http://www.hcp.com/content51423.html Welcome to our Entrepreneurship Central portal. This site is designed to better capture and share advice, insight and perspective from entrepreneurs, CEOs and other industry leaders on the essence and process of innovation, entrepreneurship and company building. Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,SummerBusiness/InvestingHighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.comHighland Capital PartnersHighland Capital PartnersnoHighland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,SummerEntrepreneurship CentralEntrepreneurship Central is dedicated to shedding light on a number of key topics relevant to the entrepreneurial and early company building process. As part of our Highland Summer Entrepreneurship program we pulled together an extensive Startup School Curriculum consisting of focused discussions by entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and Highland's investment team sharing their stories, lessons learned, insights, experiences and unique perspectives. Understanding terms and structure is critical for effectively raising a round of capital. Just as important is to be fully cognizant of the all-important legal issues in hiring your team. http://www.hcp.com/content64689.html Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners) http://www.hcp.com/content61394.html Are you a student (graduate, undergraduate or even recent grad) with a business you-d like to rapidly accelerate this summer? If so, Summer@Highland 2008 may be just what you need. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noAre you a student (graduate, undergraduate or even recent grad) with a business you-d like to rapidly accelerate this summer? If so, Summer@Highland 2008 may be just what you need.Highland Capital PartnersAre you a student (graduate, undergraduate or even recent grad) with a business you-d like to rapidly accelerate this summer? If so, Summer@Highland 2008 may be just what you need.Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content60494.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noHighland's Sean Dalton takes a look at where the opportunities are in the communications & wireless markets as part of a keynote presentation at Argyle's 2008 Deal Making in the Telecom Sector Forum.Highland Capital PartnersHighland's Sean Dalton takes a look at where the opportunities are in the communications & wireless markets as part of a keynote presentation at Argyle's 2008 Deal Making in the Telecom Sector Forum.Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content60286.html Paul Maeder of Highland contributes to this TiE Boston panel discussion on the investment landscape - where are the opportunities and what are some of the challenges for entrepreneurs. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noPaul Maeder of Highland contributes to this TiE Boston panel discussion on the investment landscape - where are the opportunities and what are some of the challenges for entrepreneurs.Highland Capital PartnersPaul Maeder of Highland contributes to this TiE Boston panel discussion on the investment landscape - where are the opportunities and what are some of the challenges for entrepreneurs.Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content57250.html Are New England's most promising companies being sold too soon? At his recent 'Thinking Big" forum, Scott Kirsner hosted 50 CEOs and founders to discuss this and other topics relevant to helping to build the next generation of 'pillar" companies in New England. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noAre New England's most promising companies being sold too soon? At his recent 'Thinking Big" forum, Scott Kirsner hosted 50 CEOs and founders to discuss this and other topics relevant to helping to build the next generation of 'pillar" companies in New EnHighland Capital PartnersAre New England's most promising companies being sold too soon? At his recent 'Thinking Big" forum, Scott Kirsner hosted 50 CEOs and founders to discuss this and other topics relevant to helping to build the next generation of 'pillar" companies in New England.Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content57173.html Krisztina Holly of the USC Stevens Institute for Innovation shares insights and lessons learned on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and/or innovator. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noKrisztina Holly of the USC Stevens Institute for Innovation shares insights and lessons learned on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and/or innovator.Highland Capital PartnersKrisztina Holly of the USC Stevens Institute for Innovation shares insights and lessons learned on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and/or innovator.Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content54146.html Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noRetail innovator and consumer investor Tom Stemberg offers advice and perspective on entrepreneurship and building great companies.Highland Capital PartnersRetail innovator and consumer investor Tom Stemberg offers advice and perspective on entrepreneurship and building great companies.Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content56240.html Produced for the Stanford Emerging Entrepreneurs Conference, an in-depth look at the terminology associated with term sheets and an invaluable resource for entrepreneurs. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noProduced for the Stanford Emerging Entrepreneurs Conference, an in-depth look at the terminology associated with term sheets and an invaluable resource for entrepreneurs.Highland Capital PartnersProduced for the Stanford Emerging Entrepreneurs Conference, an in-depth look at the terminology associated with term sheets and an invaluable resource for entrepreneurs.Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content55954.html Former CEO of Ask Jeeves and founder of Whole Body/Yoga Works shares his experience and advice on what it takes to be successful in high growth companies. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noFormer CEO of Ask Jeeves and founder of Whole Body/Yoga Works shares his experience and advice on what it takes to be successful in high growth companies. Highland Capital PartnersFormer CEO of Ask Jeeves and founder of Whole Body/Yoga Works shares his experience and advice on what it takes to be successful in high growth companies. Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content55435.html The war for talent is intensifying. Learn what CEOs and recruiters at industry-leading Massachusetts companies are doing to compete globally to recruit world-class executives to build the next billion dollar company. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noThe war for talent is intensifying. Learn what CEOs and recruiters at industry-leading Massachusetts companies are doing to compete globally to recruit world-class executives to build the next billion dollar company. Highland Capital PartnersThe war for talent is intensifying. Learn what CEOs and recruiters at industry-leading Massachusetts companies are doing to compete globally to recruit world-class executives to build the next billion dollar company. Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content54141.html Serial entrepreneur Ash Dahod shares advice and lessons learned on the critical success factors for building strong organizations and successful companies. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noSerial entrepreneur Ash Dahod shares advice and lessons learned on the critical success factors for building strong organizations and successful companies.Highland Capital PartnersSerial entrepreneur Ash Dahod shares advice and lessons learned on the critical success factors for building strong organizations and successful companies.Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content54147.html Hosted by Highland's Recruiting Partner, this session focuses on strategies and approaches for expanding the core team beyond the initial founders. Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noHosted by Highland's Recruiting Partner, this session focuses on strategies and approaches for expanding the core team beyond the initial founders.Highland Capital PartnersHosted by Highland's Recruiting Partner, this session focuses on strategies and approaches for expanding the core team beyond the initial founders.Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content54145.html What is IP and why should you care as an entrepreneur? Steve Frank of Goodwin Procter shares his insights on intellectual property (IP) and what you should be doing to protect it. Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noWhat is IP and why should you care as an entrepreneur? Steve Frank of Goodwin Procter shares his insights on intellectual property (IP) and what you should be doing to protect it.Highland Capital PartnersWhat is IP and why should you care as an entrepreneur? Steve Frank of Goodwin Procter shares his insights on intellectual property (IP) and what you should be doing to protect it.Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content54143.html A cross-sector group of early stage founders discuss strategies and tactics for further validating and honing a business model - what approaches they took for doing so, what worked and what didn't. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noA cross-sector group of early stage founders discuss strategies and tactics for further validating and honing a business model - what approaches they took for doing so, what worked and what didn't. Highland Capital PartnersA cross-sector group of early stage founders discuss strategies and tactics for further validating and honing a business model - what approaches they took for doing so, what worked and what didn't. Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content54103.html Marketing is essential for startups in identifying, launching and establishing new market and product categories. Positioning, differentiation, messaging and a compelling value proposition are crucial for an effective go-to-market strategy. Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noMarketing is essential for startups in identifying, launching and establishing new market and product categories. Positioning, differentiation, messaging and a compelling value proposition are crucial for an effective go-to-market strategy.Highland Capital PartnersMarketing is essential for startups in identifying, launching and establishing new market and product categories. Positioning, differentiation, messaging and a compelling value proposition are crucial for an effective go-to-market strategy.Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content54140.html What does it take to develop a successful business plan? Boston University's Peter Russo takes a look at the process for developing one and how it can impact the success or failure of your enterprise. Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noWhat does it take to develop a successful business plan? Boston University's Peter Russo takes a look at the process for developing one and how it can impact the success or failure of your enterprise.Highland Capital PartnersWhat does it take to develop a successful business plan? Boston University's Peter Russo takes a look at the process for developing one and how it can impact the success or failure of your enterprise.Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content54149.html Understanding terms and structure is critical for effectively raising a round of capital. Just as important is to be fully cognizant of the all-important legal issues in hiring your team. Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noUnderstanding terms and structure is critical for effectively raising a round of capital. Just as important is to be fully cognizant of the all-important legal issues in hiring your team.Highland Capital PartnersUnderstanding terms and structure is critical for effectively raising a round of capital. Just as important is to be fully cognizant of the all-important legal issues in hiring your team.Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content54094.html Serial life sciences entrepreneur Stan Lapidus shares his lessons learned and advice in building successful organizations for entrepreneurs thinking through how to best build their enterprise. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noSerial life sciences entrepreneur Stan Lapidus shares his lessons learned and advice in building successful organizations for entrepreneurs thinking through how to best build their enterprise.Highland Capital PartnersSerial life sciences entrepreneur Stan Lapidus shares his lessons learned and advice in building successful organizations for entrepreneurs thinking through how to best build their enterprise.Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content53796.html For entrepreneurs considering raising capital for their business, a discussion of the various sources available along with a more detailed look at what venture capitalists are looking for in companies. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noFor entrepreneurs considering raising capital for their business, a discussion of the various sources available along with a more detailed look at what venture capitalists are looking for in companies. Highland Capital PartnersFor entrepreneurs considering raising capital for their business, a discussion of the various sources available along with a more detailed look at what venture capitalists are looking for in companies. Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer http://www.hcp.com/content52878.html The Internet is not a business but rather a revolutionary and transformative medium. Founder and former CEO of Lycos, Bob Davis takes a historical look at the business models of traditional media and Web 1.0 and the critical importance of being able to monetize Internet-based businesses in today-s competitive environment. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT HighlandCapitalPartners@hcp.com (Highland Capital Partners)noThe Internet is not a business but rather a revolutionary and transformative medium. Founder and former CEO of Lycos, Bob Davis takes a historical look at the business models of traditional media and Web 1.0 and the critical importance of being able to moHighland Capital PartnersThe Internet is not a business but rather a revolutionary and transformative medium. Founder and former CEO of Lycos, Bob Davis takes a historical look at the business models of traditional media and Web 1.0 and the critical importance of being able to monetize Internet-based businesses in today-s competitive environment.Highland,Venture,Capital,HCP,Entrepreneurship,Summer en-usHighland Capital PartnersnonadultEntrepreneurship Central