Episode 066: Technology, Communication, and Real Estate

Episode 066 originally broadcast on September 09, 2006

School of Business for September 9, 2006

News and notes from the business world for the week of September 9, 2006.

Brad Burke of the Rice Alliance: The Energy Technology Venture Forum

Brad Burke probably has been on the BusinessMakers show more than anyone else, but that's ok because The Rice Alliance is a true supporter of entrepreneurial spirit. If you haven't heard the elevator pitch show you should. Next up for the Alliance is The Energy Technology Venture Forum. On September 14-15 more than 30 emerging energy technology companies will showcase their new ventures in displays at Rice University during the fourth annual Energy Technology Venture Forum - and in true Rice Alliance fashion the elevator pitch is back. There will be 60 companies presenting their "elevator pitch" which is a short description of their company and service.

Jeffrey Eisenberg: Are You Waiting For Your Cat To Bark?

Jeffrey Eisenberg and his brother Bryan co-founded their New York based marketing company, Future Now Inc., in 1998 and have been asking "What makes people do what they do?" ever since. Eisenberg discusses his new book, "Waiting for Your Cat to Bark," and explains how businesses must redefine how they communicate with their customers in the online society.

Roger Staubach of The Staubach Company

The BusinessMakers visit with former NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, founder of The Staubach Co. Staubach talks about establishing and growing his company which, today, has more than 1,300 employees in 60 offices through the U.S. with transactions totaling more than $21 billion.