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November
15, 2007
Berkeley
Entrepreneurs Forum
presents
Entrepreneurship
on the Global Stage
Over
20 of the best new technology business ideas in the world
Every one already a winner
in a qualifying competition.
All vying for prizes at the
3rd Annual Intel+Berkeley
Technology Entrepreneurship Challenge
Keynote presentation by William A. Swope, Vice President
& General Manager, Corporate Affairs Group,
Intel Corporation
Thursday,
November 15, 2007
6:00
- 9:00 PM
Arthur
Andersen Auditorium
Haas School of Business
To
Register Parking
Information
The entrepreneurial environment is rapidly becoming global
through the mobility of capital, people and technology. The
Lester Center at UC Berkeley has partnered with Intel Corporation
to create the premier global, technology-focused, business
plan competition. This competition brings the winning teams
from university-centric competitions from around the world
here to Berkeley to compete in the heart of the US entrepreneurial
community.
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.
Entrants for this year’s challenge come from universities
in Russia, Mexico, China, Brazil, Singapore, Egypt, Israel,
Hungary, India, Germany and the US. Over 20 teams will bring
with them some of the brightest new ideas in the world!
Concepts range from biotech ideas for cancer or glaucoma
detection to new forms of comsumer computer interaction and
new anti-theft devices.
Join us in learned about what's truly new 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.
Our keynote speaker for the evening will be William
A. Swope, corporate vice president and general manager
of Intel's Corporate Affairs Group. Swope is responsible for
enhancing Intel's position as the world's leading technology
brand in business and corporate citizenship. Swope manages
global business units at Intel and is responsible for worldwide
public policy, education, community engagement, public affairs,
social responsibility and the Intel Foundation. Since joining
Intel in 1979, Swope has held numerous roles including manufacturing
technology planning, strategic product planning and product
management. Swope was director of Digital Enterprise Brand
Management, and prior to that he was general manager of the
Software and Solutions Group (SSG), reporting to the president
and chief operating officer of Intel. In that capacity he
managed the software products and enabling efforts within
SSG. From 1993 to 1995, Swope was the general manager of the
Pentium® Pro processor team. Swope was promoted to vice
president in 1996, and corporate vice president in 2003. Swope
received his bachelor's degree in applied physics from Tufts
College. He earned his master's degree in management from
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Swope serves on the
board of directors for iMove®, Inc.
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.
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