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The three speakers discuss the opportunities for Australian companies to build global businesses, including market research, business planning, finding local partners and advisors, and financing offshore growth.
Part I – click to listen or download here ( right click and save as)
The three speakers discuss the opportunities for Australian companies to build global businesses, including market research, business planning, finding local partners and advisors, and financing offshore growth.
Greg Horowitt Paul Butler Joining for the Panel discussion
Director, Global CONNECT
Based in San Diego, Global CONNECT is a “network of networks” focused on the commercialisation of emerging technology companies into world markets.
Greg has been integral in the formation of the CONNECT network; he is also actively involved in a number of investment groups.
Greg moved to San Diego from the Bay Area in 2001, where he served as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence for a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm. Prior to that, he was president and CEO of a venture backed e-business software company, and has a 20-year history with a Berkshire Hathaway company. Greg sits on the boards of a number of technology companies and is also a principal at the consulting and sales management services firm Gregory Scott Associates.
COO, USCOM Ltd
USCOM is a medical device company specialising in non-invasive cardiac output monitors. Paul Butler joined USCOM in 2001, and was heavily involved in the companies’ float on the ASX in 2003. His role included the development of the USCOM 1A cardiac output monitor and the development of global distribution channels. Paul has a wide range of experience in electronics and manufacturing management, having held Operations and/or Logistics roles at SCITEC, NCR and Australian Electronics Manufacturing Services.
David Buckley
Manager, Austrade
David Buckley is Austrade's manager responsible for Business Generation and Events. Based in Sydney he has oversight of all domestic events, inward visits from customers and overseas staff, the National Export Awards program and Austrade's contact centre. Prior to taking up this position David was the Senior Trade Commissioner in Canada. Based in Toronto he assisted Australian exporters in a wide range of sectors to make sales in this market. In a distinguished career with the organisation David has served in a variety of domestic roles and has had other overseas postings in Bangkok, Manila and Milan.
In the Newz September 2006 Podcast
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Items covered and show notes:
The sound of invention: In the chase to capture that unique new sound, musicians constantly reinvent the instruments they use and shape the world of music, writes Rebecca Martin. The ATP Innovations 2006 On-the-Spot winner, Bryce Jacobs has big dreams for his 12-string guitar. more » 
Successful Human Trial of Novel Australian Hepatitis B Vaccine Endorsed By Large AusIndustry Grant: Vaxine Pty Ltd, an Australian biotechnology company based in Canberra and Adelaide, has announced the success of its Phase 1 human trial program demonstrating the safety of its novel Australian Hepatitis B vaccine. Plans are in progress for further human trials to advance this vaccine to its registration. more »Forthcoming events:
Our upcoming 5th September bizNetClub event is:
Useful links to ATP Innovations Resources:
