e² - entrepreneur's edge

Professional Development for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

Now in its 4th year, this information-packed entrepreneurship program reveals the secrets of creating leading products and leading companies such as Cognos, RIM and Apple.

Innovation markets work within predictable models, for new product categories, new market segments, and early stage or established growth businesses. For product planning, design and launch, these models are explained, and this advanced peer-to-peer program gives you a toolkit for all the key missions during market entry, chasm-crossing, and the evolution of high growth tornado markets.

Invest 5 half days, earn returns for years to come

TALK THE TALK, WALK THE WALK…
A premier educational offering of the OCRI Entrepreneurship Centre, in partnership with the Ontario Government, e2 links you with seasoned entrepreneurs and subject matter experts willing to share lessons learned from first-hand experience. Over 5 intensive half-day sessions, you’ll get an eye-opening overview of the path from new ideas to profitable, growing businesses.

…AND KEEP ON WALKING
e2 sessions are interactive learning experiences defined by the caliber of presenters and participants. When you complete the program, you are automatically enrolled in e2+, a complimentary series of follow-on workshops that dive deeper into several of the lessons learned in e2. And the network of contacts you make in the program will provide you with ongoing support and insight you’ll be able to count on for years to come.

Dates:

March 15, 16 - Success Framework
Includes Modules M0, M1, M2, M3
7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Day 1&2

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – e2 Kick-Off Dinner at the Courtyard Restaurant, RSVP Required

March 22, 23 - Market Development
Includes Modules M4, M5, M6, M7, M8
7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Day 1
7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Day 2

March 30 - Financial & Funding
Includes Modules M9, M10, M11
7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Place:

OCRI
200-2625 Queensview Dr.
Ottawa, ON
K2B 8K2

Cost:

E2 Success Framework:
OCRI Member $345 (plus GST)
Non-Member $395 (plus GST)

E2 Mkt Development:
OCRI Member $445 (plus GST)
Non-Member $495 (plus GST)

E2 Finance & Funding:
OCRI Member $345 (plus GST)
Non-Member $395 (plus GST)

All 3 Sessions:
OCRI Member $1135 (plus GST)
Non-Member $1285 (plus GST)

e2 registration includes a one-year free membership valued at $100.00 with TiE Ottawa!

PAYMENT PLAN OPTION: The OCRI 6-month payment option ($50.00 administration fee applies for this option) offers Members as well as Non Members the option to pay their registration over 6 easy equal monthly payments of $197.50 (OCRI Member) or $222.50 (Non Member). First payment due upon registration and remaining 5 payments will be charged to your credit card on the 15th of each remaining month.

For more details send an email to theedge@ocri.ca.

For e2 updates on future events – join the “e2 Candidates Club”

The e2 Candidates Club provides several free services to members:

Invitations to e2 Receptions for Alumni, Faculty, and Candidates …. Free
“The e2 News” – An occasional e-letter of tips, links, and entrepreneurial fun …. Free
First notice of future e2 events, including the main e2 Program dates, e2 Plus workshops, and the e2 Lite condensed session (half-day or evening format)

To become a Candidates Club member, send your name, email address, and a telephone number to Christine Evans at theedge@ocri.ca.