THE DETAILS - SOLD OUT
Thursday, October 1st
12:00 Noon
University Club of Santa Barbara, Sola Room
1332 Santa Barbara Street
$30 per person (elegant lunch, beverages & tax included)
Business Casual

Focus: Biz Strategy.  Lead Your Company w/ Integrity.  Create Shareholder Value.

Maximum eight people allowed
First eight people to RSVP accepted

FEATURED EXECUTIVE - John Greathouse

John has held a number of senior executive positions with successful startups during the past fifteen years. At Computer Motion (RBOT), he was the CFO and VP of Business Development. At Citrix Online (CTXS – formerly Expertcity), John served as CFO and SVP of Strategic Development. At CallWave (CALL), he served as the SVP of Sales & Business Development. In his capacities at Computer Motion and Citrix, John spearheaded transactions which generated more than $350 million of shareholder value, including Computer Motion’s initial public offering and the sale of Expertcity to Citrix for over $230M.

John is a CPA and holds an M.B.A. from the Wharton School. He is a member of the University of California at Santa Barbara’s Technology Management Faculty where he teaches courses on New Venture Creation and Entrepreneurial Leadership. He is a venture partner in Rincon Venture Partners.  He is also the author of an entrepreneurial advice blog: infoChachkie.com.

Moreover, John plays or has played a role in:  Eucalyptus, RightScale, AppFolio, RevUpNet, RedMojo, RightCart, VCell, Webwise, Frontier Technology, Central Desktop, Ring Revenue.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Come ready to learn.  Professor Greathouse understands the art of teaching which is a nice combination given his background of multiple business successes.  He has carried out a life that many entrepreneurs are surely envious.  Strategize, build, and sell companies at large profits, then pass along such knowledge and contacts to information-hungry, risk-taking university students.  He'll touch upon the basics of seriel successes (blocking and tackling), why business books often "suck", common pitfalls of an entrepreneur, leadership, and how to build a solid team.  What are you waiting for?  The bell just rang!  Get back into the classroom with 8 other inspired students.  ...oh, one more thing, class doesn't come without homework.  John recommends you read at least the summary of "The MouseDriver Chronicles".

Be one of the eight. RSVP NOW.