REGISTERED ACTIVITIES/EVENTS

GEW 2012

Budgeting and Bookkeeping

coral gables, Florida

5 November 2012-6 November 2012

Please join The Launch Pad as we discuss how to create a budget and balance the books for your new venture. Budgeting how you will spend money, and documentation of your revenues and costs are critical to understanding the performance of your business. You can never get better if you don't know how well you are doing in the first place. The Launch Pad Presents, our Monday seminar series, takes place in the Toppel Career Center Library (1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL) from 12:30 to 1:15 on most Mondays throughout the academic year.

GEW 2011

Entrepreneurial Politicians

Coral Gables, Florida

18 November 2011-19 November 2011

The Good Government Initiative presents an inspirational panel of public sector innovators discussing the intersection of business and public policy. Reservations required. For additional details and to register, please visit www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW.

Mini-Session with Mayor Shirley Gibson,

Coral Gables, Florida

18 November 2011-19 November 2011

Mayor Shirley Gibson meets with students 10-10:30am.

Mini-Session with Peter Schnebly

Coral Gables, Florida

18 November 2011-19 November 2011

Peter Schnebly meets with students 10-10:30am.

Mini-Session with Michael Spring

Coral Gables, Florida

18 November 2011-19 November 2011

Michael Spring meets with students 10-10:30am.

Mini-Session with Alexendra Villoch

Coral Gables, Florida

18 November 2011-19 November 2011

Alexendra Villoch meets with students 10-10:30am.

Emprendt Latino Presents: Barbara Palacios

Coral Gables, Florida

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Thursday, November 17 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. CAS Gallery 1540 Levante Avenue Coral Gables, Fl 33146 The Launch Pad at University of Miami, in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week and Emprendt Latino present a discussion with Barbara Palacios, a former Miss Universe who transformed herself into a successful entrepreneur, renowned inspirational speaker and author of the book “La Belleza De Saber Vivir” (The Beauty of Knowing How to Live). This live interview will be moderated Heradio Luces, President of Emprendt Latino. This is a bilingual event in Spanish and English. Reservations required. For additional details and to register, please visit www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW.

BCorp: A New Type of Company

Coral Gables, Florida

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

BCorp: A New Type of Company 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Bart Houlahan, founder of BCorp and President of AND 1, will share his vision for corporate social and environmental accountability.Reservations required. For additional details and to register, please visit www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW.

Export Panel

Coral Gables, Florida

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Export Panel & U.S. Trade Commission Thursday, November 17th, 2011 2:00 - 3:15 pm Export Panel Synopsis: The Launch Pad at University of Miami, in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week, presents two panel discussions: South Florida exporters share their tricks of the trade for navigating export in our diverse region. Immediately following will be America’s top exporter and radio show host Neil Asbury presents his plan for revitalizing American business. Reservations required. For additional details and to register, please visit www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW.

U.S. Trade Commission

Coral Gables, Florida

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Export Panel & U.S. Trade Commission Thursday, November 17th, 2011 3:30 - 4:45 pm U.S. Trade Commission Synopsis: The Launch Pad at University of Miami, in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week, presents two panel discussions: South Florida exporters share their tricks of the trade for navigating export in our diverse region. Immediately following will be America’s top exporter and radio show host Neil Asbury presents his plan for revitalizing American business. Reservations required. For additional details and to register, please visit www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW.

MIT Enterprise Forum and TLP Present: Show Me the Money

Coral Gables, Florida

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Thursday, November 17th, 2011 6:00 - 7:00 pm MIT Enterprise Forum Synopsis: The Launch Pad at University of Miami, in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week and the MIT Enterprise Forum, present a panel discussion for companies seeking investment capital. There is a Golden Rule that says: “those with the gold rule”. But what are investors really looking for? Four veteran investors discuss what they look for at various stages of the life cycle before they make an investment, and then see their reasoning in action. This panel consists of angel, venture capital and later stage investors. Reservations required. For additional details and to register, please visit www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW

Angel VC/ Investment Banker Panel

Coral Gables, Florida

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Thursday, November 17th, 2011 7:00 - 8:30 pm Angel VC/ Investment Banker Panel Synopsis: The Launch Pad at University of Miami, in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week and the MIT Enterprise Forum, present a panel discussion for companies seeking investment capital. There is a Golden Rule that says: “those with the gold rule”. But what are investors really looking for? Four veteran investors discuss what they look for at various stages of the life cycle before they make an investment, and then see their reasoning in action. This panel consists of angel, venture capital and later stage investors. Reservations required. For additional details and to register, please visit www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW

Mini-Session with Barbara Palacios

Coral Gables,

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Barbara Palacios meets with students 10-10:30 am.

Mini-Session with Neil Asbury

Coral Gables,

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Neil Asbury meets with Students 3:15-3:45.

Mini-Session with Ralph MacNamara

Coral Gables, Florida

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Ralph MacNamara meets with students 12-12:30pm.

Mini-Session with Eduardo Torres

Coral Gables, Florida

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Eduardo Torres meets with students 12-12:30pm.

Mini-Session with J.R. Ridinger

Coral Gables, Florida

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

J.R. Ridinger meets with students 4:30-5pm.

Mini-Session with Andrew Heitner

Coral Gables, Florida

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Andrew Heitner meets with students 6-6:30pm.

Mini-Session with Bryan Abboud

Coral Gables, Florida

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Bryan Abboud meets with students 6-6:30.

Mini-Session with Karl Elderkin

Coral Gables, Florida

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Karl Elderkin meets with students 6-6:30pm.

Mini-Session with Greg Baty

Coral Gables, Florida

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Greg Baty meets with students 6-6:30pm.

Mini-Session with Forest Wester

Coral Gables, Florida

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Forest Wester meets with students 6-6:30pm

The Technology Committee of GMCC at The Launch Pad, Terremark

Miami, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

The Technology Committee of GMCC at The Launch Pad, Terremark Wednesday, November 16 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. The Launch Pad at University of Miami, in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce invite you to the join the Technology Committee of the GMCC to “talk shop” with the techies. This event is hosted by the GMCC and will be at The Launch Pad, Terremark in downtown, Miami. Reservations required. For additional details and to register, please visit www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW.

Unleashing Your Innovation Potential

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Unleashing Innovation Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 11:30 - 2:00 pm Synopsis: The Launch Pad at University of Miami, in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week, presents Robert Brands: Survival Skills for Innovators. An innovator and coach, Mr. Brands will discuss his “Rules for Innovation” and development philosophy to bring “at least one new product per year to market”. Reservations required. For additional details and to register, please visit www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW.

Keeping it In the Family

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 5:00 - 6:15 pm Synopsis: The Launch Pad at University of Miami, in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week, presents a panel discussion revolving around family businesses, their structure and survival from one generation to the next. Reservations required. For additional details and to register, please visit www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW.

High Growth Florida-Product Company Panel

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

6:00-7:15pm The Launch Pad at University of Miami, in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week, brings together eight of Florida’s top listed entrepreneurs from the Inc. 500 list to discuss growth, strategy and economic prowess. Reservations required. For additional details and to register, please visit www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW. The product company panel will be moderated by Jane Wooldridge, Business Editor at the Miami Herald. The panelists include (Inc. 500 rank) #16 Luke Roopra, CEO, Vertiglo, Orlando, FL; #71 Steven Anderson, CEO, Auto Loop, Clearwater, FL; #97 Jose Prendes, CEO, Pure Formulas, Miami, FL and #281 Zalmi Duchman, CEO, Fresh Diet, Surfside, FL.

High Growth Florida-Service Company Panel

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

7:15-8:30 pm The Launch Pad Presents: High Growth Florida University of Miami Wednesday, November 16 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. School of Business Administration The Launch Pad at University of Miami, in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week, brings together eight of Florida’s top listed entrepreneurs from the Inc. 500 list to discuss growth, strategy and economic prowess. Reservations required. For additional details and to register, please visit www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW. The services company panel will be moderated by Kevin Gale, Editor in Chief of the South Florida Business Journal. The panelists include (Inc. 500 rank) #5 Crystal Culbertson, Founder and CEO, Crystal Clear Technologies, St. Petersburg, FL; #36 A. Harold and Associates, Andrew Harold, Jr., CEO, Jacksonville, FL; #94 Justin Bakes, CEO, 1st Merchant Funding, Bay Harbor Islands, FL; #113 Intergi Entertainment, Jayson Dubin, CEO & President, Deerfield Beach, FL.

Mini-Session with Matthew Wensing

Miami, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Matthew Wensing of StormPulse meets with students 8-8:30 am.

Mini-Session with Davide Di Cillo

Miami, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Davide Di Cillo of Fifth Layer meets with students 8-8:30.

Mini-Session with Robert Brands

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Robert Brands meets with Students 11:30-12.

Mini-Session with Robert Finizio

Miami, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Robert Finizio, CEO of TherapeuticsMD meets with Students 11:30-12.

Mini-Session with Sandy Goldstein

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Sandy Goldstein meets with Students 5:30-6pm.

Mini-Session with Arthur Steier

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Arthur Steier meets with students 5:30-6pm.

Mini-Session with Crystal Culbertson

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Crystal Culbertson meets with students 5:30-6pm.

Mini-Session with Andy Harold

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Andy Harold meets with students 5:30-6pm.

Mini-Session with Luke Roopra

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Luke Roopra meets with students 5:30-6.

Mini-Session with Steve Anderson

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Steve Anderson meets with students 5:30-6pm

Mini-Session with Justin Bakes

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Justin Bakes meets with students 5:30-6pm

Mini-Session with Jose Prendes

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Jose Prendes meets with students 5:30-6pm.

Mini-Session with Jayson Dubin

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Jayson Dubin meets with students 5:30-6pm.

Mini-Session with Zalmi Duchman

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Zalmi Duchman meets with students 5:30-6pm

Mini-Session with Jyrki Ikonen

Coral Gables, Florida

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Jyrki Ikonen meets with students 5:30-6pm

David Lekach of Dream Water

Coral Gables, Florida

15 November 2011-16 November 2011

GEW - Founder of Dream Water Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 3:30 - 4:30 pm Synopsis: The Launch Pad at University of Miami, in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week, presents the CEO of Dream Water on how he launched this innovative drink. This event will be so inspirational, you will need his product to help you sleep! Reservations required. For additional details and to register, please visit www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW.

Energetic Entrepreneurs

Coral Gables, Florida

15 November 2011-16 November 2011

Energetic Entrepreneurs 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. A discussion of the newest technologies and energy solutions home grown right here in Florida.

The 4th Annual Launch Pad Elevator Pitch Contest

Coral Gables, Florida

15 November 2011-16 November 2011

The 4th Annual Launch Pad Elevator Pitch Contest The Launch Pad at University of Miami, in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week, presents the 4th Annual Launch Pad Elevator Pitch Contest. Experience the ups and downs as local businesses compete for over $100,000 in prizes with their best elevator pitch, a brief overview of a company, product, service, or project, delivered in the time span of an elevator ride (less than 90 seconds). Reservations required. For additional details and to register, please visit www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW.

Republica Presents: Building Your Brand

Coral Gables, Florida

15 November 2011-16 November 2011

Republica Presents: Building Your Brand 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. America’s top marketers to the Hispanic community discuss strategy for reaching this key demographic. Moderated by Jorge Plasencia, Chairman and CEO of República. Panelists include Frank Unanue, President of Goya Florida, Javier Herrán, Marketing Director at Sedano's and Cesar L. Alvarez, Executive Chairman of Greenberg Traurig. Reservations required. For additional details and to register, please visit www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW.

Mini-Session with Bart Houlahan

Coral Gables, Florida

15 November 2011-16 November 2011

Bart Houlahan, founder of BCorp and President of AND 1 meets with students.

Mini-Session with David Lekach

Coral Gables, Florida

15 November 2011-16 November 2011

David Lekach of Dream Water meets with students 3:00-3:30

A Legal Legacy

Coral Gables, Florida

14 November 2011-15 November 2011

A Legal Legacy 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. The entrepreneurial journey of starting one of the most successful law firms in Florida.

An Evening of Fashion-Panel Discussion

Coral Gables, Florida

14 November 2011-15 November 2011

6:00-6:45pm The Launch Pad at University of Miami, in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week, presents an evening of fashion entrepreneurship with South Florida’s top taste makers. This event features a local designer panel.

An Evening of Fashion- Keynote Speaker Alina Villasante of Peace, Love, World

Coral Gables, Florida

14 November 2011-15 November 2011

6:45-7:30pm Keynote Speaker,Alina Villasante - Alina, Cuban born, sets her own values around her companies name; Peace, Love, World. Alina is a fashion designer who opener her own store in South Miami in 2009. A Year after she opened her second store in the Boston Logan Airport. In March 2010, Peace, Love, World debuted its very own collection at Rock Fashion Week in Miami.

An Evening of Fashion- Keynote Speaker Loren Ridinger of Market America

Coral Gables, Florida

14 November 2011-15 November 2011

7:30-8:30pm Keynote Speaker,Loren Ridinger - Loren is an Internet mogul who has been changing the face of the beauty industry, as well as Internet shopping, for 20 years. Her impeccable style has established her as one of today’s leading trendsetters. She has been named to Vogue’s Top 100 as one of their most influential women and selected by Haute Living Magazine as one of New York’s and Miami’s most influential people. Loren was awarded the 2009 Women of Substance and Style award and acknowledged by Fashion Group International for her contribution to the fashion and beauty industries.