Monday, October 26, 2009

MFG 479 Students,

For those that are planning on entering the Business Plan Competition, they are holding a workshop to help generate ideas for a business or refine your current idea.

Thursday @ 7pm
W310 TNRB

See bpc.byu.edu for more info.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Fundraising Panel Monday Oct. 26

MFG479 Students,

We have a tremendous fundraising panel for next Monday's class! Here is who is coming - look them up on Google and be ready with your questions:

  • Entrepreneur currently seeking financing for the first time - Alan Martin, CampusBookRentals.com (confirmed)
  • Entrepreneur who has successfully raised money - Ryan Caldwell, EnticeLabs (confirmed)
  • Angel Investor - Kyle Love, UtahAngels (confirmed)
  • Venture Debt Investor - Damon Kirschmeier, Innoventures (confirmed)
  • Venture Capitalist - Greg Warnock, venture capital/private equity (confirmed)

The format will be that each panelist will have 3-5 minutes to share a little bit about their role in the venture ecosystem. After each panelist gives a quick rundown, then we will open it up for Q&A.

- Prof Richards

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Exam 1 Stats

MFG479 Students,

Prof. Richards asked me to announce the stats for the first exam.

Exam 1

MIN 40
MAX 96
MEAN 74.5

- John Jr, TA

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

BYU Business Plan Competition Kickoff Tomorrow!

MFG479 Students,

The BYU Business Plan Competition Kickoff Event is tomorrow!

The business plan you are preparing in your class is EXACTLY what the BPC is looking for. There is no cost to enter besides your time. The resources the competition offers can also help improve your class business plan while preparing it for the competition. Check out http://bpc.byu.edu for more information on eligibility, registration and a schedule of events.


Come learn how to turn your idea into a successful business. Enjoy free pizza and your chance to win an iPod Touch or Nintendo Wii. Come back the next day for our first idea workshop to find out how to get your idea going.

Kick Off Event
Wednesday, Oct 21st
6:30 PM (doors open at 6PM)
3220 WSC




On Thursday there will also be a workshop for those that still need an idea for their team or want to refine their idea. Those that attend the workshops and use all the offered resources do a lot better in the competition than others.

Idea Workshop - Find A Winning Business Idea
Thursday, Oct 22nd
11:00 AM
3223 WSC

Engineering Startup Event -- Today!

Free event today! See attached image for more information.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Free Intellectual Property Seminar

As part of the Utah Student 25 (www.UtahStudent25.com) event, a leading intellectual property law firm, Bateman IP Law Group, is holding a FREE seminar on intellectual property protection for start up and emerging entrepreneurial ventures. This is a unique opportunity only being made available due to Bateman's tremendous support of the Utah Student 25 event.

Please attend. The attached flyer has the details. It is on two nights, one in Orem and the other in SLC. Free Dinner, too! But, it's limited to the first 25 who RSVP by calling 801-533-0320.

- Prof John Richards

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Grades Updated

MFG 479 Students,

Grades have been posted, including the assignments turned in on Wednesday. If you notice an error or have a question about your grades please send an email to mfg479@gmail.com.

- John Jr, MFG479 TA