A Panel Discussion with South Florida Entrepreneurs
Presented by the MIT Enterprise Forum of South Florida
Sponsored by University of Miami School of Business Administration Entrepreneurship Program
A Panel Discussion with South Florida Entrepreneurs:
Web 2.0 in South Florida
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
University of Miami School of Business, Coral Gables, FL
Panelists Include:
Peter Pezaris, President & Founder, Multiply, Inc.
Jason L. Baptiste, CEO, Publictivity.com
Leonard Boord, CEO, theGorb.com
Carlos Garcia, CEO, ScrabBlog.com
Jason Gorham, CEO & Founder, CareerMetaSearch.com
Moderator:
Alex von der Goltz, Partner, Boston Capital Ventures
Wednesday, March 7:
6:00 p.m. Registration and Networking (refreshments served)
7:00 p.m. Panel Discussion Begins
8:30 p.m. Closing Remarks Followed by Networking
Registration:
Save $10 by pre-registering online at: http://www.mitforumfl.org/events/calendar.cfm?ID=35; Tickets at the door are $35 cash or check (space permitting) and Students are $10 with ID.
Overview:
The definition of Web 2.0 has often been debated, but there is one fact that cannot be denied: it has rocked the foundation of the technology industry for the past year. It is an evolution in the way we utilize technology on the World Wide Web. In the consumer services space, companies such as YouTube, MySpace and Craig's List have shown that the user and, most importantly, the community control the Web. In the enterprise space, software is shifting from the desktop to an on-demand model that allows anyone to work from anywhere with just a browser. Many South Florida entrepreneurs agree that Web 2.0 provides numerous commercial opportunities, and they are not waiting for a Webster's definition before launching ventures in this new frontier.
The M.I.T. Enterprise Forum of South Florida presents an interactive program entitled "Web 2.0 in South Florida". The evening will feature brief presentations by several South Florida Web 2.0 companies about the creation of their Web-based businesses, followed by an exchange of ideas moderated by a local Venture Capitalist. Hear from five entrepreneurs representing various stages of venture development and business models. Topics of discussion will include:
How much capital is required to start a Web 2.0 business
How Web 2.0 companies think about generating revenue
How to utilize free word of mouth marketing and user-created content to reach demographic targets
Location:
University of Miami School of Business
Storer Auditorium - 5250 University Drive
Coral Gables, Florida
Directions to the Event:
All routes below lead to the Pavia Parking Garage: (http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/Maps/Map_building/1,3341,155-s,00.html) on the Coral Gables Campus, where parking is available.
From I-95 North:
Head south on 95, which becomes U.S. 1 (South Dixie Highway). Stay on U.S. 1 for about 5 miles to the UM campus. Turn right on Stanford Drive, main entrance to UM. Stop at the entrance gate for directions to the Pavia Parking Garage or continue on, turn left from Stanford onto Geo K Merrick (it is perpendicular to the Lowe Art Museum), and then the very next left which is Pavia Street. The parking garage entrance is the next right.
To reach Storer Auditorium walk back the short distance to Stanford Drive, turn left and cross the small canal bridge. From that distance the most visible building marking says "David Epstein and Bernie Kosar Faculty Building". Proceed in that direction to enter the School of Business lobby.
From the Florida Turnpike:
Take the turnpike to Bird Road (SW 40th Street). Head east on Bird Road to Red Road (SW 57th Street). Turn right onto Red Road and continue onto Miller Road (SW 56 Street).Make left turn and continue until you reach San-Amaro Drive. Make right turn continue until you reach Ponce-De Leon. Make left turn on to Ponce continue until you reach Stanford Drive (Main Entrance). You will be making a left turn to campus.
Stop at the entrance gate for directions to the Pavia Parking Garage or continue on, turn left from Stanford onto Geo K Merrick (it is perpendicular to the Lowe Art Museum), and then the very next left which is via Street. The parking garage entrance is the next right.
To reach Storer Auditorium walk back the short distance to Stanford Drive, turn left and cross the small canal bridge. From that distance the most visible building marking says "David Epstein and Bernie Kosar Faculty Building". Proceed in that direction to enter the School of Business lobby.
From I-75:
Take I-75 to the 826 West exit. 826 West turns into 826 South; continue on 826 South until the Miller Drive exit (SW 56
Street). Head east on Miller to Red Road (SW 57 Avenue). Turn right onto Red Road and continue to Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Turn left on Ponce and go to Stanford Drive, UM's main entrance. Stop at the entrance gate for directions to the Pavia Parking Garage or continue on, turn left from Stanford onto Geo K Merrick (it is perpendicular to the Lowe Art Museum on the right), and then the very next left which is Pavia Street. The parking garage entrance is the next right.
To reach Storer Auditorium walk back the short distance to Stanford Drive, turn left and cross the small canal bridge. From that distance the most visible building marking says "David Epstein and Bernie Kosar Faculty Building". Proceed in that direction to enter the School of Business lobby.
About the MIT Enterprise Forum of South Florida
The MIT Enterprise Forum is a 25-year-old organization affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, whose purpose is to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation around the world. MIT Enterprise Forum of South Florida is the newest chapter incorporated in the fall of 2003. The organization is actively creating a community of entrepreneurs, product and market innovators from local companies, business managers, investors and corporate leaders by bringing them together in a stimulating, interactive setting. The organization serves as a resource to assist individual entrepreneurs and innovators in addressing issues involved in a particular stage of their company's development.
If you know someone else, an associate or friend, who might like to attend, please feel free to invite them. MIT Enterprise Forum of South Florida presentations are open to everyone. Further, we're always looking for volunteers, panelists and interesting case studies to spotlight. To participate in a monthly event or to get involved with our organization, please contact us at: info@mitforumfl.org.
