Global Student Entrepreneur Awards

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards descended on Loyola Marymount University’s Conrad Hilton School of Business for the 2007 GSEA California Regionals on 24 April.全球學生企業家獎史提芬就marymount羅耀拉大學的康拉德希爾頓商學院為2007年gsea加州地區銀行於4月24日。 LMU has hosted the GSEA for the past seven years - including seeing four GSEA Global Finals winners emerge from their region, so expectations were high for the day and for the competitors. lmu舉辦gsea ，為過去7年-包括看到四個g sea全球總決賽的優勝者走出自己的區域，所以期望很高，為每天為競爭對手。

The day was not without its controversy, as the judging panel of local distinguished entrepreneurs and CEOs was unable to decide a clear first place winner.當天不無爭議，但由於評審團的本地傑出企業家和首席執行官是無法決定一個明確放在首位贏家。 With a two way tie for first and an equal number of first place votes, the judges had no alternative but to vote to break the tie.具有雙向並列第一和同等數量的第一名選票，法官只好進行表決，打破平手。

A heated discussion of the merits of each student entrepreneur’s presentation ensued, with judges torn in both directions and finding it very difficult to choose a winner.熱烈討論的優點，每名學生創業者的陳述隨後，法官蹂躪兩個方向，並找到它很困難，以選擇一個大冷門。 After much deliberation, an unnamed student entrepreneur was declared First Place.經過一番商議後，無名學生企業家被宣布放在首位。 Following him in Second Place was Daniel Negari, owner of以下為他排在第二位的是丹尼爾奈加里，所有者 Beverly Hills Mint比佛利山莊造幣廠 and student of USC.與學生的全面服務補貼。

(Judges L to R: Jon Owyang, President of Market-Based Solutions, Jet Patel, CEO of （法官升到r ： jon owyang ，總統以市場為基礎的解決方案，射流帕特爾，總裁兼首席執行官 Varad Corporation varad公司 , Gerry Morton, President of ，格里莫頓先生 Energy First 能源首 , Gerald Olesker, CEO of ，杰拉爾德olesker ，總裁兼首席執行官 Architectural Detail Group 建築詳細集團 , and Brad Schy, President of 和布拉德schy總統 Musical Chairs Ticket Service 音樂椅票務服務 ) ）

Third Place went to Lucy Pereda, owner of Abba Detailing and Inland Empire Auto Body and Paint.第三位前往露西佩雷達，老闆abba的細節和內陸帝國車身和油漆。 The Cal State-San Bernardino student was very close to the leaders in the judges’ scoring (all candidates scored well) and is determined to return to the GSEA next year and win the California Region.加州州立大學-聖貝納迪諾學生是非常接近的領導人在法官得分（所有考生的成績好） ，並決意返回到gsea明年贏得加州地區。 Sean Rad, Founder of sean的rad ，創始人 Orgoo orgoo also placed in the top group for the California Region.也放置在頂部集團為加州地區。

(Winners L to R: Daniel Negari, CEO of Beverly Hills Mint, USC; Sean Rad, Founder of Orgoo, USC; Lucy Pereda, Owner of Abba Detailing/Inland Empire AutoBody and Paint, Cal State-San Bernardino;) （贏家升到r ：丹尼爾奈加里首席執行官比佛利山莊薄荷，南加大; sean的rad ，創始人orgoo ，南加大;露西佩雷達，所有者的樂隊詳述/內陸帝國車身和油漆，加州州立大學-聖貝納迪諾; ）

After the event, a celebration of entrepreneurship was hosted by LMU and its distinguished Conrad Hilton Chair in Entrepreneurship,在事件發生後，為了慶祝創業主辦lmu及其傑出康拉德希爾頓主持，在創業方面， “Grandpa” Fred Kiesner "爺爺"弗雷德kiesner . 。 We at GSEA would like to thank Grandpa Fred for all of his support of the GSEA program and of entrepreneurship in general - it is said that Kiesner has taught over 16,000 students in his tenure at LMU.我們在gsea想感謝爺爺李華明為他的所有支持該gsea綱領和企業家普遍-這是說k iesner教超過1 6000個學生，在他的任期於l mu。 Judging by the fact that former students had flown in from as far away as London, UK to share their experiences with Kiesner, it was clear that he has had an amazing impact.從事實，即前學生已遠走高飛，在遠從英國倫敦，分享他們的經驗與kiesner ，顯然他已經找到了一個了不起的影響。 Thanks again Grandpa Fred!再次感謝爺爺李華明！

Today the GSEA descended on beautiful Minneapolis, Minnesota for the GSEA Minnesota Regionals competition.今天gsea下降，對美麗的明尼阿波利斯，明尼蘇達州為gsea明尼蘇達地區銀行的競爭。 Hosted at the University of St. Thomas, this competition not only showcased student entrepreneurs from Minnesota, but also from nearby Wisconsin.設在大學的聖托馬斯，這次比賽不僅展示了學生的企業家，從明尼蘇達州，而且還從附近的威斯康辛。 The four competitors came ready to present to impress the panel of judges and to try to take home some of the prizes - and more importantly a coveted spot at the GSEA Global Finals…四個競爭對手來準備，目前，以打動評審委員會，並希望能夠帶回家的一些獎項-以及更是一場覬覦現貨在g sea全球總決賽…

The four GSEA Minnesota Regional Competitors were (L to R):四個gsea明尼蘇達區域競爭對手（ 1到r ） ：

Tyler Olson -泰勒奧爾森- HelpMeTy.com helpmety.com - University of St. Thomas -大學聖托馬斯

Zach Vruwink -扎克vruwink - Zach’s Computers zach的電腦 - University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point -美國威斯康星大學，史蒂文斯點

Andrew Foxwell - Modica Marketing - St. Olaf College鄭家富foxwell -m odica營銷-聖學院凱澤斯勞滕

Ralph Jean-Pierre -拉爾夫讓-皮埃爾- Med-Assist地中海協助 - University of St. Thomas -大學聖托馬斯

(Jon Goodman of （ jon古德曼的 JGoods Custon Shoes jgoods custon鞋 was unable to make the competition due to travel difficulties, however he will remain eligible to compete at a later date.)無法令比賽，由於旅行的困難，不過他將繼續有資格競爭，在稍後的日期） 。

First place was awarded to Zach Vruwink of Zach’s Computers.首先是頒發給扎克vruwink的zach的電腦。 Zach told the judges of his compelling story of opening his first retail storefront at the age of 15(!) with only $500 in savings.扎克告訴法官，他的故事的開幕，他首先零售店面，在15歲以下（ ！ ） ，只有500元的積蓄。 From there Zach has grown his retail operation into the medium six-figures in yearly revenues - at the age of nineteen.從那裡扎克已經長大，他的零售經營納入中等六方數字每年收入-當時年僅1 9位。 Zach is facing the dual challenges of his freshman year of college and growing his company head on and has no fear of either.扎克正面臨著雙重挑戰，他的一年級大學生和成長，他的公司主管對，並沒有害怕的。 Congratulations Zach!扎克表示祝賀！

Second place went to Tyler Olson of HelpMeTy.com.第二位前往泰勒奧爾森的helpmety.com 。 Tyler has created a unique business model in the crowded computer services sector.泰勒創造了獨特的商業模式，在擁擠的計算機服務部門。 Not only does HelpMeTy.com assist computer users with their troubles and challenges with technology, but also assist with home theatre installs, networking, and much more.不僅helpmety.com幫助電腦用戶與他們的麻煩和挑戰，掌握科技知識，而且要幫助與家庭影院安裝，聯網，甚至還有更多。 Tyler’s cell phone managed to get about 15 calls and emails to it during the presentation, showing how busy his young company is.泰勒的手機設法獲得約15來電和電子郵件，它在介紹，說明如何忙碌了年輕的公司。 One subject line read: “HELP!!”一個主體路線改為： "救命！ ！ "

Tyler is working on completing his business model which can be put into use anywhere in the world - opening up a huge realm of possibility for licensing or franching his business.泰勒是工作就完成了他的業務模式，即可以投入使用，在世界上任何地方-開闢了巨大的境界可能性執照或f ranching他的生意。

(L to R: University of St. Thomas’ Michael Sarafolean, Tyler Olson, Zach Vruwink and 2003 GSEA Winner and UST Alum Joseph Keeley of the very successful （ 1到r ：大學聖托馬斯邁克爾薩拉弗林先生，泰勒奧爾森，扎克vruwink和2003年gsea冠軍和無菸煙草公司明礬約瑟夫基萊的非常成功 College Nannies and Tutors大學生保姆，家教 ) ）

The day finished up with a presentation from Joe Keeley - 2003 GSEA Global Winner and alum of the University of St. Thomas.當天收盤上漲與介紹，從喬基萊-2 003g sea全球冠軍和明礬的大學，聖托馬斯。 Joe congratulated all of the winners and encouraged them to continue down the entrepreneurial path - stating that “Entrepreneurs are different… and our uniqueness contributes to our success”.喬祝賀所有得獎者，並勉勵他們繼續下跌的創業之路-報告稱， "企業家是不同的…我們的獨特貢獻，是我們成功的" 。

Thanks again to all of our judges, the University of St. Thomas, EO Minneapolis / St. Paul and all of our nominees and competitors!再次感謝我們所有的法官，大學聖托馬斯，僱傭條例明尼阿波利斯/聖保羅和我們的所有被提名人與競爭對手！ Now it’s off to LA for the GSEA California Regionals tomorrow… stay tuned!現在，它的起飛，以法語為gsea加州地區銀行明天…繼續收看！

Monday saw the kickoff of the 2007 GSEA Regional Competitions with our first competition coming live from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas!週一看見開球的2007年gsea區域比賽，我們的第一次比賽來住，從得克薩斯州基督教大學，沃斯堡！ The home of the Horned Frogs played host to four great student entrepreneurs competiting for prizes including one of two coveted slots at the GSEA Global Finals in Chicago, along with airfare and accommodations.家中的角蛙地接待了四個大的學生企業家competiting為獎品，包括其中的兩個時段覬覦在gsea全球總決賽在芝加哥，隨著機票和住宿費用。

While all four undergrad entrepreneurs that presented were fantastic, the judges were challenged with choosing the top two who would advance.雖然所有四個undergrad企業家分別介紹了神奇，法官受到挑戰與選擇前兩項的人，將會推動。 We had a fantastic judging panel that included Entrepreneurs’ Organization members from the EO Dallas and EO Houston chapters, as well as other local business leaders.我們擁有夢幻般組成的評審團，包括企業家組織，成員由僱傭條例達拉斯和eo休斯敦分會，以及其他本地商界領袖。 Thanks to all of our judges for participating!感謝我們所有的法官參與！

The race was close enough that out of four students - we had first, second and a tie for third!比賽結束不夠指出， 4名學生-我們原來的第一，第二和並列第三名！ A fantastic showing from all four. 1神奇顯示，從各四名。

Our first place winner of a $1000 cash prize and the expenses-paid trip to compete at the GSEA Global Finals was Tim Hamilton of我們首先贏家某1000美元的現金獎及費用支付此行的競爭，在gsea全球總決賽是添漢密爾頓 Astonish Designs擎著設計 ! ！

Tim started his very well-tuned presentation by defining an entrepreneur in his own words.添開始了他很好的調整，由確定一位企業家，他自己的話來說。 Referencing resources such as Michael Gerber’s The E-Myth , Tim did a great job of showing the judges how he has been an entrepreneur his entire life.參照資源，如邁克爾格柏的電子商務神話 ，添做了非常出色的表現，法官如何，他已經是一個企業家，他的整個生活。 From starting his company over a decade ago to his very busy Astonish Designs business he has now - Tim is truly one of Texas’ finest student entrepreneurs.從開始他的公司超過10年前，他非常忙碌擎著設計業務，他已經-添，是一個真正的得克薩斯州最優秀的學生企業家。 Congrats Tim! congrats添！

Second place went to the current TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year - Jeff Livney of第二位到目前的交通投訴組在德州青年年度企業家-傑夫l ivney的 Livney+Partners livney +合作夥伴 . 。

Jeff’s presentation focused around the birth and growth of Livney+Partners - a small boutique marketing and branding firm.  One of Jeff’s major messages was that he learned a lot through the restructuring of his company - a major lesson being “It’s ok to put off making a dollar today when you’re investing to make five or ten dollars tomorrow.”傑夫的介紹著重圍繞的誕生和成長livney +合作夥伴-一個小商店的營銷和品牌推廣公司，其中一傑夫的主要訊息是，他學到了很多東西，通過調整他的公司-一個主要教訓"， 它' s確定把小康作出了美元今天當你投資，使5年或10美元的明天" 。

Austin Hoffman of奧斯汀霍夫曼 Coleto Collectibles科萊托收藏 and Michael McKenzie of和邁克爾的麥肯齊 The McKenzie Group該集團麥肯齊 tied for third place with their presentations.  Great job!並列第三位的介紹。偉大的工作！

These and all of our GSEA competitors are true entrepreneurs - managing a full school courseload, a social life (however fragmented it may be!) and on top of that, owning, leading and growing a company and in many cases, managing their own staff.  Congratulations again to our four great competitors from Texas!這和我們的所有gsea競爭對手是真正的企業家-管理一個充滿學校c ourseload，社會生活（不過支離破碎，它可能！ ） ，並在此之上，擁有，領導和日益增長的一家公司，並在許多情況下，管理自己的員工。祝賀再次向我們的四個了不起的競爭對手是來自得克薩斯！

Next up are the GSEA Minnesota and GSEA California Regional Finals - held 23 April and 24 April 2007 respectively.  Stay tuned to GSEA.org for updates!接下來是gsea明尼蘇達州和gsea加州地區總決賽-舉行4月2 3日和2 007年4月2 4日分別繼續收看，以g sea.org更新！

Monday 16 April starts the official GSEA Regional Competition season, which will determine the competitors that will be going head to head at the GSEA Global Finals in Chicago, 1-3 November 2007 for the title of “Global Student Entrepreneur” and the massive grand prize package!週一4月16日開始正式gsea區域競爭季節，將決定競爭對手將去頭，以頭部在gsea全球總決賽在芝加哥， 11月1日至3日在2007年評為"全球學生企業家"和大量的頭獎包！

We will be reporting on this website from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas on Monday with the results - so stay tuned to我們將匯報本網站由得克薩斯州基督教大學在沃斯堡，得克薩斯州州長週一與結果-所以繼續收看，以 www.gsea.org !  Here are the four finalists for the GSEA Texas Region: ！這裡有4個進入決賽，為gsea德州地區：

Tim Hamilton - Astonish Designs -添漢密爾頓-擎著設計- http://www.astonishdesigns.com/ - University of Texas -美國德克薩斯大學

Austin Hoffman - Coleto Collectibles -奧斯汀霍夫曼-科萊托收藏品- http://www.guerillagaragesales.com/  - Texas Christian University -得克薩斯州基督教大學

Jeff Livney - Livney+Partners -傑夫livney -l ivney+合作夥伴- http://www.livneypartners.com/ - Texas Christian University  -得克薩斯州基督教大學

Michael McKenzie - The McKenzie Group -邁克爾麥肯齊-麥肯齊集團- http://www.themckenziegroup.com/ - Texas Christian University -得克薩斯州基督教大學

We wish all of our GSEA competitors the best of luck in the upcoming regional competitions!我們希望我們所有的gsea競爭者最好的運氣，在即將到來的區域比賽！

*** DON’T FORGET!  There’s STILL TIME to nominate an undergraduate student entrepreneur for the GSEA!  ***不要忘記！存在的，還有時間來提名一個本科生企業家為gsea ！ CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE! 點擊這裡提名！