1. © NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved. Pg. 1 Gene’s “Words of Wisdom” Times have changed! You are responsible for your career! Use your talents!

2. © NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved. Pg. 2 Why participate in the Competition? It’s Hard Work Gain access to and interact with the Judges Decide if that idea in your head has viability Gain visibility with other parties Possible employment opportunities Possible Venture Capital opportunities Form long term relationships with your Team Tremendous Experience The MONEY

3. © NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved. Pg. 3 Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions 1.Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important)

4. © NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved. Pg. 4 Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions 1.Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important) 2.If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you

5. © NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved. Pg. 5 Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions 1.Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important) 2.If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you 3.If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team …

6. © NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved. Pg. 6 Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions 1.Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important) 2.If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you 3.If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team … 4.Treat the Judges like Venture Capitalists

7. © NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved. Pg. 7 Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions 1.Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important) 2.If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you 3.If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team … 4.Treat the Judges like Venture Capitalists 5.Communicate a solid Sales strategy

8. © NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved. Pg. 8 Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions 1.Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important) 2.If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you 3.If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team … 4.Treat the Judges like Venture Capitalists 5.Communicate a solid Sales strategy 6.Keep it SIMPLE & use visuals

9. © NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved. Pg. 9 Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions 1.Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important) 2.If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you 3.If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team … 4.Treat the Judges like Venture Capitalists 5.Communicate a solid Sales strategy 6.Keep it SIMPLE & use visuals 7.Have something that differentiates your proposal (why can’t the Venture Capitalist do this themselves)

10. © NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved. Pg. 10 Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions 1.Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important) 2.If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you 3.If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team … 4.Treat the Judges like Venture Capitalists 5.Communicate a solid Sales strategy 6.Keep it SIMPLE & use visuals 7.Have something that differentiates your proposal (why can’t the Venture Capitalist do this themselves) 8.Bring the technology expert/creator with you even if they sit in the back of the room and nod their head

11. © NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved. Pg. 11 Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions 1.Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important) 2.If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you 3.If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team … 4.Treat the Judges like Venture Capitalists 5.Communicate a solid Sales strategy 6.Keep it SIMPLE & use visuals 7.Have something that differentiates your proposal (why can’t the Venture Capitalist do this themselves) 8.Bring the technology expert/creator with you even if they sit in the back of the room and nod their head 9.Be Passionate!

12. © NetQoS, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved. Pg. 12 Gene’s (Alias Simon Cowell) suggestions 1.Go for a balanced team (the technical and business sides are both important) 2.If you don’t have an English major on your team go buy one a beer and get them to help you 3.If you don’t have an Accounting major on your team … 4.Treat the Judges like Venture Capitalists 5.Communicate a solid Sales strategy 6.Keep it SIMPLE & use visuals 7.Have something that differentiates your proposal (why can’t the Venture Capitalist do this themselves) 8.Bring the technology expert/creator with you even if they sit in the back of the room and nod their head 9.Be Passionate! 10.HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED! BY WHEN! WHY SHOULD I GIVE IT TO YOU!