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!

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.

Meetup: Ithaca Web People
2016-11-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-12-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2017-01-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2017-02-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2017-03-07 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.

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.

Developing an Entrepreneur Mindset
2017-01-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Developing an Entrepreneur Mindset: How Companies, Teams and Customers Can Benefit from Using the Most Basic Human Ability
Join us in downtown Ithaca for an engaging talk led by Ariana Blossom, Executive Coach, Startup Mentor, and Rev’s “Passenger to Pilot” Program Director.
“Are you a business or team leader whose company is facing challenges in your market?
Are you responsible for innovations within your company?
In this fun and engaging talk, you’ll learn about merging your creative aspirations with a tactical methodology to produce ideas that motivate, inspire and sell. This event is for women innovating in technology, engineering and design. Whether you’re at the C-suite level seeking an informed process for responding to changes in your market, responsible for research and development, or running a sales team, you’ll walk away with actionable insights.”
This free workshop introduces & highlights a longer-format course that Ariana offers for businesses, executives, and team leaders.
For more information and to RSVP, click here!

Networking@Rev: Clean Energy
2017-02-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Join us the first Networking@Rev of 2017! 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.
February’s theme is Clean Energy – a hot topic in the Southern Tier. Come hear from local startups focused on clean energy and energy efficiency, meet 76West Clean Energy Competition winners, and hear about opportunities for clean tech in our region.
The event is free. Please RSVP here to save your seat.
Doors open at 6:00 PM, remarks and pitches will begin at 6:45 PM

Members Only: Meet 'n' Eat
2017-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Held on the first Friday of the month, the Meet n Eat events are a chance for Rev Members to convene over refreshments and collaborate on a timely topic. We invite you to bring your lunch (or order in for your team) and gather for a short discussion of this month’s topic: Hiring the Right Talent in Upstate NY. Eat, listen to success stories, and share your own tactics for building a top-notch team. The session will elaborate on various aspects of hiring, including college and online recruiting, outsourcing, and location requirements. Entrepreneur-in-Residence Brad Treat will be leading the discussion, but all are encouraged to participate.
Rev Members should RSVP here to attend.

Members Only: Open Office Hours with Venture Capitalists from Cayuga Venture Fund
2017-02-16 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. Pre-registration highly encouraged.
Drop-in appointments are welcome, but pre-registered entrepreneurs will have priority.

Members Only: Cornell Legal Research Clinic Office Hours
2017-02-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Cornell Legal Research Clinic will take individual research questions from Rev Member Companies. RSVP here to ensure your slot; drop-ins may have to wait.

Members Only: CEO Morning Coffee
2017-02-24 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 month and is open to only CEOs of Rev Member Companies and Rev Sponsors. Look for an invitation in your e-mail to RSVP.

Women and Negotiations: Asking for and Getting What You're Worth
2017-02-28 11:30 - 13:30 | 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 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 11:30am and presentations will start at noon.
RSVP here and join us for this free event!

Members Only: Cornell Legal Research Clinic Office Hours
2017-03-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Under the guidance of attorney instructors, Law students from the Cornell Legal Research Clinic are hosting open office hours to field pro bono legal research requests from Rev members.
The Cornell Legal Research Clinic serves clients who do not yet require full legal representation for a case, contract, or negotiation, but nonetheless have a legal question that requires counsel or preliminary review.  Services are limited to answering a discrete research question, and may include a recommended course of action, but do not extend to assisting with implementation.
RSVP here to ensure your slot; drop-ins are welcome but may have to wait.

Meetup: Women in Tech
2017-03-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
It is predicted that there will be 200 billion web connected (IoT) devices online by the year 2020. With the emergence of IoT, the lines between physical products and digital platforms are blurring. This change requires a new way of approaching product development that informs UX design and helps us determine feature sets for MVPs. In this discussion we’ll explore the landscape of IoT and engage with some practical tools on how to understand UX in this space.
This discussion will be useful for UX developers at startups and established companies, tech educators, and investors.
Facilitated by Xanthe Matychak, Assistant Director at Rev Hardware Accelerator and Interaction Designer for Air Quality Egg.
RSVP to this free event today!

Members Only: Meet 'n' Eat
2017-03-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Eat, listen to success stories, and share your own tactics for building a getting your company taxes done right. The session will elaborate on various aspects of doing the annuals taxes for a company and how that is different that personal taxes. We’ll talk about hiring tax-specific firms, tax-related bookkeeping, what to do if you get a $89K tax bill from the State of Delaware, and other related tax topics.
Entrepreneur-in-Residence Brad Treat and Christopher Hart from Sciarabba Walker, will be facilitating the discussion, but all are encouraged to participate.
Rev Members should RSVP here to attend.
