Austin on a Saturday
I love driving into Austin on a Sunny Saturday morning – it makes me feel alive. Today I’m on my way to the UT Student Union for Idea to Product Global. What is Idea to Product Global?
Idea to Product Global
From their website:
The Idea to Product® Competitions, founded at The University of Texas at Austin, are early-stage technology commercialization plan competitions that aim for unique product ideas with clear market demand that use innovative technologies. The goal is educating and developing the next generation of technology entrepreneurs. The program is particularly interested in matching technologies resulting from a university’s fundamental research programs with potential markets.
I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect from the competition – but I’m definitely glad that I went. I met a ton of amazing folks from the Science Sector including: Dr. Michael S. McCorquodale and his lovely wife Ruba – and Michael Callahan. And I had the extreme pleasure of interview them all for The Business Makers Radio Show. Tune in this Saturday on to Talk Radio – KPRC AM 950 – or visit http://thebusinessmakers.com/
Michael Callahan
The winning team on Saturday was awarded $10,000 and the chance to compete at another business competition in the near future. I sat down with the man behind that team for a brief interview about his product: Ambient. Let me just say that this is one smart guy. One of the things I’ve noticed over the last few months is that Entrepreneurs (at least the great ones) have a lot in common with one another. Chatting with Michael Callahan, reminded me of chatting with another up and coming Rock Star of Business named Matt Mullenweg. Like Matt, Michael understands what it means to be truly passionate and committed – and that makes him remarkable.
People start businesses all the time – most with the best of intentions. But what sets a good business apart from a REMARKABLE business really comes down to 4 factors:
- Vision
- Focus
- Passion
- Tenacity
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