Wednesday, May 18, 2011
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Embassy Suites Hotel at the Von Braun Center
800 Monroe Street, Huntsville, Alabama
Presentations
To view Presentations, please download the zipped files of the individual PowerPoint shows.
| Wednesday, May 18 |
| Guest Presentation Mass, Speed, Direction: A Model for Growth in the Space Economy
Using proven strategies for business models such as Cisco Systems, Mr. Phillips presents keys for businesses to succeed in today's space economy. |
| Guest Presentation State of the Commercial Space Industry: Trends, Issues, Winners and Losers
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| Networking Break |
| Participant Discussion Session Keys to Entrepreneurial Success (Please see individual speaker below for their presentation) A review of Federal programs that can help entrepreneurs with financing and technical support (SBIR, STTR, SBA). Participant questions are encouraged
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| Panel Session Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Creating a Business Plan & Investor Presentation A practical discussion on preparing a business plan and investor presentation with a focus on “do’s” and “don’ts, as well as tips on what attracts early stage investors. The panel will highlight the importance of the financial portion of a business plan, as well as legal aspects relating to the business plan and investment, and ensuring that intellectual property is adequately protected.
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| Guest Presentation The Orion Propulsion Factor: A Dynamic Merging of Government and Private Sector Customers and Relationship
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| Panel Session Creating Startup Opportunities: How Huntsville Does It (Please see individual speaker below for their presentation) Insightful investment and technology perspectives on going beyond the government-private sector business model to develop new ways of financing ventures and attracting customers.
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| Summit Closing Remarks |