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People who know me know I hate to waste time… Even more so, I hate it when folks at our portfolio companies have their time wasted. These days, more than ever it seems, time is our most precious resource.

As an entrepreneur (and a funder) priorities are constantly changing and it is often easiest to focus on the task in front of us as opposed to the “right” task. Should you spend time filling out this application for government funding or should you spend this time on a plane heading to visit a prospective customer? Should you spend time applying to speak at an upcoming conference or spend this time writing a business proposal? The answers to these questions are not easy and we juggle constantly…

It is with these thoughts in my mind that I bring you the “best of Entrepreneur Week”. There are a number of events this year that I think could be well worth your time…

Highlights for me:

• Chris Hughes, co-founder of Facebook and coordinator of online organizing for Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign – I’m expecting some major tips on grassroots company/campaign development
• Ali Asaria, founder of Well.ca – Always an inspiration and fantastic lessons learned that he willingly shares
• Tim Bray – If you don’t know who Tim Bray is, you should (not that I would ever “should” you)
• Andy Macaulay – WLU grad and very experienced agency guy (for all of you digital media types who need to learn more about this sector!)
• Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Gala – Celebrating our successful entrepreneurs (and now mentors)
• Jim Estill – Entrepreneur, serious angel and time leadership guru, has had a huge impact on many many companies
• StartupCamp – So refreshing to see entrepreneurs providing direct feedback to each other and I expect there will be a big turnout, this is where you will see all the “new stuff”
• Ideation Day – Some of my fave entrepreneurs presenting at this event
• Founders and Funders Dinner – Did someone say 40 funders (including angels hurrah!) and twice that many companies? (Disclosure: I don’t know exact numbers but the last one was awesome… and packed…)
• Strategic Partnering Day – RIM, Google, Intel, Microsoft, Celestica, Open Text, Sybase, Agfa, Rogers, On Semiconductor… I don’t think I need to say anything more

So just a few events that I believe will help you build your business. Of course, only you can decide what is the best use of your time.

Go here for more info and to register.

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