Entrepreneurial Executives in Residence
A unique opportunity to meet and learn from distinguished Silicon Valley Entrepreneurial Executives (e.g. Attorneys, Chief Executives, Venture Capitalists) in a one-on-one setting. This exclusive program is open to USF students from the MBA and partner Graduate programs on a first-come-first-served appointment basis. Students do not need to have a fully flushed out business idea to learn from these Executives. In fact, discussions with the Executives can range from general business law to trends in technology and investing. Do not miss this opportunity to enhance your MBA education and professional associations through our visiting entrepreneurial executive in residence program.
What does this mean for you?
Take advantage of this exclusive USF opportunity to enhance your MBA education and professional associations through our visiting entrepreneurial executive in residence program. So book NOW before all the spots are taken up!
2008 Schedule | ||
| Location: Malloy Hall, 4th Floor (Rm 415) | ||
| Duration: 20 min per appointment | ||
| March 5th, Wednesday | Steve Gerbsman | (3:00 - 5:00pm) |
| Crisis/Turnaround CEO at Gerbsman Partners, and Private Investment Banker | ||
| Macrh 12th, Wednesday | Benjermin Colombo | (4:00 - 6:00pm) |
| Senior Relationship Manager at Silicon Valley Bank | ||
| March 26th, Wednesday | Cecily O'Regan | (4:00 - 6:00pm) |
| Pattent attorney and Associate at Wilson Sonsini | ||
| To make an appointment: 1. Fill out this form: EIR Form (.doc) 2. Email the form to Elasa Lantier" (eflantier@usfca.edu), Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator Appointments are strongly encouraged. Drop-ins accepted on a first-come first-served basis, and only if there is no prior appointment scheduled. Students are strongly encouraged to forward their resume and any questions they may have for the Executive along with the appointment request. | ||
"I thought the program and my appointment gave me the opportunity to accomplish exactly what I wanted to - and that is have low key relaxed conversation with an executive who has a lot of experience in an area I am interested in. I don't think I would change a thing."
- Mac McConnell (MBA Spring '08)
"I would have loved at least an additional half hour. I know that time is valuable and a half hour as opposed to no time was absolutely thrilling, I really hope you continue programs like this in the future."
- Duncan Street
"I had a great time talking with Mr. Tom... He was very energetic, had a lot to say, and what he said seemed quite relevant. I enjoyed the opportunity very much, and look forward to similar events in the future."
- Andrew Bornstein
"I found my meeting with Mr. Tom to be quite valuable for two reasons. First, I appreciated receiving frank, honest feedback on my business idea from an entrepreneur. Second, I value the opportunity to practice pitching business ideas to others. Having business professionals associated with the school who are willing to act as a sounding board for our ideas provides an incredible opportunity to practice a key business skill - the ability to succinctly and effectively communicate and sell an idea"
- Paul Granucci
"The program is great. It is a great resource to have business professionals available to MBA students. VCs and Lawyers are a great combination to assist any entrepreneur with they business plan"
- David Ghannadi
