Mike McGee
Starter League
@michaelmcgee
Overview
September 16-17, 2013
The Innovation Expo is a conference focusing on connecting entrepreneurs, innovators, angel investors, venture capitalists, and the many others who are involved in developing startup companies. The event will consist of speakers, breakout sessions, and networking focusing on the entrepreneurial community.
Speakers
Bill Payne
Investor
Location
The Orpheum Theatre
Schedule
Primary Details
Monday, September 16
Icon Lounge, Downtown Sioux Falls
6:00 PM
Opening Reception
Tuesday, September 17
The Orpheum Theatre
8:00 AM
Registration Opens
9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
10:45 AM
Break
12:00 PM
Lunch
2:30 PM
Break
3:00 PM
Demos
5:00 PM
Happy Hour
Secondary Details
9:15 AM
Pamela Slim
Build a Powerful Body of Work with Your Startup
Building a startup is a full-scale adventure, laced with adrenaline and terror. You must race to profitability, and prove that your business model has viability, or you will never make it. Why is it worth the work it takes to build a company?Pamela Slim will share the framework of building a body of work, and help you link your business success with great personal and professional legacy.
10:00 AM
Mike McGee
The Learn to Code Movement
How a simple idea to teach 12 people inspired a myriad of software schools to open in the past 2 years, and what's in store for the future of software education.
11:15 AM
Scott Hanselman
Scaling Yourself: It's Not What You Read, It's What You Ignore.
We are asked to absorb even more information than ever before. Does all this information take a toll on your psyche or sharpen the saw? Is Inbox Zero a myth or are there substantive techniques for prioritizing your information life?
1:30 PM
Scot Chisholm
10 Key Lessons I've Learned as a First Time Entrepreneur
What makes a Startup successful? In his talk, Scot will share 10 key learnings from his tumultuous eight-year journey as a first-time entrepreneur.
2:00 PM
Bill Payne
Trends in Startup Capital
Sources of startup funding for new ventures are changing rapidly. Angels are more focused on deals that do not require institutional investment or FDA approval. VCs are having difficulty raising new funds while the number of new angel funds and networks continue to increase. The impact of crowdfunding is unclear due to foot-dragging at the SEC. Where should new entrepreneurs look for startup capital today?
4:15 PM
Jon Crawford
How To Lead a Company Without Losing Your Soul
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Whether you are a suit, a shirt, or something in between we can't wait to see you at the 2013 Innovation Expo. If you have any questions or comments feel free to drop us a note here and we'll get right back to you.
