Wednesday May 19^th, 2010

Featuring:  Ken Lindsay-TinMap

Lori Harris Hancock-Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
Caroline Cummings-OEN (Oregon Entrepreneurs Network)

Ken Lindsay, Information Scientist/Software Engineer will tell the Jefferson Grapevine about his early start up business “TinMap” and share with you how he came to develop computer software for people with tinnitus (ringing in the ears).  Ken wound his way through the audiology, medical and research community to develop this ground breaking software and bring it to market!  His path is one you will want to know more about! 

Ken Lindsay-Owner, CTO, Software Engineer spent 9 years at NASA doing cutting edge research.  Currently Ken acts as a liaison to the audiology research and treatment communities. You will not want to miss this -  listen to closely!

Lorie Harris Hancock, attorney with Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt – a title sponsor for the Jefferson Grapevine - will present an informative program prepared specifically for investors and entrepreneurs on what potential investors are looking for with entrepreneurial business concepts.

Beyond Friends and Family - Preparing Your Company for Investor Financing

Part 4 – Intellectual Property Can Make the Difference:

Make Sure You Own It. This is the fourth part in a series of educational presentations designed for emerging growth start-ups looking to raise outside capital funds.  Lorie will provide practical tips to avoid common mistakes that may result in a company not owning rights in intellectual property.

Caroline Cummings – Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, will present an exciting program of special interest to entrepreneurs, investors and others titled: