TECH CONNECTIONS
Note from the Chairman:
The most exciting time for all of us who work with technology is when a vision becomes reality. Our vision for a conference that brings the region’s technology leaders together is being realized with the upcoming Technology Leadership Forum on November 9th. In fact, I think we’ve exceeded our own expectations, with a phenomenal slate of speakers including Dr. Ron Sega, Undersecretary of the Air Force; Michael Moniz from Paladin Capital Group; and Keith Larson from Intel Capital.
This will be a great day for networking and discussing current technology trends and financing opportunities in the region. I look forward to RMTA members from various locations in the technology corridor coming together. I‘ll see you there.
Michael Semmens
Register now for the RMTA Technology Leadership Forum, November 9, 2006:
RMTA has assembled a slate of technology leaders for a jam-packed day of discussion, networking, and information sharing on Thursday, November 9th, at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs. Cost is just $135 for RMTA members. Keynote speakers, capital funding presentations, and technology panel discussions will cover opportunities across business, government, and education. More information and registration details are at http://www.rockymountaintechnology.org/technology_forum.phpCapital Funding Panels a Prime Opportunity at the Technology Leadership Forum:
The Technology Leadership Forum will feature two funding panels who will hear pre-selected technology proposals:
- A Venture Capital panel sponsored by Peak Venture Group and targeting
entrepreneurial businesses focused on semiconductors, memory, digital
health and testing, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and software,
security, power,
infrastructure, and healthcare. Panelists from Intel Capital and
In-Q-Tel will hear presentations. Presenters will be limited
to 5 minutes of
presentation time and 5 minutes of Q & A. For information on how
to apply, CLICK HERE
- A Private Equity panel with panelists from Paladin Capital Group will
focus on growing small and mid-sized companies involved in homeland
security. Paladin normally makes investments between $5 million and $25 million.
For
proposal criteria, see http://www.paladincapgroup.com/guidelines.htm.
For information on making a presentation, contact Loren Lancaster, llancaster@corecapital.net
Featured Member—Denver University:
Denver University’s School of Engineering and Computer Science prepares students for careers in computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering, offering small classes and emphasizing hands-on learning. The school has a broad interdisciplinary and international focus and emphasizes cooperation with industry and government. Over 70 companies serve on the school’s Industrial Advisory Boards, including Lockheed Martin, AMD, Medtronic, and Hewlett Packard.
DU engineers are also working with NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency, and an international research team to conduct experiments on climate change. Instruments designed and built by DU’s School of Engineering and Computer Science helped discover and track the development of the ozone hole over Antarctica. The SECS Computer Science Cybersecurity Team has been working with industry and government partners to combat internet crime. Many of you had the privilege of hearing the school’s dean, Dr. Rahmat Shoureshi, speak about how DU forms and participates in technology alliances at the RMTA semi-annual meeting last spring. For more information on DU’s School of Engineering and Computer Science, see http://www.du.edu/secs
RMTA Member Kelly Roth Honored:
The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce named Kelly Roth Small Business Person of the Year! Kelly is cofounder, owner and president of Delta Solutions and Strategies, which provides strategic change management and decision support for a number of defense and other agencies. Delta Solutions and Strategies was also named Small Business Administration Prime Contractor of the Year. Congratulations, Kelly.
Home on the Front Range: Fort Collins Named Best Small City to Retire
Technology and the Rocky Mountains are a good combination. Money magazine named Fort Collins the best small city on their 2006 list of best places to retire: “Great schools, low crime, good jobs in a high-tech economy and a fantastic outdoor life make Fort Collins No. 1.”
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