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UCLA Entrepreneurial ShowcaseMay 29, 2008 As a UCLA Anderson Alumni, Don Oparah, Director of VAI, will give an introduction to the UCSB Venture Acceleration Initiative and will discuss possible opportunities on how Anderson Alumni can participate in VAI. Also speaking at the event: Space is limited to 25 people so please reserve your seat soon.
The Venture Acceleration Initiative Launch Event, held on January 30th, 2008, will be shown on UC Santa Barbara's UCTV (Channel 21 for Santa Barbara County). Tune in to see what important members of the venture community have to say about university venture acceleration and the Venture Acceleration Initiative. In addition, if you were able to attend the Launch Event, you just might see yourself on TV! The current schedule is as follows:
Goleta's Finest Awards 2008May 8, 2008 The UCSB Venture Acceleration Initiative received Special Recognition at this black-tie event, which honors community members and businesses alike. Read about this event:
2008 UCLA Anderson Entrepreneurs ConferenceMay 9, 2008 Don Oparah, founder and Director of the Venture Acceleration Initiative, moderated the panel Technology Transfer: The Entrepreneurs Path to Unlocking Value. "True scientific innovation does not guarantee a successful business venture, and there are typically many obstacles faced in bringing a technological innovation to market successfully. This panel will explore the aspects and trends that separate research innovations from truly successful business ventures." - UCLA Anderson Entrepreneurs Conference Website
Venture Acceleration Initiative Launch EventIf you were unable to attend, check out the Launch Event videos and photos.
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