Sirius Co-Founder Returns to U-Md. for Entrepreneurial Lecture
Robert Briskman '61 to Give Clark School's November 29
Whiting-Turner Talk

November 27, 2007

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WHAT: "Satellite Radio" — Sirius co-founder, Robert Briskman, will describe the general characteristics of satellite radio service, its implementations worldwide, and engineering and commercial progress at Sirius. Special focus will be provided on unique enabling technologies. Briskman will conclude with some personal thoughts on creation of new consumer services, particularly the balance between business drivers, technology and financing.

WHO: Robert Briskman, co-founder of Sirius Satellite Radio

WHEN: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Lecture from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., preceded by reception at 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: 1110 Kim Engineering Building
A. James Clark School of Engineering
University of Maryland, College Park, Md.

The Whiting-Turner Business and Entrepreneurial Lecture at the A. James Clark School of Engineering brings leading technology enterprise thinkers to campus—men and women from large, established companies or small and promising start-ups, who deal with the real-world challenges of a fast-paced, global economy. In their lectures and question-and-answer sessions, they share their insights and experiences, their "war stories" and predictions, inspiring audience members to apply new ideas and approaches in their current or future careers.

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