© NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved. Pg. 1 Gene’s “Words of Wisdom” Times have changed! You are responsible for your career! Use your talents!

© NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved.Pg. 1

Gene’s “Words of Wisdom”

• Times have changed!

• You are responsible for your career!

• Use your talents!


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


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








6. Keep it SIMPLE & use visuals

7. Have something that differentiates your proposal (why can’t the Venture Capitalist do this themselves)






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






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!





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!

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