Sid Baveja ’09- Microdesign Consulting Inc.
Last Friday, student groups presented our client companies to potential investors, covering issues from monetization strategies to marketing ideas. It was a great learning experience that gave students like me unique exposure to the thought processes of seasoned investors. My teammates, Katie Moon and Will Inglis also noted how we had grown together as a team and gained practical insights into the world of new ventures from this experience.
The forum ended with a discussion led by Liz Robert, ex-CEO of Vermont Teddy Bear Company, addressing the issues and challenges that Vermont faces with its current ecosystem for developing entrepreneurship. Ms. Robert had some valuable insight on how to improve and sustain the business ecosystem in VT. She prefaced her ideas on the business climate by giving the audience a quick spiel on her new company, Terry. Listening to her speak about her new company and her strategy for taking it to the next level of profitability was a great opportunity for us students.

