Tuesday, September 29, 2009

KBRT Solutions - Duke Start-up looking for MBA students

Healthcare technology start-up venture looking for interested student to help with business planning exercises. A Duke PhD student and Fuqua alum are in the process of building a business plan, including finalizing their business model strategy and financing approach for a Duke generated technology. Student involvement will include leveraging strategy, finance and marketing concepts to help grow the company. Preference for web skills, and prior experience in healthcare. Opportunity duration is 3-6 months, with follow-on work a strong possibility. Please contact them at kbrtsolutions@gmail.com

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Howie Rhee, MBA
Managing Director
Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
Room E167J
919-617-1123 mobile
hwr2@duke.edu
www.fuqua.duke.edu/centers/cei

Watch our video: www.fuqua.duke.edu/wakeup

Duke Entrepreneurship Links:
- Entrepreneurship at Duke - www.EntrepreneurshipAtDuke.com
- A Duke Resource for Entrepreneurs: www.dukeVEN.com
- Weekly Education Series - www.dukeDEES.com
- Connect with Duke Entrepreneurs - www.dukegen.com
- Find a startup - www.startupmatchmaker.blogspot.com
- Duke Start-Up Challenge - www.dukestartupchallenge.org
- Entrepreneurship Week - www.eweekatduke.com
- Twitter - http://twitter.com/EshipAtDuke
- Blog - www.howierhee.blogspot.com
- Photos - http://picasaweb.google.com/EshipAtDuke
- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/howierhee
- Entering the Duke Start-Up Challenge? See example business plans - email me for a copy of Business Plan Pro (advert)
- Resources from Intuit at http://smallbusinessunited.com (advert)
- Learn VC - www.learnvc.com (advertisement)
- Let us know how we are doing! Provide some feedback here: http://tr.im/ylHE

Friday, September 25, 2009

ChubbyBrain looking for MBA Analyst

Title Research/Industry Analyst

Focus Areas We are looking for Research/Industry Analysts focused on the following areas: 1. Green/Clean Tech 2. Mobile 3. Internet 4. Healthcare (biotech, medical devices, etc) 5. General venture capital financing trends

Commitment Part-time during semester

Paid or Unpaid? Unpaid

Location Remote but those in NYC are welcome to work at our office

About Us CB Information Services (CBIS) is capturing and structuring information about the innovation economy: a world that includes high-growth, private companies, venture capital firms, private equity firms, angel investors, incubators and universities. Our goal is to cater this information to meet the growing needs of entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, service providers and governments. CBIS' first offering is ChubbyBrain (www.chubbybrain.com), which launched in February 2009.

Job Description We're looking for some smart research analysts to develop and complete quantitatively driven analyses using ChubbyBrain's underlying venture capital and startup funding data. Analysis can be general VC analysis or specific to any of the above-mentioned sectors. Research analysts will be required to take complete ownership of these analyses from idea development to analysis to ultimate write-up. These analytical shorts will be featured on ChubbyBrain and in our investor newsletter.

Required Qualifications  Interested in the VC/startup landscape in general or the specific industry sectors listed above  Capable of developing your own ideas/hypotheses which you can leverage ChubbyBrain data for  "Quantitatively inclined" – we are not looking for editorials but data-driven analysis so comfort with excel, numbers, etc is requisite  Good writer – Will need to write up analyses findings into a clear , compelling and pithy writeups. We are not interested in whitepapers but rigorous and data-packed short analyses. Why Get Involved?

All analyses would be featured on our blog with attribution/by-line given to you. Top analyses would also be featured in our newsletter which goes out to 1000+ investors (angels & VCs). Our site also attracts a large number of startups and investors. For someone interested in the venture or startup worlds this summer or post graduation, this may represent a novel way to get your name out there.

Our data and content is syndicated to leading technology and entrepreneurship media sources including Xconomy, ReadWriteWeb and NY Enterprise Report. Our company and our data and analyses have been featured on CNET, National Public Radio, Wired, the Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, Reuters, Silicon Alley Insider and TechFlash to name just a few.

How to apply We'd recommend taking a look at some prior analyses we've done to get a sense for the types of analyses we are talking about, here are a few representative examples of past analyses: http://www.chubbybrain.com/blog/2009/08/venture-capital-backed-mobile-app-startups-remain-predominantly-mobile-os-agnostic/ http://www.chubbybrain.com/blog/2009/08/only-10-of-nyc-area-venture-capitalist-investment-has-gone-to-nyc-startups/ http://www.chubbybrain.com/blog/2009/08/attention-entrepreneurs-forget-twitter-the-iphone-custom-clothing-firms-rake-in-100m-from- investors-in-2009/

If these are up your alley, please follow these instructions.

Send us your resume and a brief para or a two sentence note that includes: 1. One sentence on why you're interested/qualified 2. One sentence that details an area you might want to study/analyze

Please do NOT send us a cover letter especially a form cover letter. Send your note and resume to research@chubbybrain.com. We are looking forward to hearing from you. --
Howie Rhee, MBA
Managing Director
Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
Room E167J
919-617-1123 mobile
hwr2@duke.edu
www.fuqua.duke.edu/centers/cei

Watch our video: www.fuqua.duke.edu/wakeup

Duke Entrepreneurship Links:
- Entrepreneurship at Duke - www.EntrepreneurshipAtDuke.com
- A Duke Resource for Entrepreneurs: www.dukeVEN.com
- Weekly Education Series - www.dukeDEES.com
- Connect with Duke Entrepreneurs - www.dukegen.com
- Find a startup - www.startupmatchmaker.blogspot.com
- Duke Start-Up Challenge - www.dukestartupchallenge.org
- Entrepreneurship Week - www.eweekatduke.com
- Twitter - http://twitter.com/EshipAtDuke
- Blog - www.howierhee.blogspot.com
- Photos - http://picasaweb.google.com/EshipAtDuke
- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/howierhee
- Entering the Duke Start-Up Challenge? See example business plans - email me for a copy of Business Plan Pro (advert)
- Resources from Intuit at http://smallbusinessunited.com (advert)
- Learn VC - www.learnvc.com (advertisement)
- Let us know how we are doing! Provide some feedback here: http://tr.im/ylHE

Thursday, September 17, 2009

FW: Build a Stronger America campaign email

Received this email from the Kauffman Foundation - could be of interest to those of you that are wanting to become part of this entrepreneurship movement.

Howie

Message:
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Join the Entrepreneurs' Movement
Together with the Kauffman Foundation we are pleased to invite you to join
Build a Stronger America, the Entrepreneurs' Movement.

If you are like more than 80 percent of Americans, you believe that the U.S.
economy has been, and will continue to be, built by entrepreneurs. The
Kauffman Foundation believes that entrepreneurs'
voices need to be heard in Washington, DC, and is working to educate
government officials about the important role entrepreneurs play in our
economy.

So please join us today at www.buildastrongeramerica.com.

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Howie Rhee, MBA
Managing Director
Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
Room E167J
919-617-1123 mobile
hwr2@duke.edu
www.fuqua.duke.edu/centers/cei

Watch our video: www.fuqua.duke.edu/wakeup

Duke Entrepreneurship Links:
- Entrepreneurship at Duke - www.EntrepreneurshipAtDuke.com
- A Duke Resource for Entrepreneurs: www.dukeVEN.com
- Weekly Education Series - www.dukeDEES.com
- Connect with Duke Entrepreneurs - www.dukegen.com
- Find a startup - www.startupmatchmaker.blogspot.com
- Duke Start-Up Challenge - www.dukestartupchallenge.org
- Entrepreneurship Week - www.eweekatduke.com
- Twitter - http://twitter.com/EshipAtDuke
- Blog - www.howierhee.blogspot.com
- Photos - http://picasaweb.google.com/EshipAtDuke
- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/howierhee
- Entering the Duke Start-Up Challenge? See example business plans - email me for a copy of Business Plan Pro (advert)
- Resources from Intuit at http://smallbusinessunited.com (advert)
- Learn VC - www.learnvc.com (advertisement)
- Let us know how we are doing! Provide some feedback here: http://tr.im/ylHE

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Marketing Intern - Mi-Co

Mi-Co Job Title Marketing Intern (part-time)

Reporting to Sales & Marketing Manager

Salary Range $10/hour

Date Fall 2009 – beyond

Summary & Responsibilities

The Fall 2009 Mi-CO Marketing Internship will develop students interested in a sales & marketing career by providing them with significant hands-on training in marketing tactics, tools and strategies and mentoring by experienced professionals. Main intern responsibilities will involve creating and updating case studies and other marketing collateral, conducting market research and other tasks as assigned.

General Duties

Create and update case studies of Mi-Co customers and partners using the Mi-Forms product
Conduct market research and competitive intelligence on Mi-Co competitors in different industries
Participate in keeping the Mi-Co social media and e-marketing programs updated
Aid in the management of the internship program by the Sales & Marketing Manager

Qualifications

Good communications skills
Creative, flexible person with high energy and initiative
International students are eligible if have OPT or CPT work authorization
Prior coursework or experience in marketing or related areas

Education & Experience

Internship position intended for MBA candidates & Master's candidates in business related fields

What Can You Expect

As a Marketing intern at Mi-Co you can expect:

Top-notch marketing training in a dynamic high-growth industry, including exposure to the latest trends in social media marketing
The opportunity to network meaningfully with executives across a variety of industries or those that interest you (healthcare, finance, manufacturing and others)
Close mentoring by managers and executives at Mi-Co as well as introductions when necessary
Flexibility in working remotely if necessary without needing to be on-site

About Mi-Co

Mi-Co, the mobile information and data-capture company, provides electronic forms solutions that enable an efficient and effective process for capturing and communicating handwritten data. Mi-Co's enterprise Mi-Forms Software System enables flexible e-forms design for data capture using digital ink. In addition, Mi-Forms Software has proven capabilities for handwriting interpretation, touch-screen input, verification, data validation and communication of forms-based data for enterprise users. Mi-Forms supports Tablet PCs, UMPCs, Digital Pens, Pocket PCs and signature capture devices. The company is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina and has a Washington customer service center. For more information on Mi-Co, visit www.mi-corporation.com.

Sales intern at Mi-Co

Mi-Co Job Title Sales Intern (part-time)

Reporting to Sales & Marketing Manager

Salary Range 10% commission on sales, $20 per qualified lead

Date Fall 2009 – beyond

Summary & Responsibilities

The 2009 Mi-CO Sales Internship program will develop students interested in a sales & marketing career by providing them with formal sales training, networking resources and mentoring by experienced professionals while having the opportunity to earn significant money as well. Main intern responsibilities will involve prospecting for qualified leads across a variety of industries to promote sales of Mi-Co's flagship product, Mi-Forms, and related services.

General Duties

Attend orientation & sales training regarding Mi-Forms product
Prospect for qualified leads across industries that are relevant for Mi-Forms (healthcare, field services, field inspections, federal government, financial industry, manufacturing and more…) [3-5 hrs/week]
Utilize existing networks as well as those developed under the guidance of Mi-Co for prospecting
Report qualified leads to Sales & Marketing Manager and participate in closing of deals if interested

Qualifications

Good communications skills
Creative, flexible person with high energy and initiative
International students are eligible if have OPT or CPT work authorization
Familiarity with technology industries is good, but not required

Education & Experience

Internship positions intended for MBA candidates & Master's candidates in business-related fields

What Can You Expect

Sales is the lifeblood of all organizations and most CEOs of Fortune 500 companies have had sales experience during their careers. By participating in the 2009 Mi-Co Sales Internship program you can expect:

Top-notch formal sales training in a dynamic high-growth industry.
The opportunity to network meaningfully with executives across a variety of industries or those that interest you (healthcare, finance, manufacturing and others)
Close mentoring by managers and executives at Mi-Co as well as introductions when necessary
An opportunity to earn significant money depending on personal initiative

About Mi-Co

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Invention to Application course seeking MBA students

Hi everyone,

The Invention to Application course is seeking MBA students to join in. This is a great course run by Barry Myers. A flyer is attached with information, and a brief description is below.

Please contact them directly if interested.

Howie

Knoesis

Winner of Healthcare Track '09

Cerene Biomedics:

Winner of Duke Start-up Challenge'08

and the Healthcare Track

OncoOptics:

Winner of Duke Start-up Challenge'07

and the Healthcare Track

Cytec Inc:

Winner of Duke Start-up Challenge'06

and the Healthcare Track

Invention to Application

(HLTHMGMT 491 / BME 362)

Providing a path for real-world commercialization

http://faculty.fuqua.duke.edu/courses/ita/

ITA class is a hands-on learning experience with multi-disciplinary teams from Business, Engineering, and Medicine and real-life technologies developed by Duke faculty. Students will be equipped with the skill sets and tools to screen state-of-the-art technologies and pick the best opportunity to develop a business plan, pitch presentation and customer leads. Students periodically report to the ITA Advisory Board comprised of the Executive Director of Duke's tech transfer office, seasoned entrepreneurs, local VCs, and faculty members at Duke who have commercialized technologies.

Due to limited space there will be an interview process. Submit resumes to Barry Myers, MD, PhD, MBA to schedule an interview (barry.myers@duke.edu).

Howie