https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Nelsods 2026-04-11T16:50:35Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.30.0 https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Boot_Boards&diff=7840 2010-05-17T18:27:22Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Join an Ideation Board */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> ===Boards===<br /> *[[General Ideation Boot Board]]<br /> *[[Web Boot Board]]<br /> *[[Third Boot Board (in process of formation)]]<br /> <br /> ===Join an Ideation Board===<br /> *send an e-mail to nelsods at yahoo Dot. com to join an ideation bootboard.<br /> <br /> [[Boot Board | Back to Boot Boards]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Boot_Boards&diff=7839 2010-05-17T18:26:45Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Join an Ideation Board */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> ===Boards===<br /> *[[General Ideation Boot Board]]<br /> *[[Web Boot Board]]<br /> *[[Third Boot Board (in process of formation)]]<br /> <br /> ===Join an Ideation Board===<br /> *send an e-mail to nelsods@yahoo.com to join an ideation bootboard.<br /> <br /> [[Boot Board | Back to Boot Boards]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Boot_Boards&diff=7838 2010-05-17T18:25:01Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Boards */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> ===Boards===<br /> *[[General Ideation Boot Board]]<br /> *[[Web Boot Board]]<br /> *[[Third Boot Board (in process of formation)]]<br /> <br /> ===Join an Ideation Board===<br /> *Michael Grant - mgrant AT gmail<br /> *Add your name here<br /> *Add your name here<br /> *Add your name here<br /> <br /> [[Boot Board | Back to Boot Boards]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation1_Boot_Board&diff=7837 2010-05-17T18:23:45Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Ground Rules */</p> <hr /> <div>==Facilitator==<br /> D Nelson: Contact me if you want to join a bootboard at: nelsods@yahoo.com<br /> <br /> ==Members==<br /> *D Nelson (facilitator)<br /> *Trey Gramann<br /> *Michael Grant<br /> *Curt Karnstedt<br /> *Sergio Libermann <br /> *Sherry Lowry<br /> *Kris Schludermann<br /> *Jeffrey Taylor<br /> *Jeff Westby<br /> <br /> ==Meetings==<br /> <br /> Held the 4th Monday of each month at Waterloo Ice House on 38th, beginning 1/28/08<br /> <br /> ==Ground Rules==<br /> <br /> [[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> [[Boot Board | Back to Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Rules of the boot:<br /> <br /> All discussion is confidential<br /> If you miss a meeting, you must post your homework to the google group.</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation1_Boot_Board&diff=7836 2010-05-17T18:23:12Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Facilitator */</p> <hr /> <div>==Facilitator==<br /> D Nelson: Contact me if you want to join a bootboard at: nelsods@yahoo.com<br /> <br /> ==Members==<br /> *D Nelson (facilitator)<br /> *Trey Gramann<br /> *Michael Grant<br /> *Curt Karnstedt<br /> *Sergio Libermann <br /> *Sherry Lowry<br /> *Kris Schludermann<br /> *Jeffrey Taylor<br /> *Jeff Westby<br /> <br /> ==Meetings==<br /> <br /> Held the 4th Monday of each month at Waterloo Ice House on 38th, beginning 1/28/08<br /> <br /> ==Ground Rules==<br /> <br /> [[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> [[Boot Board | Back to Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> Now 4th Tuesday (not Monday) of each month at 6:30PM at Waterloo Ice House on 38th.<br /> <br /> Rules of the boot:<br /> <br /> All discussion is confidential<br /> If you miss a meeting, you must post your homework to the google group.<br /> <br /> '''<br /> Homework for March 25:<br /> Define<br /> Constraints<br /> Resources you have<br /> Advantages you bring (or your business brings)<br /> Most pressing problem you have today<br /> Objective for March<br /> '''</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation1_Boot_Board&diff=7835 2010-05-17T18:22:42Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Members */</p> <hr /> <div>==Facilitator==<br /> D Nelson: nelsods@yahoo.com<br /> <br /> ==Members==<br /> *D Nelson (facilitator)<br /> *Trey Gramann<br /> *Michael Grant<br /> *Curt Karnstedt<br /> *Sergio Libermann <br /> *Sherry Lowry<br /> *Kris Schludermann<br /> *Jeffrey Taylor<br /> *Jeff Westby<br /> <br /> ==Meetings==<br /> <br /> Held the 4th Monday of each month at Waterloo Ice House on 38th, beginning 1/28/08<br /> <br /> ==Ground Rules==<br /> <br /> [[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> [[Boot Board | Back to Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> Now 4th Tuesday (not Monday) of each month at 6:30PM at Waterloo Ice House on 38th.<br /> <br /> Rules of the boot:<br /> <br /> All discussion is confidential<br /> If you miss a meeting, you must post your homework to the google group.<br /> <br /> '''<br /> Homework for March 25:<br /> Define<br /> Constraints<br /> Resources you have<br /> Advantages you bring (or your business brings)<br /> Most pressing problem you have today<br /> Objective for March<br /> '''</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7736 2010-02-16T17:29:23Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Meetings */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> For bootstrappers in the [[Ideation]] stage of their bootstrap venture. The [[Bootstrap Map]] explains all the stages, including [[YouPlusU]] and [[Valley of Death]], which precede and follow [[Ideation]].<br /> <br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> '''Updated February 2010: The Ideation Subgroup no longer meets separately. Like most other subgroups, we are now joining the Bootstrap Austin community in a monthly meeting held on the second Monday of the month. We encourage everyone to join Bootboards, which are groups of 5-6 individuals with the objective of supporting one another through the process and holding one another accountable. Please contact servicewizard@yahoo.com if you would like to join a Bootboard.'''<br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ TBD location, 3rd Monday of each month<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Tentative Schedule:'''<br /> <br /> *January 19 - update on current member plans<br /> *February 16 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> <br /> *March 23 - Suzy Drapkin hosts &quot;What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?&quot;<br /> *April 20 - Discussion: Applying principles of Bootstrap to your business<br /> *May 18 - Marketing Research with TJ Costello <br /> *June 15 - Michael Drapkin hosts discussion on &quot;Think Like an Entrepreneur&quot;<br /> *July 20 - &quot;Discuss your business plan and get advice&quot; hosted by Subbu Rama, a member of the Ideation subgroup<br /> *August 17 - Eliminate your barriers, hosted by a serial entrepreneur (we'll send a survey to post your biggest barriers prior to the discussion)<br /> *September 21 - How can we help? Discussion<br /> *October 26 - Bootstrap Demo Session<br /> *November 16 - You + You(Quest) - presented by Bijoy at Waterloo Ice House, 6:30PM, 38th and Lamar<br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> <br /> *[http://www.garyhoover.com Gary Hoover]<br /> *[http://wiki.vizthink.com/VizThinkAustin VizThink Austin]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7723 2009-11-16T03:32:48Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2009 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> For bootstrappers in the [[Ideation]] stage of their bootstrap venture. The [[Bootstrap Map]] explains all the stages, including [[YouPlusU]] and [[Valley of Death]], which precede and follow [[Ideation]].<br /> <br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ TBD location, 3rd Monday of each month<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Tentative Schedule:'''<br /> <br /> *January 19 - update on current member plans<br /> *February 16 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> <br /> *March 23 - Suzy Drapkin hosts &quot;What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?&quot;<br /> *April 20 - Discussion: Applying principles of Bootstrap to your business<br /> *May 18 - Marketing Research with TJ Costello <br /> *June 15 - Michael Drapkin hosts discussion on &quot;Think Like an Entrepreneur&quot;<br /> *July 20 - &quot;Discuss your business plan and get advice&quot; hosted by Subbu Rama, a member of the Ideation subgroup<br /> *August 17 - Eliminate your barriers, hosted by a serial entrepreneur (we'll send a survey to post your biggest barriers prior to the discussion)<br /> *September 21 - How can we help? Discussion<br /> *October 26 - Bootstrap Demo Session<br /> *November 16 - You + You(Quest) - presented by Bijoy at Waterloo Ice House, 6:30PM, 38th and Lamar<br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> <br /> *[http://www.garyhoover.com Gary Hoover]<br /> *[http://wiki.vizthink.com/VizThinkAustin VizThink Austin]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7721 2009-11-06T04:34:04Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2009 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> For bootstrappers in the [[Ideation]] stage of their bootstrap venture. The [[Bootstrap Map]] explains all the stages, including [[YouPlusU]] and [[Valley of Death]], which precede and follow [[Ideation]].<br /> <br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ TBD location, 3rd Monday of each month<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Tentative Schedule:'''<br /> <br /> *January 19 - update on current member plans<br /> *February 16 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> <br /> *March 23 - Suzy Drapkin hosts &quot;What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?&quot;<br /> *April 20 - Discussion: Applying principles of Bootstrap to your business<br /> *May 18 - Marketing Research with TJ Costello <br /> *June 15 - Michael Drapkin hosts discussion on &quot;Think Like an Entrepreneur&quot;<br /> *July 20 - &quot;Discuss your business plan and get advice&quot; hosted by Subbu Rama, a member of the Ideation subgroup<br /> *August 17 - Eliminate your barriers, hosted by a serial entrepreneur (we'll send a survey to post your biggest barriers prior to the discussion)<br /> *September 21 - How can we help? Discussion<br /> *October 26 - Bootstrap Demo Session<br /> *November 16 - You + You(Quest) - presented by Bijoy<br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> <br /> *[http://www.garyhoover.com Gary Hoover]<br /> *[http://wiki.vizthink.com/VizThinkAustin VizThink Austin]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7631 2009-06-16T04:22:09Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2009 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> For bootstrappers in the [[Ideation]] stage of their bootstrap venture. <br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ La Madeleine - Arboretum, 3rd Monday of each month<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Tentative Schedule:'''<br /> <br /> *January 19 - update on current member plans<br /> *February 16 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> <br /> *March 23 - Suzy Drapkin hosts &quot;What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?&quot;<br /> *April 20 - Discussion: Applying principles of Bootstrap to your business<br /> *May 18 - Marketing Research with TJ Costello <br /> *June 15 - Michael Drapkin hosts discussion on &quot;Think Like an Entrepreneur&quot;<br /> *'''July 20 - &quot;Discuss your business plan and get advice&quot; hosted by Subbu Rama, a member of the Ideation subgroup<br /> *August 17 - Eliminate your barriers, hosted by a serial entrepreneur (we'll send a survey to post your biggest barriers prior to the discussion)<br /> *September 21 - Bootstrap Demo Session: are you ready to demo your business?<br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7630 2009-06-16T04:21:16Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2009 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> For bootstrappers in the [[Ideation]] stage of their bootstrap venture. <br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ La Madeleine - Arboretum, 3rd Monday of each month<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Tentative Schedule:'''<br /> <br /> *January 19 - update on current member plans<br /> *February 16 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> <br /> *March 23 - ''I'm moving this one week out due to spring break!''<br /> *Suzy Drapkin hosts &quot;What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?&quot;<br /> *April 20 - Discussion: Applying principles of Bootstrap to your business<br /> *May 18 - Marketing Research with TJ Costello <br /> *June 15 - Michael Drapkin hosts discussion on &quot;Think Like an Entrepreneur&quot;<br /> *'''July 20 - &quot;Discuss your business plan and get advice&quot; hosted by Subbu Rama, a member of the Ideation subgroup<br /> *August 17 - Eliminate your barriers, hosted by a serial entrepreneur (we'll send a survey to post your biggest barriers prior to the discussion)<br /> *September 21 - Bootstrap Demo Session: are you ready to demo your business?<br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7629 2009-06-16T04:13:34Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2009 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> For bootstrappers in the [[Ideation]] stage of their bootstrap venture. <br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ La Madeleine - Arboretum, 3rd Monday of each month<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Tentative Schedule:'''<br /> <br /> *January 19 - update on current member plans<br /> *February 16 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> <br /> *March 23 - ''I'm moving this one week out due to spring break!''<br /> *Suzy Drapkin hosts &quot;What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?&quot;<br /> *April 20 - Discussion: Applying principles of Bootstrap to your business<br /> *May 18 - Marketing Research with TJ Costello <br /> *June 15 - Michael Drapkin hosts discussion on &quot;Think Like an Entrepreneur&quot;<br /> *'''July 20 - &quot;Discuss your business plan and get advice&quot; hosted by Subbu, a member of the Ideation subgroup<br /> *August 17 - Eliminate your barriers, hosted by a serial entrepreneur (we'll send a survey to post your biggest barriers prior to the discussion)<br /> *September 21 - Bootstrap Demo Session: are you ready to demo your business?<br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7495 2009-05-09T03:32:17Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2009 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> For bootstrappers in the [[Ideation]] stage of their bootstrap venture. <br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ La Madeleine - Arboretum, 3rd Monday of each month<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Tentative Schedule:'''<br /> <br /> *Jan 19 - update on current member plans<br /> *Feb 16 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> <br /> *Mar 23 - ''I'm moving this one week out due to spring break!''<br /> *Suzy Drapkin hosts &quot;What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?&quot;<br /> *April 20 - Discussion: Applying principles of Bootstrap to your business<br /> *'''May 18 - Marketing Research with TJ Costello <br /> *evite: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/YZJQNEGBLBYRZWOTRZPL/mayideation<br /> *June 15 - Michael Drapkin hosts discussion on &quot;What Goes into Starting a Company&quot;<br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7494 2009-05-06T23:32:44Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2009 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> For bootstrappers in the [[Ideation]] stage of their bootstrap venture. <br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ La Madeleine - Arboretum, 3rd Monday of each month<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Tentative Schedule:'''<br /> <br /> *Jan 19 - update on current member plans<br /> *Feb 16 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> <br /> *Mar 23 - ''I'm moving this one week out due to spring break!''<br /> *Suzy Drapkin hosts &quot;What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?&quot;<br /> *April 20 - Discussion: Applying principles of Bootstrap to your business<br /> *'''May 18 - Marketing Research with TJ Costello <br /> *June 15 - Michael Drapkin hosts discussion on &quot;What Goes into Starting a Company&quot;<br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7493 2009-05-06T23:30:26Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2009 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> For bootstrappers in the [[Ideation]] stage of their bootstrap venture. <br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ Opal Divine's Downtown - 2nd floor<br /> <br /> Jan 19 - update on current member plans<br /> <br /> '''Tentative Schedule:'''<br /> <br /> *Feb 16 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> <br /> *Mar 23 - ''I'm moving this one week out due to spring break!''<br /> *Suzy Drapkin hosts &quot;What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?&quot;<br /> *April 20 - Discussion: Applying principles of Bootstrap to your business<br /> *'''May 18 - Marketing Research with TJ Costello <br /> *June 15 - Michael Drapkin hosts discussion on &quot;What Goes into Starting a Company&quot;<br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7492 2009-05-06T23:29:56Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2009 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> For bootstrappers in the [[Ideation]] stage of their bootstrap venture. <br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ Opal Divine's Downtown - 2nd floor<br /> <br /> Jan 19 - update on current member plans<br /> <br /> '''Tentative Schedule:'''<br /> <br /> *Feb 16 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> <br /> *Mar 23 - ''I'm moving this one week out due to spring break!''<br /> *Suzy Drapkin hosts &quot;What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?&quot;<br /> *April 20 - Discussion: Applying principles of Bootstrap to your business<br /> '''*May 18 - Marketing Research wit TJ Costello <br /> *June 15 - Michael Drapkin hosts discussion on &quot;What Goes into Starting a Company&quot;<br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7481 2009-04-18T16:02:53Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2009 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> For bootstrappers in the [[Ideation]] stage of their bootstrap venture. <br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ Opal Divine's Downtown - 2nd floor<br /> <br /> Jan 19 - update on current member plans<br /> <br /> '''Tentative Schedule:'''<br /> <br /> *Feb 16 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> <br /> *Mar 23 - ''I'm moving this one week out due to spring break!''<br /> *Suzy Drapkin hosts &quot;What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?&quot;<br /> '''*April 20 - Discussion: Applying principles of Bootstrap to your business<br /> *evite: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/DKOVOGKCAKLBAPHUEFSF/aprideation'''<br /> *May 18 - Bootstrap Education Session<br /> *June 15 - Michael Drapkin hosts discussion on &quot;What Goes into Starting a Company&quot;<br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7462 2009-03-28T18:50:41Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2009 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> For bootstrappers in the [[Ideation]] stage of their bootstrap venture. <br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ Opal Divine's Downtown - 2nd floor<br /> <br /> Jan 19 - update on current member plans<br /> <br /> '''Tentative Schedule:'''<br /> <br /> *Feb 16 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> *evite: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/EOKPGIUJGRWUEOZFGQSH/febideation<br /> <br /> *Mar 23 - ''I'm moving this one week out due to spring break!''<br /> *Suzy Drapkin hosts &quot;What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?&quot;<br /> *April 20 - TJ Costello hosts educational session on Marketing Research<br /> *May 18 - Bootstrap Education Session<br /> *June 15 - Michael Drapkin hosts discussion on &quot;What Goes into Starting a Company&quot;<br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7412 2009-02-03T04:28:31Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2009 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ Opal Divine's Downtown - 2nd floor<br /> <br /> Jan 19 - update on current member plans<br /> <br /> '''Tentative Schedule:'''<br /> <br /> *Feb 16 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> *evite: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/EOKPGIUJGRWUEOZFGQSH/febideation<br /> <br /> *Mar 23 - ''I'm moving this one week out due to spring break!''<br /> *Suzy Drapkin hosts &quot;What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?&quot;<br /> *Apr 20 - TJ Costello hosts educational session on Marketing Research<br /> *May 18 - Michael Drapkin hosts discussion on &quot;What Goes into Starting a Company&quot;<br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7411 2009-02-03T04:27:15Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2009 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ Opal Divine's Downtown - 2nd floor<br /> <br /> Jan 19 - update on current member plans<br /> <br /> '''Tentative Schedule:'''<br /> <br /> Feb 16 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> evite: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/EOKPGIUJGRWUEOZFGQSH/febideation<br /> <br /> Mar 23 - ''I'm moving this one week out due to spring break!''<br /> Suzy Drapkin hosts &quot;What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?&quot;<br /> Apr 20 - TJ Costello hosts educational session on Marketing Research<br /> May 18 - Michael Drapkin hosts discussion on &quot;What Goes into Starting a Company&quot;<br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7410 2009-02-03T04:25:54Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2009 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ Opal Divine's Downtown - 2nd floor<br /> <br /> Jan 19 - update on current member plans<br /> <br /> Tentative Schedule:<br /> <br /> Feb 16 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> evite: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/EOKPGIUJGRWUEOZFGQSH/febideation<br /> <br /> Mar 23 - I'm moving this one week out due to spring break!<br /> - Suzy Drapkin hosts &quot;What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?&quot;<br /> Apr 20 - TJ Costello hosts educational session on Marketing Research<br /> May 18 - Michael Drapkin hosts discussion on &quot;What Goes into Starting a Company&quot;<br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7337 2009-01-06T03:16:58Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2008 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ Opal Divine's Downtown - 2nd floor<br /> <br /> Jan 19 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> <br /> evite: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/KDIIVCAEASHOEHGIOWFM/janideation<br /> <br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7336 2009-01-06T03:16:34Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2008 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===2009===<br /> 6:30 @ Opal Divine's Downtown - 2nd floor<br /> <br /> Jan 19 - Nancy Schill hosts session on building the entrepreneur's network<br /> <br /> evite: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/KDIIVCAEASHOEHGIOWFM/janideation<br /> <br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> 6:30 @ Opal Divine's Downtown - 2nd floor<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation1_Boot_Board&diff=7313 2008-12-14T23:12:30Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Facilitator */</p> <hr /> <div>==Facilitator==<br /> D Nelson: nelsods@yahoo.com<br /> <br /> ==Members==<br /> *D Nelson (facilitator)<br /> *[http://marcus.mateus.com Marcus Mateus]<br /> *Jeff Westby<br /> *[http://www.pocketvinyl.com Gus Smalley]<br /> *Shanda Sansing<br /> <br /> Past Members (2007): Steve Barcik, Clint Smith, Gus Smalley, Michael Grant, Sheila Ferguson<br /> <br /> ==Meetings==<br /> <br /> Held the 4th Monday of each month at Waterloo Ice House on 38th, beginning 1/28/08<br /> <br /> ==Ground Rules==<br /> <br /> [[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> [[Boot Board | Back to Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> Now 4th Tuesday (not Monday) of each month at 6:30PM at Waterloo Ice House on 38th.<br /> <br /> Rules of the boot:<br /> <br /> All discussion is confidential<br /> If you miss a meeting, you must post your homework to the google group.<br /> <br /> '''<br /> Homework for March 25:<br /> Define<br /> Constraints<br /> Resources you have<br /> Advantages you bring (or your business brings)<br /> Most pressing problem you have today<br /> Objective for March<br /> '''</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation1_Boot_Board&diff=7298 2008-12-08T00:26:02Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Members */</p> <hr /> <div>==Facilitator==<br /> Dave Nelson: nelsods@yahoo.com<br /> <br /> ==Members==<br /> *D Nelson (facilitator)<br /> *[http://marcus.mateus.com Marcus Mateus]<br /> *Jeff Westby<br /> *[http://www.pocketvinyl.com Gus Smalley]<br /> *Shanda Sansing<br /> <br /> Past Members (2007): Steve Barcik, Clint Smith, Gus Smalley, Michael Grant, Sheila Ferguson<br /> <br /> ==Meetings==<br /> <br /> Held the 4th Monday of each month at Waterloo Ice House on 38th, beginning 1/28/08<br /> <br /> ==Ground Rules==<br /> <br /> [[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> [[Boot Board | Back to Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> Now 4th Tuesday (not Monday) of each month at 6:30PM at Waterloo Ice House on 38th.<br /> <br /> Rules of the boot:<br /> <br /> All discussion is confidential<br /> If you miss a meeting, you must post your homework to the google group.<br /> <br /> '''<br /> Homework for March 25:<br /> Define<br /> Constraints<br /> Resources you have<br /> Advantages you bring (or your business brings)<br /> Most pressing problem you have today<br /> Objective for March<br /> '''</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7292 2008-12-05T05:41:16Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2008 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> 6:30 @ Opal Divine's Downtown - 2nd floor<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> evite: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/EZYLXHMTAKSULWOSBQVO/decideation<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_Subgroup&diff=7291 2008-12-05T05:27:08Z

<p>Nelsods: /* 2008 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Subgroups]]<br /> *[http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-ideation Ideation Yahoo Discussion Forum] - please join to get meeting updates and connect with other Austin Ideation Bootstrappers. If you are not a fulltime bootstrapper, you must be on this yahoo group to get general bootstrap meetings and updates.<br /> *TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbp6y <br /> <br /> === Leads ===<br /> Current: D Nelson<br /> *2008 Lead - Edward Cruz<br /> *2007 Lead - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen]<br /> <br /> The Ideation Phase Image by [http://www.marilynmartinconsulting.com Marilyn Martin]<br /> <br /> == Meetings ==<br /> <br /> The Ideation Group meets every third Monday of the month. Check the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal Bootstrap Austin Calendar] and the links below for details. <br /> <br /> ===2008===<br /> 6:30 @ Opal Divine's Downtown - 2nd floor<br /> <br /> *Dec 15 - Gary Hoover reviews ideas<br /> <br /> evite: http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=GYPHLDXBTLXKDVKVILGO&amp;li=iq&amp;src=email<br /> <br /> ===2007===<br /> *Feb 19 - intro meeting to kick off the year<br /> *March 19 - [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/gregg Evite] - [http://www.greggfraley.com Gregg Fraley], author Jack's Notebook teaches CPS<br /> *Apr 16 - view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *May 21 - play a product Ideation game and view and discuss the Ideation section of the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> *Jun 18 - Bootstrap Bootcamp [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/june Evite]<br /> *Jul 16 - Maven, Relater, Evangelist. [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marcyhoen@gmail.com/07julyideation Evite]<br /> *Aug 20 - [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking] demo by fellow Ideator, Edward Cruz - tool for Ideators<br /> *Sep 17 - hands-on discussion of individual Ideators, helping with next steps<br /> *Oct 15 - Physics of Business, Alex Cavalli, 6:30, Opal Divine's Downtown<br /> *Nov 19<br /> *Dec 17<br /> <br /> ===2006===<br /> *Diane Carroll of the Maverick Group gave a talk titled &quot;Top 5 strategies entrepreneurs can use to wrap their business around their lives&quot; [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/ideation-maverick Evite]<br /> *Personality<br /> *[http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]: A 1-day course preparing entrepreneurs, intrapreneuers and innovators in any field<br /> *[http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship]<br /> <br /> == Mission &amp; Charter ==<br /> Ideation Group Mission Statement<br /> <br /> [[Image:boot-Ideation.jpg|right]]To provide [[Ideation]] bootstrappers an interactive forum with [[Valley of Death]] survivors so that they may develop awareness of an array of entrepreneurial skills and devices that allowed exciting new companies, services, and technologies to beat the odds and compete in the marketplace with a minimum of capital infusion.<br /> <br /> Meetings themes will include (among others):<br /> *Salient differences and benefits of bootstrapped and venture financed companies<br /> *What to expect in the Valley of Death and preparing yourself to survive it<br /> *The Supreme importance of Faith in “yourself and your cause”<br /> *The use of Myers/Briggs psychological to determine whether you and your team have the psyche for the job ahead<br /> *Group discussions and answers to member defined problems<br /> <br /> While meetings will occasionally include special guest speakers, the goal for the Ideation Group is to function as a support group that encourages and assists entrepreneurs in-the-making with experienced counsel and opportunities to seek out mentors from a pool of individuals who have been there and done that!<br /> <br /> == Related Initiatives ==<br /> <br /> *[[Demo Camp]]<br /> *[[Boot Board]]<br /> <br /> {{Stage Subgroups}}<br /> [[Category: Subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:Austin]]<br /> [[Category: Subgroups by Stage]]</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation1_Boot_Board&diff=6529 2008-02-26T04:19:59Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Ground Rules */</p> <hr /> <div>==Facilitator==<br /> Dave Nelson: nelsods@yahoo.com<br /> <br /> ==Members==<br /> *Dave Nelson (facilitator)<br /> *[http://marcus.mateus.com Marcus Mateus]<br /> *Jeff Westby<br /> *[http://www.pocketvinyl.com Gus Smalley]<br /> *Shanda Sansing<br /> <br /> Past Members (2007): Steve Barcik, Clint Smith, Gus Smalley, Michael Grant, Sheila Ferguson<br /> <br /> ==Meetings==<br /> <br /> Held the 4th Monday of each month at Waterloo Ice House on 38th, beginning 1/28/08<br /> <br /> ==Ground Rules==<br /> <br /> [[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> [[Boot Board | Back to Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> Now 4th Tuesday (not Monday) of each month at 6:30PM at Waterloo Ice House on 38th.<br /> <br /> Rules of the boot:<br /> <br /> All discussion is confidential<br /> If you miss a meeting, you must post your homework to the google group.<br /> <br /> '''<br /> Homework for March 25:<br /> Define<br /> Constraints<br /> Resources you have<br /> Advantages you bring (or your business brings)<br /> Most pressing problem you have today<br /> Objective for March<br /> '''</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation1_Boot_Board&diff=6528 2008-02-26T04:19:33Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Ground Rules */</p> <hr /> <div>==Facilitator==<br /> Dave Nelson: nelsods@yahoo.com<br /> <br /> ==Members==<br /> *Dave Nelson (facilitator)<br /> *[http://marcus.mateus.com Marcus Mateus]<br /> *Jeff Westby<br /> *[http://www.pocketvinyl.com Gus Smalley]<br /> *Shanda Sansing<br /> <br /> Past Members (2007): Steve Barcik, Clint Smith, Gus Smalley, Michael Grant, Sheila Ferguson<br /> <br /> ==Meetings==<br /> <br /> Held the 4th Monday of each month at Waterloo Ice House on 38th, beginning 1/28/08<br /> <br /> ==Ground Rules==<br /> <br /> [[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> [[Boot Board | Back to Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> Now 4th Tuesday (not Monday) of each month at 6:30PM at Waterloo Ice House on 38th.<br /> <br /> Rules of the boot:<br /> <br /> All discussion is confidential<br /> If you miss a meeting, you must post your homework to the google group.<br /> <br /> '''<br /> Homework for March 25:<br /> Define<br /> Constraints<br /> Resources you have<br /> Advantages you bring (or your business brings)<br /> Most pressing problem you have today<br /> Objective for March<br /> '''</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation1_Boot_Board&diff=6527 2008-02-26T04:18:54Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Ground Rules */</p> <hr /> <div>==Facilitator==<br /> Dave Nelson: nelsods@yahoo.com<br /> <br /> ==Members==<br /> *Dave Nelson (facilitator)<br /> *[http://marcus.mateus.com Marcus Mateus]<br /> *Jeff Westby<br /> *[http://www.pocketvinyl.com Gus Smalley]<br /> *Shanda Sansing<br /> <br /> Past Members (2007): Steve Barcik, Clint Smith, Gus Smalley, Michael Grant, Sheila Ferguson<br /> <br /> ==Meetings==<br /> <br /> Held the 4th Monday of each month at Waterloo Ice House on 38th, beginning 1/28/08<br /> <br /> ==Ground Rules==<br /> <br /> [[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> [[Boot Board | Back to Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> Now 4th Tuesday (not Monday) of each month at 6:30PM at Waterloo Ice House on 38th.<br /> <br /> Rules of the boot:<br /> <br /> All discussion is confidential<br /> If you miss a meeting, you must post your homework to the google group.<br /> <br /> '''Homework for March 25:<br /> Define:<br /> Constraints<br /> Resources you have<br /> Advantages you bring (or your business brings)<br /> Most pressing problem you have today<br /> Objective for March<br /> '''</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation3_Boot_Board&diff=6526 2008-02-26T04:18:22Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Formation Date */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> == Formation Date ==<br /> <br /> == Facilitator ==<br /> <br /> ==New Member Openings ==<br /> <br /> == Meetings==<br /> <br /> == Members (Potential) ==</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation3_Boot_Board&diff=6525 2008-02-26T04:18:07Z

<p>Nelsods: /* New Member Openings */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> == Formation Date ==<br /> <br /> Jan 2008<br /> <br /> == Facilitator ==<br /> <br /> ==New Member Openings ==<br /> <br /> == Meetings==<br /> <br /> == Members (Potential) ==</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation3_Boot_Board&diff=6524 2008-02-26T04:17:55Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Facilitator */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> == Formation Date ==<br /> <br /> Jan 2008<br /> <br /> == Facilitator ==<br /> <br /> ==New Member Openings ==<br /> <br /> The board has spots for three more people, please contact Dave if you are interested in joining.<br /> <br /> == Meetings==<br /> <br /> == Members (Potential) ==</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation3_Boot_Board&diff=6523 2008-02-26T04:17:47Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Members (Potential) */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> == Formation Date ==<br /> <br /> Jan 2008<br /> <br /> == Facilitator == <br /> <br /> Dave Nelson (nelsods@yahoo.com)<br /> <br /> ==New Member Openings ==<br /> <br /> The board has spots for three more people, please contact Dave if you are interested in joining.<br /> <br /> == Meetings==<br /> <br /> == Members (Potential) ==</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation1_Boot_Board&diff=6522 2008-02-26T04:17:33Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Members */</p> <hr /> <div>==Facilitator==<br /> Dave Nelson: nelsods@yahoo.com<br /> <br /> ==Members==<br /> *Dave Nelson (facilitator)<br /> *[http://marcus.mateus.com Marcus Mateus]<br /> *Jeff Westby<br /> *[http://www.pocketvinyl.com Gus Smalley]<br /> *Shanda Sansing<br /> <br /> Past Members (2007): Steve Barcik, Clint Smith, Gus Smalley, Michael Grant, Sheila Ferguson<br /> <br /> ==Meetings==<br /> <br /> Held the 4th Monday of each month at Waterloo Ice House on 38th, beginning 1/28/08<br /> <br /> ==Ground Rules==<br /> <br /> [[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> [[Boot Board | Back to Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> Now 4th Tuesday (not Monday) of each month at 6:30PM at Waterloo Ice House on 38th.<br /> <br /> Rules of the boot:<br /> <br /> All discussion is confidential<br /> If you miss a meeting, you must post your homework to the google group.<br /> <br /> '''Homework for March 25:<br /> Define:<br /> '''- Constraints<br /> '''- Resources you have<br /> '''- Advantages you bring (or your business brings)<br /> '''- Most pressing problem you have today<br /> '''- Objective for March<br /> '''</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation1_Boot_Board&diff=6521 2008-02-26T04:16:53Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Ground Rules */</p> <hr /> <div>==Facilitator==<br /> Dave Nelson: nelsods@yahoo.com<br /> <br /> ==Members==<br /> *Dave Nelson (facilitator)<br /> <br /> Past Members (2007): Steve Barcik, Clint Smith, Gus Smalley, Michael Grant, Sheila Ferguson<br /> <br /> ==Meetings==<br /> <br /> Held the 4th Monday of each month at Waterloo Ice House on 38th, beginning 1/28/08<br /> <br /> ==Ground Rules==<br /> <br /> [[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> [[Boot Board | Back to Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> Now 4th Tuesday (not Monday) of each month at 6:30PM at Waterloo Ice House on 38th.<br /> <br /> Rules of the boot:<br /> <br /> All discussion is confidential<br /> If you miss a meeting, you must post your homework to the google group.<br /> <br /> '''Homework for March 25:<br /> Define:<br /> '''- Constraints<br /> '''- Resources you have<br /> '''- Advantages you bring (or your business brings)<br /> '''- Most pressing problem you have today<br /> '''- Objective for March<br /> '''</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation3_Boot_Board&diff=6520 2008-02-26T04:16:18Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Meetings */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> == Formation Date ==<br /> <br /> Jan 2008<br /> <br /> == Facilitator == <br /> <br /> Dave Nelson (nelsods@yahoo.com)<br /> <br /> ==New Member Openings ==<br /> <br /> The board has spots for three more people, please contact Dave if you are interested in joining.<br /> <br /> == Meetings==<br /> <br /> == Members (Potential) ==<br /> <br /> <br /> *[http://marcus.mateus.com Marcus Mateus]<br /> *Jeff Westby<br /> *[http://www.pocketvinyl.com Gus Smalley]<br /> *Shanda Sansing</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation3_Boot_Board&diff=6519 2008-02-26T04:11:59Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Meetings */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> == Formation Date ==<br /> <br /> Jan 2008<br /> <br /> == Facilitator == <br /> <br /> Dave Nelson (nelsods@yahoo.com)<br /> <br /> ==New Member Openings ==<br /> <br /> The board has spots for three more people, please contact Dave if you are interested in joining.<br /> <br /> == Meetings==<br /> <br /> Now 4th Tuesday (not Monday) of each month at 6:30PM at Waterloo Ice House on 38th.<br /> <br /> Rules of the boot:<br /> <br /> All discussion is confidential<br /> If you miss a meeting, you must post your homework to the google group.<br /> <br /> '''Homework for March 25:<br /> Define:<br /> - Constraints<br /> - Resources you have<br /> - Advantages you bring (or your business brings)<br /> - Most pressing problem you have today<br /> - Objective for March<br /> '''<br /> <br /> == Members (Potential) ==<br /> <br /> <br /> *[http://marcus.mateus.com Marcus Mateus]<br /> *Jeff Westby<br /> *[http://www.pocketvinyl.com Gus Smalley]<br /> *Shanda Sansing</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation3_Boot_Board&diff=6518 2008-02-26T04:04:44Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Members (Potential) */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> == Formation Date ==<br /> <br /> Jan 2008<br /> <br /> == Facilitator == <br /> <br /> Dave Nelson (nelsods@yahoo.com)<br /> <br /> ==New Member Openings ==<br /> <br /> The board has spots for three more people, please contact Dave if you are interested in joining.<br /> <br /> == Meetings==<br /> <br /> TBD<br /> <br /> == Members (Potential) ==<br /> <br /> <br /> *[http://marcus.mateus.com Marcus Mateus]<br /> *Jeff Westby<br /> *[http://www.pocketvinyl.com Gus Smalley]<br /> *Shanda Sansing</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation3_Boot_Board&diff=6517 2008-02-26T04:03:51Z

<p>Nelsods: /* New Member Openings */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> == Formation Date ==<br /> <br /> Jan 2008<br /> <br /> == Facilitator == <br /> <br /> Dave Nelson (nelsods@yahoo.com)<br /> <br /> ==New Member Openings ==<br /> <br /> The board has spots for three more people, please contact Dave if you are interested in joining.<br /> <br /> == Meetings==<br /> <br /> TBD<br /> <br /> == Members (Potential) ==<br /> <br /> *[http://www.radiancelearning.com Karen Bantuveris ]<br /> *[http://marcus.mateus.com Marcus Mateus]<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/gilliam100 Jonathan Gilliam ]<br /> *Jeff Westby<br /> *John Hindman<br /> *[http://www.pocketvinyl.com Gus Smalley]<br /> *Dara Chamber</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation3_Boot_Board&diff=6516 2008-02-26T04:03:08Z

<p>Nelsods: /* Facilitator */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> <br /> == Formation Date ==<br /> <br /> Jan 2008<br /> <br /> == Facilitator == <br /> <br /> Dave Nelson (nelsods@yahoo.com)<br /> <br /> ==New Member Openings ==<br /> <br /> This board is coming together now, please contact David if you are interested in joining. <br /> <br /> == Meetings==<br /> <br /> TBD<br /> <br /> == Members (Potential) ==<br /> <br /> *[http://www.radiancelearning.com Karen Bantuveris ]<br /> *[http://marcus.mateus.com Marcus Mateus]<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/gilliam100 Jonathan Gilliam ]<br /> *Jeff Westby<br /> *John Hindman<br /> *[http://www.pocketvinyl.com Gus Smalley]<br /> *Dara Chamber</div>

Nelsods https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation1_Boot_Board&diff=6490 2008-01-27T18:30:29Z

<p>Nelsods: </p> <hr /> <div>==Facilitator==<br /> Dave Nelson: nelsods@yahoo.com<br /> <br /> ==Members==<br /> *Dave Nelson (facilitator)<br /> <br /> Past Members (2007): Steve Barcik, Clint Smith, Gus Smalley, Michael Grant, Sheila Ferguson<br /> <br /> ==Meetings==<br /> <br /> Held the 4th Monday of each month at Waterloo Ice House on 38th, beginning 1/28/08<br /> <br /> ==Ground Rules==<br /> <br /> [[Category: Boot Boards]]<br /> [[Boot Board | Back to Boot Boards]]</div>

Nelsods