Born or Bred Survey Results

How much of successful entrepreneurship is based on a skill set and how much is derived from innate ability? Check out the results.

Are entrepreneurs born or can they be bred? Northeastern University’s School of Technological Entrepreneurship (STE) is exploring this debate through a first-hand look at the real-life experiences of future and current entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and professors in this podcast series.

Hear what they have to say about the latest developments in technological entrepreneurship and their perspectives on what it takes to start your own company in today’s high-tech world. After listening to the podcasts, email your comments and questions to
EntreTech@neu.edu.

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Podcast #1 The Dean talks with a Venture Capitalist and Alumnus

Jeff McCarthy	Paul Zavracky

Venture capitalist Jeff McCarthy discusses with STE Dean Paul Zavracky what characteristics he looks for when providing funding to entrepreneur start-ups. They talk about which of these characteristics are innate and which traits are developed through education and work experiences. Jeff and Paul also discuss today's technological landscape and what it takes for an entrepreneur to succeed.

Total Length: 18:48

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Podcast #2 STE Students

Jason Evanish	Daniel Ostroff

School of Technological Entrepreneurship students, Jason Evanish and Daniel Ostroff discuss their own desire to become entrepreneurs. Are they born entrepreneurs or has it been their personal education and experiences that led them down the entrepreneurship path?

Total Length: 16:47

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Podcast #3 STE Faculty

Barry Karger	Kim Lewis

Northeastern University faculty Barry Karger and Kim Lewis know how to translate research from theory to practice. Barry Karger is the Director and Founder of the Barnett Institute which has performed leading research in chemical and biological ananlysis. Kim Lewis, a professor of Biology and founder of Novobiotic Pharmaceuticals. The share their views on the Born or Bred discussion and other entrepreneurship issures.

Total Length: 16:47

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Podcast #4 STE Alumni Entrepreneurs

Abbot Gilman	Mark McWilliams

Northeastern University alumni Abbot Gilman and Mark McWilliams (BSMECHE, MSME '79) have been successful in starting and running high growth high technology companies. Abbot L. Gilman is currently a private investor and advisor to emerging technology companies and venture funds. Mr. Gilman was a Founder, Director and Chief Operating Officer of Broadband Access Systems, Inc., a private company that was acquired by ADC Telecommunications, Inc. in September, 2000. After spending the early part of his career with Beckman Coulter Corporation, Mark has been involved in Angel investing and has taken leadership positions in small medical companies such as Medipacs, Inc. where he was CEO. Abbot and Mark take a hard look at entrepreneurial spirit and what it takes to be successful.

Total Length: 16:47

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Podcast #5 Digital Media

DC Dennison	Tony DeRitis

DC DENNISON is a business reporter for The Boston Globe and writes a technology news weblog, NetWatch with DC Dennison, at Boston.com. Tony DeRitis is Chair of the Music Department and Director of the Center for Multimedia Studies. DC and Tony discuss what's hot in Digital media and the importance of Web2.0 in creating new business opportuntities.

Total Length: 16:47

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