ES Connections will give you a great opportunity to network with various Austin based early stage, growing, and established companies that are looking to fill internship and full time positions related to entrepreneurial ventures.

The event will be an informal career fair that will allow MBA students to freely interact with the entrepreneurs and company representatives in a cocktail environment allowing you and the firm to learn more about each other and determine if you and the company are a good fit!

Students should wear dressy business casual and are asked only to bring business cards and resumes.  There is no cost for students to attend.  Stay tuned for a list of companies to attend!

This event is closed to McCombs MBA students only!

Highlights of the conference included our lunchtime keynote speaker, BazaarVoice CEO Brett Hurt, as well as the interactive discussions that took place during the law, market validation, marketing and funding panel sessions.

If you missed the event, here is a summary:
http://iduniversity.wordpress.com/2009/09/11/texassumu-start-up-meet-up-for-entrepreneurs/

Special thanks to Shannon Tatz who had this brilliant idea a year ago and put forth tons of work to make it a reality!

Click here for the complete set of pictures from the event

ES Connections 2009 was a success! Over 15 companies and 70 students were in attendance. Stay tuned for our next event!

· Identify current pain points around management of multiple SaaS applications
· Determine interest in Conformity solution and value proposition
· Prioritize potential features/capabilities
· Test and validate Conformity price point(s)

Prospect interviews/ conversations will target Sales Operations and Field Operations employees at mid-sized organizations (250-1,000 employees) that have deployed 2 or more SaaS applications. Please visit www.conformity-inc.com for more information about Conformity and our solution.

A couple years ago, we put up a blog post on the Union Square Ventures weblog and said that we wanted to hire an analyst. The deal was simple – no phone calls, no resumes, no emails – just a link to your web presence. We hired Andrew as a result of that effort and it was a great fit for everyone.

More at: http://avc.blogs.com/a_vc/2008/02/we-are-looking.html

Venti Energy is seeking a highly motivated first-year MBA student for an exciting internship with an early-stage, renewable development company. The internship will begin in January as a part-time position during the spring semester and extend through the summer on a full-time basis.

Venti Energy is a renewable energy developer focused in the ever-expanding U.S. wind development market. Venti’s primary geographic market is Texas, but several prospects in other states are also being investigated. As these projects are advanced through the various stages of development, the intern will assist in the process by:

• Inputting project specifics into wind analysis software and analyzing the project potential
• Using Gantt charts to manage individual projects
• Working with financial spreadsheets to develop project returns
• Communicating as necessary with landowners to keep them updated through the process.

In addition to the project management responsibilities, the intern will have the opportunity to conduct market research as Venti explores new geographic markets to approach as well as innovative technologies to address. Throughout the internship other strategic projects may be identified as well as miscellaneous tasks needing completion. During the summer period there is the possibility that some travel be required.

Venti is seeking a self-directed MBA student for this competitive and selective position. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in working with an entrepreneurial start-up, the ability to manage multiple projects and analyze business strategies and concepts, and excellent communications skills.

Requirements:

• Ability to manage and direct project development (prior project management experience is a plus)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong financial skills
• Ability to take initiative, define project requirements, establish action plans, and meet deadlines
• Market research and/or consulting experience is a plus

Salary:

An hourly wage of $15/hour is provided. However, the real benefits of this position include the opportunity to work with a rapidly growing clean energy company, make significant industry contacts, and gain valuable experience. If preferred, an independent study can be arranged for class credit in lieu of wages.

To apply:

E-mail a resume and cover letter to Richard Amato at richard at ventienergy dot com by Friday, January 18th.

For more information on Venti Energy, please visit our website at www.ventienergy.com.