Monthly Archives: May 2011

CMU commencement speech focuses on importance of entrepreneurship

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Yesterday, Carnegie Mellon President Cohon emphasized entrepreneurship and innovation across campus as being a key directive for the future of the university, America and the world. In his closing commencement speech for the graduating class of 2011, President Cohon discussed … Continue reading →

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Portugal travel log, Day 3 (final)

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Today was the second day of presenting entrepreneurship and venture investing a l’Americaine to the attendees at the University Technology Entrepreneurial Network event hosted by the university at Aveiro, Portugal. The mandate in Portugal, given the dire economic circumstance, seems … Continue reading →

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Portugal travel log, Day 2

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Today I have many thoughts that are a continuation of the conversation at dinner last night, here in this university town of Aveiro, Portugal, where I am here with the Carnegie Mellon contingent to inform and instruct the Portuguese on … Continue reading →

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Portugal travel log

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Day 1: I am in this balmy and beautiful country for the second time this year, as a part of a Carnegie Mellon/Portugal partnership around the University Technology Enterprise Network (UTEN) program. The purpose of this trip is to give … Continue reading →

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