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SUMMARY:Venture Outfitter Weekly presents: What They Really Want (and it’s not your product) with Royce Johnson
DESCRIPTION:What They Really Want (and it’s not your product) \nIn this VO weekly\, we’re going to hear a discussion about what customers are really looking for. Together with Tech Ranch CEO Kevin Koym\, and Dr. Royce Johnson\, Employing understanding as rocket fuel for innovation: Once businesses have a deep understanding of what customers seek\, they can leverage this knowledge to fuel their innovation efforts. This means using customer insights to drive the development of new products\, services\, or business strategies that align with customer needs. By tailoring innovations to match customer desires\, businesses can increase customer satisfaction\, loyalty\, and ultimately gain a competitive edge in the market. \nRSVP Here: ZOOM REGISTRATION\n \nAbout the Speaker: \nRoyce Johnson has driven innovation in healthcare for four decades\, with an emphasis on clinical systems in acute and critical care. After 20-years of instigating medical device innovation from the technology end\, Dr. Johnson realized that the failure of most innovations began at the presumption that customers wanted a product/service when in fact they operate on far more complex and very human motivations. He pivoted to applying analytical anthropology methods for understanding what customers really want\, and then using those skills to help a wide range of industry operatives to implement innovating from the outside in. \nThe focus of his work began with early-stage technology incubation and typical stage-gate commercialization processes but evolved to tackling the entire front-end of innovation as powered by a deep understanding of the customer.  As he says\, “ it turns out the technology is the easy part\, the customer is the hard part.” Trained in biomedical engineering\, technology management\, and strategic innovation\, he has become an expert at assisting organizations in devising novel solutions to unrecognized opportunities across the healthcare workplace. \nDuring his 14-year tenure with medical device developer KCI\, Dr. Johnson held leadership roles in new technologies\, innovation and ideation\, and culminated in the role of Corporate Fellow for Research.  While with KCI\, Dr. Johnson also led the creation and implementation of the front end of their commercialization processes\, from technology strategy to opportunity portfolio management. These processes were built largely on the “outside-in” perspectives derived from his ethnographic demand studies and they continue to generate numerous innovations for the firm. Doing more than studies\, he brought the outside-in home: he championed\, designed\, implemented\, and directed the company’s acclaimed clinical simulation suite (including OR\, ICU\, medical library high-fidelity settings) as a core resource for in-context research and education of customers and commercialization staff alike. \nRecognized twice by Frost & Sullivan as their “Most Valuable Thought Leader\,” Dr. Johnson teaches these skills in workshops and as adjunct professor at several universities.  He is the first- or co-inventor of 38 issued\, and numerous in-process\, patents\, including innovations in wound therapy\, tissue engineering\, physiologic monitoring\, and therapeutic hypothermia.  His most recent project was leading the commercialization of nanotechnology in healthcare markets and has assisted clients in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to personal finance.  \nPrior to KCI\, Dr. Johnson spent his early career with Ohmeda\, Inc. and Baxter Edwards Critical Care.   These “industrial post-doc” years were the basis of his conviction that deeply fluent insight into the customer is the key to successful technology commercialization. \nDr. Johnson earned his bachelor’s\, master’s\, and doctoral degrees in biology and bioengineering at the University of Utah and holds a certificate in technology and innovation from MIT Sloan School of Management.  Now independently practicing in strategic innovation\, Dr. Johnson continues to pursue his professional goal of applying and teaching the skills that enable large organizations to innovate effectively. \nRSVP Here: ZOOM REGISTRATION
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/whattheyreallywant/
CATEGORIES:VO Weekly
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SUMMARY:Community Showcase: Capacity Building Initiative
DESCRIPTION:On July 11\, the City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Division and Innovation Office along with Blue Sky Partners invite you to join in learning more about \,and celebrating the work of\, a diverse group of organizations who support Austin’s unhoused neighbors. This cohort of nonprofit service providers was brought together through the Organizational Capacity Building Initiative to deepen and scale the impact of programs and services that support people experiencing homelessness. \nGet you tickets here \n 
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/community-showcase-capacity-building-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Venture Outfitter Weekly presents: "How to utilize generative AI to help your business grow" with Jeffrey Dirrenberger
DESCRIPTION:In the dynamic world of startups\, artificial intelligence (AI) holds tremendous potential for revolutionizing customer experiences. In this podcast\, Kevin Koym and Jeffrey Dirrenberger explores how entrepreneurs can harness the benefits of AI by addressing ethical and legal concerns and leveraging its capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and content delivery. The podcast delves into various areas where AI can be applied\, including Sales\, Recruiting\, Fundraising\, Marketing\, and Finances\, illustrating how startups can differentiate themselves by developing proprietary AI solutions. Join us as we break down barriers\, dispel fears\, and navigate the exciting landscape of AI\, ultimately paving the way for delightful\, customized\, and user-friendly experiences in the startup ecosystem. \nRSVP Here: ZOOM REGISTRATION \nAbout the Speaker: \nJeffrey Dirrenberger is a serial entrepreneur\, investor and the CEO/Founder of Vault Innovation Group\, a custom software and digital product development company. With 15 years of experience in the tech industry\, Dirrenberger has built dozens of engineering teams and launched numerous businesses\, including Leaf Trade\, iCopy\, Mappd\,Titan Auth\, and GamerzArena. He started Vault Innovation Group in 2012 as a venture studio\, aiming to launch successful tech startups while assembling a talented team. Today\, VAULT has evolved to also include software development\, consulting and growth services for small to medium-sized businesses\, constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and\nexploring new ideas. Dirrenberger’s expertise\, entrepreneurial mindset\, and dedication to staying at the forefront of technology have made him a prominent figure in the industry. \nRSVP Here: ZOOM REGISTRATION
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/venture-outfitter-weekly-presents-how-to-utilize-generative-ai-to-help-your-business-grow-with-jeffrey-dirrenberger/
CATEGORIES:VO Weekly
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SUMMARY:CX\, SXSW & Sister Cities 40 Years Celebration from Adelaide SA to Austin TX
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the CX\, SXSW & Sister Cities Celebration from Adelaide SA to Austin TX that will celebrate the 40 year sister city relationship from Adelaide\, South Australia\, Australia to Austin\, Texas\, USA where y’all are welcome. \nThe event will focus on innovations in Customer Experience (CX)\, sharing insights from SXSW 2023 in Austin Texas\, new discovery technologies\, inviting local Meetups and the innovation ecosystem to get involved. \nWho is this event for? People interested in Customer Experience (CX); businesses who have been to SXSW or are interested in going to Sydney in 2023 or Austin in 2024; those who support the Austin sister city relationship\, and all sister cities; Meetup members plus anyone who enjoys networking and meeting new friends. \nThis will be the perfect opportunity to meet with entrepreneurs\, founders and innovators who are leading change\, applying cool tech\, changing customer experience\, making local\, national and global connections. \nMC’d by Scott Perry\, speakers include: \n\nDavid Stone\, Vice President Sales\, Concentrix\nColin Daniels\, Managing Director – SXSW Sydney\nMajor Ben Flink\, Head of Innovation and New Ventures\, RAA\, Adelaide\nRoseanne Healy\, CEO\, Swarmer\, Adelaide\nLucy Campbell (writer) and Matt Vesely (director) of the SAFC Film Lab: New Voices feature film Monolith that premiered at SXSW 2023 in Austin\, TX\nWendy Perry\, Founder\, Switch Start Scale; MD @ Workforce BluePrint; Facilitator\, Sea to Valley Startups\nDaish Malani\, CEO – Founder\, Add-Life Technologies\, AR/VR Meetup\nDr Tim Mahlberg\, Director of Ecosystems\, South Australia\, Stone & Chalk Group\nDenham D’Silva\, Co-Founder at Deep Liquid\, Barossa Valley Brewing\nTAFE SA\n\nPresented by Switch Start Scale and Workforce BluePrint\, the Australian Customer Experience Professionals Association (ACXPA) and TAFE SA plus sponsors Concentrix and MEGT\, light refreshments and drinks will be made available. \nAustralian Customer Experience Professionals Association (ACXPA) is an organisation for anyone working in a customer facing environment – contact centre\, customer service or customer experience. It provides networking\, resource access\, library\, events\, training\, downloads and more. \nJoining us will be the meetups “Adelaide Virtual Reality” and “Augmented Reality Adelaide” which have been running for 7 years in Adelaide. Daish Malani from Add-Life technologies will show you the power of virtual reality facilitated mobility assessment and rehabilitation. Heath Amos from Headfelt can answer your questions about Augmented and Extended Reality. \nMore Meetups are joining this event including – Adelaide Education & Technology Meetup; Reinventing Work: Adelaide; SA Development Professionals; Sea to Valley Startups; and Side hustle and Startup to Scaleup and Standout. There are a limited number of tickets available\, so please reserve your spots at this popular event supported by sponsors. \nThe audience will be startups\, scaleups\, SMEs\, business\, industry and regional leaders\, local government\, creatives and arts sector\, events and festivals\, state government and feds too. On the sister city connection\, it is open for anyone who likes to consider partnerships including NFPs and corporates\, policy makers\, and people addressing social issues. \n  \nGet your tickets HERE \n  \nTue\, 18 Jul 2023 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ACST
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/cx-sxsw-sister-cities-40-years-celebration-from-adelaide-sa-to-austin-tx/
CATEGORIES:VO Weekly
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SUMMARY:Venture Outfitter Weekly presents: "Optimize your fundraising possibilities" with Joe Milam
DESCRIPTION:Attend if you would like to learn\, among Kevin Koym and Joe Milam how to move beyond ‘pitching’ and approach serious investors how they want to be approached. \nYou will learn about the power of transparency & proper Investor Relations. Find out about overlooked tax incentives (few vcs even know about them) that will accelerate your fundraising while teaching investors something they can apply across their venture investing. You will also get exposure to the Psychology of Wealth and the theory that won the Nobel Prize in Economics\, for a psychologist! \nTheory and why de-risking your investment can be more powerful than ‘selling the upside’. \nRSVP Here: ZOOM REGISTRATION \nAbout the Speaker: \nJoe Milam (MY-lum) is a recognized expert in securities analysis\, valuation\, portfolio design and management\, venture & angel investing\, and oddly enough the Psychology of Wealth. He ran his own multi-family office for 20 yrs\, and is now applying his almost 40 years of investing experience to address the inefficiencies in how we fund innovation.\nAt AngelSpan\, we are addressing the chronic ‘information gap’ typical with early stage companies by delivering the best in class Investor Relations.\nNow rolling out The Legacy Funds division of AngelSpan to address the chronic and growing funding gap across the U.S. by delivering the first institutionally rigorous solution for allocating capital to the venture asset class – regardless of the investment thesis. In essence\, we remove the gamble from funding innovation. \nRSVP Here: ZOOM REGISTRATION
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/venture-outfitter-weekly-presents-optimize-your-fundraising-possibilities-with-joe-milam/
CATEGORIES:VO Weekly
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SUMMARY:Venture Outfitter Weekly presents: How Can You Take Advantage of Venture Bridges
DESCRIPTION:In this VO weekly\, discover how you can maximize starting and participating in a Venture Bridge and let us revisit some of the success stories that have come out of this meaningful connections between countries\, entrepreneurs\, and technologies. \nHow Entrepreneurs Can Build Global Bridges: \nAt Tech Ranch®\, entrepreneurs can gain operational and tactical insight\, along with community support\, in order to spur innovation that addresses local and global challenges. \nTech Ranch® facilitates opportunities at a level that would not be possible without its global network. We work with organizations to develop their own entrepreneur ecosystems. We then connect those ecosystems and help entrepreneurs expand to new global markets. Tech Ranch® builds and engages a collaborative community for entrepreneurs to maximize their impact. \nRSVP Here: ZOOM REGISTRATION \nProgram Impact & Recognition: \nTop 3 Social Impact Incubator in the US\, 2015 by UBI Global \nTop 20 US/Canada Accelerators 2015\, Gust’s Global Report\nOver 750 solutions deployed\n6000+ business leaders\, representing 42 Countries\nPrograms presented in 8 countries around the world.\nhttps://techranchaustin.com/global-bridges/ \nRSVP Here: ZOOM REGISTRATION
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/howcanyoutakeadvantageofventurebridges/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:VO Weekly
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