Interviews By Company: "Turbo Trac USA, Inc."

School of Business for September 23, 2006

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 068 | Date: September 23, 2006

News and notes from the business world for the week of September 23, 2006. 

Best Practices for September 23, 2006

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 068 | Date: September 23, 2006

The BusinessMakers Best Practices for the week of September 23, 2006. 

Flashback - Humorous Moments

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: Sonia Velasco Clayton, Mila Rusokova Green, Aida Araissi | Episode: 068 | Date: September 23, 2006

More often than not there are some pretty funny moments that come up during the interviews. Hear from Sonia Velasco Clayton, Mila Rusokova Green, Aida Araissi, Russ Capper and John Beddow. 

Dan Watkins of DFJ Mercury

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: Dan Watkins | Episode: 068 | Date: September 23, 2006

DFJ Mercury invests in companies in the information technology, life sciences and cleantech sectors. The BusinessMakers visit with Dan Watkins, who offers guidance for dealing with early-stage venture capital companies. 

Rob Toker of the British Consulate

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Rob Toker | Episode: 068 | Date: September 23, 2006

The BusinessMakers interview Rob Toker, head of U.K. trade and investment for the British Consulate General. Toker facilitates trade between the U.K. and the U.S. Toker, an American, discusses his entrepreneurial experience in nanotechnology and explains how he applies these talents in his current position. 

Elevator Pitches from the Rice Alliance Technology Venture Forum

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 068 | Date: September 23, 2006

Elevator Pitches from the Rice Alliance Energy Technology Venture Forum. 

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Flavia Schroeder of FS Language Services

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: Flavia Schroeder | Episode: 067 | Date: September 16, 2006

As a teenager in Buenos Aires, Flavia Schroeder tutored her cousins. At age 18, she had 50 students, a year-round business and a full-time load of college classes. Today, FS Language Services conducts language and cultural seminars internationally. The BusinessMakers visit with a fascinating woman who began her entrepreneurial career at a very early age. 

Manny Mehos of Green Bank

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: Manny Mehos | Episode: 067 | Date: September 16, 2006

Manny Mehos founded, built, then sold Coastal Bancorp in 2004. He now has formed Green Bank, with products designed to reward customers who choose service options that reduce waste. Its headquarters building was built to LEED specifications and its stated goal is to become a "carbon neutral" company. The BusinessMakers visit with founder Manny Mehos. 

Gary Orr and Michael Treacy

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: Gary Orr, Michael Treacy | Episode: 067 | Date: September 16, 2006

There are lots of great events going on this time of year from awards to showcases for new and emerging companies. Today we talk with Gary Orr about the Comerica Business Forum. The Comerica's Business Forum is an exclusive speaker program featuring nationally known experts from business, economics, and world affairs. The next will be on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 where Michael Treacy, author of "Double-Digit Growth: How Great Companies Achieve It" will be the keynote speaker. Michael is an internationally-known expert on corporate strategy and business process transformation. He talks about helping companies develop products like crest white strips and how companies can develop growth strategies.