BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20120311T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121002T193244Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121016T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121016T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121002T193244Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130119T031218Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462918 DESCRIPTION:Agenda: \;\n6.00pm to 6.50pm Reception sponsored by Stoel Rives \;\n7.00pm to 7.20pm Presentations by Speakers \;\n7.20pm to 8.00pm Guided Discussion by Bill Kelly \;\n8.00pm to 8.30pm Audience Q&\;A \;\n \;\nBootstrapping on Steroids: \;\nIn an intervi ew with USAToday columnist\, Steve Strauss\, at Pagatim.com\, Eric Winqu ist says that what's most rewarding for him as an entrepreneur is when a customer is successful and he knows that his company has played a role in the process. As a product manager\, he was frustrated with some of th e enterprise solutions he saw and used his savings to build a beta versi on of the product. What's unique about him is he turned down outside inv estment. Meet Eric and find out how he has bootstrapped his way to succe ss. \;\n \;\nTwo Steps Ahead: \;\nThe mantra that James Davies has for his company is "\;Change is Good."\; Finding solutions t hrough innovative ways is what drives him. In his interview with Steve S trauss\, James says that what kept them going when they started Timberco n 15 years ago was niche knowledge in the data storage game. By staying two steps ahead each time in the fiber optics world\, they were able to find solutions for customers. The most gratifying aspect of being an ent repreneur for James is "\; the freedom to try things\, to explore an d learn from mistakes."\; \;\n \;\nModerator: \;\nBill Kell y \;\n \;\nInspiration - The bedrock of innovation \;\n \;\n Successful entrepreneurship requires several elements - inspiration\, in novation and if you are focused on the outcome - sound business strategy . The inspiration series focuses on the driving force behind success. Ho w do you find that spark that drives creativity? . From idea to developm ent\, from boot-strapping to growth stage\, what guides entrepreneurs as the make critical decisions? Enterpreneurs discuss lessons learned and offer tips for other entrepreneurs. Attend this event to be inspired to deal with the challenges of running your own company. \;\n \;\nSp eakers: \;\nEric Winquist\, Co-Founder and CEO Jama Software \;\n James Davies\, Co-Founder and COO Timbercon \;\n \;\nEric founded Jama Software with the vision of providing customers a more collaborativ e way to develop new products and eliminate the common frustrations with traditional approaches to requirements management. Eric is an accomplis hed entrepreneur and project manager with over 15 years experience worki ng with a wide range of enterprise organizations\, teams and technologie s. In 2001\, Eric founded Redside Solutions\, a software development con sulting firm. As CEO\, Eric grew Redside to a multi-million dollar busin ess with 100% annual growth rates. At Redside\, Eric saw first-hand the need companies had for collaborative requirements management which led t o the creation of Jama Software and the development of Jama Contour. \;\n \;\nJama: \;\nFounded by a team of experienced software prof essionals frustrated with traditional enterprise tools\, Jama has create d a powerful Web-based application called Contour that's used by thousan ds every day to manage billions of dollars in research and development p rojects. The path from great ideas to great products goes through requir ements management\, and Jama is dedicated to helping its customers succe ssfully navigate that path. \;\n \;\nJames Davies: \;\n \;\ nMr. Davies co-founded Timbercon\, Inc. in 1997 and has served as an exe cutive since its inception. Concurrently\, Mr. Davies co-founded Greensp ace Candles\, with whom he continues to serve as an advisor. \;\n \;\nPrior to Timbercon\, Mr. Davies spent several years in the telecommu nications and data storage industries working with international technol ogy companies. \;\n \;\nMr. Davies received a B.S. in Economics an d Psychology from Lewis and Clark College\, a Masters in Business Admini stration from George Fox University\, and an Associates degree in Profes sional Music from PCC. \;\n \;\nTimbercon: \;\nTimbercon\, Inc . is a product development and manufacturing company for fiber optic sol utions. Timbercon is an industry leader in ruggedized fiber optic soluti ons for the defense/government\, industrial\, data storage\, test &\; measurement\, broadband\, telecommunications\, medical\, and networking industries. Headquartered in Tualatin\, Oregon\, Timbercon has 90 emplo yees with manufacturing\, research and development\, sales\, and marketi ng activities based at the corporate headquarters. \;\n \;\nPricin g: \;\nEarly Bird pricing until Oct 12: \;\nMembers $20.00 \;\n Non-Membes $30.00 \;\n \;\nAfter Oct 12th: \;\nMembers $25.00&# 13\;\nNon-Members $35. \;\n \;\n+$5 at the door \;\n \;\nMe mbership Discount: \;\n \;\nSign up for Membership and Recieve $2 5 off. \;\nFor a Limited Time Only \;\n \;\nPromocode: Inspirat ion 3\n\nTags: tie oregon\, inspiration event\n\nImported from: http://c alagator.org/events/1250462918 URL:https://oregon.tie.org/event/40/inspiration-bedrock-innovation SUMMARY:TiE-Oregon Inspiration 3: Featuring Eric Winquist\, CEO Jama Soft ware\, James Davies\, COO Timbercon LOCATION:Stoel Rives LLP: 900 SW Fifth Ave.\, Suite 2600\, Portland OR 97 204 US SEQUENCE:6 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR