Frank Carlson Library

In this pivotal episode, the prototype judging begins and we learn which top three inventions will continue on the path to enhanced design and manufacturing, marketing and retail launch! We go back stage with the teams in the critical minutes before they must take the stage in front of a judging panel of industry professionals. Our three winning teams get paired with national caliber design and marketing teams to continue the journey to market.

The first four episodes document the unpredictable and inspiring immersion in the Make48 inventor's competition to develop REAL products. With the constant pressure of the "ticking clock," we engage up close and personal with the teams as they brainstorm, design and build their ideas in order to pitch a working prototype to a team of industry savvy Make48 judges. From napkin drawing to design, we watch these competitors suffer the highs and lows,...

The first four episodes document the unpredictable and inspiring immersion in the Make48 inventor's competition to develop REAL products. With the constant pressure of the "ticking clock," we engage up close and personal with the teams as they brainstorm, design and build their ideas in order to pitch a working prototype to a team of industry savvy Make48 judges. From napkin drawing to design, we watch these competitors suffer the highs and lows,...

Our three teams unveil their refined product. They present their final design, manufacturing and marketing plans to an industry panel and crowdfunding experts at Indiegogo. The product crowdfunding campaigns are actually launched on Indiegogo allowing viewers to invest in a pre-order of the emerging product in advance of actual retail launch. The episode culminates with an invitation for all viewers to tune in to Season Two to determine the most successful...

Sarah and Saul try to save the family company, while Tommy goes into business with Holly. Sarah and Joe divorce, Kitty and Robert get married.

Colin is a wealthy New York businessman who always gets what he wants. But when a deal with a wealthy Dubai sheikh hinges on his acquisition of a coveted racing bird, Colin finds himself in unfamiliar territory with the trusting Belgian townspeople who protect the creature. As Colin falls for the owner's gorgeous granddaughter, will he resort to his ruthless techniques of the past or give in to a passion he never knew existed?

PLAYBACK SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS® premiered as the first broadcast television program entirely focused on issues of social responsibility in business, entertainment, science and the environment. Launched on PBS stations, the first two episodes feature reporting on national and international issues: wheelchair transportation for the disabled, ridesharing, healthcare, clean water issues and new economic models of entrepreneurship. Plus profiles of the...

Logistics are responsible for ensuring that the right products are available in the right quantities at the right time to meet customer expectations. Professor Goldsby introduces you to three key aspects of logistics, including its role in providing reach" and the movement, storage, and technology used to meet customer requirements.

What exactly do we mean by value? First, learn the true meaning of value and its overarching importance in finance. Then, investigate three different approaches for evaluating investment opportunities: the payback method; the book rate of return method; and the powerful investment decision-making tool known as Net Present Value.

While the European Union has been a spectacular success in its fundamental mission - preventing war between major European powers-here you will also look at the other ways it could be considered a failure. Professor Stuart presents the post-war conditions under which the EU was created and the dimensions of its economic influence, for good and ill, throughout Europe.