CXO Advisory Group teaches Entrepreneurs in Prince Edward Island, Canada "How to Build a Bullet-Proof Startup"

On September 29th, 2006, Stephen Davis, Managing Director of the CXO Advisory Group, a company that helps foreign based entrepreneurs establish markets in the U.S.A. and positions them for U.S. based investment opportunities will hold a workshop on "How to Build a Bullet-Proof Startup.” The event will be held at the Atlantic Technology Centre, 90 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI.

Many international companies want access to the U.S. market but are unfamiliar with the dynamics of the U.S. marketplace and the fund raising process. This one-day workshop will provide these international entrepreneurs with real-world insights on building a startup company, what documents are really needed to raise funding, and how to build their business plan and strategies that they can apply to be more appealing to funding sources.

Stephen N. Davis, Principal and Founder of The CXO Advisory Group (http://www.cxoadvisorygroup.com), provides interim COO and VP Sales and Marketing services focused on improving the performance and profitability of start-up, emerging and established companies in a wide range of industries. Steve has worked with companies in North America, Europe and Asia to assist them in establishing US market operations, strategic alliances, joint ventures, business development and sales management.

Steve Davis has more than 30 years experience as a senior executive, including COO and CMO with P&L responsibility in the computer, software, consumer electronics and Internet industries. Steve has successfully built, managed, and restructured numerous sales and marketing organizations. He has successfully developed new markets and has introduced over 300 new products into various industries. Steve has assisted clients with due diligence and preparation for venture financing.

Steve is an industry pioneer whose visionary marketing and sales strategies were instrumental in two of the PC industry milestone products. Among his many successes he was his leading role in introducing ATARI’s home computer and Corvus OMNINET, the PC industry’s first true local area network.

Local presenters:
The Prince Edward Island BioAlliance
The Prince Edward Island BioAlliance is the cluster of individuals, companies and organizations dedicated to building the bioscience-based economic sector in PEI, with an emphasis on collaborative initiatives in research, business, education, and supporting infrastructure. The focus of the Prince Edward Island BioAlliance is on bioactive compounds and their application to improvements in human, animal, and fish health and nutrition. PEI research institutions and businesses work together to turn research excellence into product opportunities for the global marketplace. Located in the east coast of Canada, Prince Edward Island’s ability to attract and retain high quality personnel and their business friendly environment is contributing to their success in the Bioscience Industry. For more information on the Prince Edward Island BioAlliance, http://www.peibioalliance.com

PEI Business Development
PEI Business Development is the lead economic development agency for the province of Prince Edward Island. It works to assist Island companies to explore new market opportunities in the fields of value added food processing, small business development, information and communication technology, aerospace, biotechnology and diversified manufacturing. These key sectors continue to lead the way toward enhancing and diversifying Prince Edward Island economy.

IBDA
The International Business Development Agreement (IBDA) provides a pan-Atlantic forum for the exchange of knowledge and coordination of international business development among the federal and provincial partners, namely the four provincial governments in Atlantic Canada and three federal government departments (ACOA, International Trade Canada and Industry Canada). The IBDA is managed by a federal / provincial management committee that is co-chaired by ACOA and the four provincial governments on a rotating basis.