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Being a 21st Century Business Leader
When you think of a leader, some traits that come to mind are strength, decisiveness, and passion. Exhibiting all of these traits is critical, but in addition to these qualities there is a new set of skills that are required for success in today’s business world. The 21st century business world is fast-paced, information-driven, and [...]
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Making an Effective Pitch
With the application process for NVC underway, it is now more important than ever for participants to start crafting an effective pitch. An effective pitch will intrigue investors while staying concise and focused. The whole idea behind a great pitch is to show why your business is a worthwhile investment. Forgetting to mention how your [...]
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Intent to Compete
The University of Oregon’s Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship invites you to take part in the 2012 New Venture Championship (NVC) competition. NVC offers over $50,000 in cash prizes for winning teams and every team that makes it to the semi-final round takes home investment funding to help grow their venture. Being selected to compete in [...]
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And the Winner is…ClearBrook Imaging! (Release)
ClearBrook Imaging is $25,000 closer to launching its medical venture after winning the 20th annual New Venture Championship, a business plan competition held by the Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship of the University of Oregon. Sixteen teams of graduate students from universities around the world, including Hong Kong and Thailand, competed in Portland in the three-day [...]
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NVC Model Unlike Others
In January, more than one hundred teams yearned to participate in the 20th annual New Venture Championship. Only 16 teams were chosen to venture to Portland for the Semifinal round in this highly competitive competition, held each April. Each team in the Semifinal round formally presents their venture plan to an esteemed panel of judges [...]
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Elevator Pitch: You Have One Minute
Tonight’s elevator pitch was a huge success. Held in the White Stag building of the University of Oregon’s Portland campus, 16 teams had 60 seconds to pitch their business plans to a panel of judges and a room full of business executives. Here are a few pitches that stood out this evening: University of Oregon’s [...]
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Some Trade Show Contestants
Hors d’œuvres await the teams, faculty members, and attendees of the Tradeshow at the opening night of the NVC competition. From miniature hamburgers, to hummus and cheese cubes, a small bar serving house wine and cocktails, and plenty of competitors awaiting to talk about their products, tonight’s expo is both delicious and informative. Here are [...]
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This Weekend in Portland!
Got a few breaks during the evenings this weekend at NVC? Wondering what to do? Check out some of the fantastic events going on in downtown Portland. Whether this is your first time in Portland or you are familiar with the area, the city is always thriving with culture and contemporary life. Thursday, April 7th [...]
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How to Prepare for a Business Event
With the New Venture Championship competition less than 24 hours away, anxious feelings of anticipation are sure to be running high among the graduate business student community. Not only does this event present an opportunity for the winner to expand their ideas, but it also presents a chance for students to get their name out [...]
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Important Lessons for Young Entrepreneurs