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

Rev Hardware Accelerator Info Night
2016-03-23 18:00 - 19:00 | 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!

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/

Passenger to Pilot Graduation & Networking Event
2016-05-18 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 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/

NYS MWBE Boot Camp
2016-07-14 09:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Hardware Accelerator Demo Day 2016: Making Meets Business
2016-08-11 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Hiring Tactics Roundtable
2016-09-06 15:30 - 17:00 | 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.

Tax Issues Associated with High-Tech and Startup Companies
2016-09-16 10:30 - 12:00 | 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!

Networking @Rev
2016-09-22 18:00 - 21:00 | 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!

Meetup: Ithaca Web People
2016-10-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-11-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-12-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2017-01-03 17:30 - 19:00 | 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.

Downtown Ithaca Alliance Halloween
2016-10-20 16:00 - 18:00 | 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.

POSTPONED: Women Redefining Entrepreneurship
2016-10-22 08:00 - 15:00 | 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!

Networking@Rev - Software & Hardware
2016-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Business After Hours at the Carey Building
2016-11-09 17:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Members Only: Equity Crowdfunding with Cornell Legal Research Clinic
2016-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 | 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

Networking@Rev: Ithaca College Startup Idea Demo Day
2016-11-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Mark your calendar for the 1st Annual Ithaca College Startup Demo Day, hosted at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works. 12 teams of Ithaca College students have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs, who will award up to $5,000 in financial assistance to turn their ideas into reality. Also up for grabs is the Sustainability Award and Audience Choice Award. This event is free but is likely to fill up quickly. Who will win big? RSVP to find out!
Doors open at 5:00pm, pitches begin at 5:30pm. Refreshments will be provided.
The event is free, but please RSVP here to save your spot!
Ithaca College students interested in attending should register here to receive course credit.

SBIR Grant Prep Workshop with Kirk Macolini
2016-11-29 17:00 - 19:00
Come hear strategies and insights for preparing your SBIR submittal from local grant writer Kick Macolini, founder of Centurion Technology. Kirk is an expert on the federal grant funding landscape, with years of experience helping small, advanced technology businesses in obtaining funding under the Small Business Innovative Research program.
Please RSVP here!

Women and Negotiations: Asking for and Getting What You're Worth
2016-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Why do women negotiate less than men? How do stereotypes and unconscious bias conspire to make negotiation a dangerous proposition for women? And more importantly, how can these be overcome – by individual women and their male and female managers? What are some of the basics of good negotiation (for anyone – male or female)? And are there any special tips to help make women more effective negotiators? During the session, these questions (and more) will be explored and addressed.
Dr. Susan Fleming is a Senior Lecturer at Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration experience with expertise in the areas of finance, insurance, business strategy, negotiation, organizational behavior and issues of gender diversity. She currently serves on the board of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., a publicly traded asset management firm; and Endurance Specialty Holdings, Ltd., a publicly traded global insurance and reinsurance company. Before retiring from Wall Street in 2004, Susan was a Partner with Capital Z Partners, L.P., a $1.85 billion private equity fund focused on investing in the financial services sector and an Analyst in M&A at Morgan Stanley.
Doors open at 6:00pm and presentations will be from 6:30-7:45pm. Light refreshments will also be provided.
The event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP here!

Five Key Ways to Prevent People Problems in a Growing Organization
2016-12-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Do you ever work with difficult people? Alan Willett, author of Leading the Unleadable: How to Manage Mavericks, Cynics, Divas and Other Difficult People, will be sharing strategies to help you effectively lead difficult people.
Doors will open at 5:00pm and presentations will begin at 5:15pm.
Please RSVP here!

Members Only: Rev Holiday Party
2016-12-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Startup your season at Rev’s Holiday Party on December 13 from 4-7 PM!
Rev will be full of good cheer for holidays and we want you to join us. Festivities include:
· Member Gift Swap: Please bring your swag to share with all guests
· Ultimate Gingerbread Build-a-thon: Create and pitch your ultimate rapidly prototyped treat
· Open Mic: Share your good cheer
· Plus music, treats, a photo booth, and good company!

Dress is casual, yet festive.
Please bring enough swag for the Member Gift Swap to share with all guests. A promo item or coupon is a good choice.
RSVP here!

Members Only: Meet 'n' Eat
2017-01-06 12:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Effective Investor Communications with Entrepreneur in Residence Brad Treat
Bring your lunch (or order in) and gather for a short presentation on a timely topic.
The first topic, Effective Investor Communications, prepares for the upcoming Member Only: Open Office Hours with Venture Capitalists from Cayuga Venture Fund.

Rev Members should RSVP here to attend.

Global New York Fund: Bringing NYS to the World
2017-01-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
The Global New York team is coming to Ithaca to introduce the $35 million Global NY Fund, which provides loans and grants to help New York State’s small and medium-size businesses start exporting or increase their global export sales. Grants are also available to non-profits that provide export assistance and trade education to NYS companies.
RSVP today and join us for this free event!

Entrepreneurs: Then and Now
2017-01-14 14:00 - 15:00
There is a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship in Ithaca and Tompkins County, some of which is captured in the current exhibit entitled “Made in Tompkins County.” This program will highlight the entrepreneurial spirit that has been evident in our community with a focus on the past few decades and into the present.
There will be a panel presentation followed by Q&A. A key question will be: How has Tompkins County’s entrepreneurial environment changed over the years and what has been the effect on entrepreneurs and on the community? This event is free and open to the public.
Moderator:
Larry Baum, The Computing Center
Panelists:
Tony Eisenhut, KensaGroup
Evan D. Williams, Tompkins Connect
Brad Treat, REV Ithaca Startup Works
For more information, contact:
Community@TheHistoryCenter.net

Members Only: Open Office Hours with Venture Capitalists from Cayuga Venture Fund
2017-01-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
The CVF team welcomes entrepreneurs to stop by and meet us during its office hours at Rev. We are pleased to share insights as to what investors look for in an investment opportunity as well as to give feedback on your pitch and business model. CVF looks forward to connecting with local entrepreneurs!
Office Hours will be held 9am-Noon and are first-come-first-served.
Please RSVP to help with planning purposes only. You may attend office hours as your schedule allows. This event is free.

Members Only: CEO Morning Coffee
2017-01-27 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.
CEO Morning Coffee is hosted the last Friday of every other month and is open to only CEOs of Rev Member Companies and Rev Sponsors. Look for an invitation in your e-mail to RSVP.

The Logic of Profit: Understanding Start-Up Economics
2017-01-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Are you an aspiring or existing entrepreneur or small business owner who has lots of ideas but not a lot of finance knowledge? Do you want to understand the key financial drivers of your business without having to drown in accounting? Are you hesitant to raising outside capital because you are afraid of the “numbers” questions the lenders or investors might ask? If so, come join us for this introductory session on the basic concepts and ratios you should understand to launch and manage your business effectively.
Dr. Susan Fleming is a Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration with expertise in the areas of finance, entrepreneurship, business strategy, insurance, negotiation, organizational behavior and issues of gender diversity. She advises a number of early stage start-ups, is an active angel investor, and a member of UNY50. Susan also serves on the board of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., a publicly traded asset management firm; and Endurance Specialty Holdings, Ltd., a publicly traded global insurance and reinsurance company. Before retiring from Wall Street in 2004, Susan was a Partner with Capital Z Partners, L.P., a $1.85 billion private equity fund focused on investing in the financial services sector and an Analyst in M&A at Morgan Stanley.
Doors open at 5pm, presentation begins at 5:30pm.
RSVP today and join us for this free event.
