Networking@Rev: Campus to Community Connections
2024-04-10 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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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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: Women in Entrepreneurship
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:30 | 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: Sales for Startups
2024-06-21 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
Are you a founder looking to enhance your sales strategies, drive growth, and scale your business? Rev: Ithaca Startup Works is excited to present a Rev Content Session featuring Andrea Ippolito, CEO and Founder of SimpliFed.
Join Andrea as she shares invaluable insights from her entrepreneurial journey with SimpliFed, a virtual platform focused on democratizing baby feeding services.
You’ll learn:

The strategies and tactics Andrea used to fuel SimpliFed’s 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 Andrea their questions about sales tactics and techniques and connect with fellow 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 anyone eager to supercharge their sales efforts. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.

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Protofacturing Hardware Accelerator Information Session
2024-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Are you an entrepreneur ready to refine your prototype and are preparing for initial manufacturing runs? Rev: Ithaca Startup Works invites you to immerse yourself in protofacturing!
From August to December, Rev’s Protofacturing Hardware Accelerator guides product teams through refining their initial prototypes to create an engineering prototype, while continuing to engage in customer discovery and securing funding for the up front manufacturing costs of physical products.
The program offers four unique tracks with tailored content and instruction:

Classic Track: Open to innovators in any field, the classic track provides foundational training across industries.
AgTech Track: Agriculture technology startups are immersed in specialized training and connected to experts and potential partners within the agriculture industry.
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.
MedTech Track: Medical device startups receive mentorship and networking connections with experts working in the medical field.

Applications are now being accepted for all tracks of the 2024 Protofacturing Hardware Accelerator!
The accelerator will be hosted virtually beginning in late August through December 2024. Select teams will receive development support and access to Rev’s prototyping facility and engineering team. The program is free and open to the public.
Want to learn more? Register to attend an upcoming virtual information session:

Tuesday, July 9 | 6-7 p.m. ET
Thursday, July 25 | 4-5 p.m. ET

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Rev Content Session: Resources Across NYS
2024-07-23 10:00 - 23:30 | Online
Are you interested in learning about resources available to startups in New York State? Rev: Ithaca Startup Works is excited to present a Rev Content Session featuring Elena Garuc, the Executive Director of FuzeHub, Donna Howell from Cornell Center for Materials Research, and Brian J. Gerling, the Executive Director of the Innovation Law Center at Syracuse University, among other representatives of NYS resources.
Now more than ever, professionals are choosing entrepreneurial paths and building businesses that solve problems they are passionate about. New York State is already well-positioned to take advantage of this shift in industry.
Join our experts as they share valuable resources across NYS to help entrepreneurs in any stage of their journey.
You’ll learn about programs, accelerators, grant opportunities, and venture opportunities from various NYS entities, such as NYSTAR, Empire State Development, LaunchNY, FuzeHub, and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions about different programs and connect with fellow entrepreneurs.
This event is free and open to anyone eager to learn about opportunities in NY State. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.

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Protofacturing Hardware Accelerator Information Session
2024-07-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Are you an entrepreneur ready to refine your prototype and are preparing for initial manufacturing runs? Rev: Ithaca Startup Works invites you to immerse yourself in protofacturing!
From August to December, Rev’s Protofacturing Hardware Accelerator guides product teams through refining their initial prototypes to create an engineering prototype, while continuing to engage in customer discovery and securing funding for the up front manufacturing costs of physical products.
The program offers four unique tracks with tailored content and instruction:

Classic Track: Open to innovators in any field, the classic track provides foundational training across industries.
AgTech Track: Agriculture technology startups are immersed in specialized training and connected to experts and potential partners within the agriculture industry.
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.
MedTech Track: Medical device startups receive mentorship and networking connections with experts working in the medical field.

Applications are now being accepted for all tracks of the 2024 Protofacturing Hardware Accelerator!
The accelerator will be hosted virtually beginning in late August through December 2024. Select teams will receive development support and access to Rev’s prototyping facility and engineering team. The program is free and open to the public.
Want to learn more? Register to attend an upcoming virtual information session:

Thursday, July 25 | 4-5 p.m. ET

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Networking@Rev: Hardware Demo Day
2024-08-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Join Rev: Ithaca Startup Works to celebrate the progress made throughout the summer by the 2024 Prototyping Hardware Accelerator cohorts!
Over the past 10 weeks, 22 teams from the Classic, ClimateTech, AgTech, and MedTech tracks have been guided from a “back of the napkin idea” to a fully fledged startup. These teams have explored the fundamentals of early-stage startup development to determine whether their product ideas are commercially desirable, technologically viable, and economically feasible.

Join us for Networking@Rev: Hardware Demo Day to listen to teams’ business pitches, hear about their journeys, and witness prototype demonstrations. Network with some of the newest innovative Ithaca startups and enjoy light bites and refreshments!

All are welcome and admission is free. RSVP today!

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop: Solving Systematic Problems through Entrepreneurship
2024-08-29 11:45 - 13:00 | Online
The innovation community at Cornell University is invited to a workshop focused on deep tech solutions to address the complex systemic problems facing society. Deepen your entrepreneurial journey by joining this virtual workshop, where you’ll learn from entrepreneurs who are tackling these challenges. You’ll find out how they got off the ground and worked together within their sociotechnical ecosystems to make it happen.
John Tauzel, a Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence and the Senior Director of Global Agriculture Methane for the Environmental Defense Fund, will moderate the panel discussion with Albert Charles, founder of Phytoflock; Madison Savilow, Director of Corporate and External Affairs at Carbon Upcycling Technologies; and Peter Emigh, founder of Savoy Life.

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Rev: Member CEO & Sponsor Morning Coffee
2024-09-09 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-09-27 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-11 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-25 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-11-22 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-12-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-01-10 08:00 - 09:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop: A Scientist's Dilemma: Am I the CEO or CSO?
2024-09-12 11:45 - 13:00 | Online
Cornell innovators are welcome to explore research translation and entrepreneurship at this free workshop! Focused on the roles that startup founders with scientific backgrounds can take in their new ventures, this workshop is the perfect fit for researchers interested in pursuing commercialization of their innovative technologies.
Find out how to maximize the impact of your innovations and play the most effective part in your company at this free event. Stephanie Wisner, a former chemical biology researcher now serving as the Chief Business Officer at Centivax, will moderate a panel with other scientific startup founders.

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Networking@Rev: Successful Student Startups
2024-09-19 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 thinking of taking the next step in an entrepreneurial venture of their own.
A light open bar and locally-sourced appetizers will be provided. All are welcome, and admission is free. RSVP today!

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop: Attracting Investment & Prepping for Business Plan Competitions
2024-10-02 11:45 - 13:00 | Online
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Manufacturing Hardware Accelerator Information Session
2024-10-02 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Online

Networking@Rev: Food & Ag Innovations
2024-10-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop: Introduction to Intellectual Property
2024-10-23 11:45 - 13:00 | Online

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop: Unlocking Cornell and its Resources to Launch Your Startup
2024-11-13 11:45 - 13:00 | Online

Prototyping Hardware Accelerator Information Session
2025-01-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Online

Rev Content Session: Anti Sexual Harassment Training
2025-01-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop: Applying the Scientific Method to Startups
2025-01-30 11:45 - 13:00 | Online

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop: Navigating the Licensing Process
2025-02-05 11:45 - 13:00 | Online

Networking@Rev: Hardware Innovations
2025-02-13 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: Ithaca Startup Works to learn about hardware offerings, including prototyping, protofacturing, and manufacturing accelerators. The event will feature pitches from successful physical product entrepreneurs and include a keynote exploring the growth of hardware innovations over the past decade at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, while also envisioning advancements for the next 10 years.
A light open bar and locally-sourced appetizers will be provided. All are welcome, and admission is free. RSVP to attend!

I&E Workshop: Choosing an Accelerator or Incubator
2025-02-19 11:45 - 13:00 | Virtual
As an early-stage startup founder, you’ll need help and guidance to advance your company. Accelerators and incubators can provide key resources like mentorship, funding, workspace, and connections with potential partners and investors. In this free workshop, you’ll learn how to choose and apply for the right program to support your startup’s growth and success.
Moderated by Deanna Kocher, Associate Director of Hardware Programs at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, the panel discussion will feature:

Pooja Patel, founder of Equipad and alum of Rev’s three Hardware Accelerators

Monica Gertz, CEO of MyophonX and Runway Startup Postdoc at Cornell Tech

Greg Ray, Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence
