Post on 17-Jan-2016
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Gene’s “Words of Wisdom”
• Times have changed!
• You are responsible for your career!
• Use your talents!
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Why participate in the Competition?
• It’s Hard Work
• Gain access to and interact with the Judges
• Decide if that idea in your head has viability
• Gain visibility with other parties• Possible employment opportunities
• Possible Venture Capital opportunities
• Form long term relationships with your Team
• Tremendous Experience
• The MONEY
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Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions
1. Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important)
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Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions
1. Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important)
2. If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you
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Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions
1. Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important)
2. If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you
3. If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team …
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Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions
1. Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important)
2. If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you
3. If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team …
4. Treat the Judges like Venture Capitalists
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Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions
1. Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important)
2. If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you
3. If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team …
4. Treat the Judges like Venture Capitalists
5. Communicate a solid Sales strategy
© NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved.Pg. 8
Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions
1. Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important)
2. If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you
3. If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team …
4. Treat the Judges like Venture Capitalists
5. Communicate a solid Sales strategy
6. Keep it SIMPLE & use visuals
© NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved.Pg. 9
Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions
1. Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important)
2. If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you
3. If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team …
4. Treat the Judges like Venture Capitalists
5. Communicate a solid Sales strategy
6. Keep it SIMPLE & use visuals
7. Have something that differentiates your proposal (why can’t the Venture Capitalist do this themselves)
© NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved.Pg. 10
Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions
1. Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important)
2. If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you
3. If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team …
4. Treat the Judges like Venture Capitalists5. Communicate a solid Sales strategy6. Keep it SIMPLE & use visuals7. Have something that differentiates your proposal (why
can’t the Venture Capitalist do this themselves)8. Bring the technology expert/creator with you even
if they sit in the back of the room and nod their head
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Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions
1. Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important)
2. If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you
3. If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team …
4. Treat the Judges like Venture Capitalists5. Communicate a solid Sales strategy6. Keep it SIMPLE & use visuals7. Have something that differentiates your proposal (why
can’t the Venture Capitalist do this themselves)8. Bring the technology expert/creator with you even if
they sit in the back of the room and nod their head9. Be Passionate!
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Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions
1. Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important)
2. If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you
3. If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team …4. Treat the Judges like Venture Capitalists5. Communicate a solid Sales strategy6. Keep it SIMPLE & use visuals7. Have something that differentiates your proposal (why can’t the
Venture Capitalist do this themselves)8. Bring the technology expert/creator with you even if they sit in the
back of the room and nod their head9. Be Passionate!10.HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED! BY WHEN! WHY SHOULD I GIVE
IT TO YOU!