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CXO Advisory Group teaches Entrepreneurs
in
Prince Edward Island, Canada
"How to Build a Bullet-Proof Startup"
- Event to be held at Atlantic Technology Centre, 90 University Avenue,
on September 29, 2006 -
Franklin, MA –September 26, 2006 –
On
September 29th, 2006, Stephen Davis, Managing
Director of the CXO Advisory Group, a Massachusetts
based company that helps foreign based entrepreneurs
establish markets in the U.S.A. and positions them
for U.S. based investment opportunities will hold a
workshop on "How to Build a Bullet-Proof Startup.”
Many international companies want access to the U.S.
market but are unfamiliar with the dynamics of the
U.S. marketplace and the fund raising process. This
1-day workshop will provide these international
entrepreneurs with real-world insights on building a
startup company, what documents are really needed to
raise funding, and how to build their business plan
and strategies that they can apply to be more
appealing to funding sources.
Stephen N. Davis, Principal and Founder of The
CXO Advisory Group (http://www.cxoadvisorygroup.com),
provides interim COO and VP Sales and Marketing
services focused on improving the performance and
profitability of start-up, emerging and established
companies in a wide range of industries. Steve has
worked with companies in North America, Europe and
Asia to assist them in establishing US market
operations, strategic alliances, joint ventures,
business development and sales management.
Steve Davis has more than 30 years experience as a
senior executive, including COO and CMO with P&L
responsibility in the computer, software, consumer
electronics and Internet industries. Steve has
successfully built, managed, and restructured
numerous sales and marketing organizations. He has
successfully developed new markets and has
introduced over 300 new products into various
industries. Steve has assisted clients with due
diligence and preparation for venture financing.
Steve is an industry pioneer who’s visionary
marketing and sales strategies were instrumental in
two of the PC industry milestone products. Among his
many successes he was responsible for introducing
ATARI’s home computer and Corvus OMNINET, the PC
industry’s first true local area network.
Sponsors
The Prince Edward Island BioAlliance
The
Prince Edward Island BioAlliance is the cluster of
individuals, companies and organizations dedicated
to building the bioscience-based economic sector in
PEI, with an emphasis on collaborative initiatives
in research, business, education, and supporting
infrastructure. The focus of the Prince Edward
Island BioAlliance is on bioactive compounds and
their application to improvements in human, animal,
and fish health and nutrition. PEI research
institutions and businesses work together to turn
research excellence into product opportunities for
the global marketplace. Located in the east coast of
Canada, Prince Edward Island’s ability to attract
and retain high quality personnel and their business
friendly environment is contributing to their
success in the Bioscience Industry. For more
information on the Prince Edward Island BioAlliance,
www.peibioalliance.com
PEI
Business Development
PEI
Business Development is the lead economic
development agency for the provinces. It works to
assist Island companies to explore new market
opportunities in the fields of value added food
processing, small business development, information
and communication technology, aerospace,
biotechnology and diversified manufacturing. These
key sectors continue to lead the way toward
enhancing and diversifying Prince Edward Island
economy.
IBDA
The International Business Development Agreement (IBDA)
provides a pan-Atlantic forum for the exchange of
knowledge and coordination of international business
development among the federal and provincial
partners, namely the four provincial governments in
Atlantic Canada and three federal government
departments (ACOA, International Trade Canada and
Industry Canada). The IBDA is managed by a federal /
provincial management committee that is co-chaired
by ACOA and the four provincial governments on a
rotating basis.
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