MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest Chapter Services
With an emphasis on high quality education relating to business and technology, each year the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest sponsors the following programs:
- The Enterprise Forum Programs held at the Hyatt Regency, Bellevue
- Venture Lab workshops held at the One Union Square Boardroom in Seattle
- Global Broadcasts held at The Pacific Science Center
The MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest is the second largest chapter after Cambridge, MA and draws from hundreds of volunteers in industry, venture capital firms, corporate sponsors and support service firms to develop and plan events. All events are open to anyone interested in growing or enhancing their business.
Click here for a summary of past events.
Enterprise Forum Programs
The Enterprise Forum Programs typically follow one of two formats: (1) company presentation of key issues the company is experiencing or has experienced (2) expert panel with a featured topic of interest.
The company presentation format opens with a CEO or senior executive presenting their company’s knowledge of a key business issue. Expert panelists delve deep into the business's approach - identifying its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges. The panelists pull from their broad experience to comment and ask questions on key issues pertaining to the specific issue being discussed.
The second format, which features a panel of experts from business and technology, offers an in-depth exploration of a current topic. Successful entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, specialized consultants and industry analysts are invited to share their meaningful insights on the topic. Feedback from our diverse audience adds to the lively dialog.
The audience at all MIT Enterprise Forum Programs includes representatives from a wide range of industries and viewpoints contributing to a rich discussion of all topics of interest. Enterprise Forum Programs also provide valuable opportunities for attendees to share advice and network with a group of their peers.
MIT Venture Lab
The MIT Venture Lab is designed to optimize the entrepreneur’s path to success by providing the information they need to plan, finance and operate a profitable company in today’s environment. The lab is offered in two series, each consisting of four to five workshops. The goal of each workshop is to drill down into the details of its topic and provide the relevant information necessary to help the entrepreneur effectively get the job done.
Global Broadcasts
The broadcasts are designed for entrepreneurs and investors involved in new business ventures. Our Cambridge headquarters organizes the content and speakers. Panels are made up of industry experts in the fields of law, venture capital, investment banking and entrepreneurship. The broadcasts include an overview of the topic by the moderator, further exploration of the subject by each panelist, and an interactive discussion fielding questions from attendees and satellite-down linked participants from around the world.
In The News
Click on the link below to read an article published in the Eastside Journal. It provides an overview of the Enterprise Forum and details how we continually strive to offer programs that are current and relevant to Northwest entrepreneurs.
The article can be found at: MITWA forums offer opportunities, information to entrepreneurs
Forum Focus Newsletter
The Northwest chapter of the MIT Enterprise Forum® is one of 24 worldwide chapters of MIT Enterprise Forum, Inc. Links to the web sites for the worldwide network of MIT Enterprise Forum chapters can be found at http://web.mit.edu/entforum/www/chapters/chapters.htm.
In an effort to keep the chapters connected, each year the Enterprise Forum headquarters produces three newsletters with information on programs, as well as articles of interest to entrepreneurs and Enterprise Forum volunteers. The latest issue is now available online and can be found at http://web.mit.edu/entforum/www/focus_online/.
The latest issue is now available online and can be found at http://enterpriseforum.mit.edu/. You can also visit the archives of past Forum Focus issues at this link.
More information about the international MIT Enterprise Forum, Inc. can be found at the web site for the MIT Enterprise Forum, Inc.
