Welcome to the 5th Annual International Business Society Speaker Series.

This year’s Speaker Series focuses on revolutionizing music sharing and impact of businesses on our environment.

Our goal is to educate today’s student for tomorrow’s world. Our esteemed guest speakers offer a unique insight from personal experiences which we can all learn from.

Schedule

Wednesday:
6:30 – 7pm     Registration
7:00 – 7:45     Grooveshark
7:45 – 8:15     Refreshments
8.15 – 9:00     Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI)

Thursday:
6:30 – 7pm     Registration
7:00 – 7:45     International Carbon Bank and Exchange (ICBE)
7:45 – 8:15     Refreshments
8.15 – 9:00     International Marketing

“Revolutionizing music sharing”
Presented by: Marketing/artist relations team, Grooveshark (grooveshark.com)

Grooveshark is a Gainesville based start-up that is looking to change the digital music industry. Founded by Sam Tarantino, a former UF student, Grooveshark has made tremendous strides towards revolutionizing technology for music sharing. Users can listen, upload and share their music with the world while artists can use Grooveshark as a promotional tool.

“Entrepreneurship & Innovation”
Presented by: Dr. Jamie Kraft, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI)

The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation was created to introduce the concept of entrepreneurship to students and faculty, to provide knowledge and experience for those who desire a deeper understanding, and to inspire all to live their lives in an entrepreneurial manner.

“International Marketing”
Presented by: Dr. Lutz

"Impact of businesses on our environment"
Presented by:The International Carbon Bank and Exchange (ICBE) (icbe.com)

How high is your carbon footprint? In times when the average consumer and business are becoming more conscious of their impact on the environment, carbon neutrality is the new way for one to be green. The International Carbon Bank and Exchange supplies the infrastructure to manage carbon credits—reductions that can be taken to make one's carbon footprint smaller.