"The Spectrum Series" Kauffman Lecture Series 2004-2005
Lecture Series is partially funded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City.
Lecture 13 - Cognitive Maps of Enterpreneurs
 Monday, April 11, 2005 at 2:00 p.m.
- This interactive lecture is based on a recent research project, a comparative quasi-experiment of how perceptions of entrepreneurial growth strategies differ between students, managers, and technology entrepreneurs. Results show that experience impacts the ability to distinguish between strategies. Results also show that the perceptions of the critical success factors significantly differ between entrepreneurs, managers, and students. Hence even experience will yield quite different cognitive maps. In addition to some other general issues of interest for academics and doctoral students will be discussed, including how to come up with interesting research topic, how to proceed from an area of interest into more specific research questions, and how to design an empirical study.
Malin Brännback, D. Sc. (Econ.&Bus. Adm.), B. Sc. (Pharm.), Professor in International Business at Abo Akademi University , Finland . She was recently appointed professor in International Business.
Lecture 12 - From Start-Up to the New York Stock Exchange
Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 9:30 a.m.
Melvin Chasen, President, Intercede; Former Chairman, and CEO, Transmedia Network Inc.; Former President of Lum's, Inc; Former President and Director, Caesars World (NYSE)
Lecture 11 - Opportunities and Challenges in Biotechnology: An Entrepreneurial Perspective
Friday, March 11, 2005 at 2:40 p.m.
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Professor Nicholls-Nixon will discuss how changes in technology and the competitive environment are creating opportunities for biotechnology ventures and why many entrepreneurial firms face difficulties in exploiting these opportunities. Drawing on specific examples from the Canadian context, she will explore some of the steps that can be taken to create a more supportive environment for biotechnology entrepreneurship.
C.L. (Charlene) Nicholls-Nixon, Assistant Professor of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship and ERA Faculty Fellow in Entrepreneurship at the Richard Ivey School of Business
Lecture 10 - NAFTA and the Outlook for Family-Owned Firms in North America
Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 11:30 a.m.
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Since its implementation in 1995, the North American Free Trade Agreement, the world's largest free trade agreement, linking 426 million people in an area that produces $12 trillion in goods and services. While liberalizing markets in North America and creating trade and investment rules, along with enforcement mechanisms, NAFTA has also exposed firms to increased competition. Recognizably, there have been both winners and losers across sectors and industries in all three countries. Little attention, however, has been paid to the family-owned firm - enterprises that account for over 90% of non-government employment in the U.S. , Canada , and Mexico . Family business experts from Canada and Mexico will provide an update on how family-owned enterprises are faring and address questions of firm survival strategies, managerial responses, issues of succession, linkages with larger firms, and the outlook for family businesses in North America , in general.
Terri Heggum-Allen, Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Family Enterprise, Ontario, Canada
Salo Grabinsky, Managing Partner of Grabinsky, Alvarez y Asociados, S.C. in Mexico City
Lecture 9 -Analyzing the Feasibility of Your Business Idea
Monday, February 28, 2005 at 2:00 p.m.
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Where do great business ideas come from? What are origins of successful technological innovations? What makes one retailer succeed when an entrepreneur next door is suffering from the lack of customers? Sure, there is a lot of imagination, boldness, and specialized knowledge behind every new successful venture. But in addition to being creative, successful business ideas have to pass an initial feasibility analysis. How do you identify the target market? How do you determine the right price? What about positioning, communication, distribution decisions, and competition?
Based on her extensive experience as an entrepreneur and as a consultant helping other entrepreneurs create wealth, Dr. Kopeikina will discuss the importance of initial feasibility analysis of your business idea. She highlights the important issues in turning an entrepreneurial idea into an executable business model. If you have a business idea on your mind, or if you are thinking about an entrepreneurial career later in the future, come and listen to valuable advice from a business expert.
Luda Kopeikina , Co-Founder, Collective Insights; President & CEO, Equanex Corporation
Lecture 8 - Selling Advertising and Public Relations to the Entrepreneur
Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 6:30 p.m., FIU NORTH CAMPUS
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As a successful entrepreneur, Chasen has dealt with advertising and public relations firms as well as the overall problems in mass communications in many very diverse industries, including real estate and hospitality. Chasen will discuss the differences in dealing with entrepreneurs who have founded or own their companies and the large corporations run by professionals.
Melvin Chasen, President, Intercede; Former Chairman, and CEO, Transmedia Network Inc.; Former President of Lum's, Inc; Former President and Director, Caesars World (NYSE)
Lecture 7 - The Outlook for Family-Owned Enterprises in Central America
Friday, February 11, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. How are family-owned firms faring in this increasingly important region for the United States ? What is the state of their competitiveness? Will the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) make a difference? Prof. Esteban Brenes will analyze the dynamics of the family-owned firm and entrepreneurship, in general, in the changing economic environment in Central America , illustrating "best practices" in terms of competitiveness within the local and international markets and highlight the roles and activities of government, private sector organizations, and academe in strengthening small and medium size firms in the region.
Dr. Esteban Brenes, Full Professor of Entrepreneurship and Business Stategy at INCAE
Lecture 6 - Managing Under Adversity: How Small and Medium Size Firms are Faring in Venezuela Today
February 3, 2005
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Despite the high price of oil, President Chávez's consolidation of power and increasing authoritarian control have created an uncertain and precarious climate for small and medium size firms. A number of these enterprises, most family-owned, have gone under - many others are holding their own; and still other enterprises are actually doing very well. Dr. Vainrub will present, analyze, and assess the current climate of entrepreneurship in Venezuela, with attention to family-owned enterprises, and highlight firm strategies, organization, and managerial operations to paint a portrait of business in Venezuela today and the outlook for the near to medium terms.
Dr. Roberto Vainrub Founder, Center for Entrepreneurship at IESA and Executive Director and Partner, ActiValores
Lecture 5 - Financing Your Small Business with the United States Small Business Administration
January 20, 2005
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Join the FIU Business Alumni Chapter and the Eugenio Pino and Family Global Entrepreneurship Center who will host esteemed alumnae Ilene P. Rubio. Rubio will offer tips on how the Small Business Administration (SBA) can help you finance your small business. The lecture will include information on loan programs available, as well as parameters and requirements that lenders look for in a SBA guaranteed-loan application. If you currently own a small business or are considering starting a venture, you don't want to miss this insightful lecture.
Ilene P. Rubio Marketing Manager, Service Area 1 of the U. S. Small Business Administration's (SBA's) South Florida District Office
Lecture 4 - Promoting Overseas Development through Entrepreneurship
November 30, 2004
David Norman, Managing Director, Volunteer Technical Assistance , Winrock International
Lecture 3 -
Entrepreneurship: Enjoying Adventures and Overcoming Challenges as a Young Entrepreneur
November 12th, 2004 A unique front-seat view into the adventures and experiences of one of America 's young CEOs who took his software company private. Comparison of entrepreneurial talent needed within both start-ups and corporate turnarounds of emerging technologies.
Ash Huzenlaub, Chairman, President & CEO, Emergisoft Corporation
(From Left-to-Right) Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization Vice President Andrew Lanzianno, Global Entrepreneurship Center Executive Director Dr. Alan L. Carsrud, Emergisoft Corporation Chairman, President & CEO Ash Huzenlaub, and Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization President Jason Tilghman.
Lecture 2 - Lord of the Rings Entrepreneurship
October 22, 2004 What Makes New Zealand the most entrepreneurial country in the developed world? A small innovative country in the South Pacific produced the most ambitious movie in film history. Every scene and virtually every actor in the Lord of the Rings trilogy comes from New Zealand . New Zealand has been ranked by GEM as the most entrepreneurial country in the developed world three years in a row, beating out the USA . If you want to learn about the safest non-nuclear, terrorist-free, green, woman-led, progressive country in the world, come hear Dr Frederick.
Dr. Howard Frederick, Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Unitec New Zealand
Lecture 1 - Entrepreneurship: Global Scope and Consequences
October 22, 2004
Assessment of the national level of entrepreneurial activity makes clear that a substantial number of the world population is involved in entrepreneurship. Comparison across 41 countries highlights the motivation, scope, and implications for future economic development.
Dr. Paul Reynolds , Director, Entrepreneurship Research Institute
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