Mike Schmidt Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Co, Us

Colorado Springs, Co

20+ Year old Business Development Venture Ventilator based in Colorado Springs assisting seed stage and development oriented companies with strategic business development and product/market positioning tactics, and services. Develop capital formation plans, solicit funding and partnership alliances for clients and company-owned ventures. Send email for an updated client list. Also Ensemble is the primary sponsor of the Colorado Springs Entrepreneurs Group, a growing local small business entrepreneurs group developing and supporting Colorado Small Businesses, and creating an Entrepreneurial Culture in the community. Mr. Schmidt is the Chairman of the CSE Group. For more info: http://www.colospgsbiz.org For LinkedIn Page: http://www.linkedin.com/company/ensemble-ventures-llc/

Woodland Park, Colorado, United States

In 2015 I joined forces with Tami Donaldson, (a 30 year Army Veteran) to co-found and start VSS or "Veterans Support Solutions, L3c". Created specifically as an L3c, or "Low Profit Limited Liability Company". (See below for more info on L3c's).The goal was to establish a new mission as a "Social Impact" company to expand Transition and Support Services for Veterans, (Under the VSS|Track Name) and to explore options for developing and deploying affordable and obtainable housing for Veterans by developing a new class of Wrap-Around Services-Enabled Pocket Neighborhoods of emergency, transitional and long term sustainable housing. This is the VSS|Villages Veteran Housing services model.As VSS was being formed, we wanted to structure it as an "L3c" or Low-Profit Limited Liability Company (L3C) that is a legal form of business entity in the United States that was created to bridge the gap between non-profit and for-profit investing by providing a structure that facilitates investments in socially beneficial, for-profit ventures by simplifying compliance with Internal Revenue Service rules for program-related investments, a type of investment that private foundations are allowed to make.An L3C is a for-profit, social enterprise venture that has a stated goal of performing a socially beneficial purpose, not maximizing income. It's a hybrid structure that combines the legal and tax flexibility of a traditional LLC, the social benefits of a nonprofit organization, and the branding and market positioning advantages of a social enterprise. Together VSS and Ensemble will be developing an innovative veteran housing service and solution platform to help address emergency, transitional and long term housing needs for Veterans in Colorado, and eventually nationwide in alliances with a number of emerging "Veteran Village" operators creating a unique and modular “VSS/Village” Community Solution

Colorado Springs, Colorado

NCX is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) Membership based cybersecurity training, education, and threat intelligence information sharing, alerting and support organization dedicated to improving cybersecurity in our communities, industries (critical infrastructure), and in our personal lives. NCX provides cyber threat intelligence, alerts, and threat information via its Cyber Threat Center (CTC) which is a dedicated Threat Sharing platform.The roots of NCX were originally established in 2010 and was originally known as the Center for Information Age Transformation (CIAT), a thought leadership organization. It became the Western Cyber Exchange (WCX) in 2011 serving the three-state region of Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming with various levels of information sharing, training and cyber exercises. In October 2016 WCX announced its name change to the National Cyber Exchange (NCX) to better support members nationwide with cyber threat intelligence and information sharing, cyber citizen awareness training, and technology development.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

NERI is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit educational and technology research institute focused on the development of innovative cyber education & technology solutions to support both consumer as well as commercial cyber training objectives of the NCX delivered through its unique NCX|CyberCitizen website, forum and mobile communications platform.NERI provides advanced cyber technology research services on behalf of the NCX and its strategic partners and alliance members to advance the state of the art in cyber threat analysis and response. NERI will also provide business development and Commercial Services support to the NCX, utilizing state of the art web-services, social media, and innovative communications services.Originally launched in 2004 as the Rocky Mountain Technology Alliance. The RMTA original objective was to combine the efforts of industry, government, and educational institutions in the Rocky Mountain Technology Corridor for the purpose of developing, applying, and commercializing technology. Today NERI’s focus will be to engage in similar industry alliance work in the cyber security market space.

Colorado Springs, Co

Now in our 8th year, the CSE Group has assembled a unique collection of local Entrepreneurs, Small Business People, and Business Service Leaders that want to grow their businesses and lead their fields are participating in this vibrant local Meetup group to collaborate, communicate, and participate together in envisioning, and executing, their life's work, or a visionary new product or service.We are developing an "Entrepreneurial NemoSystem" to create the necessary support services and infrastructure to help nurture local small businesses and entrepreneurs to; "Find Inspiration, Find Innovation, Find Capital, Find Markets, Find Customers, and ultimately Find Fulfillment in both their professional and personal lives !" Growing new businesses or creating breakthrough products and services should be an exciting and rewarding process. Plug into a network of motivated Entrepreneurs who can help you achieve your goals.Meet a local network of entrepreneurs to share tips and problem solving techniques, get advice on profitability, marketing, sales, and distribution channel strategies and discuss mentoring and business models. Swap business cards and watch your personal business directory grow!

Denver, Colorado

Recently took over the Chairmanship of a unique Denver, Colorado based meetup group that was started in 2009 that is focused on the intersection of Seed Angels and Entrepreneurs in pursuing a higher-caliber and professional exchange between talented entrepreneurs and angel investors. We are not a "flash-bang" 5-minute pitching and herding group, that's for amateur-hour players. We pursue "Steak, Not Sizzle". Our entrepreneurs take all the time they need to properly pitch and propose their ventures to Seed Angel Investors who really care about their craft and investing missions. Quality, not Quantity is our motto.

Pueblo, Colorado, United States

As many of you may know, I was part of the early commercial roll-out of the THIA back in 2016 as its first Business Development Director. I was asked by one of the founders of THIA and a major Pueblo based Colorado Tiny House Builder in July 2016 (1-month before the 2016 Tiny House Jamboree) to come in and set-up some of the early goals and objectives of the association and to establish its early mission and vision statements and to put in place the steps necessary to establish the association and to implement and execute its initial industry activities. Part of the initial responsibilities I had included developing and hosting the first THIA Action & Impact National Conference before the end of 2016 to comply with the terms and conditions of the Assistance Grant that THIA received from the State of Colorado in 2016, (as part of the state’s BluePrint 2.0 program). From 2016-2017 I supported THIA with full exhibit booths set-ups at the re-located 2017 Tiny House Jamboree in Arlington, Texas, as well as the two Tiny House Festivals that were held in Colorado in 2017, (The Colorado Tiny House Festival as well as the Tiny House Living Festival).

London, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, South Africa

Pursued business opportunities in Data Broadcasting and wireless services through the efforts of start-up companies in US , UK, (89-93) and in (94) in Hong Kong and South Africa (95). After securing an experimental license from the British Government in 1989 to test multiplexed FM sub-carrier technology, accomplished first multiplexed FM sub-carrier data and broadcasts in the UK (1990) and successfully achieved field tests in high speed transmissions for credit card fraud prevention systems (1991) . Solutions developed for a client company went on to pioneer UK Fraudulent Hot Card Business. Previously established relationships with UK and HK radio stations and information service companies to develop unique data broadcasting services, as well as seek additional investment funds for future company operations and acquisition candidates.

California, Colorado, Uk, Europe, Asia, Latin America

Independent Management Consulting Company. (Now Ensemble Ventures). Provided Strategic Business Development (SBD), Marketing and Sales (M&S), & Management Information Systems (MIS) consulting services to clients in US and Overseas. A partial client list includes:·USAWifi Wireless Network (M&S) ·Synergetic Computing Systems (M&S) ·Digital VoiceXchange (SBD, M&S) ·Integrity PC Innovations (SBD, M&S) ·Science Application Intrl Corp. (M&S) ·AmproSports, Inc. (MIS) ·W4 Corporation (SBD/M&S) ·EyeTel, Incorporated (M&S) ·Ateo Corporation, Pty, Ltd. (M&S) ·StarTronix, Inc. (SBD & MIS) ·Anchor Publications (MIS) ·Vantage Associates, (MIS) ·Intellution, Inc. (M&S)·Dynisco, Inc.(M&S)·Allied Micro-Graphics, Inc. (M&S)·Scripps Clinic Research (MIS)·The Payne Company (MIS)·Kaminari, Inc. (MIS) & (M&S)·Universal Press, Inc. (MIS)·Visnews Ltd., Now Reuters (MIS)·Plessey Telenet, (MIS)

Was a startup company in 1995/97 developing an integrated internet business strategy called The CommercePoint Concept or (TCC). This integrated Internet business model created a broadband collaborative communications hardware and software platform using ATM Fiber and High Speed Internet Circuits in Southern California for small and large workgroups, associations, network marketing companies, agency sales agents and the growing SOHO (Small Office Home Office) marketplace. In addition, because CPC actively participating with leading Internet industry players in the development of a new high-bandwidth Internet backbone, the company was able to offer a series of multimedia technology services to customers world wide. Had to scale back company due to funding shortfalls, and a major customer contract cancellation.

Small ($15-$20 Million Sales) Industrial Data Acquisition and Control sensor and computer supplier based in San Diego, Calif. Originally started as Eastern Regional Sales Mgr. Was promoted in 6 months to National Sales Manager, and asked to head up a industrial computer division. With a team of 7 people (4 sales managers, 2 systems engineers), achieved sales of just under $5.0 million in 12 months. Achievements:* Eastern Region Sales Mgr. - Increased Sales in Region 230% in 6 months* Developed CATALYST Industrial VAR Sales Program (60 VARS in USA)* National Sales Manager - Managed and controlled budget of $300,000.* Conducted National Technical Training Seminars for Sales REP’s & VAR’s.* Supported National Trade Show requirements, and ISA meetings.* Created Non-exclusive sales rep environment for sales growth.

Start-up company involved in the development of integrated voice processing and voice response systems for telephone answering bureaus, paging and mobile radio companies at beginning of telecom deregulation in 1984. As Marketing Manager, developed new product and marketing plan for a line of automated telephone answering, voice response and paging sub-systems. Set-up distribution channels in the United States. Defined software for system, oversaw hardware and software development efforts, conducted nationwide trade shows, developed marketing materials.* Conducted Market Research * New Product Definition* Software Definition/Flowchart * Managed Prototype Development* Synthetic Speech Development * Created Product Family * Developed Advertising Materials * Coordinated Trade Shows* Began U.S. Distribution Program

Start-up company developing state-of-the-art teleconferencing systems for the Fortune 500 marketplace. Was an early pioneering company in the area of corporate video teleconferencing creating advanced board-room level imaging and audio control systems in both portable and fixed configurations. Responsible for both MISAR-I and MISAR-II video teleconferencing product lines. Set-up trade shows around the US to demonstrate product.* New Product Development * Human Factors Research/Design* Coordinated Sub-contract Work * Developed Software Definition* Coordinated Trade Shows * Created Training Materials* Customer Field Support * Designed Company Ad Materials* Coordinated Demonstrations * Developed Consulting Program

Employed at the new fab engineering division within Intel. Group was responsible for the design and specification of new semiconductor fabrication plants. Work entailed liaison between systems engineers, process engineers, and architectural engineers to create detailed construction drawings and elevations for custom process equipment installations. Heavy design and drafting work as well as field work at construction sites. Tasks Included:* Architectural Interior Design * Liaison with Engineering* Industrial Design/Coordination * Dev. “Tecpac” Tracking System* Created Documentation System * Used “Minimax” Design System* Phoenix (FAB 6), Albuq. (FAB 7), Livermore (FAB 3), Mt. View (FAB 2)

Government Contract (With Level Secret Security Clearance). Worked on Courseware Development Contract with a Civilian Company with a Navy Contract to support the development of ASW Aircrew Training materials.

Studies In Business Administration, Business Administration

De Anza Jr. College - Cupertino, California 1978 - 1981 Undergraduate Studies in General Education and Business Administration

Business Admin & Marketing Management

Orange Coast College - Costa Mesa, California 1981 - 1983. Studies in Business Administration and Marketing Management