Silicon Flatirons Crash Course: Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs
February 26, CU-Boulder
Whether you are exploring a new product idea, developing an initial business plan, pitching investors, or preparing for a successful exit, intellectual property (IP) protection is a vital issue for every technology start-up to master. This crash course will provide you with a basic understanding of each of the primary forms of IP protection and help you to appreciate how those protections can be put to work as tools to add value to your business. Presented by Jason Haislmaier, a partner in the Boulder office of Bryan Cave, and hosted by CU-Boulder's Silicon Flatirons center.
Boulder/Denver New Technology Meetup
March 4, CU-Boulder
This ongoing event provides a forum for technologists and entrepreneurs to showcase the new (especially web-based) technology developing in Boulder/Denver tech community. Five companies have five minutes each to demonstrate their new technology, followed by five minutes for Q&A from the audience.
Tech Transfer Office Hours
March 5, CU-Boulder
Representatives from the Technology Transfer Office will be on-hand to meet one-on-one with members of the CU research community. If you have questions related to research commercialization, please stop by, have a donut or cup of coffee and get some information.
CREED Finance Series - Investor Readiness: Path to Capital
March 5, CREED, Golden
Supporting cleantech companies with a comprehensive picture of the investment landscape including investment pitches, connection with investors and regularly scheduled investor presentations and speaking engagements. Hosted by the Colorado Center for Renewable Energy Economic Development (CREED)
Prometheus and Myriad Supreme Court Decisions - Impact on the Biotech Industry
March 6, Colorado BioScience Association, Denver
These Supreme Court decisions limited the scope of what can be patented. This panel discussion, led by CU Law School Dean Phil Weiser, will explore how these decisions have changed the way that companies and institutions protect their intellectual property. The panel of experts will address whether the balance between patents and innovation has shifted too far, as well as explore options now available to protect their investment in innovation. Hosted by the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA).
Silicon Flatirons Crash Course: Startup Boards
March 6, CU-Boulder
For entrepreneurs, figuring out how to form and run a board of directors can be intimidating and confusing. On the flip side, it is not always clear to board members what their duties and responsibilities are to the company. In this Crash Course hosted by CU-Boulder's Silicon Flatirons center, local VC Brad Feld will draw from his recent book, Startup Boards, to illuminate some basics of corporate governance such as why you need a board, who should be on your board, how to run board meetings, and other challenges boards can present.
SoPE Colorado Chapter Meeting
March 6, Copic Insurance, Denver
The Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE) is a global biomedical and health innovation and entrepreneurship network helping doctors and other health professionals get their ideas to market. Members include entrepreneurs, service providers, investors , industry partners, academics and others interested in biomedical and health innovation.
CBSA BioBreakfast: Bioengineering Innovations
March 12, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
Hosted by the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), BioBreakfast events provide quick glimpses into key aspects of Colorado growing biotech industry.
Conference: SciFi and Entrepreneurship
March 14, CU-Boulder
Sci-Fi writers and entrepreneurs both innovate to "create the future." Silicon Flatirons' Annual Conference, Sci-Fi and Entrepreneurship: Is Resistance Futile, will explore the relationships, similarities and synergies between the two disciplines.
Angel Capital Summit
March 18-19, University of Denver
The theme for this years' Angel Capital Summit is "Building Value" The conference will present thought leaders addressing value creation from many angles such as building brand value, intellectual property, market share, customer value, team building, value in M&A, and minimizing risk. Over twenty companies will be pitching for angel and venture capital at the summit - demonstrating how they are creating value through disruptive innovation and execution. Hosted by the Rockies Venture Club (RVC).
Digital Health Summit
April 8, Lone Tree Arts Center, Lone Tree
Hear from thought leaders in this evolving field and join like-minded health care professionals for an event that explores the future of digital health technology, health data, telehealth and digital health funding. Conference and exhibitor registration is now open at this registration link. Hosted by the PrIME Health Collaborative, a growing community of more than 400 health care administrators, physicians, technologists, academics, entrepreneurs and investors improving health care outcomes and reducing cost through the commercialization of emerging technologies.
Entrepreneurs Unplugged: Peter Hudson, M.D., Co-Founder and CEO of iTriage
April 8, CU-Boulder
Entrepreneurs Unplugged is a meeting place where faculty, students and community members with technical backgrounds learn about and get involved in entrepreneurship. In particular, the program offers students and faculty an opportunity to learn how a successful startup is created as well as an opportunity to network. Each Entrepreneurs Unplugged meeting features food, drink and - most importantly - an experienced entrepreneur to discuss his/her start-up experiences. Hosted by Silicon Flatirons and ATLAS - register online.
CBSA BioBootcamp
April 17-18, Dorsey & Whitney, Denver
In this two-day program for startup companies, attendees will learn valuable information from experienced entrepreneurs about how to build a company designed to commercialize bioscience technologies while avoiding dangerous pitfalls that are typically encountered along the way. There is no fee for this program hosted by the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), but applicants must apply for admittance by April 3.
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