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productivity, sales, and profits. Additionally, a member of the Chancellor's Council of The University of Texas System, a Life Member of The Ex-Students Association, The University of Texas, and on the Advisory Board of the Dr. Kenneth Cooper Fitness Center in Dallas, Texas. Also, an active investor in high technology companies. Worked in various industries during his career and held various operational management positions with profit and loss responsibilities. Acknowledged for success in taking budding divisions, developing operating teams and producing viable business entities. In addition, put together a business plan and raised venture capital to start a manufacturing and distribution company. Education: BA degree in Math from The University of Texas; MBA degree in Finance from The University of Texas; Masters of Science in Science and Technology Commercialization from The University of Texas Martha Flores Dell Computers, Austin, Texas, USA Age thirty-eight with sixteen years experience. Mid-level Financial Manager with sixteen years experience in commercial banking and high tech with Fortune 100 companies. Skilled at commercial lending, financial planning and forecasting, accounting, operational analysis, project management, and sales and marketing finance. Strong emphasis on analyzing business investments and risks, internal and external funding decisions, starting up new departments, improving cross-functional processes, and maximizing productivity and P&L benefit. Numerous awards. Experience includes High Tech Management Experience at Dell Computer, supporting $8B corporate accounts division (25% of Dells global revenue). Saved Dell $1.5M in last 2 years in programs established and changing processes. Worked in Sydney on global Dell project team. Six years in banking, including funding decisions of $500K to $4M, and worked with business risk assessment. Education: BBA Accounting, University of Texas at Austin; Masters of Science in the Science of Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas at Austin. Anna Milena Hardesty, P.E. President, Hardesty & Associates Houston, Texas, USA Registered Professional Engineer (P.E. in Texas and Florida) and consultant with over eighteen years experience in project management, and petroleum, reservoir, and environmental engineering for both domestic and international operations. Known for estimating reserves and value for use in company reports, sales, acquisitions, mergers and bank loans. Significant experience in project coordination, design and execution with strong bilingual communication skills (Spanish/English) and presentation abilities. Projects have ranged in size from $100K to over $500M in value. Skills include: International and domestic projects, marketing reports/audits, production scheduling, technical evaluations, planning and forecasting, reserve calculations, economic and risk analysis, sales and acquisitions, and project management. Formerly employed for consulting and high-level engineering by EXXON, Santa Fe Energy Resources, and others. Education: University of Texas, Austin, Texas M.S in Science and Technology Commercialization; Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana B.S. Mechanical Engineering Adrienne Carter Hughto System Analyst V, Information and Systems Division Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas, USA Age forty-six with twenty-two years advanced experience in the computer industry. Internet developer and architect with expertise in networking and telecommunications systems. Systems Analyst for new software and hardware systems for implementation on statewide basis. Develop and write Biennial Operating Plans for Legislative approval for technological direction, budgets, and implementation. Current budgetary status 11M. Provide consulting, design, implementation, COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE 10
and top-tier support for 500+ offices statewide. Frequent consultation, negotiation, and executive training by Cisco, IBM and other major tech companies. Prior positions in Public Relations and Field Engineer for Memorex-Telex Corp, and Data Processing at the University of Texas. Education: Masters of Science in Science & Technology Commercialization, Univ. of Texas, Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Concordia University, Telecommunications Certification, College of Engineering, Univ. of Texas (one yr track), C and C++ Certification, College of Engineering, Univ. of Texas (one year track) William (Bill) D. Minter, Jr President and CEO Leapfrog Technologies, LLC, Abilene, Texas, USA Currently President and CEO of Leapfrog Technologies, LLC, an Internet service provider and web development firm that serves communities in western Texas. Before Leapfrog was in the marketing and advertising business for more than 20 years. Also, a director of the First National Bank of Abilene and a member of the Direct Marketing Association. Founder of AfricaNews.com, one of the first online news sites covering Africa. Education: graduate of Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. Master of Science in Commercialization of Science and Technology from The University of Texas at Austin. Cheri Kirby Director of Records Girling Health Care, Inc., Austin, Texas, USA Age forty-two with twenty-one years corporate level experience. Manages Corporate Records Division for a multi-state Home Health Agency. Assists in quality assurance efforts of billing applications. Travels as corporate office representative to field locations to insure compliance of company policy, procedure, and record management requirements. Supports administrative responsibilities for Executive Vice President of Professional Services Education: Science & Technology Commercialization (M.S.), University of Texas; Health Information Management (B.S.), University of Texas at Galveston Stephen W. Long, C.P.M. Senior Consultant, Global SAP Practice Computer Science Corporation, Houston, Texas, USA Age forty-five with over nineteen combined years experience in supply chain management, purchasing and material management, experienced in SAP R/3 software versions 4.5B, 3.1H, and 3.0D, plus SAP New Dimension products, SAP R/3 implementations, and logistical support operations. Responsibilities include developing and recommending strategies for, the implementation of B2B e-commerce systems and business intelligence software. Member: National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM), Certified in Purchasing Management, American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) Education: Science & Technology Commercialization (M.S.), The University of Texas at Austin, Biology and Chemistry (B.S.) Texas Christian University Robert H. Meyer Consultant, Attorney at Law Land Development and Construction, Austin, Texas, USA Age fifty-two, with thirty years of professional experience. Worked includes sole proprietor and corporate officer. Roles in the land development and construction industries for residential and commercial projects (senior management, litigation support, expert witness, site observations and written reports, sub-standard construction investigations and building code compliance). Skills include cost estimating, budgeting, purchasing, subcontracting, COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE 11
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Page 3 and 4: Table of Contents Adelaide Knowledg
Page 5 and 6: Interview Notes:...................
Page 7 and 8: Introduction and Overview Adelaide
Page 9: US Participants David V. Gibson, Ph
Page 13 and 14: Eric Sloan Electrical Engineer, Mob
Page 15 and 16: Investor Communications Web Team Su
Page 17 and 18: B. Acc MICHAEL BRIDGE Proprietor, M
Page 19 and 20: SECTOR COORDINATING CONTACT EMAIL A
Page 21 and 22: Entrepreneurial Infrastructure - Sm
Page 23 and 24: The Interviews SARDI - SA RESEARCH
Page 25 and 26: • An international reputation for
Page 27 and 28: opportunities. South Australian res
Page 29 and 30: • Aquaculture is the fastest grow
Page 31 and 32: The discussion issues were intense
Page 33 and 34: SARDI Aquaculture Program Leader So
Page 35 and 36: AUSTRALIAN SUBMARINE CORPORATION (A
Page 37 and 38: MANUFACTURING Manufacturing Intervi
Page 39 and 40: • Getting small and medium size b
Page 41 and 42: BRANDING ADELAIDE July 12 , 2001 Da
Page 43 and 44: Tall Poppy Syndrome Ways in which t
Page 45 and 46: CIVIC LUNCHEON By Barbara Fossum, D
Page 47 and 48: NOTES FROM MEETING Margaret Caust,
Page 49 and 50: Roseanne - Still need disciplines t
Page 51 and 52: where appropriate and suggestions f
Page 53 and 54: • World IT Congress (in Feb. 2002
Page 55 and 56: 9. Because people are moving back i
Page 57 and 58: DSTO SWOT Strengths o Many availabl
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• They are working with the local
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• Big negative: people move to Ad
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way to give the government more dim
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“Enterprise Education is directed
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edge professional development known
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Interview Team -Pete Polonsky -Dave
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THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FOOD INDUSTRY
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Interview Team • Eddie Trevino, T
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• Infogram is a games publisher f
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HEALTH TEAMING Interview Team • C
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• Found that there is an (embryon
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• Jurgen is putting a working gro
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chamber of commerce set up BV2010.
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• Collaboration: 6 CRCs: viticult
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Interview Team Kevin Hudson Adrienn
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John Chapman did the presentation.
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“Because we are good we can be in
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Issues Opportunities that is done o
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INNOVATION, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY
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Stage 2- External to rest of Austra
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clusters in the Adelaide area shoul
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MINERALS INDUSTRY, INCLUDING OIL AN
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often than not, from international
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Entrepreneurial Infrastructure •
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o “There is some hope but don’t
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Prescott’s Automotive Services Pt
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THEBARTON PRECINCT & CHARLES STURT
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Stephen Watt is an “innovation an
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TRANSPORTATION STUDY PORTS CORP AND
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Proposals to develop national wareh
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UK when compared to Asia. Additiona
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VENTURE CAPITAL, ANGELS AND OTHER E
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Vic. 204 31.3 598 24.1 Qld. 43 6.6
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• Transfer the cooperative model
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