Open Entrepreneurship – InnoVision Denmark Workshop on Blitzscaling for Companies
In collaboration with Open Entrepreneurship of the IT University of Copenhagen, InnoVision Denmark will be hosting a workshop for companies interested in learning from some of Silicon Valley's Executive leaders on how to prioritize speed over efficiency to build a more valuable company at scale during uncertain market environments, also known as "Blitzscaling".
About the SPEAKERS
Chris Yeh will be traveling from Silicon Valley to take us through the process that prioritizes speed over efficiency in the face of uncertain market environments, better known as "Blitzscaling". Chris has co-authored "Blitzscaling" and will be sharing his knowledge and experiences about upscaling. You may also know him from "The Alliance" and "How to Upscale based on Best Practices in Silicon Valley and China".
Reid Hoffman, co-author, will join Chris via video. Reid is the Founder of LinkedIn, is on the board of Microsoft and he is well-known for his early investments and contributions in building valuable companies like Facebook, PayPal and Airbnb.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Important note: ITU VIP codes are available on a first come, first served basis.
10.00-13.00
Large Corporations - Senior Executives
Scroll Bar & Auditorium 2
Use ITU VIP Promotional Code for a special ITU offer: ITUVIP for a special ITU offer - regular price: DKK 1,875, special offer: DKK 625
This workshop is tailored for Senior Executives in large Nordic or global corporations, who fase "new competitors", disruption of constant changing technology, cultural transitions in scaling and other market challenges. This will also include how to work with start-ups/entrepreneurs. The price includes lunch and a signed copy of Chris and Reid's book, "Blitzscaling".
15.30-19.00
Start-ups and Entrepreneurs
Scroll Bar & Auditorium 1
Use ITU Promotional Code for a special ITU offer: ITUVIP for a special ITU offer - regular price: DKK 1,875, special offer: DKK 625
This workshop is tailored for start-ups, growing businesses, entrepreneurs and academic entrepreneurs interested in learning what it takes to "Blitzscale". You will learn why, what and how to prioritize speed over efficiency in the face of uncertain market environments. At 18.00, there will be an opportunity to network with VCs, Business Angels, coaches and mentors. The price includes a networking event and a signed copy of Chris and Reid's book, "Blitzscaling".
Interested? Email Carolina, at cave@itu.dk, for discount codes, as these tickets are on a first come, first serve basis.
About Open Entrepreneurship at ITU
Open Entrepreneurship is funded by Industriens Fond, and is made up of four Danish universities: Aalborg, Aarhus, DTU and ITU. We focus on increasing hte awareness and impact of academic research for Danish soceity and abroad, by collaborating with the industry to create start-ups and spin-outs. For us, the industry represents entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, government and NGO organizations. Since ITU is an Information Technology University, we focus on the full turnkey of IT: Technology + Business + People. To learn more about Open Entrepreneurship, contact: Carolina Velasco at cave@itu.dk, and read more about Open Entrepreneurship at https://open-entrepreneurship.com/