332_ The Five Deaths of Frontier Airlines... And How They Lived to Tell About It!
Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Denver had as their guest, Sam Addoms, Chairman of Frontier Airlines' Board of Directors. His inspiring story of Frontier Airlines combined intellect, humor and great stories as he shared the ups and downs of growing a business in an industry significantly affected by 9-11, while raising capital along the real story behind one of the most successful ad campaigns in America. Sam didn’t pull any punches…he called a spade a spade. With all the tough times, including the bout with the BIG gorilla, humor was always part of Sam’s delivery. It’s an extremely interesting story, filled with learning experiences for all of us. Related Links: ACG Denver || ACG Denver Calendar || Frontier Airline History || Event Photos || Find It || Channels: ACG, News :: Keywords: Sam Addoms, Frontier Airlines, Association for Corporate Growth, ACG Denver> Bytes: 18826870 LISTEN 6/25/07

331_ Success Story Inspired by Star Wars and Dad
Helen Greiner is co-founder and Chairman of the Board of iRobot Corp., maker of the Roomba® Vacuuming Robot (over 2M units sold) and the iRobot PackBot® Tactical Mobile Robot, which deactivates mines in Iraq and Afghanistan. Inspired by the science fiction movie, Star Wars, and getting enthralled with R2D2, led to the innovative "iRobot" success story.. and yes, credit cards are part of the story. Lucy Sanders, CEO and Founder of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) asked Helen some revealing questions about the 17-year history of iRobots. There wasn't an iRobot business plan, we didn’t have a clear crisp idea of how the technology would be used. And it was a long haul in the beginning. If I were to do it over again ...listen for more. Related Links: NCWIT Heroes || iRobot || US News & World Report || NCWIT Heroes || Nat. Academies Report || NCWIT Blog || CO Coalition for Gender and IT || NCWIT Practice|| Keywords: Helen Greiner, iRobot, NCWIT, Lucy Sanders, Women in IT, National Center for Women & Information Technology NCWIT Heroes > Channels: NCWIT Bytes: 7441243 LISTEN 6/25/07

330_ Integration of Technology Impacting TV User Experience
What would you like to ask a top-level executive in a large and growing company? Sue Wyman, Chairman of the Communication Technologies Professionals (CTP) and Larry Nelson went to John Suranyi's office to ask some very pointed questions about his development and where he is heading. John is the President of Sales and Services for Direct TV. Sue asked John to rewind a little and talk about the past and what he went through in his development, the challenges he faced, the turning point in his career as well as a number of other topic areas.   Related Links: CTP Channel || Communication Technology Professionals Home || Jivaro Group || Find It || Channels: CTP> Keywords: John Suranyi, Direct TV, Sue Wyman, Communication Technologies Professionals, CTP  > Bytes: 5910259 LISTEN 6/181/07

329_ Revolutionizing IT as We Know It 
It sounds tecnical, but what isn’t today? Here’s a technical best-seller, written by 3 key experts: Evi Nemeth; Garth Snyder; Trent Hein along with 10 key contributors…all experts. This 1000-page book, "LINUX Administration Handbook" (Second Edition), has a cartoon on the cover (and drawings throughout), easy to understand with readable information and a special section for non IT managers so they understand what is going on and how to be an effective manager in this arena. IT loves this second edition because of the critical contents that are easy to reference and are now getting support from management rather than pushback. It started in 1988. Setting the standard of excellence, translated into 20 languages, and is revolutionizing IT as we know it. .   Related Links: Applied Trust || Book Press Release || Amazon || Blog || Keywords: Evi Nemeth; Garth Snyder; Trent Hein, LINUX, IT managers, LINUX Administration Handbook  > Bytes: 6199696 LISTEN 6/18/07

327_ From Mir Space Station to Curiosity to Talking Plants
Colorado farm owners will soon have the capability of watering plants only where and how much is needed. Richard Stoner, CEO of AgriHouse, Inc. discusses the novel leaf sensory technology optioned from the CU TTO in February. The company recently won a $150,000 STTR grant to develop the project, which will enable feedback and intelligent watering of crops. AgriHouse and water officials think this technology could provide million of dollars in water cost savings to Colorado farmers. The project also received a $10,000 proof-of-concept grant from the CU TTO in 2006.
Related Links: AgriHouse || Aeroponics || Mir News || CU Tech Tranfer Channel || Channels: CUTTO > Keywords: AgriHouse, Aeroponics, Richard Stoner, CUTTO, University of Colorado, Plant Intelligent Interface, Mir, NASA
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326_ ‘Clean Tech Community’ on the Good Side and the Bad
It’s interesting to see what’s going on in the ‘clean tech community’ on the good side and the bad. There has been a bit of a bubble in the area. A lot of us in the community and the popular press have gotten a little over excited about the pace of technological innovation. The venture community in the US hasn’t jumped heavily into ‘wind power’ and that ironically has one of the best economics in terms of its efficiency and cost per watts produced. There has been huge public market investment and private equity investment in that area. Bill Reichert, Managing Partner at Garage Technology Ventures shares his insights. Related Links: Garage Technology Ventures || Colorado Capital Conference || Event Photos || Venture Capital Channel || Channels: Venture Capital; CORE
Keywords: Venture Capital, Bill Reichert, Garage Technology Ventures, Rockies Venture Club, Clean Tech
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325_ Open Source, a Pathway to Innovation and Much, Much More
Imagine you buy a software company. The transaction is completed. There’s a knock on your door. A stranger is here to confirm that you are not in breach of his ‘open source software license’. You call your attorney for help. That’s where Jason Haislmaier, HRO, enters the scene. He is recognized by many as the “Open Source Legal Guru” in Colorado. When we asked how he got into this field? his reply was direct and to the point. "Simply put, I was driven by client need."

Having earned an engineering degree prior to law school, Jason has a natural affinity and appreciation for the technical issues he handles today. "As a software vendor, it's not uncommon to have your software product comprised of software that you've developed in-house, that you would consider proprietary, perhaps third party software that you've licensed in, and from open source software, and it's all working together. It is that commingling or interaction of the softwares that, from a legal standpoint, creates some of the stickier areas under the open source license. Even if you're not a vendor, if you're a data center, it's the same thing.

"Open source software, at its core, is licensed. Licenses can be breached and that can create liability; and in come the lawyers. And that’s where a lot of the legal aspects of open source come about. It’s very difficult to talk about open source software without talking about the legal aspects of open source software.
Related Links:  Holme Roberts & Owen || GPLv3 || It's the Law Interviews || Find It
Keywords: Open Source Software, HRO, Holme Roberts & Owen, Jason Haislmaier, GPLv3 > Channels: Software
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324_ The Joys and the Perils of Entrepreneurship
John Pope, President and CEO of The Blue Sky Group (an active investor in a broad range of startups as well as those organizations need an extra boost) shares their 'dashboard' that includes the other side of the story. Three key metrics chosen were 1) active projects 2) employees 3) revenues. On the personal dashboard John chose and tracked 1) Salary (that he was paid) 2) Credit Card Debt and 3) Body Weight (looking for something that summarized the sacrifice in terms of your day-to-day activities, health, friends, etc. life). Get the scoop here...   Related Links: The Blue Sky Group || Colorado Capital Conference || Event Photos || Venture Capital Channel ||   >Channels: Venture Capital  > Keywords: The Blue Sky Group, John Pope, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, RVC, > Bytes: 4924711   > LISTEN 6/4/07

323_ Big Money for Photovoltaics, Solar Cells, Clean Tech
Garage.com decided it was important to invest in emerging technologies that could have a lot of potential for investment. Bill Reichert, Managing Partner at Garage Technology Ventures said, "We saw lots of activity, in universities and government labs, around a wide variety of ‘materials science’ that had applicability across business and the economy.." That struck Bill as having significant global implications. Many had an orientation toward energy technology, subsequently called ‘clean technologies’. Here's more...
Related Links: Garage Technology Ventures || Colorado Capital Conference || Event Photos || Venture Capital Channel ||   >Channels: Venture Capital; Conscious Economy > Keywords: Venture Capital, Bill Reichert, Garage Technology Ventures, Rockies Venture Club, Clean Tech  > Bytes: 5398154 LISTEN 6/4/07

322_ Millions of Dollars for the Colorado Collaboratory
When we started people thought it was impossible pointed out Carl Koval, Director of the Energy Initiative, CU Boulder Campus. It began with a desire to have a more formal tie to NREL and the other research institutions in the state: CU , CSU and CO School of Mines. Kate Tallman, Director, CUTTO, Boulder and Colorado Springs Campus, and Carl were happy to say that there are now 3 different projects, in 3 different areas, that are moving along. One is CRISP, the Center for Revolutionary Solar Photo Chemistry and that’s a proposal we submitted for a total of $22 million over 3 years. The second S-TAC was initiated by XCEL Energy. They’re very interested in creating a site, where as new solar photovoltaic technologies come on the marketplace, they can be displayed and tested. This might be located near NREL and students and faculty at the universities would be involved in testing and various things. The Third and furthest along, in terms of the agreements that they talked about, is C2B2, or the Colorado Center for Bio Refining and Bio Fuels. Carl says, Kate ( CUTTO) will be modest about this, our ability to take 3 different research institutions together with NREL is unique in the country. Related Links: CUTTO Channel || CU Energy Initiative || C2B2 || Collaboratory || >Keywords: Collaboratory, Carl Koval, Kate Tallman, CU, Sustainable, Energy Initiative, CUTTO > Bytes: 3619216 || >Keywords: John Crain, ICANN, Internet Identifiers, IT Summit-Denver > Channels: News >> Bytes: 5813501 LISTEN 6/4/07

321_ Does Lost and Found Have Your Hard Drive?
Data is becoming very sensitive., That information is on hard drives and people need to be concerned about the information that’s on there. This is the ultimate, take your computer to an event like this and you can watch your hard drive being shredded. It’s all about destroying that data. Recycling is the right thing to do, but you have to make sure it’s being done correctly. Computer & Electronic Recycling Sponsor, Luminous Recycling, Steve Fuelberth discusses this dicey issue with Karl Dakin, Green Up Denver. Look for Luminous Recycling + all the other Colorado Exhibitors at the IT Summit Exhibitors Floor Plan - Tuesday, May 30th. Related Links: Event Photos || Green Up Denver || Luminous Electronics Recycling || Conscious Economy Channel || Data Destrucion || Channel: Recycling || >Keywords: Green Up Colorado, Luminous Recycling, Karl Dakin, Steve Fuelberth > Bytes: 3524757 LISTEN 5/28/07

320_  Energy Initiative - Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Transformation
It's a Colorado priority and numerous CU departments are very involved. If we do transit from fossil fuels to renewable energy in the 21st century, that is an enormous change. So transformation is change. And that effects politics, it affects products people buy just a lot of things. So that involves people from the Law School, the Sociology Department and people around the campus who study “carbon credits”. Carl Koval, Faculty Director of the CU Renewable and Sustainable Energy Initiative discusses with Kate Tallman, Director at CUTTO. Related Links: CUTTO Channel || CU Energy Initiative || C2B2 || Collaboratory || >Keywords: Collaboratory, Carl Koval, Kate Tallman, CU, Sustainable, Energy Initiative, CUTTO > Bytes: 3619216 LISTEN 5/28/07

319_ Your Business and the Internet’s Identifier System
It started out with DARPA and the National Science Foundation and went through iterations and challenges that included a 1992 episode in Amsterdam, a major issue dealing with IP numbers and names was resolved in 1998 and the march goes on with ICANN serving a very important role with URLs.
      John Crain, Chief Technical Officer for ICANN, talks about the importance of this unique identifier system with Larry Nelson and reveals the history and includes comments about Vinton Cerf, current Chief Internet Evangelist for Google also recognized as one of the ‘Fathers of the Internet.’ Meet John Crain, May 30th - at the   IT Summit-Denver >> Related Links: ICANN || IT Summit-enver Agenda || Podcast Directory || ICANN Blog || Vinton Cerf Interview || >Keywords: John Crain, ICANN, Internet Identifiers, IT Summit-Denver > Channels: News >> Bytes: 6280362 LISTEN 5/28/07

317_ Making a Move from Secretary to IT Manager
Terry Morreale, Senior Engineer, Applied Trust and producer of the Women in IT Channel, brings another fascinating account from the realm of women in information technology. Her guest, Sherry Fischer is the retiring IT Officer and HIPAA Security Officer at the Anschutz Medical Campus. Wanting to move on from being a secretary, Sherry took some management courses because she was interested in a career change, but little did she know that LAN would change her life...she seized the opportunity. Related Links: Women in IT Channel || Anschutz Medical Campus || Find It Page || Software Channel || Channel: Women in IT >> Keywords: Women in IT, Sherry Fischer, Anschutz Medical Campus, LAN, Applied Trust, Terry Morreale Bytes: 6487670> LISTEN  5/21/07

316_ If You Want Venture Capital, Listen Up and Be Careful
Everything has changed and there is no exception when it come to raising capital for a new venture. Entrepreneurs know the routine. Credit cards, second mortgages and then onto friends, family and fools. Here's some advice from a top VC, Bill Reichert, Managing Partner at Garage Technology Ventures that might have you wondering. Here are few musts from Bill: Small is beautiful; Lean & scrappy; Focus on customers; Don't follow the conventional business plan. Related Links: Garage Technology Ventures || Colorado Capital Conference || Colorado BIZ - VC Article || Venture Capital Channel || Channels: Venture Capital > Keywords: Venture Capital, Bill Reichert, Garage Technology Ventures, Rockies Venture Club, Colorado Capital Conference >>
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315_ Better, Faster, Cheaper Mantra Still in Place
Worldwide, we are in the middle of a high-performance build out, points out Jeff Akers, President of EMS for CH2M HILL. When it comes to technical advances, it’s an endless list that includes Geospatial technology that is a major player the managed solutions space. Jeff reminisced with Larry about how the geeks once inhabited the basement in larger companies and now are in the ‘top’ floors dealing directly with the ‘top’ boss. Jeff came out of the telecommunications industry and now travels worldwide in his new leadership role. Jeff shares some lessons learned, possible opportunities, as well as some predictions. Meet Jeff Akers, May 30th - at the IT Summit-Denver Keynote Address at 10:00am. Related Links: CH2M Hill || IT Summit-enver Agenda || Podcast Directory || Association Listing || >Keywords: CH2M HILL, Jeff Akers, Geospatial, Technology, IT Summit-Denver >> Channels: News >> Bytes: 6566455 LISTEN 5/21/07

311_ Small Businesses are BIG when it comes to New Jobs
Keynote speaker at the SBIR regional conference in Denver, Terry Bibbens, Managing Director of Homeland Venture Partners, laid out the facts facing ‘small businesses’ this coming year. Small businesses created over 92% of the net new jobs in the US based on data collected starting in 1989. Businesses with fewer than 20 employees created 85% of all new net jobs during the 14 –year period. The developments of small businesses along with SBIR grant funding have a tremendous impact on ‘Economic Development’ in Colorado. Then enters the federal congressional leaders: Most don’t even have a clue about SBIR grants for small businesses and as a result could likely be dropping the SBIR program. We need to let them know so they do the right thing. Related Links: Small Business Technology Counsel || SBA Research || National Science Foundation || PBC, Inc. || SBIR Colorado ||Keywords: Terry Bibbens, SBA, SBIR, Economic Development, Homeland Venture Partners Channels: Looking for Money || Venture Capital >> Bytes: 8257518 LISTEN 5/14/07
Best way to Secure a Federal Grant! Looking for Money Video Clip

312_ It’s the Law: The New IP, Supreme Court and Patent Challenges
Is it obvious? On April 30, the Supreme Court set out additional guidelines regarding how to determine if technology is “obvious,” and hence non-patentable. How this ends up could take some time, but regardless, it will have a far-reaching impact on Intellectual Property and patents particularly those that are IT related. David Seeley and Blaine Benard, both partners at Holme Roberts and Owen discuss what is happening and the ramifications of the KRS v. Teleflex ruling by the Supreme Court that is not in sync with the position taken by the Appellate Court which was established in 1982 to handle such cases. The saga continuous and no matter how it ends up, it will impact both business and consumers. Related Links: HRO || KSR v. Teleflex || Intellectual Property || Web Community Calendar || Blog || Channel: News > Keywords:Intellectual Property, Supreme Court, KRS v. Teleflex, David Seeley, Blaine Benard, Holme Roberts and Owen, Patents >Bytes: 4107392 > LISTEN 5/14/07

313_ Profile of a Leader: Here's the Rest of the Story Part 2 of 2
When you are lucky enough to have talented, creative, hard-working people on your team, it's critical that they are all on the same page and heading in the same direction. Scott Binder, Senior Vice President for the Colorado Market at Comcast, talks with Sue Wyman, Chairman of the revitalized Communication Technology Professionals, CTP formerly DTP and Larry Nelson about the steps (personally and professionally) that he has gone through in his changing professional career. If you would like a FREE copy of Scott's favorite book, "As a Man Thinketh" by James Allen, simply click here. Related Links: CTP Channel || Denver Tele Pros || Jivaro Group || Podcast Directory || Channel: News > Keywords: Scott Binder, Comcast, Communication Technology Professionals, CTP, Sue Wyman, As a Man Thinketh, Leadership >Bytes: 6180470 > LISTEN. 5/14/07 If you missed Part 1 - LISTEN

309_ Communication Technology Professionals - Heads Up about What is Coming Up
It is so easy to fall behind when you are not paying attention or you are too busy with today's activities or/and not taking the time to make yourself aware of impending events. Sue Wyman, Chairman of the Communications Technology Professionals (CTP) and Phil Weiser founder of the Silicon Flatirons Program and professor at CU discuss some very important issues and events...they include...
9/05/07 Taking Stock of the Antitrust Modernization Commission Report
10/10/07 The Future of User Generated Content
11/09/07 The Regulation of Software
11/28/07 Public Safety, New Technologies, and the Future of Emergency Response. Related Links: CTP Channel || SFP || Denver Tele Pros || Jivaro Group || Podcast Directory || Keywords: Phil Weiser, SFTP, CTP, Telecommunications, Leadership, Sue Wyman >> Channels: CTP > Bytes: 4008754 LISTEN 5/7/07

308_ ATLAS - Is It Technology, Art or a Coffee Shop
Dr. Robert Schnabel, Vice Provost for Academic and Campus Technology – CIO & Director of the ATLAS Institute clears up a campus mystery. ATLAS stands for “Alliance for Technology Learning and Society” and what’s embedded in those words is bridging all the way from technology and sciences to the arts. The building is in part a teaching and learning center – a place where you have classes and disciplines ranging all the way from writing to business to engineering to social science, and rooms that have fairly good technology. Related Links: Atlas Building Home || National Center for Women & Information Technology || Web Community Calendar || Blog || Keywords: Atlas Building, University of Colorado, Boulder, Robert Schnabel, NCWIT >> Channels: In the News Bytes: 4107392>> LISTEN 5/7/07

307_ Profile of a Leader: Jump from CPA to Sr. Vice President
What does it take to make a career shift from accounting to senior management? Words like focus, passion and wanting to do something bad enough were drivers for Scott Binder, Senior Vice President for the Colorado Market at Comcast. Scott had to pack up and move to many states in his experience and learning process which included Wisconsin, Kentucky, New Mexico and California before returning to Colorado. He shares insights, with Sue Wyman, Chairman of the revitalized Communication Technology Professionals, CTP formerly DTP. Scott got some great team training in high school and his favorite inspirational book is over 100 years old. You’ll get some great how-to pointers.Related Links: CTP Channel || Denver Tele Pros || Jivaro Group || Podcast Directory || Channels: CTP Key Words: Scott Binder, Comcast, Communication Technology Professionals, CTP, Sue Wyman, Leadership > Bytes 3422566 > LISTEN 5.7.07

305_ Perspective of an Underdog and Intellectual Honesty Keys to Leadership
Sue Wyman, Chairman of the Communications Technology Professionals (CTP) and Larry Nelson interviewed Phil Weiser founder of the Silicon Flatirons Program and professor at CU, for the 'Profile of a Leader' series. Phil was interested in ‘public policy’ in law school and didn’t even get engaged in technology issues. Working with Joel Kline was transformative. It launched Phil into the technology sector. David Bell, Federal Appeals Court Judge, Colorado, stressed 'Intellectual Honesty' with Phil. Here's more. Related Links: CTP Channel || SFP || Denver Tele Pros (CTP) || Jivaro Group || Podcast Directory || Keywords: Phil Weiser, SFTP, CTP, Telecommunications, Leadership, Sue Wyman, Channels: CTP, Profiles>> Bytes: 5909841 LISTEN 4/30/07

304_ Google, FBI, CH2M HILL, Tech Stars Talk
The IT Summit is a conference series for executives from the government, education, economic development and corporate communities. Wes Sherman of the Paramount World Group, producers of the Denver IT Summit says, the events are produced by and for senior leaders for the purposes of economic development, education, and the proliferation of information technology. This full-day Summit includes seminars, panel discussions and CIO Roundtables. If you want to personally meet and listen to industry experts in government, education, economic development and corporate communities, here's your chance. Related Links: The IT Summit || Denver Agenda || Web Community Calendar || Blog || Keywords: IT Summit, Denver, CIO, CTO, Google, ICANN, FBI, Tech Stars, CH2M HILL, Wes Sherman Channels: In the News Bytes: 3269175  LISTEN 4/30/07

303_ Tracking the Life (and Contents) of a 3-Year Old Computer
Look around your office. In the next one to three years, estimate how many electronic items, big and small, will be replaced; computers, printers, copiers, keyboards, mice, cell phones, monitors, PDAs, laptops, servers… Next, how will they be disposed of? It’s not just the physical components, it’s also the vital and confidential information stored on those devices. It’s not just pollution and doing your part, that is socially responsible. It’s also being responsible for customer data, intellectual property or other confidential information. Steve Fuelberth, President & CEO of Luminous has the solution that is leading edge, socially responsible and cost effective. . Related Links: || Luminous Recycling || Mobile Technology Destruction || Green Up Denver || Podcast Directory || Channels: Recycling, In the News Keywords: Luminous Recycling, Steve Fuelberth, computers, printers, cpiers, keyboards, mice, cell phones, monitors, PDAs, laptops, servers > Bytes: 5400976 LISTEN 4/30/07

301_ Peer-to-Patent Project - A New Business Imperative
“Peer to Patent Project” or “Community Patent Review” It’s really a breakthrough project in the patent prosecution area. Because for the first time it allows people in the community to participate in the patent granting process. Which up until now has been a semi-secret process that very few of us understand. Now we get a glimpse into what really goes on and we can affect it. Garth Jensen, partner at the Denver HRO office discusses with associate, Lucky Vidmar also at Holme Roberts & Owen this exciting change of events. Related Links: Holme Roberts & Owen || Community Patent Overview || Peer-to-Patent Project || Peer-to-Patent FAQs || Find It || Keywords: Peer to Patent Project, HRO, Holme Roberts & Owen, Garth Jensen, Lucky Vidmar, Community Patent Review > Channels: Software Bytes: 6493939 LISTEN 4/23/07

300_ The Roadmap to $2.2 Billion in Federal Grants
What is your proposal strategy? If you are after some of the $2.2 Billion available this coming year from the SBIR federal grant program there are some challenges. and Jim Greenwood, an expert on proposal writing, discusses with Cody Farmer the 'how to's'. Here's a start: Make sure you’re going to the right agency; know how much money you need; have a good value proposition that you’re going to put forward to the potential funder; and have all of that thought out in advance. Related Links: PBC, Inc. ||SBIR Colorado || Innovation Dev. Institute (ini) || Looking for Money ||About SBIR Grants || Keywords: Jim Greenwood, Cody Farmer, SBIR, STTR, Proposal Writing, Channels: Looking for Money || Venture Capital >> Bytes: 4901514 LISTEN 4/23/07

299_ Yikes it’s Skype…a Disruptive Technology for Doing Business
At the beginning of the 1990s John Naisbitt author of “MegaTrends” predicted at the Denver Colorado Convention Center that in the future we would not have long-distance telephone charges. The audience appreciated the message; however few if any believed it. Today we enjoy many choices; VoIP, Cell phone madness and a growing number of communication possibilities. Now there is Skype. Doyle Albee, Metzger Associates discusses with w3w3.com the ‘how-to’ and ‘step-by-step’ process individuals and companies can go through to tap into free long distance. That’s right, it’s free and this discussion is digitally recorded for your listening and learning pleasure on Skype. Related Links: Metzger Associates || Skype || Metzger Associates Blog || Podcast Directory || FREE w3w3 Newsletter || Keywords: Skype, Doyle Albee, Metzger and Associates, Free Long distance, Podcast> Channels:In the News > Bytes: 6495402 LISTEN 4/23/07

297_ The Global Marketplace: Taking the Right Steps
It's the little things, let alone the small type that can get you. Regardless of the country you want to be doing business in, things are different...socially, politically economically. Troy Braegger, Senior Counsel at Holme Roberts & Owen focuses on U.S. and cross-border joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions discusses doing business with a top attorney from Mexico, Javier Lizardi. Among the many points made, the position and definition of 'Notary Public' can make a winning vs. a losing situation. Related Links:  Holme Roberts & Owen || Von Wobeser y Sierra S.C. || International || Troy Braegger || Find It || Keywords: Javier Lizardi, Troy Braegger, Holme Roberts & Owen, Mexico, Notary Public, Global Marketplace > Channels:In the News > Bytes: 5824159 >> LISTEN 4/16/07

296_ Economic Driver – Bigger than Wal-Mart - Get the Facts and a Piece of the Action
There are a number of “urban myths” about the $2.2 Billion federal SBIR grant and contract programs. The fact is these grants and contracts are for innovative research that goes primarily to small companies and is non-dilutive to owners and investors are a BIG economic driver to the states that are home to the recipients. There are over 4000 Phase 1 awards given out each year and primarily to first-time recipients (over 20%). There have been 60,000+ patents issued to SBIR funded companies. Nationwide, SBIR companies employ more people than Wal-Mart and the SBIR company employees are compensated significantly higher than W-M employees. Ann Eskesen a nationally known expert on all the numbers in SBIR programs and Cody Farmer of SBIR Colorado lay out the facts in black & white. The economic impact continues. Related Links: PBC, Inc. ||SBIR Colorado || Innovation Dev. Institute (ini) || Looking for Money || Keywords:Ann Eskesen, Cody Farmer, SBIR, STTR, Innovative Research, economic impact > Channels: Looking for Money || Venture Capital > Bytes: 6026243 >> LISTEN 4/16/07

295_ Drive by Downloads: Security is Too Complicated
Take the 360° Look – Block, Detect and Remove threats. Viruses are Internet graffiti, trying to get your attention, Spyware is not ! First and foremost you’d like to prevent any malicious code from getting on to your system. If we identify a code that is trying to get onto your system, we can block it, that’s the first step. Secondly if some code has already found its way onto your system it becomes very important to detect everything that might be on your system. The third piece is extremely important, because you want to be able to remove it. Some of these malicious codes are very sophisticated. The removal is a very complicated and important process. The new CEO of Webroot, Peter Watkins and CFO, Josh Pace explain all three dicey pieces. Related Links: Webroot || State of Internet Security || Cyber Security || Safe Surfing || Software || Keywords: > Channels:Save Surfing || Software > Bytes: 7716470 >> LISTEN 4/16/07

294_ Virtually Real Time Social Networking
Today when people think of Social Networking it's probably sites like “My Space” or “You Tube” and millions of Blogs. These are an asynchronous way of communicating with the world around us. We might post profiles about ourselves, the things we like to do and conversations begin to form, but they’re not in real time and they’re not about what we are interested in at that moment. Terry Morreale, producer of the Women in IT channel discusses the future with Carol Stimmel, Director of Special Products, Medium. Related Links:  Women in IT || Me.dium || Applied Trust || Find It || Keywords: Social Networking, Me.dium, Carol Stimmel, Terry Morreale, Applied Trust || Channels: Women in IT >> Bytes: 6961217 >> LISTEN 4/9/07

293_Entrepreneurial Advice from a Venture Capitalist
We asked Catharine Merigold, General Partner of Vista Ventures, "What are the three biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs?" Catharine offered some poignant advice which explains why she is a returning judge of the upcoming Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year program. The entrepreneur's first challenge is the need to be focused. Then as time moves along, the next challenge is that they are too focused and they lose sight of their stakeholders and that includes shareholders, employees and customers. Here's more. Related Links:  Vista Ventures || Ernst & Young Perspectives || How Do I Participate? || Entrepreneurs || Keywords: Entrepreneur, Catharine Merigold, Vista Ventures, Venture Capital, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year>> Channels: Entrepreneurs >> Bytes: 4906948 LISTEN 4/9/07

292_ Looking Grim: “A State of Internet Security”
Your computer, money, and other assets might be controlled by others (the percentages are high)…and they are not your friends. There is a whole financial ecosystem that is behind this growing problem. T J Maxx being among the more recent targets, 100s of thousands of personal credit cards being compromised over an 18 month period, as the information was leaked out in whatever form they used – "This was classic use of spyware, installed that then captured information, and gradually leaked out the data. Done surreptitiously – not a virus like attack. The new CEO of Webroot, Peter Watkins and CFO, Josh Pace define the traps and tell us how we can avoid the growing dilemma. Related Links: Webroot || State of Internet Security || Cyber Security || Safe Surfing || Keywords: Spyware, Anti Virus, Peter Watkins, Josh Pace, Webroot, Security, Internet Security, Software || Channels: Security, Software || Bytes: 5446324 LISTEN 4/9/07

290_ Golden Sauce that's Usable, Powerful & Motivating
Lucy Sanders sets high standards for her self first and later sets high standards for others. “And at the same time I have incredibly high forgiveness. So if the bar is high, then there should be a safety net. People should not be made to feel bad if they can’t quite climb over that high bar. It’s just that if you set it really high, there’s always going to be learning,” she points out. Lucy focuses on getting women and girls into Information Technology in its broadest sense at the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). Here's more sage advice. Related Links: About Lucy Sanders || NCWIT Blog || Find It || NCWIT Practice || Channels: Software || Keywords: Lucy Sanders, National Center for Women & Information Technology, NCWIT, Information Technology, Bell Fellow > Bytes: 6525913 LISTEN 4/2/07

289_ Investing in Companies that Embrace Sustainability
"Put your money where your mouth is," took on a whole new meaning when Winston Hickox, Senior Portfolio Manager, Environmental Initiatives, CalPERS gave his keynote address at the 2nd Annual Sustainable Opportunities Summit in Denver. CalPERS is a major institutional investor and Winston describes its focus on companies with a proactive approach to energy, environmentalperformance and the impact that it has had. He was talking in the $ Billions. Related Links: CORE || SOS Summit || Event Photos Day 1 || Day 2 || Day 3 ||
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288_ Open Source Tech: Myth, Malidy or Miracle?
A panel discussion about Re-Examining Open Source and Community Development was held at the University of Colorado School of Law. Is this today's fad or rather a fundamental new model for the future of innovation and ideas? Panelist include Paul Ohm (moderator) Associate Professor, University of Colorado School of Law; Jason Haislmaier, Partner, Holme, Roberts, and Owen; Sue Kunz, CEO and Founder, Solidware Technologies; Stormy Peters, Director of Community and Partner Programs, OpenLogic. Related Links: SFTP || Conference || CTP Channel || Event Photos|| Channel: CTP || Keywords: SFTP, Open Source, Sue Kunz, Paul Ohm, Jason Haislmaier, HRO, Stormy Peters > Bytes 13667790 LISTEN 4/2/07

283_ It’s not Just Human Capital: It’s Excitement Capital
Dr. Richard Duke, is the chair of the CBSA’s Public Policy and Government Relations Committee, "We support life sciences legislation at the local level as well as the national level. In order for us to build the bio tech industry in Colorado, we really have to start at the grass roots." He is also past President and CEO of GlobeImmune as well as President and CEO of Apoplogic. He was recently named the “Business Advisor of the Year" by the University of Colorado Technology Transfer Office (CUTTO). Dr. Duke is passionate about House Bill 1060 passing. Related Links: CUTTO Winners || GlobeImmune || SBIR Colorado || CU Tech Transfer Office || Apoplogic || Channels: CU Tech Transfer || Lifescience
Keywords: Dr. Richard Duke, Globe Immune, Apoplogic, Technology Transfer, CU, University of Colorado >
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284_ Successful Serial Entrepreneur Offers 3 Key Points
Lessons learned and bottom-line results are what the "Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year" Program is all about explains Jim Wilson of E&Y. Karl Friedman, CEO & President of NextAction, previous award winner was delighted that his company was nominated. He goes on to share three 'experienced based' thoughts for those pursuing the entrepreneul path. Karl says you need to have a long runway that includes lots of ideas as nothing happens as fast as you believe. Here's more. Related Links: Ernst & Young Call for Nominations || How To Participate || Next Action || Keywords: Entrepreneur, Ernst & Young, Jim Wilson, Karl Friedman, NextAction, Jim Wilson, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year || Channels: Entrepreneurs || Bytes: 6993400 > LISTEN

285_ Bunch of Oil & a Bunch of People, Creates a Vision
A population increase from 3000 in the 1980s to 30,000 permanent residents today has created quite a concern points out Jaycie Chitwood, Sr. Strategic Planner and project manager for the Advanced Technologies Group, Toyota Motor Sales USA. Then about 5 years ago a tanker sunk just off the islands, releasing 100’s of thousands of gallons of heavy fuel and diesel. That history of the Galapagos Islands was the genesis of a 10-year master plan. Related Links:
CORE || SOS Summit || Toyota: Galapagos Islands || Event Photos Day 1 || Day 2 || Day 3 || Channel: CEC || Keywords: CORE, Jaycie Chitwood, Toyota, Galapagos Islands, Sustainable Opportunities Summit > Bytes 3943134 LISTEN 3/26/07

282_ Lloyd Lewan - Leadership Beyond Management
We live in a time of great division. Nations against nations – religions against religions, complicated competition with foreign countries. We have a growing underclass in the world and we really don’t know what to do with it. And there are so many other moral, scientific and economic dilemmas we face. As Lincoln said, “A house divided cannot stand.”
      We must find men and women who can face these challenges with a much wiser set of denominators and understandings. Lloyd Lewan was the keynote speaker at the annual Colorado Ethics in Business Awards (CEBA) and had hundreds of attendees on the edge of their seats as he detailed prescriptions for leadership and ethics. Related Links: CEBA Home || Event Photos || 2005 Photos || Find It >> Channel: Ethics
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281_ And the Winner Is...Only if You Participate Now
Investing in entrepreneurs and celebrating their successes is what the "Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year" Program is all about explains Jim Wilson of E&Y. These entrepreneurs fill such an important role in our society – such incredible contributions for our workforce and our society that we just relish the opportunity to celebrate them. Karl Friedman of NextAction, previous award winner was delighted that his company was nominated. Listen in, it's your turn now. Related Links: Ernst & Young Perspectives || How Do I Participate? || Call for Nominations || Event Photos 2006 || Keywords: Entrepreneur, Ernst & Young, Jim Wilson, Karl Friedman, NextAction, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Program > Channels: Entrepreneurs || Bytes: 3816492 LISTEN 3/19/07

280_ Mid Sized Companies Winning with Startups
Good ideas that could become great income producers are most often high risk. Researchers and scientists that have innovative projects on the bench that are funded by non-dilutive SBIR federal grants can have a challenging time commercializing their new invention. Companies in the $50 to $300 million range often don't have a budget for the high-risk research. This is a great win/win opportunity for all explains Russ Farmer, Executive Director of SBIR Colorado. Get the details here. Related Links: SBIR Conference || Looking for Money || PBC Home || Event Photos 2006 || Keywords: SBIR, STTR, Russ Farmer, PBC Inc, Innovation, Federal Grants, Large Companies, High-Risk Research > Bytes 3059777 LISTEN 3/19/07

279_ Collaboration and $2 Million Lead to a Nano Winner
With patent rights out of the University of Colorado, with an exclusive license, and full access to the future developments that rely on those base patents ALD Nano Solutions is breaking new ground. They have a fantastic relationship with CU and a terrific relationship with the Tech Transfer Office. Over the last 5 years we’ve gotten over $2 million out of the SBIR-STTR Program and that accounted for 80% their corporate revenues points out Karen Buechler, Founder, President and CTO of ALD Nano Solutions. Related Links:
ALD Nano Solutions || CUTTO Winners || SBIR Colorado || CU Tech Transfer Office || Colorado Nano || Channels: CU Tech Transfer || Keywords: Karen Buechler, ALD Nano Solutions, Nanotechnology, Technology Transfer, CU, University of Colorado > Bytes: 5574638 LISTEN 3/19/07

278_ Sara Blakely's Better Idea Got Her a $100 Million Company
Blakely gave a great talk to an overflow crowd Wednesday at the Inverness Hotel as a keynote speaker at the 5th Annual Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth Conference And judging by the response from the primarily female executive audience and the cheerleading from the women in our own office, sales of Spanx panty hose and underwear will soon double the $100 million in revenues the seven-year-old company is doing now. By Keith DuBay READ More Related Links: Complete Story || w3w3.com Blog || Event Photos || Colorado BIZ Today

277_ Communications Executive of the Year - Scott Binder
Yes, Scott Binder, Senior Vice President of Comcast Colorado has accomplished a great deal. "Scott has brought vision and innovation to Comcast and to the people of Colorado. We're delighted to have him as our 2006 Communications Executive of the Year", said Sue Wyman, chairman of the Communications Technology Professionals (formerly Denver Telecom Professionals).
          But, the story doesn't end there. Scott and his family made five major moves that challenged the family. Those challenges made them all stronger and determined to do the best at all times. Scott's mother at 83 years young went skydiving and Scott's wife won a battle with cancer. His three children are winners too. Tom Clark, Executive Vice President of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, introduces Scott from a very personal side. This is truly an inspirational story. Related Links: Communications Technology Professionals || Metro Denver EDC  || Find IT || Event Photos || Channel: CEC, || Keywords: Scott Binder, Comcast, Communications Executive of the Year 2006, Communications Technology Professionals, Denver Metro EDC, Tom Clark - 3/12/07 > LISTEN Bytes: 8896995

276 Myogen: The $2.5 Billion Colorado Success Story
– but there is more to it. Myogen which recently merged with Gilead was built by a team that understands a key strategy of ‘spreading the risk’ while capitalizing on its assets. Dr. Michael Bristow, cofounder of Myogen shares the details. This is also a University of Colorado Tech Transfer ( CUTTO) success story and now Dr. Bristow and CUTTO have teamed up for another venture, ARCA Discovery, Inc. Get the details here. Related Links: Myogen and Gilead || CUTTO Winners || CU Tech Transfer Office || Award Photos|| Keywords: Michael Bristow, Myogen, Gilead, ARCA Discovery, Technology Transfer, CU, University of Colorado> Bytes: 6586099 LISTEN 3/12/07

275 Diversity - A Growing Corporate Asset
Today there are more women and people of color entering the workplace than there are white men. "So now is the time to embrace diversity in order to attract new talent and to stay competitive in the market place," says Alma Vigo-Morales from MWH, is the director of Diversity and Organizational Effectiveness. Terry Morreale, producer of the Women in IT Channel and senior engineer at Applied Trust explored some interesting examples with Alma that we can all benefit from. Listen in. Related Links: Women in IT || MWH Diversity Program || Applied Trust || MWH Global || Keywords: Alma Vigo-Morales, Terry Morreale, Diversity, MWH Global, Women in IT, Applied Trust > LISTEN 3/12/07

274 Big Companies Offer Little Companies an Exit Strategy
Listen, take action and cash in on an opportunity that has been around for decades. Russ Farmer, Executive Director of SBIR Colorado has helped many new startup innovative companies get grant funding from the federal government. More and more large companies are looking for ways to reduce their internal high-risk research in favor of buying companies that have technology that is ready to go. It really makes sense and is a win/win for Big & Small companies. Related Links: SBIR Conference || Looking for Money || PBC, Inc. || PodCast Directory || Keywords: SBIR, STTR, Russ Farmer, PBC Inc, Innovation, Federal Grants, Large Companies, High-Risk Research > Bytes 594770 LISTEN 3/12/07

272_ Zero Landfill: Is That Even Possible?
Bill Reinert, opening keynote speaker at the CORE Sustainability Opportunities Summit (SOS), surprised (even shocked) many attendees when he shared what Toyota is doing to be a leader in Clean Tech and Climate Change. Bill sites the three biggest challenges for the coming year.
     Bill Reinert is National Manager of Advanced Technology for Toyota Motor Sales, USA. His primary function is to coordinate Toyota’s various research, development and marketing activities related to alternative-fueled vehicles and emerging technologies. He is currently working on several advanced hybrid electric products, direct hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, reformed fuel approaches for hydrogen, full-featured electric vehicles, city electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid concepts, ethanol fuels and sustainable transportation systems. Related Links: 2007 Sustainable Opportunities Summit || CORE Colorado  || Cleantech Innovation Challenge || Toyota Environment || Event Photos || Channel: CEC, || Keywords: CORE, Sustainability, Opportunities Summit, Bill Reinert, Toyota, Clean Tech, Climate Change - 3/5/07 > LISTEN Bytes: 4069149

271 Nanotechnology, Optics and Collaboration - Big Deal at CUTTO
Kate Tallman, assistant director of both the Boulder and Colorado Springs Tech Transfer Office was proud to introduce two winners from the University of Colorado at the Colorado Springs Campus. "We have recognized two winners who collaborated on a technology that has to do with optics. Anatoliy Glushchenko was named New Inventor of the Year and Zbigniew Celinski, Inventor of the Year for CU at Colorado Springs." Related Links: CUTTO Winners || CU Tech Transfer Office || BioScience Channel || Award Presentations Photo Album || Find It || Keywords: University of Colorado - Colorado Springs, Technology Transfer, Optics, Nanotechnology > Bytes 3420058 || LISTEN 3/5/07

270 The Investor's Proposition with the SBIR Program
Investing in an idea that is not evolved or on the market is investment suicide based on normal investment protocol. In 2007, the federal government is offering $2.2 Billion in grants (a non-dilutive advantage) for new innovative research ideas from small high-tech businesses. Potential investors can observe and work with these companies to see the management team in action and check out the viability of the new invention, points out Russ Farmer, Executive Director of SBIR Colorado. Related Links: SBIR Conference || Looking for Money || PBC, Inc. || Find It || Channel: Looking 4 Money || Keywords: SBIR, STTR, Russ Farmer, PBC Inc, Innovation, Federal Grants, Venture Capitalist, Angel Investor> Bytes 594770 || LISTEN 3/5/07

268 Women in IT: Is There a Way In
Peggy Pangersis, an alumna of the Women's College at DU, is a Project Manger at First Data Corporation talks about the changing times in the marketplace for women in IT. Peggy discusses the extraordinary possibilities with Sarah Tonso, an ITS major at The Women’s College, University of Denver and Warren Kuehner, Director, Information Technology Studies Program the Women's College, . Most people don't realize the existence of a college for women. Listen in . Related Links: Women in IT || The Women's College || Applied Trust || Open House Invitation || Keywords: Peggy Pangersis, Women's College, Sarah Tonso, Warren Kuehner, University of Denver, Applied Trust, Women in IT, First Data> Bytes 6107536 || LISTEN 3/5/07

267_ Consumers May Win in the Communications Battle
What do telecom, cable, wireless and satellite have in common? Businesses & consumers could benefit from the duopoly transition to unlimited choices.
     2006 was a year that delivered mega-mergers and acquisitions of industry giants and neophytes. The promise of convergence was realized and triple play and quadruple play bundling options became the norm. Cable and telecommunications companies battled for the wallet of both corporations and consumers and satellite companies collaborated and searched for products to round out their offerings. User generated content exploded into the limelight with the $1.65B Google acquisition of YouTube.
     DTP was celebrating its 10-year anniversary and took this opportunity to announce a name change to better reflect the radically changing playing field. The contest for the new logo design for the "Communications Technology Professionals" (CTP) was awarded to LightSpeed Commercial Arts. Related Links: Denver Tele Pros || Jivaro Group || Trillion || SFTP || Event Photos || Channel: CTP, DTP || Keywords: Gregg Sutherland, Ernst & Young, Communications, DTP, CTP, Telecom, Cable, Wireless, Satellite, Google, You Tube - 2/26/07
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266 The Billion Dollar Question: Are You Looking for Money?
In 2007, the federal government is offering grants for new innovative research ideas from small (even new) high-tech businesses. There are 11 agencies involved in the SBIR (Small Business Innovative Research) grant program offering funding in a variety of areas including bioscience, defense, education, energy and many other areas that fit in with Colorado innovative entrepreneurs. Some of these SRIR grant recipients bring their creations to market by working with big companies. Russ Farmer points out SBIR grants do not dilute your ownership. Related Links: SBIR Colorado || Looking for Money || PBC, Inc. || Find It || Channel: Looking 4 Money || Keywords: SBIR, STTR, Russ Farmer, PBC Inc, Innovation, Federal Grants, Small Business Innovative Research> Bytes 3190599 || LISTEN 2/26/07

265 Confidence and Persistence; Women in IT Career Path  
Terry Morreale, Producer of the Women in IT Channel interviews Mel Reveles, Director of the Internet and Technologies Department at the Colorado Bar Assoc. Along the way Mel never really intended for this to be her career. Ten years later, she is still at the CBA. She manages a department of three full-time staff as well as various contractors when extra resources are needed. The women who work with Mel also came from non-technical backgrounds. Related Links: Women in IT || COBAR || Barking Seal Newsletter || Applied Trust Home || Keywords: Terry Morreale, IT Functions, Applied Trust, Women in IT, Channels: Women in IT || Bytes: 4841746 || LISTEN 2/26/07

264 CUTTO Winner Beat the Cancer Odds
Dr. Jeffrey Holt is the Vice Chair of Research and a Todd Professor of Experimental Pathology at University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center. His work is in the “BRCA1, BRCA2 genes” which plays a role in Ovarian, Prostate and Breast Cancers. David Allen of the Tech Transfer Office at CU acknowledged Jeff as the “New Inventor of the Year”. He is also recent recipient of the “Proof of Concept Grant” in conjunction with the State. Related Links: CUTTO Winners || CU Tech Transfer Office || BioScience Channel || Award Presentations Photo Album || Keywords: Technology Transfer, CU, University of Colorado, Dr. Jim Holt, UCDHSC, Pulmonary Hypertention, NIH || Channels: Bioscience >Bytes: 3181403 || LISTEN 2/26/07

262 Business Upside Down: The Unthinkable Becomes Mainstream
Mayor John Hickenlooper will be kicking off the Sustainability Opportunities Summit(3/1/07). Businesses have always understood the basic that the marketplace and the end users determine the direction of the company, and if not, customers would take their business someplace else. Businesses like Nike now realize that consumers will not buy products being made in undesirable sweatshops. Graham Russell and Bud McGrath discuss sustainablity, or 'doing the right thing'. This is also a demand of their stockholders. Related Links: Cleantech Innovation Challenge || CEC Conscious Economy Channel || 2007 Sustainable Opportunities Summit || CORE Home Page || Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Graham Russell, Sustainability, Innovation> Bytes 5332221 || LISTEN 2/19/07

261 Consolidation, Competition, Convergence; Can Equal Chaos
While consolidation within an industry creates opportunities, the concern for many employees is redundancy and some will lose their job. It also creates more choices for business consumers. We have gone from a duopoly to a triple play with more for all of us explains Sue Wyman and Gary Gaessler, co-presidents of the Denver Telecom Professionals (DTP). The 7th Annual DTP Future of Communications is coming up 2/22/07 where you'll meet experts in Voice-Video-Data to the home, “all you can eat.. bandwidth” , Wireless, Internet connectivity and more. Related Links: Denver Tele Pros || Jivaro Group || Trillion || SFTP || Keywords: DTP, Silicon Flatirons, Gary Gaessler, Sue Wyman, Telecom, Communications, Convergence > Bytes: 2343186 || LISTEN 2/19/07

259 Inventors of the Year, CUTTO Award Winners
Dr. Kathy Rowlen & Dr. Rob Kuchta from CU Boulder worked on project for several years generally known as 'Flu Chip'. The extension of this technology will really help world health officials and others be at the front line to figure out what those strains are. Getting a flu shot that targets the right strain is necessary for the shot to work. Their efforts are very timely and may provide an early window into the pandemic of potential flu. David Allen of the Tech Transfer Office at the University of Colorado knows they are winners. Related Links: CUTTO Winners || CU Tech Transfer Office || BioScience Channel || PodCasting Directory || Keywords: Technology Transfer, CU, University of Colorado, Dr. Robin Shandas, UCDHSC, Pulmonary Hypertention, NIH >Bytes: 3049119 || LISTEN 2/19/07

258 Filling Huge Holes in the Traditional Hi-tech Startup Model
There are common and critical things that are overlooked when starting a new business. The founders of TechStars suggest that stealth modes are out and stress tests are in. Brad Feld, investor in many innovative high-tech companies, is always interested in new investment ideas. Brad and Jared Polis have joined David Cohen and David Brown, co-founders of Zoll Data Systems in their newest venture,TechStars which will provide angel funding and mentoring to young entrepreneurs.
Related Links: TechStars || TechStars Blog || Brad Feld Blog || w3w3.com Blog ||
Keywords: TechStars, Startup, David Cohen, David Brown, Zoll Data Systems, Brad Feld, Jared Polis
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257 Building the Spirit of Change, Creativity and Innovation
Escalating worldwide competition for resources, such as energy and water, and related environmental issues are creating substantial demand and opportunities for innovation, new technologies, and new ventures to serve existing and emerging markets. Paul Jerde, Executive Director of the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship, Leeds School of Business, CU Boulder, points out that's exactly why they are involved with and tackling this important economic sustainability issue. Related Links: Cleantech Innovation Challenge || Partner Spotlight || 2007 Sustainable Opportunities Summit || CORE Home Page || Keywords: Deming Center, Entrepreneurship, Paul Jerde, CU Boulder, Sustainability, Innovation > Bytes 6769792 || LISTEN 2/12/07

256 First Family of Health: Launched 52 Years Ago
Vitamin Cottage rides health-conscious wave. When Margaret Isely began going door-to-door in a business that would become Vitamin Cottage, it was 1955 and the benefits of natural foods and supplements were largely unknown to consumers. So Isely, who had embraced vitamins and natural remedies to treat her own health woes, typically would loan out books on the subject and return to the houses later to discuss the reading materials and take orders for vitamins. Related Links: Family of Health || w3w3.com Blog || Event Photos || Colorado BIZ Today || Keywords: Colorado Business Magazine, COBIZ, Colorado, Stephen Titus, Builders, Home Buyer || 2/12/07 Read the entire article

255 CUTTO Awards UCDHSC Inventor of the Year
Dr. Robin Shandas was presented with the Inventor of the Year Award for the CU at Denver and Health Sciences Center. The University of Colorado Technology Transfer Office held its 5th Annual Awards event on January 24. Dr. Shandas also recently awarded a multi-million dollar grant from the National Institutes Health. He will lead the development of 200 patient-specific computer models that will be used to help refine diagnosis and improvement treatment of pulmonary hypertension in children. Listen in his own words.
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254 Profits and Social Responsibility Become Partners
Money motivates and now many are hopping on the bandwagon with an added push from customer demands. The 'buzz word' that has the attention of everyone in Colorado interested in economic development is 'sustainability'. Do you know what the CORE criterion is for being considered a sustainable organization? Sustainability includes being socially responsible, recycling, community support, thinking green and yes...PROFITS. Bud McGrath, executive director and Richard Eidlin board member of CORE explain what we should all know. Related Links: 2007 Sustainable Opportunities Summit || Riding on the Wind || CORE Home Page || Cleantech Innovation Challenge || Renewable Energy Channel || Keywords: Sustainability, CORE, Cleantech, Sustainable Opportunities Summit, Bud McGrath, Richard Eidlin, Economic Development > Bytes 5825622 LISTEN 2/5/2007

253 Globalizing IT Functions in Broomfield, Colorado
Environmental engineering and consulting firms working and developing internationally face many interesting challenges. With globalized IT functions in the UK, New Zealand, India and in many cities around the US, time-zone differences and cultural differences are all part of the daily routine points out Linda Lannen, Director of iNet Global Strategy & Architecture for MWH Global. Terry Morreale, Producer of the Women in IT Channel reveals some interesting details. Related Links: Women in IT || MWH Global || Barking Seal Newsletter || Applied Trust Home || Keywords: Terry Morreale, Linda Lannen, IT Functions, Applied Trust, Women in IT, Globalization > Bytes 5379033 LISTEN 2/5/2007

252 Down-home Reality, Slower Sales and Opportunities
On the very day an economist told a Denver audience the national housing market "is correcting in a very orderly manner," D.R. Horton Inc., a national home builder that lists 48 communities it serves in Colorado, announced a 23 percent decline in orders nationally and in its western division, which includes Colorado. On the home builder’s Colorado website, the company offers home buyer incentives ranging from $40,000 to $80,000 per housing unit. . Related Links: Down-home Reality || w3w3.com Blog || Event Photos || Colorado BIZ Today || Keywords: Colorado Business Magazine, COBIZ, Colorado, Stephen Titus, Builders, Home Buyer > Read More 2/5/07

251 New Inventor of the Year Awarded by CUTTO
Dr. James Goodrich was presented with the New Inventor of the Year Award for the CU Boulder campus. The University of Colorado Technology Transfer Office held its 5th Annual Awards event on January 24. It was attended by over 200 local business leaders and faculty inventors. After a presentation from Myogen founders Dr. Michael Bristow and Dr. J. William Freytag, awards were presented to inventors, companies, and others who demonstrate best practices in technology transfer. Dr. Goodrich's work is leading-edge and will save lives. Related Links: CUTTO Winners || CU Tech Transfer Office || BioScience Channel || PodCasting Directory || Keywords: Technology Transfer, CU, University of Colorado, Dr. James Goodrich, Gene Expression, RNA
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250 The Dirty Dozen – Disastrous, Dumb and Deceitful by w3w3.com
Is everyone crazy out there, or is it just me? We all know some difficult people. Whether they are customers, co-workers of even those in your personal life. Listen to this discussion with Larry Nelson about his directory of the “Dirty Dozen” and their characteristics. They range from Saboteurs to Wonderful Ones, from Saints to Emotional Misfits, from Connivers to Bullies, and a few others that will surprise you or get you. What you’ll appreciate the most is understanding what makes you vulnerable and what you can do about it. . Related Links: Training Trends || 3-Filters || TRTR Channel || Beyond the Trends || KEYWORDS: Difficult People, Dirty Dozen, Larry Nelson, Institute for Change Research, Training Trends, 3-Filters > READ MORE 1/29/07 LISTEN Bytes 6843353

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 1/29/07

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 NREL 25th Anniversary

242 Dick Notebaert's Take on Putting Network Neutrality in Perspective LISTEN 1/15/07
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 || Keywords: Dick Notebaert, Network Neutrality, Phil Weiser, Telecommunications, DTP, Telcos, Qwest || Bytes: 9584225 >
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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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 success story 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 Chnl || Entrepreneurs || Keywords: Jared Polis, Aquaculture, Investment, State Board of Education, Blue Mountain Arts, Pro Flowers || Bytes: 9584225 > LISTEN 1/22/07

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 Home Page || Colorado Leeds || Cleantech Innovation Challenge || Renewable Energy Channel || Keywords: Sustainability, CORE, CU, Cleantech, Sustainable Opportunities Summit, Renewable Energy || Bytes: 5997821 > LISTEN 1/22/07

240 Feld and Polis Make Economic Predictions for 2007 LISTEN 1/15/07
In Part 2 of 2, Brad and Jared 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: Jared's Live Talk about Aquaculture || Mobius Venture Capital || Jared Polis Foundation || Brad Feld Blog || Venture Capital || Keywords: Brad Feld, Jared Polis, Aquaculture, Mobius Venture Capital, IPO, Investment Capital || Bytes: 9013710 >

239 Connecting with the Right People the Right Way LISTEN 1/15/07
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 || 3-Filters Compliant || Your Website - Is it 3-Filters Compliant? || Entrepreneurs || Associations || Training Trends || Keywords: Networking, 3-Filters, Elevator Pitch, Beyond the Trends, Training Trends, Associations || Bytes: 267745

238 Jared Polis and Brad Feld Square Off on the Future LISTEN 1/8/07
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>

236 Legal and Business Issues - Can the FCC Work in Internet Speed?
Part 2 of 2_ Phil Weiser founder of the Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications Program and professor at CU shares his personal opinion with Larry and Pat that could have a tremendous impact on communications in the US. Phil's personal opinion is bold, but not easy to get through the "web" of the FCC. He feels that the FCC must move to a new orientation - one that looks at development after the fact, as opposed to the traditional 'before the fact'. Today, without the blessing of the FCC ahead of time, nothing gets done.
Related Links: Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications Program || Network Neutrality || Denver Telecom Pros || The Next Wave of Innovation || Keywords: Phil Weiser, Telecommunications, Silicon Flatirons Program, CU, Network Neutrality, SFTP, FCC || Bytes: 7181795 > LISTEN

235 Call a Spade a Spade or You'll Lose More than the Game Part 2 of 2
Trent Hein and Ned McClain, co-founders of Applied Trust Engineering who also co-authored the, "LINUX Administration Handbook" (Second Edition) include critical sections written especially for non IT managers who can gain an understanding what is going to happen when they turn over the keys to the systems administrator. It's frustrating for the management team when they don't have a handle on what the IT department is doing. It's also frustrating for the IT folks when they do not get management support. Related Links: Applied Trust || Book Press Release || Community Support || Book Details || Keywords: Applied Trust, Trent Hein, Ned McClain, LINUX Administration Handbook, Systems Administrator, IT Infrastructure|| Bytes: 6526644 > LISTEN 1/8/07 -

233 Policy, Politics and Privilege; the IT Infrastructure Challenge
Most managers do not understand the difference between UNIX and LINUX, but they should. That knowledge could be the difference between a company horror story and success. Trent Hein and Ned McClain, co-founders of Applied Trust Engineering who also co-authored the, "LINUX Administration Handbook" (Second Edition) and include critical sections written especially for non IT managers who can gain an understanding what is going to happen when they turn over the keys to the systems administrator. Related Links: Applied Trust || Book Press Release || Community Support || Book Details || Keywords: Applied Trust, Trent Hein, Ned McClain, LINUX Administration Handbook, Systems Administrator, IT Infrastructure|| Bytes: 6930393 > LISTEN 1/1/07

232 The Number 1 Most Powerful Organization in Colorado
Power lines — Colorado's 25 most powerful businesses and organizations. Two years ago, ColoradoBiz ranked the 25 Most Powerful organizations, businesses and other institutions in the state, naming Colorado voters as the most powerful group with influence on state affairs. This year, we rank the Regional Transportation District, RTD, as the No. 1 Most Powerful organization in the state. Read More
Related Links: CO BIZ Powerlines || PodCasting Directory || Find It || Colorado BIZ Today || Keywords: Colorado Business Magazine, COBIZ, Colorado, 25 Most Powerful Organizations, Powerlines|| 1/1/07

231 Is Someone Breaking Into and Breaching Your System?
Default setting has a nice ring to it for those that are not techies. Terry Morreale, a senior engineer at Applied Trust points out that people assume that default settings on their machines are safe and secure. For their convenience, vendors leave on lots of things you don't need. There are many examples and a common and dangerous one is having the system set up to allow someone to log into an account and it's not needed. That can be simply inviting trouble. Terry offers invaluable tips and a free link to the "Incident Handling Guide".
Related Links: Women in IT || Barking Seal Newsletter || Incident Handling Guide || Applied Trust || Keywords: Terry Morreale, IT, Applied Trust, Default Settings, Incident Handling || Bytes: 6186530 > LISTEN 1/1/07

230 Telecommunications is Becoming as Outdated as the Dial Telephone
Internet, telephones, answering machines are some of the communication words that are being replaced with words like bundling, network neutrality, voice over IP, convergence, wireless and others we have not heard about as yet. All of these challenges and changes impact companies of all sizes points out Phil Weiser founder of the Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications Program and professor at CU. The the Deming Center, CU Tech Transfer office and the Entrepreneurial Law Center at CU are stepping up to the plate to help entrepreneurs. Related Links: Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications Program || Network Neutrality || Denver Telecom Pros || The Next Wave of Innovation || Keywords: Phil Weiser, Telecommunications, Silicon Flatirons Program, CU, Network Neutrality, SFTP, Entrepreneurs || Bytes: 7079291> LISTEN 1/1/07

229 Mayor John Hickenlooper Talks About the Future and the Past in June 2004
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. Larry and Pat Nelson conducted this interview in the Mayor's office one year after he was elected and during a time he was throwing baseballs with Governor Owens. You'll hear the Mayor in his own words explain why he is the way he is.
Related Links: John Hickenlooper Bio || City of Denver || Orange Friday || Profiles of Leaders || Find It || Keywords:John Hickenlooper, Mayor, Leader, Denver, Colorado, Motivated, Winners || Bytes: 8376218 > LISTEN 12/18/06

228 Look at Things Differently in 2007, Look at Them Smaller
Networking, "N" will be even more important in the months ahead. Not just social and business networking, but computer networking and networking services points out Rita Dozal, Executive Vice President of Information Technologies Resources. Rita expands on her seven-letter anagram for forecasting the "to-do's" for 2007. The letter "E" addresses Employees, and she points out they haven't been in vogue for some time but are coming back in full force and loyalty will play a big role. The "W" is for Wireless...listen for more. Related Links: ITR Home Page || CSIA || PodCasting Directory || Associations || Keywords: Rita Dozal, ITR, Employees, Technologies, CSIA, Wireless, Forecasting, Networking || Bytes: 5366494 > LISTEN 12/18/06

227 Getting the Inside Scoop on Job Openings in 2007
Most people feel that IT jobs can only be found in the IT sector. However professional business services, consultants in various roles and companies of all sizes are depending more today on an internal staff. This also creates opportunities with IT staffing companies. Alexandra Hall, Colorado, Department of Labor & Employment. Director of LMI and CDLE Chief Economist expects a solid 2.4% growth rate in 2007 along with multiple times job openings for replacements. The baby boomers are at it again. Related Links: Dept. of Labor & Employment || Labor Market Info. || LMI Statistics || RMIMA || Keywords: Alexandra Hall, Colorado, Department of Labor & Employment, IT, Jobs || Bytes: > LISTEN 12/18/06

226 Student Ambassador Program Reaches Out to the Community
At the annual RMIMA Employment Panel, Pat and Larry sat at a table with a business owner / student and recent graduate of the USAP. Mike is now a member of the RMIMA board. Bob Curfman who heads up the University Student Ambassador Program, says this is a wonderful opportunity for the students and the non-profit association as they are always looking for volunteers. The students get to hear about job opportunities, network with other IT professionals and USAP serves as great community outreach. Bob says they're different than his counterparts of 20-years ago. Related Links: University Student Ambassador Program || w3w3.com Blog || Beyond the Trends || Women in IT || Keywords: Bob Curfman, Rocky Mountain Information Management Association, RMIMA, University Student Ambassador Program|| Bytes: 1912897 > LISTEN 12/18/06

225 Brad Feld, Mobius Venture Capital - Predictions in December 2005
Here's some candid straight talk about access to VC capital in Colorado. Brad Feld, Managing Partner of Mobius Venture Capital didn't have much good news to talk about when w3w3.com interviewed him two and three years ago. Brad gives some specific examples and offers some interesting advice for the coming year. For some, it is going to be a very good year and for others will struggle. Reviewing Access to Capital- Past, Present and Future - 12/12/05 and a few years prior. Related Links: Mobius VC || Brad Feld Blog ||
Venture Capital Channel || Find It || Keywords: Venture Capital, Brad Feld, Mobius Venture Capital, Access to Capital|| Bytes: 6096042 > LISTEN 12/11/06

224 Is it an Evolution or a Revolution Changing the Communication Sector?
Something Larry has said in his management classes over the years is, "A ball can only bounce as high as it is dropped." The Telecom industry must be ready for a ride with the astronauts. There are many changes in store for the changes in the Communications industry. There are also challenges that accompany the broadening of the market. These experts state their predictions and you'll hear words like convergence, bundling, and other words you have heard in the past, but with a whole new emphasis. Related Links: Denver Telecom Professionals || Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications || DTP Celebration Photos ||
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223 Change is in the Air for Veterans in Colorado
This past year, there has been a complete and thorough update of business building materials and classes for veteran owned businesses. The coaching, counseling and seminars are available to the vets, their family members and other employees that work for them. For Veteran owned small businesses there are many options and various tools available at a very reasonable cost points out Kelly Manning, the State Director for the (SBDC Network) Colorado Small Business Development. Related Links: SBDC Network || Veterans Channel || Veterans Blog || Vets Conference Photos || Keywords: Veterans, Small Business, Colorado, Kelly Manning, SBDC, Business Plan || Bytes: 2465648 > LISTEN 12/11/06

222 Predicting the Death of the Gatekeepers
Throughout history the gatekeepers kept us safe. They saved us from the bad people. But they also tried to save us from the boring and uninteresting, the radical and the off-balanced, the rumors and lies, and most importantly from the people who had a different opinion or heaven-forbid, a different agenda. Gatekeepers were the ones who said “No!” And they said “no” a lot points out Dr. Thomas Frey, futurist and founder of the DaVinci Institute in Colorado. Listen to Tom's on-the-edge predictions. Related Links: Death to the Gatekeepers || DaVinci Institute || Find It || Keywords: DaVinci Institute, Tom Frey, Gatekeepers, Futurist, Long Tail || Bytes: 4676861 > LISTEN 12/11/06

221 When Change is in Order, You Need a Qualified Project Sponsor
When an IT project will create a value for the business and is truly worth investing in, a project sponsor is required, points out Rina Delmonico, CEO and Founder of REN Consulting. While the project sponsor is generally an internal executive from the appropriate business unit, at times an external consultant can be utilized. There are common mistakes made by project sponsors and Rina offers an invaluable list of tips that will save time, money, grief and aggravation. Here are clear steps leading to project success. Related Links: REN Consulting || Employment Panel Info || CU Business School: CITI || Find It || Keywords: IT, Project Sponsor, Rina Delmonico, REN Consulting, CU Business School, CITI Bytes: 6448590 > LISTEN 12/4/06

220 It's Time to Get a PR Checkup Before Your Credibility is Jeopardized
There’s nothing like Public Relations to build a company’s image, credibility and visibility. Some people call it “free advertising”. Many of the tried and true methods employed by PR such as press releases and contacting the media directly via phone and email are still important. But, newer technologies are helping companies to reach customers more directly. Yvonne and Greg Lynott of Lynott & Associates, a public relations company serving innovative technology companies for the past 20 years, including Intel, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. Related Links: Lynott & Associates || w3w3 Blog || Find It || PodCasting Directory || Keywords: IT Professionals, RMIMA, Bill Hubbell, Microsoft, IT Jobs, Rocky Mountain Information Management Association -Channel: none Bytes: 2779118 > LISTEN 12/3/06

219 Tough Math Teacher and Roaming Free Made the Difference
Making mistakes turned out to be a learning experience for Lucy Sanders, CEO and co-founder of the National Center for Women in Technology. She hated making mistakes, but ultimately learning from them is a good thing. A background that included strong family members and rich experiences including becoming a Bell Fellow laid a solid foundation for Lucy's biggest challenge. Totally stretching her horizon, Lucy left industry and started a non-profit while joining academia. Listen to this fascinating true story. Related Links: Nat. Academies Report || NCWIT Blog || Profiles of Leaders || NCWIT Practice || Keywords: Lucy Sanders, Lucinda Sanders, Bell Fellow, NCWIT, Profile of a Leader, Turning Point || Bytes: 13067496> LISTEN 12/3/06

218 Volunteering - Give Back to the Community and Reap Rewards
The president of the Rocky Mountain Information Management Association (RMIMA), Sandra Songailaite is a big believer in getting involved and volunteering. Sandra is especially happy she joined RMIMA as that is how she got her current job. Like many people who join associations, they do it to network with other professionals and to learn the latest at one of the meetings. Sandra believes you should do more than just join, it's to your benefit to get involved and volunteer. RMIMA is hosting its 10th Annual Employment Panel on 12/12/06. Related Links: Employment Panel Info || RMIMA Home || Find It || PodCasting Directory || Keywords: IT Professionals, Volunteerism, Networking, RMIMA, Sandra Songailaite, Employment Panel Bytes: 3457465> LISTEN 12/3/06

217 The IT Job Environment is Looking Better for Some
Trying to find an IT professional that meets your requirement? Looking for the right fit with an organization that suits your career needs best? Employers on the hunt for IT professionals and IT pros looking for a job both have challenges. Bill Hubbell says there are secrets on both sides that will be revealed at the 10th Annual RMIMA Employment Panel, 12/12/06. As the pendulum swings, all have to address the changing times. While the soft times are behind us, preparation. before sitting at the interview table is critical. Related Links: Employment Panel Info || RMIMA Home || Find It || PodCasting Directory || Keywords: IT Professionals, RMIMA, Bill Hubbell, Microsoft, IT Jobs, Rocky Mountain Information Management Association -Channel: none Bytes: 2779118 > LISTEN 11/27/06

216 Colorado is a High-Tech Hub - Without Women, it's a Bust
National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) was founded on the idea that we must research, codify and implement practices focused on increasing the number of girls and women choosing IT educations and careers. Lucy Sanders, Co-Founder and CEO of NCWIT claims one person in a corporation can make a huge difference. An important key is outreach and Lucy explains the why's, the how's and benefits. She also brings up the perfect storm, along with some solutions. Related Links: Nat. Academies Report || NCWIT Blog || CO Coalition for Gender and IT || NCWIT Practice || || Keywords: NCWIT, Lucy Sanders, Women in IT, National Center for Women & Information Technology - Channel: News - Bytes 6539914 > LISTEN 11/27/06

215 Don't Let Another Year Go By - The Ultimate Win is Yours
Larry Nelson has taught this material in seminars in over a dozen countries, from China to Canada, from Norway to Australia, from Germany to Japan as well as throughout the US. He shares the results of his international research about the Characteristics of an Achiever and then goes on to help you lay out your "personalized blueprint" to personal and professional success. Larry is an internationally published author, has been a consultant to many Fortune 1000 companies and is best known for his train-the-trainer programs. Related Links: Training Trends || Ultimate Win || 3-Filters || Your Goal || Keywords: Ultimate Win, Goals, 3-Filters, Achievers, Characteristics of a Leader, Achieving Personal and Professional Satisfaction - Channel: Training - Bytes 4893782
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214 Big-Time Changes in All Respects at Webroot
In February 2003 there were 100 known spywares that were able to be detected and removed. Today that number has grown to over 200,000.The Webroot Phileas robot visits 10,000 websites per second to detect spyware challenges. That is a huge change and there are other changes coming to the Webroot family. A new partnership with Sophos adds anti-virus protection along with the powers of Spysweeper. David Moll, CEO and president, Josh Pace, CFO, discuss the role change for David. > Related Links: Top 10 Threats ||
About Phileas || Webroot || Software Channel || Webroot Press Release || Spyware Savvy || Keywords: Webroot, Spy Sweeper, Spyware, Anti-virus, Identity Theft, David Moll, Joshua Pace, Sophos - 11/20/06 LISTEN - Bytes 7706439

213 The Secret of Success is to Not Have Any Secrets
Trent Hein and Ned McClain, co-founders of Applied Trust Engineering (ATE) were surprised when Pat and Larry Nelson unexpectedly wanted to interview them about the Famous ATE Employee Canon. The ATE Canon was developed in an effort to support ATE employees, ATE clients, and the profession in general. It outlines their organizational culture, which fosters a creative, rewarding, and balanced work environment that empowers employees and clients. Here are 10 rules to build by. *** Thanks to Applied Trust for sponsoring our Safe Surfing Channel...we couldn't do it without them.> Related Links: Applied Trust || The Famous ATE Employee Canon || Event Photos || Safe Surfing || Keywords: Applied Trust, Engineering, Trent Hein, Ned McClain, IT, Entrepreneurs, UNIX, Linux, Community - 11/20/06 LISTEN - Bytes 5163993

212_ Is Web 2.0 a Myth, Malady or a Miracle?
It's all about the user experience, points out Ani Babaian, Developer Evangelist for Microsoft. In the recent past, the Web offered catalogue pages that were static, one-way experiences. Today there are millions of weblogs on literally every topic you can imagine. Yes there are challenges and corporate concerns, but more and more people and companies are embracing this inevitable wave that allows everyone to share points of view, rank products, ask questions and be part of the user experience.> Related Links: Microsoft Vista website || w3w3.com Blog || Ani's Blog || Software Channel || Keywords: Vista, Microsoft, Ani Babaian, Live, Office, Exchange, Web 2.0, Blogs, User Experience - 11/20/06 LISTEN - Bytes 4893782

211_ Campaign Aimed at Winning the War with Online Predators
The number of children approached by low-level scum buckets commonly called online predators is scary. The number of children that engage in online communication with them is even more than frightening. The number of children that have a face-to-face encounter with someone they met online is becoming an epidemic. The predators are physically nearby. Colorado's Attorney General, John Suthers shares some steps that parents, the front-line protectors can take with our Safe Surfing Initiative.> Related Links: Making Kids Web Smart || AG Safe Surfing Initiative || NCSP || US Cyberwatch || Applied Trust || Keywords: Cyber Security, John Suthers, Attorney General, Colorado, Safe Surfing, Internet Predators, Applied Trust - 11/20/06 LISTEN - Bytes 2049361

210_ Building a Win/Win Bridge for Canada & the US
Serial entrepreneurs have nothing over Monica Heron, Senior Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner for Canada in Denver for Consulate General of Canada. She is a serial foreign service career person and has held positions in numerous countries, from Hong Kong to Zimbabwe, from the Ivory Coast to Switzerland and beyond. Monica is pleased to be in Denver working with a great team of active and involved representatives. They are there ready to support efforts to do business with Canadian companies.> Related Links: Canada ||
Monica Heron || Toronto and Region || Greenbuild Expo || Keywords: Canada, Monica Heron, Senior Trade Commissioner, Energy, Technology, Life Sciences, Aerospace - 11/13/06 LISTEN - Bytes 4154412

209_ David Moll, Webroot - Changing Times, Changing Roles
The Webroot story at times seemed like a fairytale and at other times seemed like a horror story. The award winning Spy Sweeper took the big anti virus companies by surprise. David Moll, CEO and president, also a multi-award winner got surprised when he first joined Webroot in 2002 because the financial foundation was hit hard. David and Josh Pace, CFO, discuss what happened, why it happened and the little-known true story that could benefit all entrepreneurs. Yes, more changes for David Moll.> Related Links: Webroot || Software Channel || Webroot Press Release || Spyware Savvy || Keywords: Webroot, Spy Sweeper, Spyware, Anti-virus, Identity Theft, David Moll, Joshua Pace - 11/13/06 LISTEN - Bytes 8957181

208_ Three Focused Recommendations for Entrepreneurs
In the middle of high-tech chaos, Applied Trust opened its doors in 2001. Trent Hein and Ned McClain cofounders of Applied Trust shared with Pat and Larry Nelson three of their golden nuggets that every organization should apply. Applied Trust is extremely successful and growing. They have incorporated a Culture of Giving throughout the company. One size doesn't fit all, word of mouth and adapting are three keys. Three additional and unusual pieces of advice will make the difference.
*** Thanks to Applied Trust for sponsoring our Safe Surfing Channel...we couldn't do it without them.> Related Links: Applied Trust Home || ATE Philanthropy || Event Photos || Safe Surfing || Keywords: Applied Trust, Engineering, Trent Hein, Ned McClain, IT, Entrepreneurs, UNIX, Linux, Community - 11/13/06 LISTEN - Bytes 4880408

207_ Focusing on Near-term Profitability and Cash Flow
With a churn rate next to nothing, long-term customers that continue to grow, one might ask where did they get the silver spoon? Roy Dimoff ; Co-founder, CEO, Chairman and Nancy Phillips; Co-founder, COO, Director of ViaWest launched the company in 1999 and after a good start, saw the high-tech sector go through the infamous 'bubble' while numerous competitors went out of business. Some of ViaWest's customers needed some 'above the call of duty' support, and they got it. Here's a risk that paid off.> Related Links: ViaWest || Software Channel || Management Bios || Find It || Keywords: Viawest, Roy Dimoff, Nancy Phillips, Hosting, Collocation, Redundancy, Security - 11/13/06 LISTEN - Bytes 6097714

206_ Veterans Small Business Owners Get a Boost
Access to capital is the most common request at the Colorado Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC) , according to Kelly Manning, State Director. For Veteran owned small businesses there are many options and various preferred choices. Determining how much is really needed, justifying the need and preparing information for the potential funding source is critical. Then there is the business plan. A full day conference loaded with the information for every aspect of building a successful business is being held at the Brown Palace on 11/8 for only $15. See you there. > Related Links: Vets Small Business Conference || Veterans Channel || Vets Conf Photos 2005 || SBDC Network ||Keywords: Veterans, Small Business, Colorado, Kelly Manning, SBDC, Business Plan, Access to Capital - 11/06/06 LISTEN - Bytes 5998657

205_ User Experience that Buys Back More Time
We all remember Windows 95, then 98 and onto others including what was recently the latest, XP-2. Now there is Vista, an operating system that works with Mac 0S10 and Microsoft platforms and was specifically architected with the notion that people would break in. Up until now, all the operating systems were evolutionary developments whereas Vista is a revolutionary platform developed from scratch points out Ani Babaian, Developer Evangelist for Microsoft and has partnered with Fujitsu LOVE Gurus to provide expert Vista content at a free seminar using the new Windows Vista and Office 2007.
Related Links: VISTA Install Fest || Microsoft Vista website || WITI Summit || Ani's Blog ||
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204_ The New Award Winning Mantra is Time to Money
The average car has 35 million lines of code in it, with 100+ million lines of code in a high-end car. Really good code has one error for every thousand lines of code. Do the math and you might feel very nervous about how you are getting to work, points out Susan Kunz, CEO and Founder of Solidware Technologies. Today’s software development teams face twin dilemmas of exponentially increasing complexity and scale.It is more important than ever that developers deliver the right code the first time and that's what Susan says is 'time to money'. Susan is a keynote panelist at the Rockies Venture Annual Fall Finance Forum.
Related Links: Solidware Website || Software Channel || IQ Award Photos ||
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203_ Littlest Piece of Information Can be Used Against You
Internet predators are a persistent mob and it's extremely difficult to pin them down. Everyone realizes that the children must be taught about these dangerous criminals who hide behind their computer until they set up their next meeting with an unsuspecting child. At the same time, Aaron Kornblum, senior attorney on Internet Safety Enforcement for Microsoft says that parents and family need to know what they can do to protect their children online.The Attorney General's office has a 'Safe Surfing Initiative' and w3w3.com hopes you are paying attention to this important topic. 11/06/06 LISTEN - Bytes 2058556
Related Links: Making Kids Web Smart || AG Safe Surfing Initiative || NCSP || Applied Trust ||
Keywords: Cyber Security, Aaron Kornblum, Microsoft, Colorado, Safe Surfing, Colorado, Internet Predators, Applied Trust

202_ Business Simulation Industry Needs Talent and Money
Colorado has a unique opportunity. The video gaming industry already exceeds the size of Hollywood. As a result of early military and government investments, video gaming technologies are can now be applied to countless business simulations and applications. Currently, there is little structure to the business simulations industry. Colorado can play a significant role in that effort. Richard Leibowitz, the President of Union Gaming in Los Angeles is the keynote speaker at this year's TiEcon and the track titled Video Gaming and Business Simulations. > 10/30/06 LISTEN - Bytes 6591323
Related Links: TiEcon Home || Union Entertainment || TiE Rockies || Find It ||
Keywords: TiEcon, TiE Rockies, Video Gaming, Richard Leibowitz, Business Simulation, Ray Hutchins, Gaming Industry

201_ Sustainability is Here to Stay, Maybe Forever
The Archetype Sustainable House Demonstration Project began with a National Competition to design a green home that could be adopted by Canadian production home builders. Construction is planned to begin in the spring of 2007 in Toronto, Canada. Andrew Bowerbank, Manager, Sustainable Development is a key speaker at the International GreenBuild Expo being held in Denver. Monica Heron, Senior Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner for Canada in Denver Consulate General of Canada asked Andrew some probing questions. > 10/30/06 LISTEN - Bytes 4813952
Related Links: Toronto & Region || Canada || CORE || Greenbuild Expo || - Keywords: Canada, Toronto, Andrew Bowerbank, Monica Heron, GreenBuild Expo, Denver, Colorado, Sustainable House

200_ Here's the best way and don't call the Dept. of Defense
The United States of America needs your help. The US needs new innovative ideas generated by entrepreneurial companies. This year, one of the focuses of TiEcon Demo Extravaganza is Homeland Security. The keynote speaker for that track is Lee VanArsdale is the CEO of Triple Canopy, Inc., and is responsible for setting the strategic direction of this integrated security solutions company. Vic Ahmed, Chairman of TiE Rockies and CEO of SecConOne gets some specific advice for entrepreneurs from Lee you can use immediately. > 10/30/06 LISTEN - Bytes 4415010
Related Links: TiEcon Home || SecConOne || Cyber Security || TiE Rockies || Keywords: TiEcon, TiE Rockies, Lee Van VanArsdale, Vic Ahmed, Homeland Security, Triple Canopy, SecConOne

199_ Out of Site, Out of Mind Until the Predator Strikes
It's the good news and the bad news. "The Internet is a wonderful tool to exchange knowledge and ideas in ways not possible before," says Jeanne Smith, Deputy Attorney General for the state of Colorado. Jeanne goes on to point out, "It's also a place where bad things are happening at the same fast pace." Predators are pervasive on the Internet and it's difficult to pin them down. Predators are in every chat room. The Attorney General's office has a 'Safe Surfing Initiative' and Larry & Pat of w3w3.com hope you are taking stock of this important and hot topic. > 10/30/06 LISTEN - Bytes 1774135
Related Links: AG Safe Surfing Initiative || NCSP || Cyber Security Toolkit || Applied Trust || - Keywords: Cyber Security, Jeanne Smith, Colorado, Safe Surfing, Colorado, Internet Predators, Applied Trust

198_ Customers are Not Loyal and are Switchers by Nature
Unleashing human potential expert and world renowned author, Curt Coffman stresses that, "Talent trumps intellect", every time. Curt wrote the best seller, "First, Break All the Rules." Melodie Reagan, chair of the upcoming TiEcon event recruited Curt to be the luncheon keynote speaker. By the way, it's an hour address filled with strategies that you can apply immediately. His current best-seller is, "Follow This Path" and it's loaded with goodies. Melodie and Larry probe Curt for the top three tactics that the best leaders are applying today. > 10/23/06 LISTEN
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197_ Internet Security Hazards are on the Increase
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure or maybe your ID, or your hard drive or other vital aspects of your business. Once again the state of Colorado has become a leader in the high-tech arena.Mark Weatherford, Colorado Chief Information Security Officer, said, “The State of Colorado acts as a resource for gathering information from the federal government and other states on cyber threats and provides two way sharing of information between and among the states and, ultimately, with local governments and the business community.” > 10/23/06 LISTEN
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196_ Video Gaming, Homeland Security, Wireless
With entrepreneurs in mind and focused on three powerful tracks, the Second Annual TiEcon is working and planning closely with business and universities. In addition to a number of international experts sharing their wisdom, participants will have a chance for some head-on-head conversation with the pros. Melodie Reagan, chair of the event points out that the best-of-the-best in Video Gaming and Business Simulations, Homeland Security and Wireless Technology will be also shown during the Demo Extravaganza throughout the day. > 10/23/06 LISTEN
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195_ In Search of the Angel Investment Capital in Colorado
Making a pitch to an angel investor vs. a venture capitalist for funding has some similarities and some significant differences. Gary Held, president of CTEK, Nicole Glaros, VP Programs & Services and Christina James, Program Director of the CTEK Angels detail the nine absolutes that any entrepreneur must adhere to in order to get an angel's attention and eventually get an investment. In 2005 angel investments reached $24,000,000,000, the average investment round is $266,000, and about 0.5% - 1.0% of the hopefuls get the funding.> 10/23/06 LISTEN
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194_ Debating the Fate of the Colorado Business Vision
Colorado BIZ Magazine along with CSU and 9News hosted a business focused debate between Bob Beauprez and Bill Ritter. The two major gubernatorial candidates duked it out on some issues and even agreed (somewhat) on others. Topics included, biz incentives, healthcare challenges, water issues, education, minimum wage, amending the constitution, affordable housing, minorities and women owned businesses, immigration and with a special focus on their business vision for Colorado.
     Bob Kendrick, 9NEWS anchor, served as moderator. The panelists asking the grilling questions were Robert Schwab, editor of ColoradoBiz magazine; Adam Schrager, 9NEWS political correspondent; and John Straayer, political science professor at Colorado State University.
     Before the debate started, w3w3.com interviewed three different business people as well as an entrepreneurial married couple, and asked them what the next governor must do to best support the business community.. diverse views were expressed. Then along with the photos, w3w3.com decided to publish the interviews and the two-minute wrap-ups by each candidate of their 'business vision'. See you at the polls.. 10/16/06 LISTEN
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193_ Internet Predators and Safe Surfing, Both a Crises
The stories are scary, growing in number and the Internet Predators are learning faster than we are. Patrick Sullivan, Jr., (former Sheriff for Arapahoe County) and presently Director of Safety and Security for the Cherry Creek School System shares three key points ALL parents should pay attention to. 1) Keep the computer in a common area (never in the kid's bedroom. 2) Parents learn the 'instant messaging' lingo. 3) Learn how to check the history on a computer and check it. Consider using computer monitoring and forensic tools. 10/1606 LISTEN
Related Links: AG Safe Surfing Initiative || Cherry Creek Notice to Parents || Computer COP Software || Cyber Security Channel || Bytes 2540254
Keywords: Patrick Sullivan, Safe Surfing, Internet Predators, Computers, Cherry Creek, Schools, Colorado

192_ In Search of the True Fully Integrated Network
Old laws, pending legislation, innovative technology, redefining industries are both the good news and the challenges points out Phil Weiser, Executive Director, Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications Program. Increasingly, consumers will be able to communicate with one another and access information across networks (wired, wireless, broadband, satellite, etc.) in a seamless manner. Easy to use and policy changes are key drivers. When will this all happen? Probably in the next 3 to 5 years. > LISTEN 10/16/06
Related Links: Network Convergence || Silicon Flatirons || Wireless Revolution Photos (9/7/06) || Find It || Keywords: Cable, Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications, Phil Weiser, Network Convergence, Wireless, Broadband, IMS, SIP || Bytes: 5809949

191_ Safe Surfing and Online Predators Spawning New Fears 10/09/06 LISTEN
There is a growing and historic partnership with the public and private sectors dealing with the epidemic affecting the youth. Yes this is an epidemic and many are closing their eyes and ears to this growing problem. Others are ignorant and don't have a clue as to what is happening. Thank goodness we are in a state that is proactively doing something about it. Colorado's Attorney General, John Suthers, Deputy AG, Jeanne Smith and Microsoft Attorney, Aaron Kornblum kicked off a program with a couple hundred law enforcement officials to discussion the solutions. This is the first in a series of this critical topic. Please share with others.
Related Links: AG Safe Surfing Initiative || Cyber Security Channel || In the News Channel || OEDIT Channel Keywords: Online Predators, Cyber Crime, Safe Surfing, Law Enforcement, John Suthers, Colorado Attorney General, Jeanne Smith, Deputy Attorney General, Aaron Kornblum, Microsoft

190_ Nine Experts in the RFID Arena Tell Us the Way It Is
We asked these nine experts to each identify the biggest challenge facing RFID companies. We had them look at today and prognosticate about the future. We talked to Lucy Vento, CSC and CORFIDA founder; Christopher Knight, US Air Force; Ani Babaian, Microsoft; Kevin Price, Accucode; John Shore, Sentegra; Kimberly Lucas, Spitfire Group; Phaedra Culjak, Culjak Consulting; Benny Martinez, Zonar Systems. Each had a distinct take on the challenges and the promises. RFID is already impacting all of us. 10/09/06 LISTEN - MORE RFID Mobility
Related Links: CORFIDA Home || Event Photos || 2006 RFID Mobility Solutions Expo || Find It Keywords: CORFIDA, RFID, Fritz Hess, Lucy Vento, Garth Jensen, Ani Babaian, Kevin Price, Inventory, Tracking, Transactions

189_ Global Reputation with Challenges from Unexpected Places
George Sparks and the Colorado Museum of Nature & Science hosted the Launch of Colorado Tech Week. Hank Brown, President of the University of Colorado was the keynote speaker who introduced Governor Bill Owens. Brian Vogt, Director of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade introduced Hank. Little did we know when we hooked up the w3w3.com recording devices that we would capture such interesting information. Hank has been a business man, congressman, and senator before becoming the CU president.> 10/09/06 LISTEN
Related Links: Hank Brown Bio|| Denver Museum || OEDIT Channel || Event Photos || Find It Keywords: Colorado Tech Week, Hank Brown, University of Colorado, CU, Governor Owens, Brian Vogt, George Sparks, Colorado Museum of Nature & Science

188_ Getting 54 Volunteers to Work on a Single Goal
In addition to Jim Fairchild, Director of Marketing and Events for CSIA there were 54 volunteers that pulled everything together for the second year DEMOgala. Over 700 people turned up for this Colorado Tech Week event. King Nelson was one of the volunteers and both Jim and King shared their experiences. This event had 37 different innovative companies demonstrating their latest and greatest. They represented new companies just getting started as well as those that were venturing into new and exciting areas. > 10/09/06 LISTEN
Related Links: CSIA Home || DEMOgala Photos || Tech Week Info || Software Channel Keywords: DEMOgala, CSIA, Colorado Tech Week, Jim Fairchild, King Nelson, Volunteers, Nanotechnology, Aerospace, Robotics

187_ Colorado Supports Nanotechnology in a BIG Way
Following the Governor's Tech Week Launch, Brian Vogt, Director of Colorado's Office of Economic Development and International Trade talked about the new era we are entering which includes growing international competition as well as the new kinds of networks, relationships and economic principles. Jobs of the future and wrapping it all together with a long term strategy is critical. After addressing other important issues, Brian introduced Debbie Woodward, Executive Director, Colorado Nanotechnology Alliance. She unveiled the Nano Roadmap. 10/02/06 LISTEN
Related Links: Launch Press Release || Advance Colorado Home Page || Colorado Tech Week Photos || CNA Home Page

186_ You are Branded, but only 3 Out of 100 Understand It - LISTEN
Every organization has a brand, whether it's intentional or simply happenchance. If you asked others to define 'branding' you would get a myriad of answers. You will here such things as your sales or elevator pitch, your logo or icon, your saying or tag line. Those can all be parts or pieces, but the brand for your organization is the heart and soul, it's your promise to your customers or constituents. Some branding experts share; Stefanie Dalgar, Robin Bond, John Vachalek, Brian Vogt. > LISTEN 10/02/06
Related Links: Advance Colorado || Colorado Assessments || OEDIT Channel || Making of... Photos

185_ Internet Protocol Duels with the Cable Industry
For some, it's a big whirlwind of change creating chaos and a cry for regulations from others. Phil Weiser, Executive Director, Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications Program points out the regulation can be a double-edged sword. It allows competition and therefore encourages innovation. On the other hand, intellectual property issues can slow things down and eventually will cost the consumer time and money. Other dicey issues that impact consumers and industry will soon be regulated; for better or for worse. > LISTEN 10/02/06
Related Links: Silicon Flatirons (SFTP)|| Cable's Tech Frontier || Network Convergence || Find It

184_ Technology Scorecard Before & After Tech Tsunami 10/02/06
High Tech takes on different nuances from farms to travel, from oil to software, from life sciences to education. With all the challenges the high tech sector has faced this past eight years, it has shown its strength in incredible ways. That's the w3w3.com take on things...we are more than survivors, we are stronger as a result. When Governor Owens kicked off Colorado Tech Week, we expected a trip down memory lane. Instead he focused on the future and highlights why he is optimistic. Brian Vogt followed with three key points. > LISTEN
Related Links: Colorado.gov || Business Newsletters || OEDIT Channel || Tech Week Info

183_ Are You Part of the Advancing Colorado Movement?
The "Rising Tide" philosophy is something Pat and Larry Nelson believe in. They have found a wonderful theme that is growing in popularity and prominence in Colorado. It's simple but powerful and more information can be found at AdvancingColorado.com. We are all Advancing Colorado and now we do it with intention. Governor Bill Owens surprised Pat and Larry by presenting them with the 2006 Advancing Colorado Excellence Award for Advancement of the Technology Community at the Colorado Tech Week Launch. Together we create the future. > LISTEN 9/25/06
Related Links: Launch Press Release || Advance Colorado Home Page || Colorado OEDIT || About w3w3.com

182_ Three Buckets of Money - Which One do You Want?
There are three distinct stages that startups go through suggests Chris Wand, Principle at Mobius Venture Capital. There are some tough decisions that must be made if there is to be a successful third stage, coined "Revenue Ramp". Of course in the development stage, everyone tends to wear many hats. It's not uncommon that a "hero worship" culture develops which can be very difficult to deal with when a "change out" of personnel is required. Chris spells out when consistency is the focus and out weighs accuracy. > LISTEN 9/25/06
Related Links: Mobius Venture Capital Home || Chris Wand Bio || Rally Software || Venture Capital Channel

181_ Can Colorado Bring Leadership to the Technology Table?
Parents are a key, points out Michael Lightner, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering at CU in Boulder and president of the global organization IEEE. There are worldwide challenges that can only be solved by technology. There are nations in different parts of the globe that are unstable and others are on a road that is very scary. The US is currently on a path of instability in a very unique way. Science and math are not in the minds of most youth today and the US could be on its way to becoming a third-world nation. Part 2 of 2 .> LISTEN 9/25/06
Related Links: IEEE Denver Home || Electrical and Computer Engineering ||Find It || IEEE National

180_ Does Technology Support or Hinder Good Customer Service?
Customer service interviews are a very important component in growing their business claims Mitchell Ashley, CTO and VP of Customer Experience and Alan Shimel, Chief Strategy Officer of of Still Secure. The Still Secure office and development center is housed at the Mobius Venture Capital complex, but they don't take that for granted any more than they do their customers. They have received a number of awards and have some very good advice for organizations that are planning on expanding. Part 2 of 2 .> LISTEN 9/25/06
Related Links: Still Secure Home || Mobius Venture Capital || Cyber Security Channel || Resources

179_ Impossible Becomes Reality with a Little Manipulation
The strategic action plan for CNA, called the Colorado Nanotechnology Roadmap was released today. Debbie Woodward, Executive Director, Colorado Nanotechnology Alliance pointed out as an economic driver, nanotechnology is no 'small matter'. Global demand is expected to reach $28.7 billion by 2008 and a $1 trillion global market is forecasted by 2015 with an estimated 7 million new US jobs will be created with an average wage of $97,978. We need to pay attention to this emerging market and not let it get away.> LISTEN 9/18/06
Related Links: CNA Home Page || Roadmap Invitation || Colorado OEDIT || Find It

178_ Building Your Business While Beating Travel Prices
According to Kevin Ward, President of PC Conferencing there are three main challenges that entrepreneurs face. The first is money. Many start out with their own, and credit cards and then there's the challenge of raising money from Angel investors or if your company has big potential, VC investors. The second is people. As Kevin says, "you know you need good people, but can you get along with them?" The third is balancing your personal time, your work and your family.> LISTEN 9/18/06
Related Links: PC Conferencing Home || Instant Communication || CTEK Home ||
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177_ Hungry for Tech Success vs. Complacent Success
Getting in our own way is the biggest challenge for the US points out Michael Lightner, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering at CU in Boulder. We cannot afford to let regulatory issues, tax issues, workforce retraining get in the way along with other challenges such as innovation, new business, new areas of technology where the US is falling behind. Michael is also the Global 'president' of IEEE and as he visits other countries he experiences the challenge firsthand. > LISTEN 9/18/06
Related Links: IEEE Denver Home || Electrical and Computer Engineering || Find It || IEEE National

176_ Companies that Think They are Secure are into Denial
Starting a new high-tech venture in 2000 seemed right on. Mitchell Ashley, CTO and VP of Customer Experience and Alan Shimel, Chief Strategy Officer of of Still Secure compare the challenges of today's startups compared to then and highlight some important keys. Some of their points are controversial, some common sense, but all need to be considered. They suggest that you need to show real traction and be realistic about your needs and forecast before raising money. > LISTEN 9/18/06
Related Links: Still Secure Home || Mobius Venture Capital || Cyber Security Channel

175_ The High-Tech Sector is back..
Soon you will be electing our state's new leader. The Question is, "What do the technology leaders think the governor should focus on in support of the Technology community? Here are the thoughts of 18 people we talked to at the recent Gubernatorial Technology Forum/Debate held at the Brown Palace Hotel >
Related Links: LISTEN - 18 Opinions 9/11/06 w3w3 Photo Album available at LifePics and Check out the Video Podcast at ClickCaster - Video of the entire debate

173_ The Wireless Revolution has just Begun its Wild Ride
Phil Weiser, Executive Director, Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications Program points out that the wireless spectrum is a vital natural resource. Over the next several years, telecommunications policy will almost certainty move away from the existing command-and-control framework. In charting a new course, regulators must appreciate the changing technologies that can operate effectively using commons access spectrum and propertized spectrum. New regulations will impact all businesses. > LISTEN 8/28/06
Related Links: Silicon Flatirons || Wireless Conference || Cable's Tech Frontier || Network Convergence || Brad Feld - Technology Community Forum

172_ The ATE Employee Canon has Redefined the Big Bang
Trent Hein and Ned McClain, co-founders of Applied Trust Engineering (ATE) were surprised when Pat and Larry Nelson unexpectedly wanted to interview them about the Famous ATE Employee Canon. The ATE Canon was developed in an effort to support ATE employees, ATE clients, and the profession in general. It outlines their organizational culture, which fosters a creative, rewarding, and balanced work environment that empowers employees and clients. Here are 10 rules to build by. > 8/28/06 .> LISTEN 8/28/06
Related Links: Applied Trust Home || ATE EMPLOYEE CANON || Software Channel || In the News Channel

171_ Going from an Inc 500 company in 2000 to the Pits and Back
Now is a good time to start a company especially with all the disruptive technologies surfacing, from VoIP to Wireless Technologies to RFID states Scott Burt, President of Integro. Today Integro has $40 million in the pipeline. History shows Integro went from a shining star six years ago to an embarrassing what's happening to us now to being a leader in their field. BTW, Scott has a new startup, Auction Automation. He talks about two driving forces the red flags of caution. Still, exciting times for entrepreneurs. > LISTEN 8/28/06
Related Links: Integro Home || Training || Swing for Sight || CSIA || Fighting Blindness ||

170_ The Future of Money Found in Fractal Transactions
Thomas Frey, senior futurist at the DaVinci Institute steps out on the edge again and fills us in with what he calls, Fractal Transactions, Launching a New Era in the Future of Money. Future technologies are going to be converged, perform in nano seconds and change our lives personally and professionally. Imagine yourself sitting in front of a television, and a pizza commercial comes on. You stare at the screen and your mind thinks of nothing other than pizza. Finally you give in and utter the word “yes”. > LISTEN 8/28/06
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169_ East & West Coasts Duke it Out - While Colorado Has Fun
"In Colorado a handshake is a deal," claims Trent Hein and Ned McClain co-founders of Applied Trust. Quality of life, passion and the great outdoors are Colorado descriptors but Applied Trust has taken that to a whole new level. These techies extraordinaire, have incorporated a 'Culture of Giving' throughout the company along with many other attributes seldom found in companies today, big or small. They have also written 'best sellers, ' Unix and Linux Administration Handbooks.> LISTEN 8/21/06
Related Links: Applied Trust Home || ATE Philanthropy || Software Channel || In the News Channel

168_ Heavy Lifting Help Needed for $2.2 Billion in Cash
It's amazing what kind of rumors a $2.2 Billion give-a-way can generate. Russ Farmer, Executive Director of SBIR Colorado outlines the three big reasons why small and newer companies pursuing some of the federal grant money are not successful. Yet 30% of that $2.2 Billion was given to new applicants with less than 10 employees. The three things that make a difference: truly doing your homework; since each department is different writing to their specific standards is a must - simply following the instructions. > LISTEN 8/21/06
Related Links: SBIR Colorado || Looking for Money Channel || PBC, Inc Home || SBIR World

167_ Can You Imagine Pulling Electricity Out of Your Car for the Grid?
While Colorado has a world class federal laboratory in Golden, NREL, few state citizens realize that we also have an extremely active Governor's Office of Energy Management & Conservation. Drew Bolin , Director shared with Pat and Larry Nelson some of the very exciting projects the Office is working on and supporting. The projects include retrofitting automobiles with larger batteries enabling them actually put energy into the grid which is an NREL/XCEL project to popular wind energy to E-85 Ethanol. > LISTEN 8/21/06
Related Links: Office of Energy Management & Conservation || E-85 Coalition || OEDIT Channel || Renewable Energy Channel

166_ The Business of Technology in Colorado is Up for Debate-
As a state, Colorado has the highest number of technology workers per capita. As a result, the health of the Colorado technology industry is an important issue to consider in the 2006 election for Governor, says CU Professor, Phil Weiser. Brad Feld, Mobius Venture Capital with the Blue hat and Jack Tankersley, Meritage Funds with the Red hat will moderate a frank and open discussion with Bill Ritter and Bob Beauprez about Technology's future and their promise. >