ENTREPRENEURSHIP: SUCCESS, FAILURE, GREATNESS
A Fireside Chat with Ann Winblad (High Tech Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist)
Interviewer Jason Pontin (Editor of Technology Review Magazine)
Co-Sponsored by:
THE DOHERTY CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP and ELON UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007
5-6 p.m.
Ernest A. Koury, Sr. Business Center, LaRose Digital Theater – KOBC 101
The MIT Enterprise Forum is excited to present an insight into entrepreneurship from a leading thinker and respected investor. Ann Winblad has over 25 years of software industry experience as both a successful entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Her discussion with Technology Review editor in chief Jason Pontin will focus on:
• why some technology startups succeed where others fail,
• her philosophy of funding tech companies, and
• what makes for a great entrepreneur.
This broadcast will also spotlight the next wave of great entrepreneurs with a focus on members of the TR35, the top innovators under the age of 35.
Presented in partnership with: MIT’s Technology Review Magazine and TR’s Emerging Technology Conference.
NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION. PLEASE RSVP TO EXECED@ELON.EDU OR (336) 278-6091.