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Entrepreneurship in a Down Economy: Is Now the Time to Become an Entrepreneur?

Presented by Athena’s Entrepreneur and CFO Affinity Groups

Are you interested in starting a business or staying afloat with the one you have in the current economic climate? Please join us for an opportunity to network and hear from seasoned entrepreneurs who will share their insights and experiences with raising capital, managing personal finances until the business gets going, and trying to start or expand a business in a down economy.

Moderator:
Rebecca Breitenkamp, Biotechnology Entrepreneur & Consultant

Speakers:
Grace Chui-Miller, CFO, Correlation Ventures
Vivian R. Chan, CRPC, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Michelle A. Youngers, President & CEO, ScienceMedia, Inc.

Who Should Attend:
Senior level executives or those in transition contemplating starting a business, those interested in the current fundraising climate or individuals with a science/technology background interested in learning about the business side of sustaining a small business.

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The Age of 3DTV

Presented by Athena’s Technology Affinity Group

With the huge success that 3D movies such as Avatar have brought to the big screen, audiences are a buzz in anticipation of the new 3DTV. The wait is over as the first full HD 3DTVs, Blue-Ray players and gaming consoles have been released into the market. Sony, Samsung and Panasonic are ready to ship 3DTV sets shortly to introduce this brand new technology that will transform your video and gaming experience at home. Both ESPN and Discovery have also announced that they will be delivering 3D channels in 2010.

3DTV changes how content is created, distributed and consumed. Please join us on July 20th from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm for a 3DTV demo and an opportunity to hear from industry leaders who will provide insights into the impact of this new technology now and in the future for business and the consumer.

Moderator:
Annie Chen, TSW Technology Solutions, LLC

Speakers:
Wendy Aylsworth, SVP of Technology, Warner Bros. Technical Operations
Ajay Luthra, Senior Dir, Advanced Technology, Motorola
Alex Magin, VP of Sony United
Cherie Perie, Senior Manager, Video Systems Engineering, Cox Communications

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“On Board”: Developing  Your Path to a Seat at the Boardroom Table

This 3 part series of interactive programs is designed to provide executive women the tools, information, mentoring and networking important to creating opportunities for selection onto public, private and nonprofit boards. Open to VP and C – Level Athena members and prospective members only. Enrollment requires brief application.  Program dates are March 2, May 19 and September 21, 2010.  Please call 858-461-0760 for more information.

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