NEW! Friday, May 09, 2008
BUSINESSCAST 71 WITH TED FORBES

This week's program is a special interview with Ted Forbes, Executive Director of the Darden School Foundation. Ted talks with Ken White about the "Campaign for Darden", part of the University of Virginia's current capital campaign.

RUNNING TIME: 12 m

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NEW! Friday, May 02, 2008
BUSINESSCAST 70 WITH ERIKA HERZ

This week's headlines include: "Winning in New York", "Taking the Stage", and "Two Franks are Better Than One". Ken's interview guest this week is Erika Herz, Darden's Manager of Sustainability Programs. Erika speaks about last week's Net Impact Week and the upcoming launch of Darden's new sustainability podcast series, The Darden GreenPod.

RUNNING TIME: 10 m

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NEW! Friday, May 02, 2008
JAMES H. LOWRY, THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP

James H. Lowry is a nationally recognized workforce and supplier diversity expert and a Senior Advisor for The Boston Consulting Group. Previously as a Senior Vice President and the Global Diversity Director, he led the firm's workforce diversity, ethnic marketing and minority business development consulting practice. This is Lesson #4 in the Lessons in Leadership Lecture Series: "The Importance of Networking and Personal Relationships", sponsored by Darden's Black Business Student Forum. Recorded April 15, 2008.

RUNNING TIME: 38 m

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NEW! Thursday, May 01, 2008
JOHN MULETA, M2ZNETWORKS, INC.

John Muleta is the founder and CEO of M2Z Networks, Inc. A “Triple Hoo,” and 1990 Shermet Award Winner, Mr. Muleta earned degrees in Engineering, Law and Business from the University of Virginia. This is Lesson #3 in the Lessons In Leadership Lecture Series: "The Secret of Success is the Constancy of Purpose", sponsored by Darden's Black Business Student Forum. Recorded February 20, 2008.

RUNNING TIME: 55 m

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Friday, April 25, 2008
BUSINESSCAST 69 WITH DON WILKINSON

This week's interview guest is Darden alumnus Don Wilkinson, winner of this year's Abbott Award. In the headlines: "Trustees Visit Darden", A New President", and "Net Impact".

RUNNING TIME: 10 m

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Friday, April 18, 2008
BUSINESSCAST 68 WITH WARREN THOMPSON

This week's headlines are: "Net Impact Week at Darden", "Welcome Home" and "Alumnus, Volunteer and Leader". Ken's interview guest is Warren Thompson. Mr. Thompson discusses his in-class experience, volunteering at Darden and the University of Virginia, and his commitment to diversity.

RUNNING TIME: 10 m

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Friday, April 11, 2008
BUSINESSCAST 67 WITH ROBERT L. JOHNSON

Our interview guest this week is Robert L. Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television. Mr. Johnson was a keynote speaker during the Black Business Student Forum's Emerging Domestic Markets Conference held at Darden last week.

RUNNING TIME: 9 m

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Friday, April 04, 2008
BUSINESSCAST 66 WITH JOEL JACKSON

This week's headlines include: "Advice from Jim Collins", "Emerging Markets", "From HGTV to Darden" and "The US News Rankings" Ken's interview guest is Joel Jackson. Joel shares some of her experiences during the past year as editor of the "Cold Call Chronicle", Darden's student newspaper.

RUNNING TIME: 10 m

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Friday, April 04, 2008
THOMAS J. BALTIMORE, RLJ DEVELOPMENT

Capacity crowds turned out to learn about Emerging Domestic Markets during the 2008 Darden Black Business Student Forum Conference on April 4. Emerging Domestic Markets (EDMs) collectively have an estimated purchasing power of $1.3 trillion annually. These markets represent an intriguing opportunity for business leaders. But there is more at stake. EDMs are the very markets that stand to benefit the most from committed business leadership. Students during the conference learned that these markets represent both economic opportunity and the chance to make a difference in the world of practical affairs, which is the essence of the Darden School mission. The conference speakers during the day were Robert L. Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television and Thomas J. Baltimore, Jr., co-founder and president of RLJ Development, which is one of Johnson’s companies. The Honorable Denise L. Nappier, Treasurer of the State of Connecticut, was scheduled to speak that evening. Mr. Baltimore kicked off the morning session with a discussion of the RLJ private equity funds under his management and the company’s extensive privately-owned real estate holdings. RLJ owns 136 hotels in major markets with a portfolio value of $3 billion. Mr. Baltimore said he has not lost a single member of his executive team. He credited his own success to self-sacrifice, focus and an unwavering dedication to the task.

RUNNING TIME: 49 m

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Friday, April 04, 2008
2008 BBSF CONFERENCE WORKSHOP #1

TAPPING THE UNTAPPED: Capitalizing Growth – The Role of Private Equity in the EDM. The Private Equity industry has become synonymous with multi-billion dollar leverage buyouts. So, what exactly is Private Equity’s role in the emerging domestic market? Come and learn about the different EDM-focused Private Equity firms and their proven strategies to attract capital, source deals and create value for investors.Guest speakers are Anita Stephens Graham, Chairwoman, National Association of Investment Companies and Terry L. Jones, Founder and Managing General Partner, Syncom Venture Funds .

RUNNING TIME: 1 hr 16 m

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Friday, April 04, 2008
2008 BBSF CONFERENCE WORKSHOP #2

The Marketing Mix – Developing an Effective Strategy to Access the EDM. With a $1.4 trillion dollar purchasing power, the Emerging Domestic Markets have been a major source of growth for multibillion dollar corporations. Have an idea? Wondering how to tap into this market? This workshop will focus on successful marketing strategies employed by entrepreneurs and major corporations to market products to the Emerging Domestic Markets. Guest speaker is Marco Vega (Darden ’01), Partner, Concept Café.

RUNNING TIME: 1 hr 14 m

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Friday, April 04, 2008
2008 BBSF CONFERENCE WORKSHOP #3

LAND OF OPPORTUNITY Chartered! The Economics of Urban Education. The enactment of the “No Child Left Behind Act” fueled the growth of the for-profit educational sector. Charter schools have become an integral part of the urban school system. Learn about the economics of the charter school system and the Private Equity firms that are participating in the for-profit education sector and creating wealth for their investors. Guest speaker is Ed P. Meehan, Partner, Rittenhouse Capital Partners

RUNNING TIME: 1 hr 9 m

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Friday, April 04, 2008
2008 BBSF CONFERENCE WORKSHOP #4

Putting on a Clinic - Exposing Opportunities in the Healthcare Sector. Healthcare has been a dominant topic throughout the primary elections and many hospitals have been shutting down branches in the urban areas. This session is designed to expose participants to current service gaps in the healthcare space as well as analyze the potential entrepreneurial opportunities that may be created as a result of the presidential candidates’ healthcare platforms. Guest speaker is Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten, Associate Professor, Ross Graduate School of Business.

RUNNING TIME: 1 hr 5 m

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Friday, April 04, 2008
2008 BBSF CONFERENCE WORKSHOP #5

MAKING THE CASE The Real Deal! A Breakdown of a Private Equity Transaction in the EDM. Private Equity firms are very active in the EDM space, providing financial and human capital to nurture and harvest the growth potential of companies catering to the EDM. This session brings together the private equity professional and the entrepreneur to walk through the transaction and provide insights into the deal process both from the PE and Entrepreneur’s perspective. Guest speakers are Richard Venegar, President & CEO, Milestone Growth Funds and James Sanigular, Owner, African Food Market .

RUNNING TIME: 1 hr 17 m

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