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INSYTE is proud to be a part of the 2006 Class of the Aggie 100. The Aggie 100 program,
one-of-a-kind at the college level, was created by Mays Business School’s
Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship, whose mission is to provide
encouragement, education, networking and assistance to entrepreneurially-minded
students, faculty and Texas businesses. Aggie
100 is a unique way for Texas A&M University to demonstrate its pride in the
accomplishments of its former students while enriching the educational
experience for today’s students. While there are many ways to define business success, the Aggie 100 focuses on growth as an indicator of job creation, product acceptance and entrepreneurial vision. The Aggie 100 program identifies, recognizes and celebrates the 100 fastest growing Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses in the world. Companies were required to meet the following
criteria: o
In business
for 5 years or more as of June 2006, o
Verifiable
revenues of $100,000 or more for calendar year 2003, and
Additionally, the
company had to meet one of the following leadership criteria: o
A Texas
A&M University former student or group of former students must have owned
51% or more of the company from January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2005, or o
A Texas
A&M University former student must have been active in the business and have
served as the Company’s chief executive (for example CEO, president or
managing partner) from January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2005. About The Center for New Ventures and
Entrepreneurship Texas A&M’s Center
for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship develops, disseminates and assists in the
application of entrepreneurial knowledge. Founded
in 1999, the Center is part of Mays Business School’s Department of
Management. The Center enhances
student education through campus speakers, competitions, work experiences and
financial support. Texas A&M
faculty and Technology Commercialization Center benefit from the Center’s
educational programs, extensive business community network and the Center’s
entrepreneurial services. The
Center also reaches out to the state’s business community offering educational
programs, business assistance and access to University resources.
The Center is supported by corporate and individual members and sponsors
who believe in the value of an entrepreneurial education program and the
potential of Texas businesses interacting with Texas A&M University. See the full list of 2006 Aggie 100 Honorees here Aggie
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