Deal Radar 2009: Lakshya Institute

Lakshya was formed with an aim to revolutionize the way learning is perceived and teaching is delivered. The basis of the process is that “Learning can be made interesting”.
Lakshya’s goal is to operate and sustain a parallel training system to schools, from K-12, using a unique instructional methodology, to provide students with more tangible education. >>>

From Non-profit To IPO: The Turnaround Of Grand Canyon University: Brent Richardson (Part 7)

SM: What is the percentage of students who take courses in residence versus distance learning?

BR: It is an 80/20 ratio, with 20% of our students coming from Arizona and 80% coming from elsewhere. >>>

Deal Radar 2009: AirPatrol

Recent arrests in the world’s largest reported case of identity theft highlight vulnerabilities in adopted corporate network security practices. According to industry analysts, the wireless intrusion prevention market will reach nearly $200 million in total global revenues in 2009. Today, we focus on a company that offers solutions for wireless threat management, AirPatrol Corporation. >>>

From Non-profit To IPO: The Turnaround Of Grand Canyon University: Brent Richardson (Part 6)

SM: Does your program have offline components as well?

BR: We have a traditional 97-acre campus in the middle of Phoenix. The 1,200 students who we had when I took over the university were the traditional 18- to 23-year-old students that come to Grand Canyon to play baseball or be in the choir. We are just starting to grow that. When I had to do the turnaround, one realization I had to face was that the ground campus is not somewhere where a lot of money can be made. That forced me to grow out the online options. >>>

Deal Radar 2009: Rocket Fuel

However much marketing professionals may cite advertising’s importance in creating “buzz” or awareness of a company’s “unique selling proposition”, the fact remains that in most cases, the main goal of advertising is to get people to open their wallets. >>>

From Non-profit To IPO: The Turnaround Of Grand Canyon University: Brent Richardson (Part 5)

SM: What have been some of the key points of your more recent strategy?

BR: Last summer we ended up hiring the CEO, COO and CFO from the University of Phoenix, the Apollo Group, to help us run Grand Canyon because we did not have any public experience. We had decided to go public so they came in and started running the university and I moved to the position of chairman in the fall. >>>

Catching Up On Readings: Solar Stimulus

Who will benefit? Click on the full article to find out more. >>>

Marvell: Wireless Outlook

By Guest Author Nalini Kumar Muppala

We last covered Marvell in-depth through Vijay Nagarajan’s series of articles published in the spring of 2008. It’s time to take a fresh look at recent developments at the company. >>>