Networking@Rev: Women in Entrepreneurship
2017-05-24 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Join us for May’s Networking@Rev!
We’re gathering to celebrate women in entrepreneurship in our community with guest speakers Mary Opperman (Cornell University Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer), Heather Lane (local entrepreneur and owner of Purity Ice Cream), and Bob Case (Business Banking Relationship Manager, M&T Bank) who will discuss what it means to have a thriving startup community, and what can all community members do to support a diverse business network. Hear pitches from Rev’s 2017 Passenger to Pilot graduates as they complete a year-long business development program. Enjoy networking and refreshments, like all Networking@Rev events!
RSVP today and join us for this free event!
Thank you to our special event sponsor: M&T Bank
Thank you to our Networking@Rev sponsors:
Cayuga Venture Fund
Cornell Business & Technology Park
Databound Solutions
Miller Mayer LLP
MiTeGen
Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP!

If you need accommodations to attend this event, please contact Kristin Hopkins at events@revithaca.com.

Members Only: CEO Morning Coffee
2017-05-26 08:00 - 09:30 UTC | 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.

Members Only: Office Hours with Buffalo Angels
2017-05-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev members are invited to stop by and meet with Jack McGowan, Director, Western New York Venture Association/Buffalo Angels on Tuesday, May 30 during open office hours. Jack will be in Ithaca attending “Money and Politics: Building high growth companies today,” hosted by UVANY. Jack is excited to connect with local entrepreneurs to share insights as to what investors look for in an investment opportunity as well as give feedback and answer questions.
Office Hours will be held 1:00-3:00pm & pre-registration is required for a 30-minute slot.
Jack McGowan
Jack McGowan serves as Project Manager at Insyte Consulting and as the Director of the Western New York Venture Association/Buffalo Angels. Mr. McGowan originally received his BS at Cornell in Business Management before receiving his MBA at SUNY Buffalo. Insyte’s clients have generated over $2 Billion of benefits while saving or creating over 10,500 jobs.

UVANY Money and Politics: Building High Growth Companies Today
2017-05-30 14:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Coltivare, 235 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NE, 14850, United States
Join investors, business and political leaders discussing trends and policies impacting the development of high growth businesses today.
We’ll start with a tour of downtown Ithaca’s start-up hotspots, and wind up hearing from national, regional and local leaders on how politics and policies impact venture capital investment.

Expert commentary from the NVCA (National Venture Capital Association)
Panel discussion with national, regional and local leaders
Quality networking with investors, executives and professionals
Walking tour of Ithaca’s start-up hotspots

The panel will include experts from the NVCA and local businesses, as well as political and venture capital investor perspectives.
Coltivare is a great venue featuring a seasonal menu. We’ll have an open bar with locally-sourced beverages, live entertainment and great relationship building with the investment community from across New York State.
RSVP here!

Women in Tech: Soup to Nuts, Entity Formation to Exit with Christine O’Connor
2017-06-01 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
We are excited to bring to you a presentation that will teach you the basics of everything from setting up your company to raising money to selling your company. We’ll start with an overview of choosing the right entity type for your business, setting up basic agreements among founders, and classifying and incentivizing employees. Then we’ll delve into raising money, and the differences between convertible debt and preferred stock. We’ll wrap things up by discussing different exit strategies. We look forward to seeing you there!
Presented by Christine O’Connor, an attorney with Harter Secrest & Emery LLP who specializes in venture capital and mergers and acquisitions. http://www.hselaw.com/people/36-christine-m-oconnor
For complete details and to RSVP, please click here!

Members Only: June Meet 'n' Eat
2017-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
How to apply for LaunchNY Funding:
Rev is affiliated with LaunchNY, and organization that provides support for entrepreneurs across 27 counties of Upstate NY. Not only does LaunchNY have support resources, but they also have funds to directly invest in regional companies. LaunchNY has a specific application process with key dates, documents, and informational requests.
Come join Entrepreneur In Residence Brad Treat for a lunchtime discussion that will start with information about this unique funding opportunity and will continue into other funding areas companies have successfully pursued.
Bring your lunch (or order in) and gather for a short presentation on a timely topic. To keep content relevant, we’ll ask all those who RSVP to choose a presentation that matters most to them. This event is for Rev Member Companies and employees only.
Rev Members should RSVP here to attend.

Meetup: Ithaca Web People
2017-06-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2017-07-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2017-08-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2017-09-05 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.

Members & Sponsors Only: Free Pass Day
2017-06-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2017-07-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2017-08-08 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
All employees of Rev Member companies are welcome to come work without using a Day Pass. This is a great chance to catch up with mentors and other Members, meet new people, and connect with special guests and Rev Sponsors! Rev provides light refreshments.

Networking@Rev: Food & Hospitality
2017-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Food, beverage, ag-tech, and hospitality are booming in our region! Hear stories and insights from local entrepreneurs while mingling with Ithaca’s startup community. Enjoy light appetizers and refreshments, plus get a real taste of what’s happening with samples from Rev Members and local food entrepreneurs.
6:00 PM – Doors Open
6:30 PM – Remarks and Speakers
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Networking
RSVP today and join us for this free event!
Individuals requiring accommodations can contact Kristin Hopkins at events@revithaca.com.

Members Only: CTO Morning Coffee
2017-06-23 08:00 - 09:30, 2017-07-21 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
All CTOs of Rev Member Companies are invited to sit down over a cup of locally-roasted coffee and connect during this casual meet up.
CTO Morning Coffee is hosted the third Friday of every month and is open to only CTOs of Rev Member Companies and Rev Sponsors. Register here in advance to let us know you’re coming!

Members Only: CEO Morning Coffee
2017-06-30 08:00 - 09:30 UTC | 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. Registration is by invitation-only.

Members Only: July Meet 'n' Eat
2017-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Conversations Founders Need to Have and Documents They Need to Sign:
The rate of failed partnerships is greater than the rate of failed marriages. How do you discuss and document the breakup before or in case it happens?
Nate Cook returns for our monthly Meet ‘n’ Eat! Come join Entrepreneur In Residence Brad Treat and Nate Cook from Miller Mayer for this lunchtime discussion where they will be in attendance to answer questions and give advice.
Bring your lunch (or order in) and gather for a short presentation on a timely topic. To keep content relevant, we’ll ask all those who RSVP to choose a presentation that matters most to them. This event is for Rev Member Companies and employees only.
Rev Members should RSVP here to attend.

Members Only: Office Hours with Cayuga Venture Fund
2017-07-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev members are invited to stop by and meet with Ryoko Nozawa, Principal, Cayuga Venture Fund on Wednesday, July 12 during open office hours. Ryoko is excited to connect with local entrepreneurs, answer any questions, and give feedback.
Office Hours will be held 9:00am-12:00pm & pre-registration is required for a 30-minute slot.
About Ryoko Nozawa
Ms. Nozawa is a Principal in Cayuga Venture Fund.
Ms. Nozawa focuses on exploring investment opportunities, supporting portfolio companies, and assisting fund administration. Previously, she worked in Seattle for Mission Investors Exchange where she organized resources for philanthropic investors. At American Express in Tokyo, she managed system integration projects.
Ms. Nozawa graduated with an MBA from Cornell University, during which she spent a semester abroad at the National University of Singapore. She is originally from Japan and earned a BA in Economics from Keio University.
Register here!

Social Media for Startups 101: Getting Started, Getting Automated
2017-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Keep putting off setting up social media for your company, because you’re worried it will take too much time?
Have a Twitter with an empty feed and digital cobwebs on it?
Unsure whether or not to separate your startup’s social media from your personal accounts?
Come to this targeted, first-step workshop with Rev’s communications coordinator, Bonnie Sanborn. Participants will get an overview of the “major player” social media platforms and learn about who uses each one, and how. We’ll walk through your specific target audiences to help you understand the best places to focus your energy, then go through a quick set-up for social media accounts. Once you’re ready to roll, Bonnie will share some easy automation tools and tricks to keep this new channel from overwhelming your life. Perfect for startups who have little to no social media presence, new startups, and companies without a designated marketing officer.
Workshop Objectives Include:

Learn about various major social media platforms and the audiences on each
Identify the social media platforms that will help your company reach its target audience(s)
Set up social media accounts for your startup
Set up basic automation for your accounts to maximize efficiency/reduce brain-ache

Have specific social media questions?
Send them to Bonnie (bes96@cornell.edu), so she can tailor the content for user needs!
RSVP here. Seats are limited to 20 people. Please bring your laptop.

Already social media 101 savvy?
Stay tuned for Social Media for Startups 201: Storytelling and Relationship-Building (no matter the product)

Members Only: Office Hours with Miller Mayer LLP
2017-07-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev members are invited to stop by and meet with Nathan Cook, Attorney Of Counsel, Miller Mayer on Wednesday, July 26 during open office hours. Nathan is excited to connect with local entrepreneurs, answer any legal-related questions, and share feedback.
Office Hours will be held 9:00am-12:00pm & pre-registration is required for a 30-minute session.
About Nathan Cook
Nathan J. Cook is an Attorney Of Counsel in Miller Mayer’s Business Law, Real Estate, and Intellectual Property practice groups.
Mr. Cook focuses his practice on business, finance, real estate, and intellectual property law. Mr. Cook’s business and finance practice includes advising entrepreneurs and businesses in formation and governance, employment matters, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, succession planning, and financing, including venture capital.
Mr. Cook’s real estate practice includes representing buyers and sellers of residential and commercial real estate throughout Central New York and the Southern Tier.
Mr. Cook’s intellectual property law practice includes advising clients in intellectual property protection, trademark and copyright registration, franchising, licensing, negotiation and preparation of software development and service agreements, and trade secret protection.
Mr. Cook is a member of the New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey bars. He received a J.D. from Rutgers Law School and Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the University of North Texas.
Register here!

Members Only: CEO Morning Coffee
2017-07-28 08:00 - 09:30, 2017-08-25 08:00 - 09:30 UTC | 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. Register here in advance to let us know you’re coming!

Members Only: Office Hours with KensaGroup
2017-08-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev members are invited to stop by and meet with Tony Eisenhut, Managing Director and Co-Founder, KensaGroup on Wednesday, August 2 during open office hours. Tony is excited to connect with early stage startups, share insights as to what investors look for in an investment opportunity, as well as share feedback and advice.
Office Hours will be held 9:00am-12:00pm & pre-registration is required for a 30-minute session.
About Tony Eisenhut
Tony Eisenhut is a Managing Director and Co-Founder of KensaGroup.
His strong belief that disruptive startup companies can only flourish if they are operationally excellent and exist in an ecosystem that understands the unique challenges they face is the cornerstone upon which KensaGroup has been built. A number of innovative concepts, such as ‘entrepreventure’ and the entrepreneurial sabbatical leave, have been brought forward during Mr. Eisenhut’s time at KensaGroup as approaches that enhance the likelihood of success of technology startups. Mr. Eisenhut’s commitment to the earliest stage of business creation has led to a successful serial startup up business. Mr. Eisenhut has launched twelve university-based start-ups since KensaGroup’s inception.
Previously, he served as the CEO of a mid-market manufacturing company as well as Vice President of a multi-billion dollar international retailer. Currently, Mr. Eisenhut sits on the boards of NovaSterilis, Inc., MedHesives, Inc., Prendismo, LLC, Novomer Inc., and BeetNPath LLC. Mr. Eisenhut has served as an advisor to New York State’s NextGen program, as a board member to the Center for Life Science Enterprise (New York State Office of Science, Technology and Academic Research Center for Advanced Technology at Cornell) and served six years on the Board of Directors of Cayuga Medical Center.
Mr. Eisenhut earned his B.S. degree from Cornell University.
Register here!

Members Only: August Meet 'n' Eat
2017-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Valuations:
How do you put a dollar value on a company and the company’s stock, especially when the company is just getting started? We’ll discuss the numeric, legal, and emotional ways that owners value their companies. This session will be led by Nate Cook from Miller Mayer and Brad Treat.
Bring your lunch (or order in) and gather for a short presentation on a timely topic. To keep content relevant, we’ll ask all those who RSVP to choose a presentation that matters most to them. This event is for Rev Member Companies and employees only.
Register here!

Networking@Rev: Hardware Demo Day
2017-08-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
On August 10th, Rev: Ithaca Startup Works presents the third annual Rev Hardware Accelerator Demo Day – a free event for the entire community.
Rev Hardware Accelerator teams have spent 11 weeks working to move their product ideas from concept to prototype. Each team received support from Rev mentors and technical instructors throughout the summer, and they’ve refined their concepts while also validating their business ideas with potential customers.
Teams built their prototypes with 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 at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works. 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, special prizes for lucky attendees, and local food & drink too. The Demo Day presentation and team pitches will be held at 6:45 p.m.
Everyone at Rev is very proud of this year’s Rev Hardware Accelerator teams. From small-scale indoor gardening to pet care, from honeybee health to monitoring protected lands, our teams have crafted an impressive array of product ideas.
Agenda
6:00 p.m. – Doors Open & Networking Begins
6:45 p.m. – Team Presentations
7:45 p.m. – Networking Continues
If you need accommodations to attend this event, please contact Kristin Hopkins at events@revithaca.com.
Register for this free event today!

Members Only: Office Hours with PW Wood & Sons
2017-08-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Rev members are invited to stop by and meet with Jeffrey Dende, Account Executive, PW Wood & Sons on Wednesday, August 23 during open office hours. Jeffrey is excited to connect with local entrepreneurs, answer any questions about business insurance and share feedback.
Office Hours will be held 9:00am-12:00pm & pre-registration is required for a 30-minute session.
About Jeffrey Dende

Jeffrey Dende has been an account executive at The Wood Office since 2015. Dende, who focuses on personal and commercial insurance, graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in business administration. A Groton resident, Mr. Dende is the treasurer of the Owasco Lake Chapter of Ducks Unlimited.
Register here!

Members Only: Office Hours with Miller Mayer LLP
2017-08-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev members are invited to stop by and meet with Hayden Brainard, Partner, and David Wilks, Associate from Miller Mayer LLP on Wednesday, August 30 during open office hours. Both Hayden and David are excited to connect with local entrepreneurs, answer any questions about legal issues, and share feedback.
Office Hours will be held 9:00am-12:00pm & pre-registration is required for a 30-minute session.
Register Here!
About Hayden Braindard
Hayden R. Brainard, Jr., is a Partner in Miller Mayer’s Business Law and Intellectual Property practice groups.
Mr. Brainard focuses his practice on business and intellectual property law. His business practice includes advising entrepreneurs and small and medium size businesses in formation and governance, employment matters, commercial real estate, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, succession planning, and financing, including venture capital. Mr. Brainard’s intellectual property law practice includes advising clients in intellectual property protection, trademark and copyright registration, licensing, negotiation and preparation of software development and service agreements and trade secret protection.
Mr. Brainard is a member of the New York State and Connecticut bars and the U.S. Supreme Court. He received his J.D. from Albany Law School of Union University and his M.B.A. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His undergraduate degree in Economics is from Syracuse University.

About David Wilks
David J. Wilks is an Associate in Miller Mayer’s Immigration practice group.
Mr. Wilks’ practice focuses primarily on employment-based immigration. He has represented a wide range of clients, including universities, multinational corporations, health care institutions, small businesses and entrepreneurs in seeking immigrant and nonimmigrant status for individuals in diverse fields and specialties. Mr. Wilks has also provided immigration expertise relating to large corporate acquisitions, as well as assisted clients with I-9 compliance and family-based petitions for permanent residence.
Mr. Wilks currently serves on national leadership committees with the American Immigration Lawyers Association. In addition, Mr. Wilks has spoken both nationally and internationally on matters related to immigration law.
Mr. Wilks is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and is licensed by the New York State bar. He received his B.A., cum laude, from Brigham Young University, and his J.D. from Cornell Law School.

Members Only: September Meet 'n' Eat
2017-09-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Come join fellow Rev Members for a lunchtime discussion about “Hiring and Working with Students.”
The academic school year has just started, which means there are a lot of smart, eager young people back in Ithaca, and many of them want to work with startups. Come discuss tactics and experiences for what works for finding, interviewing, hiring, and managing great student employees. This discussion topic session will be led by Entrepreneur in Residence, and former student employer, Brad Treat.
Bring your lunch (or order in) and gather for a short presentation on a timely topic. To keep content relevant, we’ll ask all those who RSVP to choose a presentation that matters most to them. This event is for Rev Member Companies and employees only.
Please RSVP here to attend.

Members Only: Office Hours with Robert Scharf
2017-09-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev members are invited to stop by and meet with Robert Scharf, Entrepreneur in Residence, Cornell University College of Engineering, during open office hours. Robert is a seasoned entrepreneur with 25 years of industry experience, rooted in deep technology and product prototyping. He is excited to connect with local entrepreneurs, answer any questions, and share feedback.
Office Hours will be held 9:00am-12:00pm & pre-registration is required for a 30-minute session.
About Robert Scharf

Robert Scharf is currently an Entrepreneur in Residence at Cornell University’s College of Engineering, with strong experience in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering and Sales and Marketing. He was the Director of Marketing at Thomas & Betts, a leading electrical manufacturing firm and served as the owner of Protokraft, LLC for over 8 years. More recently, he has taken up various Sales Management positions at Moog Protokraft and Holston Micro Systems and was also an independent sales and marketing consultant.
He received a Bachelor’s Degree from Cornell University in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s Degree from YSU in Operations.
Register here to attend this free event!
