Ruffatto Hall, University of Denver, 1999 E. Evans Ave., Denver, Colorado 80208 (map)

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Join a thought-provoking, inspiring and lively discussion with some of Colorado's top minds in Marketing, Big Data and Analytics. The panel balances high-growth, venture backed with established leaders.  Panel will discuss:

         • What’s changing in marketing, and what do I need to know?

         • What is big data, really, and how will it impact B2B and B2C marketing?

         • How is marketing analytics affecting customer recruitment and retention?

Panelists include:

·   Moderator: Sue Nagle, Consultant, North Highland

Sue Nagle is a management consultant with over 15 years of experience leading teams at technology companies to innovate, develop, and launch new businesses and solutions, grow new business, and increase marketing and sales productivity.  She has a proven track record increasing revenue and profitability with both start-up and multinational program teams.  Sue has a diverse portfolio of publications and invited talks, has fulfilled professional engagements spanning 5 continents, and has served as a Tech Stars Mentor and Executive in Residence with the CU Leeds School.  Prior to management consulting, Sue worked in marketing, product development and operations management for Hewlett-Packard, Intel and Pitney Bowes.  Her education includes an MBA from the Sloan School of Management and an MS and BS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT.

· Janet Eden-Harris, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior VP of Strategy, Market Force Information

Janet Eden-Harris is responsible for marketing, product and corporate strategy at Market Force Information. Janet joined Market Force from JD Power & Associates, where she was Vice President of their Web Intelligence Unit. Before that, she was CEO of Umbria, a Boulder-based information services company, which was acquired by J.D. Power in 2008. Prior to Umbria, Janet was Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) where she was responsible for global marketing operations, product management and strategy.  Janet has also held a variety of executive marketing positions in high tech and agency sectors such as i2 Technologies, Aspect Development, CADIS, and as co-founder of Eden-Harris-Associates, with clients such as Carte Blanche Credit Card, Barclays Bank, and PSA Airlines. Janet holds a B.A. degree in Journalism and Marketing from the University of Oregon.

·         Tim Connor, CFO, Datalogix

Tim is responsible for Datalogix financial operations as well as Human Resources, Legal and Facilities Management. He has been involved in financing, advising and operating high growth businesses for over 25 years, including roles as a public and private company CFO, venture capitalist and investment banker. Most recently, Tim was Vice President of Business Strategy and CFO at Boulder Wind Power. Prior to this, Tim was a Partner at Sequel Venture Partners, a $400 million early stage venture capital firm.  Before that, Tim joined a predecessor to Access Health in its start-up days and was part of the team that led the company’s growth and ultimate sale to McKesson Corporation for $1.1 billion. Previously, he was with Lehman Brothers for 11 years, most recently as a Managing Director in the Technology Investment Banking Group. Mr. Connor currently is on the board of directors of Channel Insight and Boulder Wind Power.  Tim received a B.A. in Economics from Washington College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

· Kris Pederson, VP, NA Transformation COE Leader, IBM Global Business Services

Kris has 25 years of management consulting, auditing and financial analysis experience.  She currently leads IBM’s Transformation Center of Excellence, as an expert in large-scale business transformation associated with business process and system integration efforts. Expertise includes strategy consulting, change leadership/organization change, organization design, value realization/financial engineering, and technology-driven transformation.  Kris serves on the boards of directors for Great Western Bank and Windward Reports, is the Programs Chair and on the Compensation Committee for ASME, serves on the Harvard Business School Women’s Advisory Board, and is a member of the White House Commission for Women in STEM.  Kris received an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA, Psychology and Business Administration from UCLA.

· Mike Reagan, Chief Marketing Officer, LogRhythm

Since joining the company in 2007, Mike has helped LogRhythm achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 75% and become the largest and fastest growing independent provider of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Big Data Security Analytics in the world.  Mr. Reagan’s career spans 27 years in marketing, sales, business development and channel management in the IT industry.  Before joining LogRhythm he was VP of Sales & Marketing and a member of the founding executive team at Vericept Corp.  During his seven years at the company, Vericept achieved a 90% CAGR and became a market leader in Data Leak Prevention (DLP). Reagan has also held a variety of executive management positions at OnStream, Inc., Decisioneering, Inc. (now a division of Oracle) and EMC Corp. He holds a BA degree from Providence College.

*The Daniels College of Business invites DBS members to attend the Daniels Spring Barbecue from 4 to 7 p.m.  Register here for this event.

Event Sponsors
                                  

Joy Burns Center, University of Denver, 2044 E. Evans Ave., Denver, CO 80208 (map)

Price: $25 until April 23rd, $30 at the door

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Parking Information:
The exact location of the Joy Burns Center can be found on this interactive map:
http://www.du.edu/utilities/maps/index.html?mpType=0&mrkID=26

The nearest paid parking is a garage located on the Southeast corner of Evans and High St. Joy Burns is located just southeast of that garage.

Join DBS for a panel discussion with industry leaders:

• Moderator: Paul Raab, Senior VP/Partner, Linhart PR
• Liz Myslik, CEO of Fresca Brands Innovation Group
• Jennifer Margoles, General Manager of 34 Degrees
• Brian Ross, CEO of Cheribundi
• Darrin Foster, COO & VP of Finance of Oogies Gourmet Popcorn
• Michael Joseph, CEO of Mile High Organics

We’ll ask:

• What is "natural" and does it really matter?
• How do you compete with non-natural and organic foods?
• What are the biggest challenges to natural products companies and suppliers?
• What trends do you see in the industry in Colorado?  The US?  Internationally?
• Is there or will there be real regulation of the term "natural"?

Event Sponsors
      

Gatsby's, 1527 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80202 (map)

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Cost: $15

• Come mingle with your fellow MBA alumni across a variety of industries at an informal open networking event

• The $15 ticket includes one glass of wine and an arrangement of light appetizers

• Parking – There is metered street parking and the bar recommends a small lot at the corner of 14^th and Wazee that charges a flat fee of $5 after 5pm.

Innovation Pavilion (DTC), 9200 E. Mineral Ave., Centennial, CO 80112 (map)

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Cost: $15  by Feb 13th, $20 afterwards

Panelists:

Chuck Price, CEO – Ajubeo

Leroy Williams, CIO Ball Corp

Mark Geene, CEO Cloud Elements

Moderator: Russ Pearlman, Partner, Thought Ensemble

Come learn how the cloud has forever changed the way business is done. The talk will focus on these key questions:

• What is the cloud, really?
•  How does it work and how is it being deployed by some of today's most successful companies?
• More importantly, how can you harness its awesome power to help you wage and win the battle for profits and market share?

To find the answer to these questions and much more, join DBS for a talk led by some of the most exciting and influential business leaders in the sector.

Blue Sky Grill, The Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, Colorado 80204-5805 (map)

(Link to directions below invite)

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VENUE HAS CHANGED - T|ACO 1550 Blake Street in Denver (map)

NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE

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Cost: $15

Come mingle with your fellow MBA alumni across a variety of industries at an informal open networking event

NEW VENUE: Enjoy the newly opened T|ACO menu and restaurant in LoDo.

The $15 ticket includes one glass of wine and an arrangement of light appetizers

Galvanize, 1062 Delaware Street, Denver, CO (map)

Cost: $15
Connecting the Denver entrepreneurial and business communities and increasing awareness of Denver's reputation as an innovation center. Join Galvanize, Startup Colorado, Capital Hour & DBS.

       

           Informal open networking event.           

           Open invite to Denver Startup Week events Oct 22-27.

•  MC – Jim Deters, Founder & Managing Director, Galvanize.
•  Keynote speakers:
•              Andre Durand, Founder & CEO, Ping Identity. Ping Identity provides cloud identity
•              security solutions to over 800 of the world's largest companies, government
•              organizations and cloud businesses.
•              Brent Handler, Founder & CEO, Inspirato. Launched in January 2011, Inspirato is a
  
•              private members-only luxury destination club with a portfolio of exceptional residences in the
•             world’s finest destinations.
• Beverages from Wynkoop Brewing Company and light appetizers.
• Paul Hartmann of Hartmannphoto will be providing FREE portraits to event attendees.

Denver Country Club (map)

Please join the Denver Business Series for the 2012 Summer Social at The

Denver Country Club in Cherry Creek. The oldest country club west of the

Mississippi, the Denver Country Club is steeped in history and tradition and

offers outstanding food and drink. It is a comfortable setting that is perfect

for enjoying old and new friends. Heavy appetizers and drinks will be served.

Jeans attire and cell phones are not permitted on the Club grounds. Don’t

miss this opportunity!

We'd also like to thank this year’s Summer Social event sponsors: Cordes &
Company and the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder
for their generous support.

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum (map)

Co-Sponsored by DBS, Pepperdine Alumni Association and
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

With the nation's second-largest aerospace economy, Colorado offers aerospace companies one of the country's most educated work forces and a dynamic atmosphere for business growth. Eight top aerospace contractors have significant operations in Colorado and more than 400 space-related companies call the state home, developing products from launch vehicles and satellites to command and control software, sensors, and navigation equipment. The industry currently represents over 160,000 highly skilled jobs in Colorado. Additionally, construction plans for a local commercial spaceport and a space center of excellence were recently announced. Join five industry experts to discuss the potential impact of the commercialization of space in Colorado.

$30 before April 30th, $35 thereafter
Wings Over the Rockies
Air & Space Museum
7711 East Academy Boulevard
Denver, CO 80230 (map)


The industry experts:
• Dr. Andrew Aldrin, United Launch Alliance
• Scott Brown, Former executive Spaceport America
• N. Wayne Hale, Director Human Spaceflight at Special Aerospace Services
• Dennis Heap, Executive Director Front Range Airport
• Edgar Johansson, Chairman of the Board for the Colorado Space Business Roundtable

The questions:
• How will a commercial space business in Colorado affect you and your company?
• When will development begin?
• What will the price of an orbital or suborbital spaceflight be once it becomes a competitive commercial industry?
• Will accidents threaten the industry’s survival?
• Why is Colorado a better space port location than New Mexico?
• What are the "killer apps" for commercial spaceflight beyond the resupply of space stations and tourism?

Panelist bios:

Andrew Aldrin - Master of Ceremony
Director, Business Development at United Launch Alliance
Dr. Andrew Aldrin is the director of Business Development and Advanced Programs for United Launch Alliance (ULA). Before that, Dr. Aldrin served in various positions in Business Development and Strategy at the Boeing Company, including vice president and director of Boeing Launch Services and director of Business Development for Boeing NASA Systems. Andrew is the son of Buzz Aldrin, the astronaut who in 1969 was the second man to walk on the moon.

Dr. Aldrin’s previous career included leading U.S. policy research institutes, including the RAND Corporation and the Institute for Defense Analyses. He is currently a member of the adjunct faculty at International Space University and has also served as an adjunct professor at California State University at Long Beach and the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

He holds a PhD. in political science from the University of California at Los Angeles, writing his dissertation on the creation of the Soviet space program, a Masters of Business Administration from Trium, a Master’s degree in science, technology and public policy from George Washington University, and a Bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations from University of California at Santa Barbara.

Dr. Aldrin is a Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Astronautics and has written on a range of issues related to international security and space exploration.

Scott Brown - Speaker
Former Executive, Spaceport America

Scott Brown recently moved to Boulder after spending nearly two years building and developing in and near Spaceport America in New Mexico. Brown was recruited by Spaceport Director Steve Landeene to head up off-site development which included a high end resort hotel for astronauts and their families, a technology and industrial park and the futuristic, completely off the grid and sustainable: Spaceport City including astronaut training facilities and summer camp for children.

Prior to Spaceport America, Brown was one of the community leaders of Telluride, Colorado where he was well known for his community service in the planning, zoning and development of the ski resort and the region, including the Telluride Airport development which is the highest commercially served airport in the United States.

Brown is a founder of the following renowned cultural icons/ events in Colorado:

o Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Telluride Film Festival
o Mountainfilm Festival
o Telluride Tech Festival which honors science, technology and innovation leaders in recognition of the work of Telluride's own, L.L. Nunn who joined forces with Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse to build the world's first Alternating Current Hydro Power Plant in Telluride in 1891.

N.Wayne Hale - Speaker

Director, Human Spaceflight at Special Aerospace Services

Mr. Hale is currently the Director of Human Spaceflight for Special Aerospace Services, LLC of Boulder, Colorado. He consults with a number of high tech firms on safety, management, and corporate culture issues as well as performing specialized technical studies.

Mr. Hale retired from NASA on July 31, 2010 as the Deputy Associate Administrator of Strategic Partnerships, Space Operations Mission Directorate. Mr. Hale has previously served as the Space Shuttle Program Manager and the Shuttle Launch Integration Manager. He was a Space Shuttle Flight Director for 40 Space Shuttle flights, and prior to that a Propulsion Officer for 10 early Space Shuttle flights.

Mr. Hale has received special honors and awards such as: Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus 2011, Purdue University Outstanding Mechanical Engineering Alumnus 2009, NASA Outstanding Leadership Medals in 1999, 2005, and 2007; NASA Space Flight Awareness Leadership Award 2002; NASA Exceptional Service Medal 1992; National Space Club Goddard Memorial Astronautics Engineer of the Year 2007; and National Air and Space Smithsonian Achievement Award of the Year 2007.

Mr. Hale holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.
 
Dennis Heap - Speaker

Executive Director Front Range Airport

Dennis Heap began his career in 1971 with Rocky Mountain Airways, a Colorado airline that created market dominance by using leading-edge technology. He was the only officer that stayed with the company when it was sold to Texas Air and become the Western Region of Continental Express in 1990. His responsibilities included scheduling, pricing, marketing and stations operations. In 1994 Dennis joined the Front Range Airport with the goal of developing infrastructure necessary for large scope projects. He received a B.S. in Aerospace Technology from Metropolitan State College of Denver in 1970, earning his Commercial Pilot License, instrument and multi-engine ratings.

Organizations:
o Member, Metro Denver Aviation Coalition
o Member, Colorado Space Coalition
o Board of Directors, Adams County Economic Development
o Past Member of the Colorado Aeronautical Board
o Past President, Colorado Airport Operators Association (CAOA)


Edgar Johansson - Speaker

Chairman of the Board for the Colorado Space Business Roundtable

Edgar is the current Chairman of the Board for the Colorado Space Business Roundtable (CSBR) and sits on the board of the Colorado Space Coalition as well as the Mile High Chapter of NDIA. Edgar works for Red Canyon Engineering & Software as the Director of Business Development in this capacity he is responsible for the development of new business for Red Canyon in Colorado and across the nation. He is also the founder of Johansson & Associates LLC which supplies services that fills two specific needs on contract, business development as well as state and federal relations.

From 2004 through 2008 Edgar had an appointment as a Professional Research Assistant for the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Edgar’s responsibilities at LASP included Risk Manager on the TIM instrument for NASA Mission Glory as well as Risk Manager for TSIS on NPOESS.

Prior to Edgar’s experience at LASP he spent four years as the Director-Asia for the State of Colorado organizing eleven trade missions to the Far East representing over eighty Colorado companies that covering nine different Asian markets. During the same four years Edgar was also the Space Liaison to the Office of Economic Development & International Trade, the Governor’s Office, & the Office of Innovation & Technology. Edgar assumed these additional responsibilities in April of 2001 and implemented many new and dynamic programs that have added to the strength of Colorado’s economy and Colorado’s status in the global space and aerospace market.

Edgar is a graduate of the “Leadership Program of the Rockies” as well as the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder’s “50 for Colorado” program. Edgar was the recipient of the 2003 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Colorado, Denver where he holds a degree in Communication (focus on international business and Asian studies). Edgar has studied the Japanese language, culture and history in the United States at Metro State College, the University of Colorado and at the Japan Center for Michigan University in Hikone, Japan.

Tattered Cover Bookstore - LoDo (map)

Over forty Denver Business Series members and guests met for a lively breakfast discussion at the Tattered Cover Bookstore event hall in LoDo where Lisa Jasper and Jim Smelley led an interesting discussion on the major challenges faced by many companies today; chief of which is how a big, slow, “Goliath” organization can compete with a young, nimble “David” organization, especially when that Goliath has grown a second head (IT) and that David is armed with an arsenal of new, inexpensive and powerful mobile, collaboration and cloud tools.  In most Goliath type companies the two heads (“IT” and “The Business”) are rarely competing as a team, which makes it all the more difficult for them to prevent losing business to the David’s of the world. 

We had a great turnout and lively discussion.  Thanks for another great event!

For more information on Reboot, please visit:

www.reboottechstrategy.com

www.thoughtensemble.com

1625 Broadway, Denver CO (map)

Interested in export/import of goods & services? Looking to expand and grow your business through international trade? Seeking grants, trade assistance or would like to learn about trade missions? Join WTCD, US Int’l Trade and CO Int’l Trade for a working lunch on March 7^th.

Location: Colorado Office of Economic Development & Int'l Trade

1625 Broadway, 8th Floor. Denver, CO 80202 - (303) 892-3840

 

Wednesday, March 7, 2012.

11:30 - 1:00pm

 Fee: $10.00, includes lunch. Open to DBS members & guests.

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Hosts:

 

The Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT): 

 

OEDIT is represented by the International Division Director, Sandi Moilanen.

 

U.S. Export Assistance Center. For the States of Colorado and Wyoming:

 

Represented by Paul G. Bergman, Jr., Director, United States Government Senior Official for International Trade for Colorado and Wyoming.

 

World Trade Center Denver:

 

Represented by Karen Gerwitz, Executive Director.

 

University of Denver, 2044 E. Evans Ave (map)

The Denver Business Series & The Daniels Office of Globalization present...

Global Colorado: “Networking & panel discussion with experts in the field of global business in Colorado”.
*For parking instructions at the University of Denver please visit: Parking Instructions

6:00 – 7:30pm: Networking, cocktails & appetizers

7:30 – 9:00pm: Introduction, panel discussion & Q & A.

Panelists:

The Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT). 

OEDIT will open up with an overview of the global business climate in Colorado from both a FDI and export perspective. Also introduce the Governor’s initiatives to increase global trade for Colorado companies to stimulate job growth.

OEDIT is represented by the International Division Director, Sandi Moilanen

Torben Poulsen, Vice President, Head of Brighton Nacelles & Hub Factory, CO, USA at Vestas Nacelles A/S

Mr. Poulsen was an integral member of the strategic planning team from Vestas Denmark HQ. He helped craft the Vestas strategy for North America that ultimately chose Colorado as their US location.

Prior to his career at Vestas, Mr. Poulsen was the VP of Operations for Europe & Asia at LEGO Group.

Patrick O’Keefe, Director of Strategic Initiatives CH2M Hill

He has served in a number of roles during his career with the firm, including Director of Strategic Programs for the Nuclear Business Group and positions with the Industrial Client Group.He also served as a Director of Federal Affairs in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Patrick joined CH2M HILL in 2001 from the Tennessee Valley Authority's Washington, DC office where he served as Manager of Government Affairs.
 

Michael McDermott, Executive Vice President of Resort Technology Partners Business Group, Active Network

Mr. McDermott was integral in driving 20-30% year over year growth since 2008 at RTP by expanding the RTP product line & international client base throughout the global recession.

Most recently Mr. McDermott played a key role in preparing RTP for acquisition by Active Network.

 

Also attending:
Tom Dowd and Leslie Carter, Senior Director and Associate Director of the Office of Globalization at the Daniels College of Business.

Paul G. Bergman, Jr., Director, United States Government Senior Official for International Trade for Colorado and Wyoming.

   - Former United States Diplomat and Commercial  Attache, U. S. Department of State and Thunderbird MBA.  Adjunct Professor for Regis University.

Karen Gerwitz,  Executive Director of World Trade Center Denver. 

Wells Fargo Center 1700 Lincoln Street #32nd Floor (map)

Thanks to those who attended this event!

To see a webcast of the session, please visit:
http://www.faegrebd.com/webview/showCustomPage.aspx?show=6532

Come enjoy breakfast and listen to a very interesting speaker.  Jeff Sherman, a corporate and securities lawyer at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP will recount how years of doing deals, advising senior corporate management, and reading business books (sort of) prepared him to practice law in a war zone.  From September 2010 until July 2011, Jeff served at a small forward operating base near the Iranian border in Iraq as an officer in the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the US Army.   Jeff will talk about how he used the lessons he learned from Malcolm Gladwell, Michael Lewis, Peter Drucker, Jim Collins, Daniel Pink , Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner during Operation New Dawn.   Jeff experienced the challenges of building the rule of law, advising strong-willed commanders, and counseling emotionally fragile troopers-all of which have corresponding challenges in the corporate world.  The presentation will include videos, photos, and small prizes.