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Clifford Schorer

Adjunct Professor; The Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center at Columbia Business School

Professor Schorer is a serial entrepreneur who specializes in the start-up acquisition and development of small and mid-sized companies. He focuses on businesses with unique ideas or technologies that are in need of guidance during their initial growth phases. Cliff has been involved with companies in the high tech arena, his last position being CEO of GeoVideo Networks, a Lucent Technologies Venture. Prior to that his career included businesses in the real estate, office-supply and health care industries. During the early 1990's he spent a considerable amount of time in Russia using his entrepreneurial approach to assist in the privatization process During his extensive professional career, Schorer has lectured in numerous business and academic forums both in the United States and abroad. He has developed financial management software programs for business education through his publishing company Bized.

The Challenges of Starting a Small Business

Your founding idea is the most critical, says Cliff Schorer. Vet it thoroughly.

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Identifying Growth Industries

Cliff Schorer says energy is a hot area right now.

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What Successful Businesses Have in Common

Good entrepreneurs who stay flexible, says Cliff Schorer.

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Attracting Venture Capital

Credit still trumps venture capital when it comes to financing.

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What Every Tech Entrepreneur Should Know

Make sure your technology is scalable and consider all possible ways of entering the market, says Cliff Schorer.

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How Technology is Affecting Small Business

Cliff Schorer says the Internet dramatically expands market access.

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The Key to Hiring the Right Employees

The best hires are those eager to become part of something greater than themselves, says Cliff Schorer.

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Excellence in Leadership

Cliff Schorer says great leaders are sensitive to their employees.

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The Differences Between Small and Large Corporations

Large corporations often have an organization problem.

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Business Innovators

Cliff Schorer explains who is changing the face of business today.

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The Value of Business Education

Cliff Schorer discusses whether it makes sense to get an MBA.

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Promoting Women in Business

Cliff Schorer says to avoid the glass ceiling women should realize their potential as entrepreneurs.

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The Problem With Tax Incentives

Cliff Schorer says tax incentives to special interests should be eliminated.

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Competing with China and India

New markets are an opportunity, says Cliff Schorer.

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An Uplifting Entrepreneur Story

Cliff Schorer tells the story of a crusader for New York City playgrounds.

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Lessons From the Start-Up World

More attention should be given to bright young people.

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