Endeavor

17 NICK BEIM is a Partner at Venrock, one of the leading venture capital firms in the United States. Since 1969, Venrock has invested in pioneering companies including Apple, Intel, Gilead, DoubleClick, Illumina, AppNexus and CloudFlare. Over the past ten years, Beim has invested in a number of category-leading internet, big data and software companies including Dataminr, GILT, Care.com, Intent Media, Conductor and JBoss. Prior to joining Venrock, Beim worked at McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Matrix Partners and the U.S. Agency for International Development, where he led efforts to support the development of independent media in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. His primary passion outside of venture investing is international development, and in particular accelerating international development through entrepreneurship. Beim serves on the board of Endeavor Global. He also serves on the Advisory Board for the Center on Global Energy Policy and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. MASTERING THE ART OF UNIT ECONOMICS 10:30 – 12:30 Katonah Business models can launch an idea, but understanding your company via unit economics will scale it—and Venrock partner Nick Beim explains why. Beim led the initial venture investments in a number of pioneering internet companies (including the GILT, Care.com, Intent Media and TheLadders.com) and as an Endeavor Global Board Member and top mentor, has advised Endeavor companies from all industries. Don't miss this insightful session with one of Endeavor's best! TADDY HALL is a recognized authority in the fields of Innovation and Marketing, working closely with senior executives to help them meet goals for innovation and growth. His articles on innovation have appeared in The Harvard Business Review (12/2005 and 1/2009), The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, Huffington Post, Time Magazine, Business Insider, Chief Executive, and CMO Magazine. Hall was the lead author on the 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 Nielsen Breakthrough Innovation Reports. Hall is currently co-authoring a book with Innovation authority and Harvard Professor, Clayton M. Christensen. THE SCIENCE OF INNOVATION: TAKING THE GUESSWORK OUT OF YOUR GROWTH STRATEGY 10:30 – 12:30 Bedford Innovation has been practiced like medieval medicine in which conventional wisdom, common sense, and inherited beliefs—not science—dominate decision-making. There is a much better way. Participants in this workshop will apply proven principles and valid theory to shape and improve their own innovation and growth efforts. The session leverages the research and client work performed by Harvard Business School Professor Clayton M. Christensen and Nielsen Breakthrough Innovation Leader, Taddy Hall. Prof. Christensen and Hall have collaborated for more than a decade, and this session will bring the essence of their work to bear on the specific business and growth challenges faced by participating entrepreneurs. Participants will leave energized, confident, and focused – knowing what to do and how to do it – making their innovation aspirations a high-growth reality.

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