Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum
Thursday, November 19, 2009
6:00-8:30 PM
Andersen Auditorium, Haas School of Business
Please note early start time
Click here for live streaming video beginning at 6:30 PM
Pre-registration is closed: Please register on-site.
Technology Entrepreneurship on the Global Stage
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See over 20 of the best new technology business ideas in the world, all vying for prizes at the 5th Annual Intel+UC Berkeley Technology Entrepreneurship Challenge.
The entrepreneurial environment is rapidly becoming global through the mobility of capital, people and technology. The Lester Center and UC Berkeley have partnered with Intel Corporation to create the premier global, technology-focused, business plan competition in the world. This competition brings the winning teams from university-centric competitions from around the world here to UC Berkeley to compete in the heart of the U.S. entrepreneurial community.
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In emerging markets, innovation and entrepreneurship are particularly important. The Challenge showcases business opportunities from these areas that have the greatest potential for a positive impact on society through the deployment of new and truly innovative technologies. Through the Challenge, Intel and UC Berkeley are committed to aiding universities worldwide in providing an environment, including technical and business curricula, that supports entrepreneurs and helps them make their dreams a reality.
This year, 28 entrants will compete in a semi-final round on Wednesday, November 18 and will be narrowed down to 8 teams that will compete in Thursday’s finals. The teams represent universities in Latin America, Europe, Asia and the U.S. This diverse group of student teams will bring with them some of the brightest new ideas in the world!
Join us in learning about what's new and innovative in technology around the globe. All those present will also be invited to participate in the selection of the winner of the People's Choice Award, which carries a $5000 prize.
This competition is made possible by a generous grant from Intel Foundation under the sponsorship of the Intel® Higher Education Program - a worldwide collaboration between Intel and 150 universities in 34 countries - providing students with access to world class research leadership, direct technology support and technology entrepreneurship skills to help move the resulting technology expertise and knowledge to the local economies.
Don’t miss this exciting event where the eight finalists will present their plans -- and the winners will be announced. This program is sponsored by Intel Corporation in partnership with the Lester Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Keynote Speaker Biography
Ms. Turner is Director of USAID’s Office of Development Partners, which has responsibility for private sector alliance building, liaison with the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and relationships with bilateral and multilateral development institutions. Ms. Turner has served at USAID since 1985, working initially as a legal advisor in the General Counsel’s Office and then as a regional legal advisor in USAID Missions in Egypt and India. She has also served in USAID management positions as AID Representative for the West Bank, Deputy Mission Director in USAID/Indonesia, Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Asia Near East Bureau, and most recently as the Mission Director for USAID/Jamaica. Prior to USAID, Ms. Turner was in private law practice with Shearman & Sterling in New York. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Political Science from Northwestern University, and a Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees from Harvard University. In 2007, she was promoted to Career Minister, USAID’s highest career Foreign Service level.
Event and Registration Information
The program begins EARLY with a networking hour at 6:00 PM with complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres in the Bank of America Forum at the Haas School of Business.
Registration is required:
- Pre-register Now - Current UCB/UCOP/LBL faculty/staff/students
- Pre-register Now - Community members & Alumni
If you are unfamiliar with the UC Berkeley campus, check out the campus map to locate the Haas School on the east (uphill) side of campus.
