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‎Austin Programs

Bijoy at 00:32, 4 February 2007

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Bijoy at 16:31, 2 August 2006

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Bijoy at 16:31, 2 August 2006

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Bijoy at 16:30, 2 August 2006

2006-08-02T16:30:46Z

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a number of you have asked how I was able to get 7 grad students (and 2 professors) working on the business. The short answer is seek and yee shall find.

The long answer is:

#Personal persistence - I located the students the old fashion way. That is, I went in person to the university departments that I thought might be able to help: Computer Science and Business Management departments. Exchanged contact information and followed up with a summary of cool projects for students to work on / learn from that would also benefit the company.

#Timing is important - I was aware that both UT and St. Eds had student projects and intern student programs. The key is to hit the departments at the right time -- when they are planning for the next semester of projects. Find this out for the departments that specialize in specific areas of your business. I failed to do this at UT and got nowhere with them (this round). If you miss the current gate, find out when the next one will come around.

#Know someone who knows someone - Fortunately for me, one of my advisors had engaged the St. Eds Capstone student programs in the past and thus put in a good word for my company.

#Meet with the professors in person to relay your needs and understand what project types might match their student roster - I met two for lunch and one in his office.

#Realize you are blessed - the fact that you have the opportunity to pursue your dreams means someone is watching out for you, keep the faith.

Once you get accepted into a program, manage it by setting a clear vision (easier said than done), communicate expectations, negotiate a Big Hairy Audacious Goal (a plan) with interim deliverables and stay connected with the student(s) via periodic communication.

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		+	*[[UT Brass Ring Program]]
		+	*[[UT MIS Program]]
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 #Personal persistence - I located the students the old fashion way. That is, I went in person to the university departments that I thought might be able to help: Computer Science and Business Management departments. Exchanged contact information and followed up with a summary of cool projects for students to work on / learn from that would also benefit the company.
 #Timing is important - I was aware that both UT and St. Eds had student projects and intern student programs. The key is to hit the departments at the right time -- when they are planning for the next semester of projects. Find this out for the departments that specialize in specific areas of your business. I failed to do this at UT and got nowhere with them (this round). If you miss the current gate, find out when the next one will come around.
 #Know someone who knows someone - Fortunately for me, one of my advisors had engaged the St. Eds Capstone student programs in the past and thus put in a good word for my company.
 #Meet with the professors in person to relay your needs and understand what project types might match their student roster - I met two for lunch and one in his office.
 #Realize you are blessed - the fact that you have the opportunity to pursue your dreams means someone is watching out for you, keep the faith.
 Once you get accepted into a program, manage it by setting a clear vision (easier said than done), communicate expectations, negotiate a Big Hairy Audacious Goal (a plan) with interim deliverables and stay connected with the student(s) via periodic communication.