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When Eric Jackson, an Olympic kayak champion and professional rodeo kayaker saw the need for innovation in his sport's equipment, he developed a new style of kayak that he thought could reach an untapped market. His company, Jackson Kayaks has quickly found a following, and he is constantly tweaking their products to keep up with this emerging industry. Find out how Jackson's expertise and innovations have helped him grow his business.

Panelists
Jeffrey Carr, Executive Director at New York University's Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.

Farnoosh Torabi, senior correspondent for TheStreet.com, a website that provides advice on stock trading, investing, and personal finance, and author of "You're So Money: Live Rich Even When You're Not."

Scott Berkun, author of "Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management," his work has also appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wired Magazine and on NPR's Workplace. 

Learning From the Pros
Arthur Blank and Bernard Marcus founded Home Depot in 1978, and have grown the company from one store in Atlanta to a billion dollar business with more than 1500 locations nationwide. Find out the blueprint for their success.

Elevator Pitch
Maria Aparis, founder of Spa On Location, a luxury mobile day spa, is looking for capital to increase advertising, expand personnel, and open a Spa On Location party division.

1. New equipment
2. Watch the lights
3. Maintenance contract
4. Change air filters
5. Programmable thermostat
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http://www.raisecapital.com/ is a free site that connects entrepreneurs and investors. Members can create a profile with pictures and video of their business, and post how much money they are looking to raise.
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