Entrepreneurship Forum - Paul Folino

Entrepreneurship Course, Session XIV

Featuring Paul Folino
Executive Chairman of the Board
Emulex

Location: McDonnell Douglas Engineering Auditorium
Free and open to the public

The Northrop Grumman Entrepreneurship Course for Scientists and Engineers provides a real-world introduction to the theory and practice of entrepreneurship.  Through a series of presentations by prestigious entrepreneurs and industry leaders, participants will explore the various organizational, strategic and financial challenges facing successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs.  Topics include start-up strategies, business idea evaluation, business plan writing, and introduction to venture capital.

About the Speaker:
Paul Folino is the chairman and chief executive officer of Orange County’s Emulex Corporation, a high-technology network storage company.  Folino served on Governor Schwarzenegger’s transition team and his Economic Recovery Council.  He has also been an executive for several high-tech companies, including the Thomas-Conrad Corporation, which was recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing privately held corporations.  In 1999, Folino was recognized as Orange County Entrepreneur of the Year for technology and in 2000 as Ernst & Young’s Orange County Director of the Year for high growth technology.  He is a member of the board of directors for the Orange County Performing Arts Center, South Coast Repertory Theatre, Chapman University, the MIND Institute, and Project Tomorrow.  Folino is a graduate of Central Washington State University and received his M.B.A from Seattle University.