Stanford Graduate School of Business alumni career services in association with executive recruiting firm Kathryn Ullrich Associates, Inc. presents a professional development program, "Getting to the Top as an Entrepreneur/Business Owner" on Tuesday, February 12, 2008.

If you have you thought about operating your own business, you don't want to miss the next Getting to the Top program. Whether you are starting, building, buying or franchising a business, this panel of successful entrepreneurs will share how they grew businesses for success.

This panel of successful entrepreneurs, not your typical founders of venture-backed technology companies, will share their tips and best practices for starting and growing their businesses, including:

* What inspired them to be entrepreneurs and how did they make the leap?
* What are the skills and background you need, whether starting or buying a business?
* What leadership and management skills were important for growing a larger business?
* What disciplines are important to master for being a successful entrepreneur, whether small or large business?
* What mistakes provided the most learning to these executives?
* What advice have mentors shared that led to promotions and success?

Featured panelists:
* Glenn Gow, Founding Partner, Crimson Consulting
* Mike Handelsman, General Manager, BizBuySell
* Steven Sarver, Co-Owner, San Francisco Soup Company
* Jane Williams, CEO, Sand Hill Advisors
* Moderator: Kathy Ullrich, Executive Recruiter at Kathryn Ullrich Associates, Inc.

$25 for Stanford GSB and UCLA Anderson alums, $40 for others; $10 additional at the door.

Official Website: http://www.ullrichassociates.com/career_series.html

Added by FullCalendar on January 29, 2008

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