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  <div class="vevent h-event"> <h1 class="summary p-name">PDX11 2012 Roundtable #3 - "Strategic Planning for Startups" with Richard Lazar</h1> <div class='date'><time class="dtstart dt-start" title="2012-04-17T17:00:00" datetime="2012-04-17T17:00:00">Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 5</time>–<time class="dtend dt-end" title="2012-04-17T19:00:00" datetime="2012-04-17T19:00:00">7pm</time></div> <div class="location vcard p-location h-card"> <a class="url" href='http://calagator.org/venues/202391139'><span class='fn org p-name'>Perkins Coie (PDX)</span></a> <div class="adr p-adr h-adr"> <div class="street-address p-street-address">1120 Nw Couch St, 10th Floor</div> <span class="locality p-locality">Portland</span> , <span class="region p-region">OR</span> <span class="postal-code p-postal-code">97209</span> <div class="country-name p-country-name">US</div> (<a href='https://maps.google.com/maps?q=1120%20Nw%20Couch%20St,%2010th%20Floor,%20Portland%20OR%2097209%20US'>map</a>) </div> </div> <div class="description p-description"> <p>PDX11 is proud to welcome Richard Lazar, CEO of RDI Labs and serial entrepreneur to lead Roundtable #3 – Strategic Planning for Startups!</p> <p>On Tuesday, April 17th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m, we will hold our third of the 2012 PDX11 Roundtable Series. This session’s topic is “Strategic Planning for Startups” – a firsthand exploration of fundamentally important areas of focus when planning your startup's success . This Roundtable will be hosted by Perkins Coie. Doors will be open at 5:00 p.m. for pre-discussion networking, and we will start promptly at 5:30 p.m.</p> <p>Areas we’ll be exploring are:</p> <p>• Great idea . . . but does the product really solve a big enough problem? (the problem/solution dynamic and the size and scope the market opportunity)</p> <p>• How will the company make money, or not? (business and revenue models; sales and marketing)</p> <p>• How much operating capital is needed and where should it come from? (fundraising)</p> <p>• Who will launch the enterprise and how will the pie be divided? (founding and early team)</p> <p>• What type of entity should be formed? (legal entity type)</p> <p>• Where is the off-ramp and how does the company get there? (exit strategy)</p> <p>The Portland startup scene is full of activity, talent, and new concepts – if you’ve got these but need a candid, firsthand roadmap on applying solid strategy to your business idea, this Roundtable’s for you. Refreshments will be served, and there are a limited number of seats. Please RSVP to Tamsen Galloway to reserve a spot at the roundtable. Details will be listed at <a href="http://www.calagator.org">www.calagator.org</a>.</p> <p>About the PDX11 Roundtable Series:</p> <p>The PDX11 Roundtable Series is an answer to the startup community’s request for a roundtable-style, firsthand interaction with software leaders who have expertise in specific topics. These will be held on a regular basis throughout the year. For more information about the PDX11 Network, please visit <a href="http://www.pdx11.org">www.pdx11.org</a></p> <p>Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:tamsen.galloway@viawest.com">tamsen.galloway@viawest.com</a> to reserve a spot at the roundtable.</p> </div> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li><a class="url u-url" href="http://www.pdx11.org">Website</a></li> </ul> </div>