users, Photobucket is considered the web's "cleanest" photo file sharing service, and is strictly monitored. With the passion of one of the best CTO's in the business, Michael Clark helps make the preservation of clients' memories his number one priority and his life's work, which is one of the many reasons for being named the 2014 Technology Executive of the Year! As you might know, w3w3.com has a strong relationship with Photobucket. Check out Photo Events pages.
RELATED LINKS: Photobucket || Michael Clark background || CTP Channel || Communication Technology Professionals || EVENT PHOTOS || KEYWORDS: Michael Clark, Photobucket, Communications Technology Professionals, CTP, Technology Executive of the Year, Award, Registered Users, Photo File Sharing, bytes=3859521
LISTEN TO: Michael Clark, CTO, Photobucket - 2014 Recipient of the Technology Executive of the Year, awarded by the Communications Technology Professionals

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 w3w3® Talk Radio - When you need to get the word out...
1614_ 9/29/14 - When you need to get your story out w3w3® is here...  1. To support local businesses. 2. To help grow a talented workforce, and 3. To reinforce a community attitude that is invigorating, exciting, entrepreneurial and invested in your success! w3w3® provides an on-demand menu of programs, materials and resources, 24/7. We are committed to support the efforts of our sponsors to be profitable and to serve as a vehicle to help get their message out as well as keep their prospects informed about the sponsor's latest developments. Also, we actively support a full range of associations, public events and public sector organizations physically as well as offering access to a Web Community Calendar, portal pages and announcements about their activities. We have a virtual historical snapshot of the Colorado Technology and Business Community over the past 15 years and a fabulous resource to reference and learn about the people and events of this community.

CTP Honors Tech Executive of the Year 2014

2014 Technology Executive of the Year
1614_ 9/29/14 - Join us in honoring Michael Clark, CTO of Photobucket, as the Colorado Technology Professionals' 2014 Technology Executive of the Year on Thursday, October 2nd, 2014, from 6 - 9 PM at the Denver Art Museum. Click on the event link below for complete details and to register! As you might know, w3w3.com has a strong relationship with Photobucket. Check out Photo Events pages
RELATED LINKS: Michael Clark background || CTP Channel || Communication Technology Professionals || Photobucket ||

CU Boulder was ranked in that top 20...

Forbes Top 20 Universities for Entrepreneurship List... CU-Boulder
1607_ 9/15/14 - "The Entrepreneurship Initiative is entering its seventh year - an interesting trajectory for us in terms of what we've done around entrepreneurship in particular. And, this is year 15 for Silicon Flatirons overall, and of course, Phil Weiser the Executive Director and Dean of the Law School" pointed out Brad Bernthal Clinical Professor of Law at CU Law School and the Entrepreneurship Initiative Director for Silicon Flatirons Center. Brad said they got a real shot in the arm this summer, Forbes listed the top 20 universities for entrepreneurship and CU Boulder was ranked in that top 20..."There is much discussion about, 'what would it look like for us to truly be a Top Five public university for entrepreneurship... We've done two things right, one missing. We've brought the innovation community to the campus on a regular basis. Silicon Flatirons did over 40 events last year that had an entrepreneurship orientation, over 6000 attendees - a high velocity of interaction between campus and community. Second, our students across the campus are engaged. We have the New Venture Challenge that's for anyone with a CU ID - faculty, staff, student from any discipline across campus. Anybody can get involved, we will help them build a business; we'll give them mentors who are the best and brightest in the community...
RELATED LINKS: Silicon Flatirons Center || SFC About || Entrepreneurs || PodCasting Directory || KEYWORDS: Brad Bernthal, Silicon Flatirons Center, University of Colorado, Entrepreneurs Unplugged, Mentors,, bytes=6910435
LISTEN TO: Brad Bernthal, Professor, Law School, CU Boulder, Director Entrepreneur Initiative, Silicon Flatirons Center

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