Exhibitor Service Center Speaker Service Center Contact Us Technical Conference: 14 – 19 May 2017 CLEO:EXPO: 16 – 18 May 2017 San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California, USA Fundamental Science Science & Innovations Applications & Tech ABOUT PROGRAM & SPEAKERS EXHIBIT HALL & ACTIVITIES EXHIBIT AT CLEO REGISTRATION HOTEL & TRAVEL SUBMIT PAPERS HOME > PROGRAM & SPEAKERS > SHORT COURSES Short Courses CLEO: Fundamental Science CLEO: Science & Innovations CLEO: Applications & Technology Schedule-at-a-Glance Plenary Speakers Tutorial Speakers Invited Speakers A&T Topical Reviews Short Courses Short Courses by Time Short Courses by Topic Special Symposia Special Events Awards SC456 - How to Start A Company Sunday, 14 May 08:30 - 15:00 Short Course Level: Instructor: Jes Broeng1 and Milton Chang2; 1DTU, Denmark, 2Incubic, USA Short Course Description: Starting a new business is one of the most rewarding experiences one can imagine. The journey from an idea to a successful company is, however, paved with challenges and puts high demands on technology, business and social skills. The upside, though, is tremendous in personal learning and potentially also in an economic sense. This short course is aimed to help people thinking about starting their own company and provide practice-oriented tools to help aspiring entrepreneurs who have a scientific or engineering background. To commercialize a new technology, the short course will help answer the following questions: How do I know I have a viable business idea? What to look for in co-founders? What financing strategy is appropriate for my kind of business? How to pitch and work with investors? How to bootstrap if all fails? The course will include a mix of business theory and start-up experience based on a number of successful high-tech companies familiar to the scientists and engineers at CLEO. The short course will also include a workshop session, where start-up ideas from the attendees may be introduced and strengthened under the instructor’s guidance. The course includes a informal networking lunch. Short Course Benefits: This course should enable you to: • Recognize a potential high-tech business opportunity • Have an understanding of different business models and to identify the right one for your start-up • Knowledge of how investors think and how you may attract funding for a new venture • Understand the principles to set up an effective organization • Establish an eco-system to support your business, including lead customers and R&D partners. Short Course Audience: This course is intended for scientists & engineers with interest in starting up their own high-tech business. This short course limited to an enrollment of 25; apply early to guarantee your spot. Instructor Biography: Sponsored by: About CLEO Sign Up for Updates CLEO Committees Contact Us Future Shows Archive Logos Code of Conduct Program & Speakers CLEO: Fundamental Science CLEO: Science & Innovations CLEO: Applications and Technology Plenary Session Short Courses Invited Speakers Tutorial Speakers Special Symposia Awards, Grants and Prizes Exhibit Hall & Activities CLEO: Market Focus Exhibitors & Hall Floor Plan Technology Transfer Program For Exhibitors Exhibit at CLEO Exhibit Hall Activities Exhibit Hall Floor Plan Exhibitor and Sponsor List Promote Your Booth Promotional Opportunities Sample Booth Budget Registration Hotel & Travel Hotel Information Letter of Invitation & Visa Information Travel & Transportation Discover San Jose Submit Paper Author Timeline Awards, Grants, & Prizes Paper Preparation and Requirements Topic Categories CLEO®: Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics® CLEO® and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics ®are registered trademarks of The Optical Society.