Abstract

Are you an entrepreneurial-oriented individual wondering how to DO BUSINESS WITH BIG COMPANIES ?

Approaching large corporations can be intimidating, especially given the legal issues that could make collaboration overwhelming. On 12th November, the Cambridge University Technology and Enterprise Club (CUTEC) is hosting a workshop on the general theme of OPEN INNOVATION , targeting postgraduates, researchers, and entrepreneurs.

The following individuals coming from different backgrounds will provide their complementary insight into how one can build partnerships with big companies and how to avoid common pitfalls: - Small Firm Delegate: Billy Boyle (Owlstone) - Large Firm Delegate: Ruth Thomson (Kodak) - Investor: Jason Pinto (Amadeus Capital Partners) - Lawyer: Tim Wordon (Taylor Wessing) - Moderator: Tim Minshall (Institute for Manufacturing)

The workshop will allow, as always, plenty of time for QUESTIONS & ANSWERS , followed by a NETWORKING session over CHEESE & WINE .

Where: Lecture Theatre 3, Judge Business School (http://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/aboutus/location.html)

When: 12th November 2008, 6.30 pm Registration 7:00 pm Panel discussion followed by Q&A’s 8.00 pm Networking session with food and wine

Register at: www.cutec.org

The 2008-09 CUTEC team looks forward to meeting you on 12th November!