The Weissman Center for International Business
Mitsui Lunch-Time Forums

"The Development and Success of India's Software Industry: What Next?"

Date:
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Time:
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Location:
Vertical Campus, Room 14-220

Speakers:
Srilata Zaheer, Acting Chair, Strategic Management & Organization Department,
University of Minnesota; Joydeep Mukherji, Director, Sovereign Ratings
Group, Standard & Poor's

The speakers will discuss the growth of the Indian software industry,
which in a little over a decade became a leader in the global software
industry. What were the factors leading to this growth and what lies ahead
for the Indian software industry?

Sandwiches and refreshments will be served.
For more information contact Lene Skou: 646-312-2070

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"Starbucks and the World Coffee Market"

Date:
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Time:
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Location:
151 East 25th Street, Newman Conference Center, Room 750

Speaker:
Dub Hay, Senior Vice President of Coffee Procurement, Starbucks

Dub Hay will discuss the nature of the coffee market and the strategy
Starbucks has built to ensure a steady supply of coffee beans for its
roasters. Mr. Hay will discuss the company's innovative approach to
product development as well as its efforts in the Fair Trade market to
promote growing coffee in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Sandwiches and refreshments will be served.
For more information contact Lene Skou: 646-312-2070