Rev Member Exclusive: Brunch 'n' Learn with Ken Rother
2019-04-19 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Sales: The Love/Hate Relationship
Nearly all members of a startup find themselves assisting with sales at some point. You can’t escape it. Sales are crucial to startups. Some people love it and others try to steer clear. Everyone seems to have a different sales style.
We are gathering business development staff, sales staff, and staff that pitch in with sales to discuss tactics and trade stories. Join us at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works on April 19th from 8:30 – 9:30 am.

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Rev Member Exclusive: EIR Office Hours with Nate Cook
2019-04-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev members are invited to schedule a time to meet with Rev Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), Nate Cook, on Friday, April 19th.
Office Hours will be held 2:00pm-5:00pm & registration is required for a 30-minute session. Registration for this event will close the day before the event on Thursday, April 18th at 9:00am. If you are interested in attending these Office Hours & miss the registration sign-up, please contact Cara Harbinger at cmh379@cornell.edu

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About Nate Cook:
Nathan J. Cook is an Attorney Of Counsel in Miller Mayer’s Business Law, Real Estate, and Intellectual Property practice groups. Mr. Cook focuses his practice on business, finance, real estate, and intellectual property law. Mr. Cook’s business and finance practice includes advising entrepreneurs and businesses in formation and governance, employment matters, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, succession planning, and financing, including venture capital. Mr. Cook’s real estate practice includes representing buyers and sellers of residential and commercial real estate throughout Central New York and the Southern Tier. Mr. Cook’s intellectual property law practice includes advising clients in intellectual property protection, trademark and copyright registration, franchising, licensing, negotiation and preparation of software development and service agreements, and trade secret protection. Mr. Cook is a member of the New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey bars. He received a J.D. from Rutgers Law School and Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the University of North Texas.

Rev Member Exclusive: EIR Office Hours with Max Henry
2019-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev: Ithaca Startup Work’s Office Hours give members the opportunity to reserve an appointment with a Rev Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR) or a guest expert to discuss strategy, seek assistance with business connections, and receive valuable feedback. Office Hours are hosted by our EIRs or selected guests on a rotating basis and are typically offered each week.

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Office Hours will be held 8:00am-5:00pm & registration is required for a 30-minute session.

About Max Henry:
Max Henry is the latest mentor to become an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) serving startup members of Rev: Ithaca Startup Works. Based out of Cornell AgriTech’s Center of Excellence in Food and Agriculture in Geneva, NY, Henry will host office hours at Rev and the Center of Excellence in Geneva regularly and be available for consultation.
In addition to connecting food and agriculture startups with resources in New York state, Henry will leverage his 25 years of experience leading Silicon Valley internet, consumer, and business-to-business technology companies to offer mentorship and advice to startup members.
Henry is passionate about helping companies across all industries and is excited about the continued energy and growth in New York’s startup ecosystem. His biggest piece of advice for startups is: “It’s all about people. Don’t spend all your time on tech or research, but build a solid team in order to build the company. If you do that well, you will be successful.”
Henry is currently the founder and president of Humming Bird Leadership, a leadership development firm that helps people, teams, and organizations win. Henry also serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence for NextCorps in Rochester, NY. His former experience includes serving as president and CEO of multiple companies including Topica (internet marketing), PrivateExpress (digital courier delivery company), Fabrik Communications (business messaging company, sold to Critical Path), and JSB Corporation (global software company, sold as SurfControl to Websense).
In other roles, he served as vice president and general manager of Information Access Company (sold to Thomson), executive vice president and general manager of U.S. Telestar, and vice president and general manager of NeXT Computer (sold to Apple), where he was a direct report to Steve Jobs and was part of the executive policy team. Henry has served on numerous boards of directors and advisory boards and is currently board chairman at InfoStreet, an Inc 500 SaaS company.
Henry holds an MBA degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Hobart College. Henry and his spouse Merry live in Geneva and have three grown children: Kaitlin, Robert, and Peter; and three grandchildren: Finn, Elle, and Lila.
Contact Max Henry at maxhbl@gmail.com.

Rev Member Exclusive: EIR Office Hours with Greg Thomson, Esq.
2019-04-24 14:00 - 18:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev: Ithaca Startup Work’s Office Hours give members the opportunity to reserve an appointment with a Rev Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR) or a guest expert to discuss strategy, seek assistance with business connections, and receive valuable feedback. Office Hours are hosted by our EIRs or selected guests on a rotating basis and are typically offered each week.

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EIR Office Hours with Gregory Thomson will be held 2:00pm-6:00pm & pre-registration is required for a 30-minute session. Registration for this event will close the day before the event, on April 23rd at 9:00am. If you are interested in attending these Office Hours & miss the registration sign-up, please contact Cara Harbinger at cmh379@cornell.edu.

About Gregory Thomson:
Greg Thomson is an attorney and strategic advisor based in Ithaca and New York City, with over 20 years of experience in digital media, entertainment and technology. He also serves as Strategic Advisor to Cornell’s Center for Technology Licensing.
Greg has headed business development for venture-financed startup companies including the S.R. Guggenheim Foundation’s digital media company and Sports Museums of America, and also held a senior business development position at NBCi in San Francisco. He began his post-MBA career as a communications /media/technology strategy consultant with PwC’s Strategy& in New York.
As a media industry lawyer and executive, Greg headed business affairs for LA-based Quincy Jones Productions, served as VP of Partnerships for Discovery Communications, and has represented clients including Dr. Dre, Youssou N’Dour, and the Estate of Gil Scott-Heron. He has also served as an entertainment economics expert witness in major entertainment industry litigation, including on behalf of the City of Los Angeles in the federal wrongful death lawsuit filed by heirs of slain rapper Notorious B.I.G.
Greg’s ongoing private law practice work includes intellectual property and software licensing, venture financing, private placements, film financing transactions, media mergers and acquisitions, corporate sponsorships and endorsements, literary rights acquisitions, distribution agreements, and a wide variety of digital media, technology, and music, television and film industry transactions.
Greg received an MBA from Columbia Business School, a JD from Yale Law School, and a BA from Yale College.

360 Degree Product Photo System Demonstration
2019-04-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev’s photo and video expert, Evan Montgomery, will host a demonstration on Rev’s new 360 degree photo and video system. Members will learn how to use the system to shoot product photos for website, social media and other promotions.

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Rev Members Exclusive: CEO & Sponsor Morning Coffee
2019-04-26 08:00 - 09:30, 2019-05-31 08:00 - 09:30, 2019-06-28 08:00 - 09:30, 2019-07-26 08:00 - 09:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
All CEOs of Rev Member Companies and Rev Sponsors are invited to sit down over a cup of locally-roasted coffee and connect during this casual meetup. Registration is by invitation-only.

Rev Member Exclusive: EIR Office Hours with Nate Cook
2019-04-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev members are invited to schedule a time to meet with Rev Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), Nate Cook, on Friday, April 26th.
Office Hours will be held 2:00pm-5:00pm & registration is required for a 30-minute session. Registration for this event will close the day before the event on Thursday, April 25th at 9:00am. If you are interested in attending these Office Hours & miss the registration sign-up, please contact Cara Harbinger at cmh379@cornell.edu

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About Nate Cook:
Nathan J. Cook is an Attorney Of Counsel in Miller Mayer’s Business Law, Real Estate, and Intellectual Property practice groups. Mr. Cook focuses his practice on business, finance, real estate, and intellectual property law. Mr. Cook’s business and finance practice includes advising entrepreneurs and businesses in formation and governance, employment matters, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, succession planning, and financing, including venture capital. Mr. Cook’s real estate practice includes representing buyers and sellers of residential and commercial real estate throughout Central New York and the Southern Tier. Mr. Cook’s intellectual property law practice includes advising clients in intellectual property protection, trademark and copyright registration, franchising, licensing, negotiation and preparation of software development and service agreements, and trade secret protection. Mr. Cook is a member of the New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey bars. He received a J.D. from Rutgers Law School and Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the University of North Texas.

Rev Member Exclusive: EIR Office Hours with Nate Cook
2019-04-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev members are invited to schedule a time to meet with Rev Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), Nate Cook, on Monday, April 29th.
Office Hours will be held 2:00pm-5:00pm & registration is required for a 30-minute session. Registration for this event will close the day before the event on Sunday, April 28th at 9:00am. If you are interested in attending these Office Hours & miss the registration sign-up, please contact Cara Harbinger at cmh379@cornell.edu

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About Nate Cook:
Nathan J. Cook is an Attorney Of Counsel in Miller Mayer’s Business Law, Real Estate, and Intellectual Property practice groups. Mr. Cook focuses his practice on business, finance, real estate, and intellectual property law. Mr. Cook’s business and finance practice includes advising entrepreneurs and businesses in formation and governance, employment matters, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, succession planning, and financing, including venture capital. Mr. Cook’s real estate practice includes representing buyers and sellers of residential and commercial real estate throughout Central New York and the Southern Tier. Mr. Cook’s intellectual property law practice includes advising clients in intellectual property protection, trademark and copyright registration, franchising, licensing, negotiation and preparation of software development and service agreements, and trade secret protection. Mr. Cook is a member of the New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey bars. He received a J.D. from Rutgers Law School and Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the University of North Texas.

Rev Member Exclusive: EIR Office Hours with Brian Bauer
2019-05-07 12:00 - 14:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev: Ithaca Startup Work’s Office Hours give members the opportunity to reserve an appointment with a Rev Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR) or a guest expert to discuss strategy, seek assistance with business connections, and receive valuable feedback. Office Hours are hosted by our EIRs or selected guests on a rotating basis and are typically offered each week.

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EIR Office Hours with Brian Bauer will be held 12:00pm – 2:30pm & pre-registration is required for a 30-minute session. Registration for this event will close the day before the event, on Monday, May 6th at 9:00am. If you are interested in attending these Office Hours & miss the registration sign-up, please contact Cara Harbinger at cmh379@cornell.edu.

About Brian Bauer:
Brian Bauer is the Program Director for clean energy programs with Cornell’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement. Brian runs 76West, NYSERDA’s clean energy business competition, and he is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the Southern Tier Startup Alliance, a member organization of incubators across the Southern Tier which is a collaboration between Cornell, Binghamton University, and Corning Enterprises.
Brian is a seasoned international energy industry executive with extensive experience in Oil, Natural Gas, Chemicals, and renewables in the United States, Asia, and Europe. Brian ran several international businesses during a 30-year career in the energy industry and has expertise in operations, strategy, business development, mergers and acquisitions, major project management, corporate governance and organizational change.
Brian has a B.S. In Chemical Engineering from Cornell and an MBA in Operations and Finance from the University of Chicago. In addition to his entrepreneurial work, Brian lectures at Cornell and serves on the Board of the Paleontological Research Institute, which includes the Museum of the Earth and the Cayuga Nature Center, both near Ithaca.

Rev Members & Sponsors Exclusive: Free Pass Day
2019-05-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-06-11, 2019-07-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
All employees of Rev Member companies are welcome to come work without using a Day Pass. This is a great chance to catch up with mentors and other Members, meet new people, and connect with special guests and Rev Sponsors! Bagels provided – yum!

Networking@Rev: Food & Agriculture Innovation
2019-05-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Now is the time for food, beverage, and agriculture startups to take root in New York state. A bumper crop of resources, funding, and programs are available to nurture startup innovations.
Learn about these abundant resources, hear food and agriculture startups pitch their ideas, and network with a thriving ecosystem of startups, vendors, and researchers.
ALL are welcome. Complimentary food and drinks from local and regional startups will be served. Please RSVP.

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Rev Member Exclusive: Brunch 'n' Learn with Ken Rother
2019-05-16 08:30 - 09:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Sales: The Love/Hate Relationship
Nearly all members of a startup find themselves assisting with sales at some point. You can’t escape it. Sales are crucial to startups. Some people love it and others try to steer clear. Everyone seems to have a different sales style.
We are gathering business development staff, sales staff, and staff that pitch in with sales to discuss tactics and trade stories. Join us at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works on May 16th from 8:30 – 9:30 am.

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Rev Member Exclusive: Office Hours with Miller Mayer Law Firm
2019-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev members are invited to schedule a time to meet with an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) from Miller Mayer Law Firm on Thursday, May 16th.
Office Hours will be held 9:00am-12:00pm & registration is required for a 30-minute session. Registration for this event will close on Wednesday, May 15th at 9:00am. If you are interested in attending these Office Hours & miss the registration sign-up, please contact Mac-Andrew Nelson at mkn43@cornell.edu

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Rev Member Exclusive: Office Hours with Ryoko Nozawa from Cayuga Ventures
2019-06-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev members are invited to stop by and meet with Ryoko Nozawa, a Principal Investor from Cayuga Ventures. Office Hours with Ryoko will be held from 9:00am-12:00pm & pre-registration is required for a 30-minute session. Registration for this event will close the day before the event, on June 5th at 9:00am. If you are interested in attending these Office Hours & miss the registration sign-up, please contact Mac-Andrew Nelson at mkn43@cornell.edu.

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About Ryoko Nozawa:
Ryoko is principal at Cayuga Venture Fund. She focuses on exploring investment opportunities, supporting portfolio companies, and assisting fund administration. She evaluates startups on their business models, financials and cost structures, operations, technologies, and markets. She is typically the first person to conduct due diligence on the investment opportunities.
Ryoko joined Cayuga Venture Fund in 2016. She is a graduate of Cornell MBA & Keio University in Japan. She has been a judge for 76West (energy), GENIUS NY (unmanned aerial systems & IoT), and various startup competitions at Cornell and other programs in the region.

Networking@Rev: True Confessions From Our Entrepreneurs-In-Residence
2019-06-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
What if you put your startup on hold, only to have a competitor’s product swoop in and dominate the industry? Or turned down an investment opportunity in a small startup… that is now valued at $23 billion? Hear confessions from Rev’s Entrepreneurs-in-Residence about their biggest regrets, missed opportunities, and what they learned from it all.
ALL are welcome. Complimentary food and drinks from local and regional startups will be served. Please RSVP.

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Rev Member Exclusive: Office Hours with Miller Mayer Law Firm
2019-06-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev members are invited to schedule a time to meet with an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) from Miller Mayer Law Firm on Thursday, June 20th.
Office Hours will be held 9:00am-12:00pm & registration is required for a 30-minute session. Registration for this event will close on Wednesday, June 19th at 9:00am. If you are interested in attending these Office Hours & miss the registration sign-up, please contact Mac-Andrew Nelson at mkn43@cornell.edu

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Rev Members Exclusive: Lunch 'n' Learn
2019-07-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Bring your lunch (or order in) and gather for a short presentation on a timely topic – topic to be announced soon! This event is for Rev Member Companies and employees only.
More info to come!

eLab Summer Series Speaker Series Talk 3
2019-07-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Zach Shulman, the Director of Entrepreneurship at Cornell, will be giving a presentation on how critical good legal advice can be for a startup. Don’t miss it!

Networking@Rev: Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship
2019-07-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Join us for networking and celebration of Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship!
Ursa has achieved gender parity, which is a remarkable feat for a tech company. A panel featuring Ursa’s female leaders will include tips for promoting diversity and inclusion in an organization.
This is also an opportunity to network with others in technology and entrepreneurship along with the many community service providers that entrepreneurs need in order to set themselves up for success. All are welcome!
Please register here.
July 16, 2019 • 6pm-8:30pm
Rev Ithaca Startup Works
314 E State St
Ithaca, NY 14850

Rev Member Exclusive: Office Hours with Miller Mayer Law Firm
2019-07-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev members are invited to schedule a time to meet with an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) from Miller Mayer Law Firm on Thursday, July 18th.
Office Hours will be held 9:00am-12:00pm & registration is required for a 30-minute session. Registration for this event will close on Wednesday, July 17th at 9:00am. If you are interested in attending these Office Hours & miss the registration sign-up, please contact Mac-Andrew Nelson at mkn43@cornell.edu

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The 10 Second Elevator Pitch: Defining what you are, what you do, why you do it, and for whom
2019-07-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
In this four-part series, Rev Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Brandon Wright, will facilitate discussion and offer advice on how startups can hone their pitch and create appealing pitch decks.
The 10 Second Elevator Pitch: This first workshop will focus on the ’10 Second Elevator Pitch’ defining what you are, what you do, why you do it, and for whom.
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The 30 Second Elevator Pitch: Relating to your Audience
2019-07-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
In this four-part series, Rev Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Brandon Wright, will facilitate discussion and offer advice on how startups can hone their pitch and create appealing pitch decks.
The 30 Second Elevator Pitch: This workshop will focus on the ’30 Second Elevator Pitch’ which focuses on relating to your audience.
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eLab Summer Series Speaker Series Talk 4
2019-07-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Ed Cato will lead a discussion for Rev members focused on branding, positioning, and marketing for early-stage startups.

Networking@Rev: Hardware Demo Day
2019-08-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev’s Hardware Accelerator is a 10-week summer program that leads product teams through a process for determining if their ideas are commercially desirable, technologically viable, and economically feasible.
Hear the 2019 teams pitch the results of their journey to create a prototype and launch a company.
All are welcome. Complimentary food and drink will be served. Please RSVP.

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Rev Member Exclusive: Lunch 'n' Learn with Yasamin Miller: The Pyramid Principle
2019-08-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Bring your lunch (or order in) and gather around the table with Yasamin Miller to discuss the Pyramid Principle. Pizza provided.
The Pyramid Principle – how best to communicate your message
An extremely powerful structured thinking and communication tool that can be applied to produce everyday work documents: to-the-point memos, emails, reports, successful proposals, and dynamic presentations. It covers the entire thinking process that should precede writing that includes: logic in writing, thinking and problem solving. It is a critical skill that will enable one to communicate more information, more clearly, in a limited amount of time.
Based on The Minto Pyramid Principle book, a standard text used by all the major consulting firms, many large corporations (including AT&T and Southern California Edison, to name some examples of our most recent clients) and some government agencies.

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About Yasamin Miller:
Yasamin Miller is a specialist in survey research and data analytics, and a facilitator in training programs that focus on research skills and how to bring these to life. Miller understands the changing landscape of the corporate world and has been successful in anticipating and being at the forefront of the changes, ensuring her clients receive the most cutting-edge and highest quality solutions. The range of subject areas Miller has had first-hand experience and expertise with varies from social issues, dealing with topics sensitive in nature, to issues relevant to policy makers regarding health care, the environment, social needs, and security. Miller has extensive experience in conducting surveys of people of varying cultural backgrounds, and has a keen understanding of these subtle cultural differences and their impact on surveying methods. Miller works extensively with clients during the study design and planning phases of a project, and is able to deliver study findings in a concise and clear fashion.
This event will be held on Friday, August 2nd from 12:00-1:00pm & is for Rev Member Companies and employees only.
