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Tonight: 6 Pitches – 4 Dragons – £1000

Posted in Events, Local News, tagged , , , on 1 March, 2010| 16 Comments »

E-Club’s biannual pitching competition is tonight, so you can go whoop, cheer, and safely learn from the 6 brave pitchees. You’re sure to recognise some faces – if you’ve ever been to an event in Edinburgh before – and even our own Kate Ho will be stepping into the den. The event kicks off at 6:30pm at the Business School (7 Bristo Square), Lecture Theatre 1, and it is open to anyone in the community.

Judges will be Cameron Thomson of Angel’s Den, Patrick Andrews of ScotSkills, John Hughes of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce (High Growth), and Scott McLennan of Santander. So it could be worth going along if you’ve been wanting to meet any of them…

Prizes are exciting, with £1000 from sponsors Santander going to one lucky contestant, and free Angel’s Den registration (usually costing £799 + VAT) being awarded as well.

So, who’s pitching? (more…)

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More Coffee? Could it Be?

Posted in Events, Local News, tagged , on 24 February, 2010| 2 Comments »

The Edinburgh Entrepreneurship Meetup Group is kicking of a new coffee morning, 10am Thursdays at a rotating location. Just in case you aren’t getting your fix via Open Coffee Club, Edinburgh Coffee Morning, and the 8th Floor Appleton Tower non-stop coffee magic machine, it could be interesting to check this out tomorrow.

Thursday 25th February – 10am at Black Medicine in Marchmont.

The official announcement below: (more…)

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Events Menu: 14th – 21st Feb

Posted in Events, Local News on 15 February, 2010| 5 Comments »

Jessica is in Barcelona this week for the Mobile World Congress. So, I’m standing in to give you your weekly dose of events in Edinburgh.

Wed 17th Feb, 9am, Stirling, Be Inspired to Innovate for your future

For the 3rd year, EDTC and ICASS bring to you their FREE one day event and showcase aimed at companies and entrepreneurs who are developing new products and processes.   This year the event will focus on the clients we have helped and their stories of success – no celebrities, no advisors, no death by PowerPoint – just our clients sharing their experiences with you!   Through six different interactive workshops, hear first hand from our clients how they met the challenges and overcame the obstacles of developing a new product.  Learn from these clients and ask them anything you want to know about getting your product to market.   We have a diverse range of clients showcasing products from various industry sectors, each with their own story to tell.

Wed 17th Feb, 6.30pm, Management School, Growing a Technology Company (more…)

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Events Menu: 8th-14th Feb

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , , , , on 8 February, 2010| 1 Comment »

Tuesday, 9th February: The Power of an Advisory Board, 6:30-8pm at Lecture Theatre 1, UofE Business School, 7 Bristo Sq

Bill Joos, Principal of “Go To Market Consulting” and known by many as the Pitch Doctor, is back for his annual visit to E-Club. This time he’s here to tell us why the Board of Advisors is an entrepreneur’s most underutilized tool! In addition to talking about how to form, select and leverage your Advisory Board, Bill will contrast the differences between that and the corporate Board of Directors. No need to RSVP, just turn up and catch wine and crisps at 8pm afterward. This week sees the adoption of Bloop to help with mingling, so that will be exciting too.

Tuesday, 9th February: Edinburgh Web Design & Development Meetup, 7pm at Kenilworth (pub on Rose St)

For web designers to meet other web designers, talk about projects you’ve been working on, discuss trends, get feedback, and be merry. Sounds like a good agenda, best if you RSVP on the Meetup site.

Tuesday, 9th February: Girl Geeks Dinner, 7:15pm at Dundee DCA Meeting Room

This event marks the launch of the Girl Geek Speaker Series (more…)

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WildPockets Founder Talks Gaming on Friday

Posted in Events, tagged , , , on 3 February, 2010| 13 Comments »

There are a couple cool talks on Friday for anyone interested in gaming. Details only just got announced, so wanted to make sure you were in the loop if this is up your alley. We really are spoiled with good speakers here! Announcement as follows:

Shanna Tellerman, founder of http://www.wildpockets.com/ is visiting the University of Edinburgh this Friday, 5th February.

WildPockets is a highly successful company that has developed an advanced online environment for games design, development and implementation.  Shanna will host two sessions, one focussing on the entrepreneurial experience of starting up WildPockets, the other focussing on the technology, its capabilities and how to use it. (more…)

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Events Menu: Feb 1st-7th

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , , , on 31 January, 2010| 1 Comment »

Monday, 1st February: MoMo Edinburgh lunch, 12:30-2pm at Centotre

Mobile Monday Edinburgh’s monthly affair at Centotre, featuring good mobile discussions and a bit of prep as folks get ready for Mobile World Congress coming up in Barcelona. Buy a ticket online to RSVP, does cost £10.95 but that covers a pasta, glass of wine and espresso – a tasty deal.

Tuesday, 2nd February: Stanford’s Director of Technology Transfer, 6:30pm at Business School LT1

Hosted by E-Club, this talk looks at how to build an innovative and vibrant academic-industrial community. What does technology transfer and new venture creation at Stanford University look like? What practices make it successful, and what can we learn from its model? Why has it had such an impact on Silicon Valley? Come and learn from Katherine Ku, Director of Stanford’s Technology Transfer Office. No need to RSVP, and free wine and crisps from 8pm… (more…)

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Weekly Events Menu: 25-31 Jan

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on 25 January, 2010| 1 Comment »

Monday, 25th January: ELEVATOR networking, 6 for 6:30pm at Why Not? (George St)

Organised by PSYBT, these events are for anyone aged 18-30 who are in business or are thinking about going into business. Would you like to meet other young entrepreneurs and share ideas and inspiration? Are you aged 18-30, in business or thinking about it? Free to go, and pretty sure there’s free wine and/or canapes. Think an RSVP is ideal (email fiona.turnbull@psybt.org.uk to book), or you might be able to crash if it’s not full.

Tuesday, 26th January: CEO of Lastminute.com, 6:30pm at Business School LT1

Hosted by E-Club, CEO Ian McCaig will share the awesome story of one of the world’s most successful travel websites Lastminute.com. He was formerly COO for Nokia, so not a bad track record… plus he’s a University of Edinburgh alum! Quite a neat speaker to catch this week, definitely go if you can. Free wine and crisps from 8pm, and no need to RSVP for any of it. (more…)

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MIA at CES: In Search of the American Dream

Posted in Events, Opinions, tagged , , on 18 January, 2010| 5 Comments »

Hello again! I’ve spent the last month in a dark cave, a cave devoted to a mission, a mission to make an Edinburgh startup successful through a trade show in Las Vegas. Not just any trade show, but the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), an annual extravaganza for the technology industry where dreams and hope go to be discovered! They also go to watch the newest 3D Televisions and play the latest video games, but that’s just a distraction. As was the Adult Entertainment Expo conveniently taking place at the same time, but nevermind.

I really should have done a better job reporting live from CES, and apologies for not having managed, but I felt absolutely consumed by the whole experience (consumed… get it?). On the last morning, I could not find the strength to eat half a bagel – and believe me I am a big eater! Yet on that very afternoon I managed to speak with 8 distributors spread across the biggest exhibition space I have ever seen. Physically I was exhausted, but mentally I was determined. (more…)

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Focus Group this Thursday for Shell LiveWIRE

Posted in Events, Local News, tagged , , on 7 December, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Shell LiveWIRE is looking for entrepreneurs to take part in a focus group on Thursday, 10am-12:30 pm. And hey, you’ll get a goody bag with entrepreneurial treats! Kate Ho is going, anyone else want to join? Email Anna at anna.lt@shell-livewire.org to register your interest. Message from Anna below:

I know that it is a really busy time of year for you but I was wondering if you, or any of your students might be interested participating in a focus group I am running in Edinburgh on Thursday the 10th of December?

As the end of the year draws near, the Shell LiveWIRE team are looking for some feedback on the Shell LiveWIRE programme, our website, the awards programme, future developments we’ve got planned for 2010 and our overall service. (more…)

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Weekly Events Menu: 7-13 Dec

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , , , on 6 December, 2009| 3 Comments »

The events schedule is calming down – thank goodness – but Wednesday is full of good options. You’ll wind up with free drinks (and maybe food too) no matter where you go! Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, you can actually get work done without worrying you’re missing out.

Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards: Tuesday 8th Dec

Can you see yourself on the awards programme for next year? A good list to aim for, the awards recognise Scotland’s best in a variety of areas from entrepreneurs to sports to music and arts. Last year’s winners include SuperJam’s Fraser Doherty, CoffeeLoop’s Peter Gregson, and Ewgeco’s Tanya Ewing. I’ll be crossing my fingers for Red Button Design in the environment category, and I’m torn between Vets Now and Purdie’s in the business lineup.

SuperJam Tea Party: Wednesday 9th Dec, 1:30-4pm at Jameson Place Sheltered Housing Community Lounge (just off Leith walk)

A successful Edinburgh startup + cute elderly people + more scones/jam than you’ve ever imagined… yes, a fun and random afternoon that (more…)

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