Rev: Ithaca Startup Works

Networking@Rev: Women in Entrepreneurship
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Did you know female-founded companies in the U.S. raised $44.4 billion out of the $170.59 billion in venture capital allocated last year? Let’s change that. Join us for an inspiring evening of networking and innovation at Networking@Rev: Women in Entrepreneurship!
Mingle with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights and advice, and make meaningful connections that could propel your business forward. Our guest speakers will share their personal journeys, challenges, and successes as women entrepreneurs, providing inspirational and motivational insights for all attendees.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, Networking@Rev: Women in Entrepreneurship is the perfect opportunity to expand your network and build relationships within the Ithaca entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Let’s work together to support and uplift women in and throughout their entrepreneurship journey. All are welcome, admission is free, and local bites and refreshments will be provided. RSVP today!

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Rev Content Session: Discovering Your Brand with Maureen Ballatori
2024-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or simply someone with a passion to express, crafting your brand is essential for standing out in a crowded world. Join us virtually for a branding content session with Maureen Ballatori, founder and CEO of Agency 29.
In this session, we’ll redefine branding and explore how holistic brand thinking can support your company’s growth. Maureen will discuss branding basics and need-to-knows for startups.
Admission is free and anyone with an established company is welcome to attend. Rev member startups are invited to book a 1:1 chat with Maureen after the session. Please RSVP to attend, as space is limited.

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Networking@Rev: Campus to Community Connections
2024-04-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Whether you’re a grad researcher at Cornell, an innovator working on 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 10th 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!

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Prototyping Hardware Accelerator Information Session
2024-03-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Over 10 weeks, Rev’s Prototyping Hardware Accelerator guides product teams to determine if their ideas are commercially desirable, technologically feasible, and economically viable. Upon completion of the program, participants are positioned to recruit team members, bring on partners, initiate work with contract manufacturers, and pitch to investors. Teams will receive a stipend of up to $2,000 to advance their prototype.
Attend this information session to learn more about the program and decide if you are a fit. Attendees will have the opportunity to get their questions answered by the program team.
Applications for Summer 2024 are open. Apply now.

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Rev Content Session: New York State Venture Opportunities
2024-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Are you seeking venture capital opportunities to take your startup to the next level? Join us virtually for an exclusive Rev Content Session on New York State Venture Opportunities 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 60-minute session will include a 45-minute presentation and 15-minute Q&A session, so come ready to ask these experts your most burning questions on NYS Venture Opportunities! Admission is free and anyone with an established company is welcome to attend.

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Networking@Rev: Hardware Innovation
2024-02-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Launching a physical product business is not for the faint of heart. Innovating, perfecting your prototyping, speaking with customers, developing your business plan, and scaling are all massive challenges. Rev’s hardware programs provide resources and support for hardware entrepreneurs at every stage of the journey.
Join Rev on February 15 to learn about hardware offerings, including the newest prototyping and manufacturing track – MedTech. The event will feature pitches from successful physical product entrepreneurs and a keynote on the increased need for hardware innovation.
An open bar and locally sourced appetizers will be provided. All are welcome; admission is free.

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Friends of Rev Holiday Party
2023-12-06 17:00 - 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.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Choosing an Accelerator
2023-11-29 11:45 - 13:00 | Virtual
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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.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Attracting Investment
2023-11-08 11:45 - 13:00 | Virtual

Rev CEO & Sponsors Coffee Hour
2023-10-27 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-10-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-09-22 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-09-08 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-06-09 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-05-05 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-04-21 08:00 - 09:00 | 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: The Future of Food & Ag
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca

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

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: Launching Your Startup
2023-09-20 11:45 - 13:00 | Virtual

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.

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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.

Manufacturing Hardware Accelerator Information Session
2023-08-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-27 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.
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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.
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Rev CEO & Sponsors Happy Hour
2023-07-14 17:00 - 18:00 | South Hill Cider, 550 Sandbank Rd., Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
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: 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.
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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: 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.
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