Rev Members Exclusive: NYS Anti-Sexual Harassment Training
2023-02-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
According to a new New York State legislation, all employers are required to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy and their employees are required to complete sexual harassment prevention training.
As of October 9, 2018, all employees are required to receive training on an annual basis. This Rev member exclusive workshop led by Tim O’Brien, Esq. specialist in employement law, fulfills the New York state training requirement for staff. All participants will receive a certificate of completion.
The last 15 minutes will include a special segment for employers only.
Please register for this event so we can anticipate your attendance.

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Rev CEO & Sponsors Coffee Hour
2023-02-10 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-02-24 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-03-24 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-04-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-04-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-05-05 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-06-09 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-09-08 08:00 - 09:00 and 3 more dates | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev CEO & Sponsors Coffee Hour
All CEOs of Rev member companies and Rev sponsors are invited to gather and catch up over a cup of coffee.
Calendar invites for this event will be emailed to Rev CEOs and sponsors. If you would like to register, but have not yet received an invite, please contact rev@revithaca.com.

Networking@Rev: Hardware Happenings
2023-02-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Join Rev: Ithaca Startup Works for this exciting Networking Night spotlighting the hottest hardware startups in the Ithaca entrepreneurial ecosystem!
All are welcome to attend and admission is free. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP here to attend, as space is limited.

Prototyping Hardware Accelerator Information Session
2023-02-23 17:00 - 18:00 | TBA
Take your product idea to the next level – Apply by March 31!
Are you an entrepreneur ready to take your product idea to the next level? Rev: Ithaca Startup Works invites you to take a deep dive into prototyping this summer! Join this info session to learn more about the program, meet program leadership, and get all your questions answered.
Over 10 weeks, Rev’s Prototyping Hardware Accelerator guides product teams through a process to determine if their ideas are commercially desirable, technologically viable, and economically feasible. Upon completion of the program, participants are positioned to recruit team members, bring on partners, initiate work with contract manufacturers, and pitch to investors.
The program offers three unique tracks with tailored content and instruction:

Open Track: Open to innovators in any field since 2014, Rev’s classic track provides foundational training across industries. Participants will be eligible to receive a maximum stipend of $2,000 for prototype development.
AgTech Track: Agriculture technology startups are immersed in specialized training and connected to experts and potential partners within the agriculture industry. Participants will be eligible to receive a maximum stipend of $2,000 for prototype development.
ClimateTech Track: Climate tech startups are placed in a like-minded cohort, matched with clean energy and clean tech mentors, and learn from guest speakers in the field. Participants will be eligible to receive a maximum stipend of $10,000 for prototype development.

Applications are now being accepted for the Open, AgTech, and ClimateTech tracks of the Summer 2023 Prototyping Hardware Accelerator! The accelerator is held in person at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works in Ithaca, New York beginning on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The program is free and open to the public.
Accessibility:
Please contact Hope Spithaler (hbs63@cornell.edu) at least five days prior to the event with any accessibility needs.
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Questions? Contact rev@revithaca.com.

Prototyping Hardware Accelerator Information Session
2023-03-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Online

Rev CEO & Sponsors Happy Hour
2023-03-07 17:00 - 18:00
Rev CEO & Sponsors Happy Hour
All CEOs of Rev member companies and Rev sponsors are invited to gather and catch up over a drink.
Calendar invites for this event will be emailed to Rev CEOs and sponsors. If you would like to register, but have not yet received an invite, please contact rev@revithaca.com.

Rev Content Session: Straight from the (Funding) Source
2023-03-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Are you a founder seeking funding to take your startup to the next level? Join us virtually for an exclusive Rev Content Session on funding sources with a special panel of expert guests.
Jennifer Tegan, managing director of New York Ventures at Empire State Development, Marnie LaVigne, president and CEO of Launch NY, and Somak Chattopadhyay, founder and managing partner of Armory Square Ventures, are three of New York State’s leading voices on startup funding and growth. They’re teaming up to share their expertise and insights on finding funding in this content session, exclusive for members of the Rev community.
This 90-minute session will include a 60-minute presentation and 30-minute Q&A session, so come ready to ask these experts your most burning questions on finding funding! Admission is free and anyone with an established company is welcome to attend.
RSVP to attend.

Networking@Rev: Building Bridges for Ithaca Startups
2023-04-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Whether you’re a grad researcher at Cornell, an innovator working in the Commons, or an IC student on South Hill, there’s one thing that connects us all — the support and energy within Ithaca’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Join us at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works on April 12 for a night full of connection and celebration!
Networking@Rev will feature guest speakers sharing their stories of their startup journeys and shouting out the resources and mentors that have supported them along the way. Select startups and programs will also be tabling at the event and giving YOU the information you need to take the next (or first!) step on an entrepreneurial journey of your own.

This event will kick off the 2-day long Entrepreneurship@Cornell Celebration, featuring panels, keynote speakers, pitch events and networking opportunities for members of the Cornell community and community participants. You can check out the full roster of events (including eLab Demo Day!) here.
All are welcome to attend and admission is free. Local bites and beverages will be provided. RSVP now to reserve your spot!

Rev Content Session: PR for Startups
2023-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Get ready to take your startup’s PR game to the next level! Rev: Ithaca Startup Works is excited to present a virtual content session featuring Carson Quinn, founder of ZindseyMedia.
Carson is an experienced PR professional who specializes in helping startups get noticed by media outlets and potential customers. During this informative and engaging session, Carson will share her insights on how to develop and execute an effective PR strategy for your startup, even if you don’t have a big budget or a large team.
The session will cover a range of topics, including:

The basics of PR: What it is and why it matters for startups
How to identify your target audience and craft messaging that resonates with them
Tips for building relationships with journalists and other media influencers
How to measure the success of your PR efforts and adjust your strategy as needed

The session will be interactive and allow for Q&A with Carson, so participants will have the opportunity to ask specific questions and get personalized advice. Whether you’re an established startup founder or thinking about making the leap into entrepreneurship, this session is a must-attend event to learn how to effectively promote your startup and gain visibility in the media.
RSVP to attend.

Networking@Rev: Women in Entrepreneurship
2023-06-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Join Rev: Ithaca Startup Works for this exciting Networking Night recognizing innovative female founders making an impact on their industry!
All are welcome to attend and admission is free. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP here to attend, as space is limited.

Rev Content Session: Sales for Startups
2023-06-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Are you a founder looking to enhance your sales strategies, drive growth, and scale up your business? Rev: Ithaca Startup Works is excited to present a Rev Content Session featuring Charlie Mulligan, founder of GiveGab.
Join Charlie as he shares invaluable insights gained from his own entrepreneurial journey with GiveGab, now known as Bonterra, the #1 platform for digital giving.
You’ll learn:

The strategies and tactics Charlie used to fuel GiveGab’s tremendous sales success
How to position your startup for significant sales growth
The inside scoop on creating lasting customer relationships

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask Charlie their questions about sales tactics and techniques, as well as connect with fellow founders and entrepreneurs. Expand your network, forge valuable partnerships, and exchange ideas that could shape the future of your business.
This event is free and open to any founder who is eager to supercharge their sales efforts. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today.
RSVP to attend.

Rev CEO & Sponsors Happy Hour
2023-07-14 17:00 - 18:00 | South Hill Cider, 550 Sandbank Rd., Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States

Manufacturing Hardware Accelerator Information Session
2023-07-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Interested in learning more about the Manufacturing Hardware Accelerator? Register for this free and virtual information session led by Rev: Ithaca Startup Works!
The Manufacturing Hardware Accelerator is a cohort-based program led by Rev: Ithaca Startup Works that supports hardware startups that are ready to bring their prototypes into production. The program is funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration and offered in partnership with Cornell Engineering.
Over the course of the 52-week program, entrepreneurs are provided with valuable entrepreneurial and design for manufacturing programming, one-on-one mentorship, and networking opportunities—including introductions to manufacturers and investors. The cohort will meet virtually twice a month and in-person in Ithaca, NY approximately three times during the program for immersive experiences and manufacturing tours.
After a successful inaugural cohort, we’re excited to continue offering an AgTech track for agriculture technology startups that are ready to manufacture innovations in areas such as farming operations, animal husbandry, and food processing. Participants in the AgTech track will receive specialized training and mentorship and will be connected to experts and potential partners in the region’s robust agrifood ecosystem.
Application for Cohort 4, which will run from October 2023 to September 2024, open on June 14 and applicants will be selected on a rolling basis.
ELIGIBILITY: The Manufacturing Hardware Accelerator is designed for startups based anywhere in the U.S. that have already developed a fully functional prototype and identified a viable customer market. Hardware and physical product startups with innovations geared toward businesses or consumers that include electronics, plastics, enclosures, mechanisms, and or machines are encouraged to apply. The program is free, and participants do not give away any equity.
RVSP now to reserve your spot!

Networking@Rev: Hardware Demo Day
2023-08-03 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Join us to celebrate the progress made this summer by the Rev: Ithaca Startup Works Prototyping Hardware Accelerator, ClimateTech Prototyping Hardware Accelerator, and AgTech Prototyping Hardware Accelerator cohorts!
Over the past 11 weeks, these 17 teams have gone on a deep dive into entrepreneurship to test if their product ideas are commercially desirable, technologically viable, and economically feasible. Attend Demo Day to enjoy complimentary local refreshments, connect with Ithaca’s startups, and observe teams’ business pitches and prototype demonstrations. All are welcome, admission is free, and local refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP to attend.
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
2023-08-30 11:45 - 13:00 | Virtual
Your entrepreneurial journey starts here! Learn how to think like a successful startup founder in this introductory workshop. You’ll find out from the experts what it takes to launch a startup that solves real-world problems and addresses customers’ needs.

Ken Rother, director of Rev: Ithaca Startup Works and eLab, will lead the workshop and moderate a panel with Stephanie Wisner, co-founder of Centivax, and Mukti Khaire, faculty director of the Johnson Cornell Tech MBA program. Don’t miss this enlightening discussion on proven approaches to entrepreneurship and common pitfalls to avoid.

Register here: https://bit.ly/IEWorkshop1

This workshop is the first in a virtual series presented by the Center for Regional Economic Advancement, a division of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. Designed to explore the entrepreneurial journey from ideation to operation, the series is open to anyone with a vision for a startup, including researchers, faculty, doctoral students, graduate students, and undergraduates across Cornell’s campuses.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Launching Your Startup
2023-09-20 11:45 - 13:00 | Virtual
Register here.

This workshop is part of a virtual series presented by the Center for Regional Economic Advancement, a division of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. Designed to explore the entrepreneurial journey from ideation to operation, the series is open to anyone with a vision for a startup, including researchers, faculty, doctoral students, graduate students, and undergraduates across Cornell’s campuses.

Networking@Rev: Successful Student Startups
2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Home to three higher education institutions and consistently recognized as one of the country’s best college towns, Ithaca, NY is a hotspot of student innovation and activity.
Join us for Networking@Rev: Successful Student Startups to meet select student founders who leveraged resources within the local entrepreneurial ecosystem — all while getting their degree. These entrepreneurs have launched impactful companies and made significant progress towards achieving their goals. They’re convening to share the ups and downs of their startup journeys and inspire anyone who’s thinking of taking the next step in an entrepreneurial venture of their own.
All are welcome, admission is free, and local refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP to attend.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Protecting Your IP
2023-10-04 11:45 - 13:00 | Virtual

Networking@Rev: The Future of Food & Ag
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
All are welcome, admission is free, and local refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP to attend.
