Rev: Ithaca Startup Works

Members Only: Equity Crowdfunding with Cornell Legal Research Clinic
2016-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Equity Crowdfunding is a new way to raise capital for your business, but the area is fraught with regulatory uncertainty. The Cornell Legal Research Clinic is pleased to present a talk on the topic from 4:00 to 5:00 on November 16th. We plan to discuss:

Limitations
Benefits
Risks
Platforms and marketplace

The Cornell Legal Research Clinic accepts pro bono legal research requests from local non-profit organizations, individuals, and legal service providers. Rev: Ithaca Startup Works members qualify through their affiliation with the organization.
This event is members-only. Please RSVP to events@revithaca.com

Business After Hours at the Carey Building
2016-11-09 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Join us on Wednesday, November 9 at Travis Hyde’s newest building in Downtown Ithaca, the Carey Building.
The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce,Travis Hyde Properties, Rev, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance welcome you to tour the newest addition to Downtown Ithaca, the Carey Building.
In addition to nearly doubling the size of Rev, the new Carey Building has added 20 housing units to Downtown Ithaca, ranging from studio micro apartments to 2 bedroom units.
All Chamber members, Rev Members and partners of Travis Hyde properties are welcome to attend. Please register all attendees through the Chamber of Commerce online, or by calling our office at 607 273 7080. Tickets will be $12 during pre-registration, $20 at the door, and $30 for Non Chamber Members.

Meetup: Ithaca Web People
2016-11-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-10-04 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
Join Ithaca Web People for a Tuesday Tech Talk hosted at Rev. The Web People Meetup is a monthly meetup open for web professionals and enthusiasts featuring interesting presentations, good conversation, snacks and refreshments. RSVP here.

Networking@Rev - Software & Hardware
2016-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Join us for one of our popular Networking@Rev events. Networking@Rev is a great way to get to know Ithaca’s startup community, meet startups looking to hire/collaborate, and form valuable connections with local businesses and potential investors. Check out our expanded space, enjoy refreshments, network with others in the startup community, and hear from software/hardware startups.
The event is free, but please RSVP here to save your spot!
Remarks and pitches will begin around 6:45pm.

POSTPONED: Women Redefining Entrepreneurship
2016-10-22 08:00 - 15:00 UTC | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
Thank you for your interest in attending WRE 2016 on October 22, 2016. Unfortunately, due to competing events, event registration has been slow. After much consideration, we have decided that it is in the best interest of our presenters and attendees to reschedule for a future 2017 date.
Thank you for your interest in women entrepreneurs!

Downtown Ithaca Alliance Halloween
2016-10-20 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Stop by Rev for a treat (or a trick!) during Downtown Ithaca Alliance’s Halloween celebration.

Networking @Rev
2016-09-22 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Networking@Rev events are back, and the first one is going to be great – because it’s our anniversary! Help us celebrate two years of convening the entrepreneurial community. Check out the new space, enjoy refreshments, network with others in the startup community, and hear from high-growth startups.
Reserve your spot: RSVP here!

Tax Issues Associated with High-Tech and Startup Companies
2016-09-16 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Chris Hart and Renata Dabrowska of Sciarabba Walker & Co. will cover some relevant federal and NYS tax topics, including qualified small business stock benefits, R&D credit, and a review of NYS incentive programs.
Space is limited; please RSVP to ensure your spot!

Hiring Tactics Roundtable
2016-09-06 15:30 - 17:00 UTC | Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Part of the Passenger to Pilot program, members can join EIR Ariana Blosson and the P2P cohort for a discussion about hiring tactics in new businesses.

Hardware Accelerator Demo Day 2016: Making Meets Business
2016-08-11 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | G10 Biotechnology Building, Cornell University, 526 Campus Rd Ithaca, NY 14850, Ithaca, NY, United States
On August 11th, Rev: Ithaca Startup Works presents the second annual Rev Hardware Accelerator Demo Day: “Making Meets Business” – a free event for the entire community. Rev Hardware Accelerator teams have spent 12 weeks working to move their product ideas from concept to prototype. Each team received support from Rev mentors and technical instructors throughout the summer, as well as access to Rev’s Prototyping Shop and up to $2000 worth of materials to use in creating their prototypes. Demo Day is their chance to show off all of their hard work!
Demo Day will be held in room G10 of Cornell University’s Biotechnology Building. The event is free for everyone and all are encouraged to attend. The event opens at 6:00 PM and will run until 9:00 PM, with booths for each team and special prizes for lucky attendees. The Demo Day presentation and team pitches will be held at 7:00 PM.
Everyone at Rev is very proud of this year’s Rev Hardware Accelerator teams. From two recent Ithaca High School graduates, to team members from Cornell University and Ithaca College, to an Ithaca resident who has lived here since 1978, Demo Day is the chance to see some of the many innovative ideas that Ithaca’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has fostered.

NYS MWBE Boot Camp
2016-07-14 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
The NYS MWBE Boot Camp is a full day event for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs). Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the 2016 MWBE, learn about New York State’s MWBE Certification and the benefits of becoming a certified MWBE and meet with certification staff for individualized technical assistance!

9:00 – 10:15 AM: Train the Trainer (by invitation only)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Certification Made Easy
1:00 – 4:00 PM: One-on-One Sessions with DMWBD Certification Staff

For more information and to sign up for sessions, click here.

Applications Due for P2P Women's Entrepreneurship Program
2016-05-20 | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
Location: Rev: Ithaca Startup Works in downtown Ithaca
Applications Due: May 20th
Have you felt isolated while making business decisions or wasted money on programs or trainings that didn’t move business forward? Do you have a dream for something bigger but don’t know how to do it? Passenger to Pilot supports women business owners who are interested in scaling up, hiring, and being part of a community of women that gives back. The program will connect you with other women entrepreneurs, tap you into the resources that are available regionally, and give you the opportunities to get the word out about your business in the entrepreneurial community.
Learn More: https://www.revithaca.com/programs/women/

Passenger to Pilot Graduation & Networking Event
2016-05-18 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Coltivare, 235 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NE, 14850, United States
Rev: Ithaca Startup Works is hosting a celebration of the graduation of the inaugural class of the Passenger to Pilot Women’s program.
Led by Ariana Blossom, Passenger to Pilot is a year-long program designed to give women business owners support, accountability, access, strategy development, and a road map to achieving the next level of success. Members of this inaugural class have been working with mentors and each other to grow their businesses since the start of the program in May 2015. Join us in celebrating their year of hard work!
In addition to the pitches from the program participants, we welcome the following presenters:

Keynote address by Mary Opperman, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Cornell University
Ariana Blossom, Passenger to Pilot program director
Bob Case, M&T Bank, Passenger to Pilot program sponsor

Before and after the presentations, enjoy networking time with our entrepreneurial community. Light appetizers, beer, wine, and a signature cocktail, “The Pilot”, will be served. This event is at Coltivare on Cayuga Street in downtown Ithaca.
RSVP here!

Applications Due for Rev Hardware Accelerator Summer Program
2016-04-15 | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
Location: Rev: Ithaca Startup Works in downtown Ithaca
Applications Due: April 15th
This summer, 8 teams will have the chance to bring an idea from napkin to prototype in the Rev Hardware Accelerator. Participation in the program gets you up to $2,000 in development funding, access to the Rev Prototyping Lab, advanced workshops specifically designed for product development, business model creation guided by experienced entrepreneurs, and an instruction team covering mechanical and electrical engineering, computer science, and industrial design.
Learn More: https://www.revithaca.com/programs/hardware-accelerator/

Rev Hardware Accelerator Info Night
2016-03-23 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
Come and find out if the summer Hardware Accelerator is right for your idea.
The Rev Hardware Accelerator (HA) launches hardware ideas from napkin to prototype. Program Director Ken Rother will give an overview on the program and the Rev Prototyping Lab, as well as introduce the HA instruction team. Also hear from HA alumni who have moved their products forward since last summer’s program. Pizza and refreshments provided on first come, first serve basis.
RSVP here!

Ideation Workshop
2016-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
Do you want to become an entrepreneur, but you don’t yet have that brilliant idea? Think you have a lot of brilliant ideas, but want to find out which one is the best?
This workshop will help you come up with new ideas and evaluate which ones are the most worth pursuing to ensure you invest your time and energies on ideas that have the most promise. The first section of the workshop will be about places and processes that you can use to find inspiration to come up with a large number of potential business ideas. We will then walk through a systematic process to evaluate, validate, and quantify the best ideas.
Join us at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works for this workshop with Southern Tier Startup Alliance Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Ken Rother and Brad Treat.
RSVP to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ideation-workshop-tickets-21205555387

Educational Technology Day
2016-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Ithaca College, 101 Textor Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Educational Technology Day is a free regional technology event that attracts over 1,600 people annually from upstate New York. It features local and national vendors such as AT&T, Apple, Brocade, Dell, Epson, Hewlett Packard, Panasonic and many others.
Some highlights for 2016:

“Featured Sessions” track with nationally recognized thought leaders and other experts. Topics this year include:
-Women in IT
-Teaching and Learning
-Analytics in Higher Education
-Independence through Robotic Technology
-Student Perspectives on IT
-Starting a Startup – Featuring Jeremiah Cotman & Alec Mitchell as well as other representatives from Rev: Ithaca Startup Works!

Vendor Showcase with more than 50 national, regional and local technology vendors
College Showcase with faculty, staff and students showing how they are using technology in and out of the classroom

Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium – a special track dedicated to innovations and best practices in using technology for teaching and learning
Startup Central – featuring startups and other emerging companies and technologies
Discuss…IT – informal round table discussions facilitated by subject experts
Seminars, Tours, and much more!

See here for lots of more info!

Networking@Rev: Pitch Night
2016-03-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Ithaca Beer Co., 122 Ithaca Beer Dr, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Find out what local companies are up to, and enjoy networking, drinks, and refreshments. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the entrepreneurial community of Ithaca before and after the pitch presentations. More information about the presenters coming soon. If you’re interested in presenting, please fill out our pitch application.
RSVP required, reserve your spot now at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/networkingrev-pitch-night-registration-20916094602

This event is sponsored by 76West Clean Energy Competition.
76West is an unparalleled competition focused on attracting entrepreneurs and resources from New York State, the US, and around the world, to build clean energy businesses and jobs in New York State’s Southern Tier Region. The competition offers $10 million in prize money including a $1 million top prize and support services and incubator space to all winners. Sponsored by NYSERDA and administered by the Southern Tier Startup Alliance, 76West is a great opportunity to inject our already-strong regional entrepreneurial ecosystem with new forward-thinking companies and innovations.
Learn more at www.nyserda.ny.gov/76west

Are You an Entrepreneur?
2016-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
Join Brad Treat & Ken Rother, Entrepreneurs in Residence, Southern Tier Startup Alliance
Now that you have a business idea or you are thinking of taking a nascent startup to the next level, it may be time to take a hard look at what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
Please join us as we delve into the many considerations behind this decision. We will present some of the leading thinking in the literature, hear personal stories from our Entrepreneurs-In-Residence, and engage in informal discussion with current and potential entrepreneurs. The goal of the session is for participants to leave with specific actions they can take to make an informed decision.
Register here!

Women Redefining Entrepreneurship and Leadership Conference
2016-02-06 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Pepsico Auditorium, Stocking Hall, Stocking Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Women Redefining Entrepreneurship and Leadership is the first conference of its kind to come to Ithaca, New York. Through gathering business leaders and influencers from the area
Rev: Ithaca Startup Works and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute at Cornell’s Johnson School aim to educate attendees on the changing environment for aspiring female entrepreneurs. This conference utilizes many of the great women in the Southern Tier and across the country navigating the entrepreneurial community to celebrate and inspire students, academics, and professionals.
Reserve your spot here!

BU December Startup Mixer
2015-12-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Binghamton University Innovative Technology Complex, Center of Excellence, Room 2011, 85 Murray Hill Road, Vestal, NY, 13850 , United States
Binghamton University is celebrating the holiday season with an entrepreneurial flare!
The event is open to all members of the Binghamton University Start-Up companies, in addition to any collaborating faculty, student interns, or industry members you’d like to invite. Play trivia and win!
Register here

FinTech Central Launch
2015-12-10 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | TBA
Canaan Partners is launching FinTech Central, a quarterly series bringing together entrepreneurs across the industry.
They will be kicking things off in New York on December 10th at 6:30pm ET with a highly curated panel followed by breakout sessions on Lending, Payments and Blockchain.
Request your spot here! Questions can be sent to Michael Gilroy MGilroy@canaan.com
About Canaan Partners
Canaan Partners was the first and lead investor in Lending Club, the 4th largest internet IPO in the U.S. We’ve since invested in a number of market leaders including Orchard Platform, ShopKeep, CircleUp, RealtyMogul.com and EVEN Financial. We’re experts in the financial technology space and are passionate about cultivating its next generation of leaders.

7 Conversations Cofounders Need to Have Now
2015-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Harvest Cafe, 224 West Main Street, Montour Falls, NY, 14865, United States
“7 Conversations Cofounders Need to Have Now to Avoid Imploding in the Future”
Interested in hearing from people who have experience starting and growing companies? Want to meet other entrepreneurs in your area?
The Southern Tier Startup Alliance (STSA) is teaming up with SCOPED to hold an event in Schuyler County specifically designed for current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Hear and collaborate with Brad Treat, Entrepreneur in Residence with the STSA, on the Top 7 discussions you need to be having with your cofounders.
Reserve your spot here!

Veterans Resource Workshop
2015-12-08 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | SUNY Delhi Farrell Student and Community Center, 222 Farrell Student and Community Center, Delhi, NY, United States
SCORE, U.S. Small Business Administration, Delaware County Veteran Services, SUNY Delhi Career Services & Business Development, and Veteran Affairs are coming together to offer veterans the tools they need to make small business dreams a reality. Topics will include:

Starting a Small Business
Banking, Housing, and Farm Loans
Financing, Marketing and Investment
General Veteran Benefits
VA Education Benefits

RSVPs are encouraged. Please contact Barbara Scherer at 607-746-4577 or schereba@delhi.edu with questions and to reserve your spot!

Presentations@Rev: EdTech Evolved
2015-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
Presentations@Rev: EdTech Evolved: One Entrepreneur’s Journey to redefine what it means for students to be ‘Career Ready’
Today, more than ever before, the idea of being “Career Ready” post-graduation is emphasized. With the constant change and innovation in technology and even workplace environment, how does a student prepare for the unknown?
Tish Squillaro, Founder & CEO of Roadmap and co-author of HeadTrash, will lead the group through her personal journey of growing an education-technology(EdTech) company that better prepares students to be ready to transition to the workplace. Her unique approach uses new technologies to teach the traditional ‘soft skills’ that are key to success in the workplace. Hear about the ‘new learner’ and the impact (or lack of impact) of technology on education and the dichotomy of how soft skills are bearing the brunt of tech’s influence.
Reserve your spot now!

Presentations@Rev: Fashion Meets Function
2015-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
Let’s be honest: How long does it take you to pick out that perfect business meeting outfit?
Whether you run a successful company or you are just starting out as an entrepreneur, “What should I wear?” is a question everyone asks themselves. You want to look stylish and be comfortable, but where do you start when every spare penny is going into building your company? What pieces will create a versatile and cohesive wardrobe that sends the right message to your clients?
Join us for this valuable Presentations@Rev event with entrepreneur, Catie Millspaugh, that will benefit any aspiring business owner! Don’t miss this opportunity to know exactly what shoe to wear with your fancy new suit! Reserve your spot here.

BRM Community Mixer Hosted @Rev
2015-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
Big Red Microenterprise (BRM) will be coming to Rev on Thursday, November 19, looking to network with community members like you! Launched in January of 2009, BRM seeks to meet a critical need by working with promising, but underserved entrepreneurs in the local community. BRM partners with the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise (Center) to support microbusiness owners.
Network and connect with this Cornell student organization Nov. 19 at 6 pm! Sign up here!

Ithaca College Business Idea Competition
2015-11-19 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Ithaca College, 101 Textor Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
