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Next Event - Tuesday 3rd November 2009, 6:30pm
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Success Strategies & Trends in 2010
- Two hours of inspiration and hands-on ideas from experts, researchers, investors and entrepreneurs!
FORMAT: Thought Leadership Seminar
Can't join in person? Book to download seminar video & report here!
Event Partner: Volans
Volans is part think-tank, part consultancy, part broker and part incubator. They work globally with entrepreneurs, businesses, investors and governments to develop and scale innovative solutions to financial, social and environmental challenges. For more information, please visit: http://www.volans.com
Think TED meets First Tuesday. Picture an explosion of creative ideas that will energize any business and business leader, this will happen in front of your eyes and ears on the 3rd November. We are bringing together the most eclectic and diverse group of key note speakers in our history to ensure maxium inspiration. This event will leave you buzzing afterwards.
Meet the business author that has been described as one of the Most Influential People in London. Meet the engineer working with Oxford University to develop the next generation hydrogen fuel car. Meet the people that left Microsoft because they thought they could do their job better on their own. Meet the lawyer that advices NEC on M&A's and recently shortlisted UK's 100 most promising Media Tech companies. Meet the investor still investing - what will investors be looking for in 2010?
At this 2 hour seminar at the Soho Hotel in Central London six experts, researchers, investors and entrepreneurs, will share with you the new markets, technologies and business models that has been spotted this year and they predict will be even more prevalent in the new year. After their individual presentations there will be an interactive panel discussion moderated by Michael Nutley, Editor-in-Chief at New Media Age where you can ask your questions.
We will discuss five key trends that are driving change and illustrate this with a range of case studies from organisations spearheading this change.
The seminar will not only address situations specific to technology SME’s but the UK business community as a whole, including social- and environmental entrepreneurship initiatives as sharing references will provide new perspectives, a fresh approach, to problems and opportunities faced by everyone no matter their discipline.
Key notes - that will share their best ideas for 2010:
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Researcher:
John Elkington, Founding Partner & Director, Volans
- BusinessWeek described him as “a dean of the corporate responsibility movement for three decades.” Evening Standard named John among the '1000 Most Influential People' in London, describing him as "a true green business guru," and as "an evangelist for corporate social and environmental responsibility long before it was fashionable."
Entrepreneurs:
Hugo Spowers, Founder, Riversimple
- This is the motor sport engineer now focusing his time on developing the most efficient hydrogen fuel cell car, currently in partnership with Oxford University.
James Lawn, Co-Founder, Polecat
- Microsoft's former Head of Innovation in the UK, will disclose how they work with the industry, entrepreneurs, investors, academia and the Government to build its role as a key enabler for innovation.
Bronwyn Kunhardt, Co-Founder, Polecat
- While at Mirosoft she focused on the communications strategies to improve the societal impact of the company in the UK, how she will share her best practise with you.
Advisor:
Andy Moseby, Corporate Partner, KempLittle
- Andy advises UK and multi-national technology companies on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, including corporate restructurings and strategic alliances. Some of his direct clients include: NEC, Glu Mobile and Pi Capital.
Investor:
Christopher Hoffmann, Principal, Zouk Ventures
- responsible for deal sourcing, investment due diligence and structuring deals - he will outline what investors will be looking for in 2010.
Moderator:
Michael Nutley, Editor-in-Chief, New Media Age
- Business journalist for 22 years, he will manage the discussion so that you will get your questions answered in the interactive panel discussion!
First Tuesday will offset 100% of the carbon emission generated
by this event, including attendees transport to and from the venue.
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