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 FROM THE CEO
What Defines an Entrepreneur?
When people hear the word 'entrepreneur', they have many different reactions. One I've heard recently from a CEO of a well-established medium-sized company (a company with 20 employees and $1 million in annual revenue) was that he was 'not an entrepreneur'. He referred to himself as a 'CEO', a 'manager', a 'businessman' (and, yes, in some cases, women CEOs have responded just as aversely). These individuals don't want to be called 'entrepreneurs' because as the one who-does-not-want-to-be-called-an-entrepreneur told me, 'that's a hacker, a kid who sits in his bedroom all day, writing code, eating microwave noodles.'
Yes, the word 'entrepreneur' has developed a stereotype over the past few years, but CEOs and/or founders of small-to-medium sized companies who get out of their pajamas, go to an office and make tough decisions all day are most definitely entrepreneurs. Consider, for a moment, this definition of an 'entrepreneur', one published last week in a story in Inc. magazine: Entrepreneurship is the pursuit of opportunity without regard to resources currently controlled. Does that sound like you? What about this?
Every time you want to make any important decision, there are two possible courses of action. You can look at the array of choices that present themselves, pick the best available option and try to make it fit. Or, you can do what the true entrepreneur does: Figure out the best conceivable option and then make it available.
The timing of Inc.'s publication of this piece, which borrows the first definition from one that was coined 37 years ago by Harvard Business School professor Howard Stevenson and the second from a 1983 textbook, perfectly coincides with our first webinar of 2012. The New Entrepreneur: New Rules for the New Era of Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be delivered by Silicon Valley VC Bill Reichert, Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures on February 16 (February 17 in Australia, New Zealand and Asia).
For anyone among the ANZA membership feeling out of the entrepreneurial loop - this is the perfect way to re-engage with the entrepreneur who resides in all of us. The webinar is 1-hour, it's free, and you can attend from anywhere in the world - be it your bedroom or your boardroom.
Viki
Viki Forrest, CEO ANZA Technology Network
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Bill Reichert, Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures
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THE NEW ENTREPRENEUR: NEW RULES FOR THE NEW ERA OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ANZA presents our first webinar of 2012 on February 16 (February 17 in Australia, New Zealand and Asia) with one of Silicon Valley's most well-respected leaders and venture capitalist, Bill Reichert. Register here.
In Silicon Valley, Bill Reichert needs no introduction. He is the Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures, a seed-stage and early-stage venture capital fund.
We're encouraging ANZA members from around the globe to sign up for this free, 1-hour webinar on February 16 (February 17 in Australia, New Zealand and Asia). Whether you're an early-stage startup or a growing company with solid revenue and loyal customers, you will get fresh insights and new ideas for global growth after hearing this presentation from Bill. There will also be ample time for Q&A, and we look forward to a lively conversation. Find out Bill's "Top 10 New Rules for Unreasonable Success" and his tips for CEOs/founders on management style, building the best team, the 24-hour rule for testing your plans, sources for innovation, reverse marketing strategies and more. Register now to attend. We expect the spaces to fill up fast, so make sure to reserve your spot. Get a head start on the conversation. Follow Bill on Twitter @billreichert. _____________
The ANZA network has many members like Bill Reichert and his colleagues at Garage Technology Ventures. When you engage with ANZA for our market research, business matching and Fast Track services, it's network members like Bill who we reach out to on your behalf. Click here to read more about ANZA services.
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 UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES - February 16/17. "The New Entrepreneur: New Rules for the New Era of Innovation and Entrepreneurship." Free, 1-hour webinar with Silicon Valley VC Bill Reichert, Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures. 3pm PST / 10am AEST (registration will configure to your time zone). Click here to reserve your space now.
Visit our calendar to see a comprehensive list of upcoming events of interest to entrepreneurs and tech industry insiders in the US, Australia, China and more.
- Victorian Companies: Victorian companies looking to do business in the US or China are eligible for the Victorian government's Department of Business and Innovation's Fast Track program provided by ANZA. Click here for more details.
- Market Research: ANZA takes a very practical approach to market research beginning with a thorough understanding of your company's needs and objectives. We then combine our own market research resources (developed over the past 10 years) with our team of in-market mentors to deliver detailed market research to you. Find out more with a complimentary 30-minute consultation. - Business Matching: ANZA leverages our proprietary database of over 5,000 members to provide a superior business matching service across all technology industries in the US and China. These introductions are based on the trusted and personal networks of ANZA's mentors. Before you embark on a business trip to the US or China, ANZA will work with you to understand the purpose of your trip, identify key objectives and desired outcomes and organize a series of business meetings aligned with your travel schedule. Click here for a complimentary 30-minute consultation. - Fast Tracking: Your business accelerator into the US or China market. Time to market is a top-priority for all CEOs. ANZA has developed Fast Track with this in mind. With the right connections and a laser-sharp focus, Fast Track reduces the costs and risks associated with expanding your business into the US or China. Whether it is raising capital, finding distributors or securing new customers, ANZA has the network of experts to work with you to accelerate your success. Contact ANZA CEO Viki Forrest for more information.
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 MEET ANZA's CLIENT MANAGER: JAVIER LOPEZ
Javier Lopez has joined ANZA as our US-based Client Manager. Javier has recently completed his Master's degree in International Relations and Business from Bond University in Queensland, Australia. Originally from the Los Angeles area, Javier completed his undergrad at Cal State Northridge before traveling extensively to over 40 countries for both work and adventure. He taught English in South Korea and has attended University courses in the US, Australia, Spain and China.
Javier has also volunteered for non-profits in Los Angeles as well as sustainable development programs in Guatemala and Peru. Javier is fluent in Spanish and speaks basic Korean. He has over 10 years' experience in customer relations in a variety of industries. Javier will be working with ANZA's clients and mentors and will be focused on inside sales for our Victorian Fast Track program.
Please join ANZA in welcoming Javier to our team. You can contact him at javier@anzatechnet.com.
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