2011 Calendar Be involved with the emergence of an organization which will change Austin! The Austin Inventors and Entrepreneurs Association (AIEA) has been formed to offer education, support, and developmental guidance to inventors and entrepreneurs who have unique ideas. -- Join us! When: 1st Wednesday of every month Time: 6:00 PM - 6:30 Networking 6:30 PM - 7:30 Featured agenda 7:30 PM - Join us for a happy hour social at Cool River Location: Austin Public Library - Milwood Branch (behind Cool River) 12500 Amherst Drive Austin, Tx 78727 Should an individual or an organization consider presenting at one of our monthly programs. Please send your request to info2222@austininventors2222.org.

January Topic: Social Business Speaker: Laurie Loew, Give Realty Beyond the Bottom Line - the professional and personal benefits of creating a business model that benefits others. Social business models are redefining business by creating value beyond dollars and cents. Laurie will discuss the pros and cons of creating this type of business model and the difference between “social objectives” and “social purpose” within the model. Laurie is the founder of Give Realty, a socially innovative boutique real estate brokerage of two agents that has donated more than $79,000 to 38 different nonprofits in less than two years of business. Laurie has found the rewards to be immeasurable and is fueled by her passion to teach others about social good and its potential to transform your business and life. Laurie is the 9th of 10 children, and was born with entrepreneurial blood in her veins. Both sets of grandparents, her parents and all her siblings have all bootstrapped their own businesses! In April 2010 she was honored with the 2010 Ethics in Business Award in the individual category, is a member of Austin Women Entrepreneurs, and a subgroup co-lead of Bootstrap Austin. www.GiveRealty.com Sponsor: Chris Ritchie January 5, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

February Topic: Rise Week 2011 Speaker: Dana Roefer                               About RISE Global RISE is a non-profit program dedicated to inspiring and empowering entrepreneurs. Created originally in 2007 by Roy and Bertrand Sosa as a week-long, free “un-conference” for- and by- entrepreneurs in Austin, Texas, RISE has now grown into an ongoing annual program that leverages its proprietary web interface to provide one-of-a-kind resources and experiences to entrepreneurs worldwide for free. RISE is unique in that combines both high-tech and high-touch programming. The cornerstone of RISE has been an annual “un-conference” in which seasoned entrepreneurs and experts volunteer to host small-group sessions on any topic of their choice at any location of their choice throughout the city. Beginning in November 2010 RISE officially migrated from its original format as an Austin-centered conference to a year-round international program dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs. By investing in the development of a sophisticated technology platform, RISE is able to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas between entrepreneurs with a speed and scale that would be impossible in-person. RISE is continuing to grow its year-round programming, including more small-group sessions, an expanded “RISE Edu” program for entrepreneurs of all ages and stages, entrepreneur membership groups, and additional professional events like the Fast Pitch and Funding Forums. With four years of successful programming in Austin, Texas RISE is now preparing for replication and scale. Sponsor: Chris Ritchie February 2, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

March Topic: The Holy Grail! (The Real Deal of Licensing Your Product) Speaker: Stephen Key This isn’t going to be some Monty Python skit with medieval characters hopping around, clacking coconuts. As so many of you already know, Stephen Key, co-founder of www.InventRight.com , is THE expert when it comes to licensing a product. Any size, any industry, he is the MAN! Coming to us, all the way from California, to share his knowledge on the one thing that just about every inventor considers the Holy Grail of their efforts. Nothing could be better then a good licensing deal and he is the man to show you how it is done. He has licensed over 20 products in the last 30 years. Holding over 12 patents, having had his products in Wal-Mart, the Disney Stores and 7/11, he doesn’t just talk the talk. However, he IS called upon to do interviews and give his expert opinions in various newspapers, magazines, books and on TV with the likes of Donny Deutsch and “Dr. Phil”. Mr. Key was also one of the keynote speakers at a recent USPTO Independent Inventors Conference. I personally saw his presentation there and thought it was one of the best I had ever seen. Those of you who follow his website know Stephen to be a hands on, no frills, down to earth guy. He fits the budget to the project and tries to keep costs to a minimum because he knows how frugal we inventors need to be.   Sponsor: Chris Ritchie March 2, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

April Topic: Inventor Share: Let's Gel Speaker: Robb McMahan               Let’s Gel Inc. (LGI) is an idea incubator with the goal of inventing, developing and marketing innovative products. LGI is divided into two divisions, ergonomic flooring and home appliances. The primary brands in the ergonomic flooring division are GelPro and New Life and the primary brand in the home appliance division is Bon Home. GelPro mats are the first and only true gel mat on the market today. GelPro Mats feature a soft, shock absorbing gel core and beautiful high-end fabric top covers. New Life Mats are the world’s first bio-foam based floor mat and provide exceptional comfort for even the hardest floors. Bon Home is dedicated to creating new categories of home appliances that solve common problems. Bon Home’s first two products consist of: The Heat and Dry dish rack, which is the only powered dish drying rack on the market that quickly and hygienically dries your dishes, and The Culinary Heat Lamp which is the only heat lamp on the market specifically designed for residential use. LGI products are sold directly online at www.gelpro.com and www.bonhome.com. They are also available at major national retailers such as Bed Bath and Beyond, QVC, Costco, Chef’s Catalog, Amazon and over 400 specialty retailers. Sponsor: Chris Ritchie April 6, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

May Topic: How to Buy and keep affordable business insurance Speaker: David H. Miller, CPCU, CIC   Find a good agent. There are local agents that offer responsive service and professional advice. Independent agents represent multiple insurance companies and work to offer the best combination of coverage and pricing. Common Business insurance policies; 1. Package Property and General Liability a. Property Building and/or contents insurance for replacement value b. General Liability Legal liability for bodily injury or property damage. 2. Business Auto Covers company owned vehicles for liability and physical damage. Check driving records of any drivers. 3. Workers Compensation/Employers Liability Provides medical and other statutory benefits for employees injured on the job. Rates are based on job class and annual payroll. PPO networks offer discounts. 4. Umbrella Provides excess liability protection for General Liability, Business Auto Liability and Employers Liability. 5. Professional Liability Keep your Business Insurance updated and affordable. Notifiy your agent promptly of any changes that might affect your insurance. Use loss prevention to keep your claims low and rates low.   Sponsor: Mike Romanies May 4, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

June Topic: Austin Small Business Development Program Speaker: Vicky Valdez, SBDP SBDP stands for Small Business Development Program. We provide counseling and assistance to small businesses. Our focus, as our name implies, is to develop and empower small businesses in order to strengthen their business capability and survivability. Our goal is to help you succeed in today's business environment! Vicky Valdez is the administrator for the Small Business Development Program (SBDP). Valdez joined SBDP in March 2001 after working in the City’s Planning Department for 2 years. Since joining the Program, she has founded and managed the Online Plan Room, the Business Solutions Center, and the Development Information Resources program. During Fiscal Year 2010 SBDP won four national awards, three for Meet the Lender, a business information loan fair that connects entrepreneurs with area lenders, and one for a city-wide promotional campaign that delivers information about SBDP services to over 400,000 households and businesses. Prior to her work at the City, Valdez was Deputy Director for a local non-profit agency and lead Project Manager for all of its construction projects. She has more then 15 years of commercial and residential construction experience and was a successful small business owner for six years. Valdez has an undergraduate degree in engineering from Texas A&M University at Kingsville and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. June 1, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 pm July Topic: Making Social Real: Engaging Customers & Social CRM Speaker: Craig Meurer. Director, CRM/Technology Solutions, Harte-Hanks Craig is a Social & Internet Marketing expert based in Austin Texas. He provides Web and technology consulting for startups, Fortune 500 companies and organizations on a global basis. He has held multiple senior positions in companies managing marketing systems and internet product development over the span of his career. As Director of CRM/Technology Solutions for Harte-Hanks he supports Social Media, Web, and CRM technology projects. Currently, he serves on the executive committee for social strategies in the contact center. Craig also manages several strategic partners for Harte-Hanks. His primary passion is to help customers maximize their marketing budget by using cutting-edge internet technology. He has worked as a solution architect to deliver numerous online marketing programs for companies like IBM, Texas Instruments, Putnam, and USPS. Craig has a BA in Management and in previous positions, he was Director of Internet Technology and Director of Systems. He also frequently contributes to blogs, social networks, and other online publications.   Sponsor: Chris Ritchie July 6, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 pm   August Topic: Product Design Speaker: Redza Shah       We are a highly dedicated, skilled group of engineers and designers with a passion for product design and development. With years of experience in consumer and commercial product design, our staff understands what it takes to bring your idea to fruition. Our primary goal is to be a valuable member of your product development team and to develop a lasting, mutually-beneficial business relationship. We can fit whatever role is required of us, from project management, to turnkey design services, to vendor and manufacturing support. Let us work with you to turn your product concept into reality. Whatever your needs may be, we can make it happen!     August 3, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 pm September Topic: Product Scout: Evergreen IP Speaker: Brian Abe Brian has been a lifelong inventor with a taste for science, entrepreneurship and business. Most recently he worked on an intellectual property licensing project that resulted in the successful closure of a deal between an inventor and a national manufacturer/distributor. He enjoys working with new products and inventions and has decided to make a career out of it. Brian holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and received his BA from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. Brian is an avid outdoorsman, presently bent on climbing all of Colorado's "14ers", and a hobbyist Swing dancer, often traveling North America and Europe for competitions and events. Evergreen Innovation Partners nurtures consumer-oriented inventions so they grow into true innovations. Innovations that big consumer companies (BigCos) will want and consumers will buy.     Sponsor: Chris Ritchie September 7, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 pm     October Topic: Provisional Patent Applications: What are the requirements of the USPTO and the benefits to emerging growth companies? Speaker: Loren Smith Loren Smith is the Managing Attorney of Hulsey, P.C. – Intellectual Property Lawyers (HulseyIP). Before becoming a Patent Attorney, Loren started, managed, and participated in several startup companies in areas such as computer design, consulting, and assembly; web development; e-commerce; and server design and implementation. Loren has worked with Hulsey, P.C. for over five years and has assisted startup and early stage companies in evaluating and protecting their Intellectual Property including: patent and trademark prosecution; validity and clearance opinions; management of Intellectual Property portfolios; infringement risk evaluation; litigation support, and general business advice and counseling. Loren will host an informal question and answer session giving attendees an opportunity to ask questions about patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Loren feels that many times a frank interactive discussion can benefit attendees more than a pre-designed lecture by allowing participants to direct the discussion to areas of intellectual property that are truly beneficial to them. HulseyIP is an Intellectual Property firm specifically structured to address the needs and challenges of emerging growth companies. With a host of professionals with varying technical expertise and experience, HulseyIP is uniquely situated to assist startups and early stage companies with protecting their Intellectual Property at highly competitive prices while maintaining superior quality and responsiveness. We at HulseyIP believe we have entered the New Golden Age of Entrepreneurship™ and that there have never been more opportunities for creativity and innovation. L     October 5, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 pm November Topic: Multi-Material Prototyping Speaker: Charles Barton, Solid Prototype Charles Barton is the CEO of Solid Prototype, an Austin based rapid-prototyping company that specializes in multi-material 3D printing. He will be discussing the new technologies and advancements in the prototyping industry and the benefits of prototyping with plastic and rubber simultaneously, over more traditional prototyping methods. He will be covering topics related to the expectations and demands of a more design-savvy customer base, and how having a simple prototype to accompany your invention can sometimes make the difference between success and failure. Before opening his rapid-prototyping business Charles Barton worked for several years as a designer-drafter for the defense industry improving tanks, fighter jets, and satellites. He spent more than a decade as a film and television producer, having taken 1st prize at the 2008 SXSW Film Festival for Executive Producing the award winning film Cook County. He served four years in the United States Navy as an EOD Diver, and a dolphin/sea-lion trainer. Charles Barton is an innovator, a local businessman, and a devoted husband/father. Solid Prototype will display several pelican-cases filled with multi-material 3D prototypes at the meeting for the guests to handle and examine. Guests will also have the opportunity to ask questions and provide their input during the discussion.   November 2, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 pm   December Topic: Product to Production: Starting up Production Speaker: Kathy Wiggin   You have a killer product that you are ready to sell, your eager customers anticipate putting to use your goods and services, and you look forward to finally making money. But how do you make it? Where do you start? How do you generate enough revenue to cover expenses before you run out of money? Perhaps you have already started your operations, but are not getting the results you expected. Kathy will explain the first essential steps to getting your production off the ground.     Kathy Wiggin is a recognized and accomplished leader in global manufacturing operations. Through her business, ProductToProfits.com, she empowers her client companies to deliver their products consistently, cost effectively and with confidence. As an expert on maximizing production capability, she speaks and writes on a range of topics, including operations startup, product release challenges and outsourcing overseas. Ms. Wiggin honed the art and science of nimble manufacturing while holding engineering and management positions at leading edge, hi-tech companies in the telecommunications, computer and semiconductor industries. She has developed and deployed effective techniques that enable her employers and clients to grow their businesses, expand their reach, and use manufacturing as a competitive tool. Ms. Wiggin is a guest lecturer at St. Edwards University School of Management and Business, as well as a RampCorp participant and entrepreneurial opportunist with the Office of Commercialization and Industry Relations at Texas State University. She earned a BS degree in Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Sponsor: Sonia Gaillard   December 7, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 pm