Rev: Ithaca Startup Works

BU December Startup Mixer
2015-12-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Binghamton University Innovative Technology Complex, Center of Excellence, Room 2011, 85 Murray Hill Road, Vestal, NY, 13850 , United States
Binghamton University is celebrating the holiday season with an entrepreneurial flare!
The event is open to all members of the Binghamton University Start-Up companies, in addition to any collaborating faculty, student interns, or industry members you’d like to invite. Play trivia and win!
Register here

FinTech Central Launch
2015-12-10 18:30 - 21:30 | TBA
Canaan Partners is launching FinTech Central, a quarterly series bringing together entrepreneurs across the industry.
They will be kicking things off in New York on December 10th at 6:30pm ET with a highly curated panel followed by breakout sessions on Lending, Payments and Blockchain.
Request your spot here! Questions can be sent to Michael Gilroy MGilroy@canaan.com
About Canaan Partners
Canaan Partners was the first and lead investor in Lending Club, the 4th largest internet IPO in the U.S. We’ve since invested in a number of market leaders including Orchard Platform, ShopKeep, CircleUp, RealtyMogul.com and EVEN Financial. We’re experts in the financial technology space and are passionate about cultivating its next generation of leaders.

7 Conversations Cofounders Need to Have Now
2015-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Harvest Cafe, 224 West Main Street, Montour Falls, NY, 14865, United States
“7 Conversations Cofounders Need to Have Now to Avoid Imploding in the Future”
Interested in hearing from people who have experience starting and growing companies? Want to meet other entrepreneurs in your area?
The Southern Tier Startup Alliance (STSA) is teaming up with SCOPED to hold an event in Schuyler County specifically designed for current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Hear and collaborate with Brad Treat, Entrepreneur in Residence with the STSA, on the Top 7 discussions you need to be having with your cofounders.
Reserve your spot here!

Veterans Resource Workshop
2015-12-08 12:30 - 14:00 | SUNY Delhi Farrell Student and Community Center, 222 Farrell Student and Community Center, Delhi, NY, United States
SCORE, U.S. Small Business Administration, Delaware County Veteran Services, SUNY Delhi Career Services & Business Development, and Veteran Affairs are coming together to offer veterans the tools they need to make small business dreams a reality. Topics will include:

Starting a Small Business
Banking, Housing, and Farm Loans
Financing, Marketing and Investment
General Veteran Benefits
VA Education Benefits

RSVPs are encouraged. Please contact Barbara Scherer at 607-746-4577 or schereba@delhi.edu with questions and to reserve your spot!

Presentations@Rev: EdTech Evolved
2015-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
Presentations@Rev: EdTech Evolved: One Entrepreneur’s Journey to redefine what it means for students to be ‘Career Ready’
Today, more than ever before, the idea of being “Career Ready” post-graduation is emphasized. With the constant change and innovation in technology and even workplace environment, how does a student prepare for the unknown?
Tish Squillaro, Founder & CEO of Roadmap and co-author of HeadTrash, will lead the group through her personal journey of growing an education-technology(EdTech) company that better prepares students to be ready to transition to the workplace. Her unique approach uses new technologies to teach the traditional ‘soft skills’ that are key to success in the workplace. Hear about the ‘new learner’ and the impact (or lack of impact) of technology on education and the dichotomy of how soft skills are bearing the brunt of tech’s influence.
Reserve your spot now!

Presentations@Rev: Fashion Meets Function
2015-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
Let’s be honest: How long does it take you to pick out that perfect business meeting outfit?
Whether you run a successful company or you are just starting out as an entrepreneur, “What should I wear?” is a question everyone asks themselves. You want to look stylish and be comfortable, but where do you start when every spare penny is going into building your company? What pieces will create a versatile and cohesive wardrobe that sends the right message to your clients?
Join us for this valuable Presentations@Rev event with entrepreneur, Catie Millspaugh, that will benefit any aspiring business owner! Don’t miss this opportunity to know exactly what shoe to wear with your fancy new suit! Reserve your spot here.

BRM Community Mixer Hosted @Rev
2015-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
Big Red Microenterprise (BRM) will be coming to Rev on Thursday, November 19, looking to network with community members like you! Launched in January of 2009, BRM seeks to meet a critical need by working with promising, but underserved entrepreneurs in the local community. BRM partners with the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise (Center) to support microbusiness owners.
Network and connect with this Cornell student organization Nov. 19 at 6 pm! Sign up here!

Ithaca College Business Idea Competition
2015-11-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Ithaca College, 101 Textor Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States

Investor Relations Basics for Startups: Luncheon Seminar/Webinar
2015-11-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Griffis Faculty Club at Weill Cornell Medical College, 1300 York Ave., New York, NY, United States
For those engaged in startups or considering a startup, and talking with investors, the WWII axiom “Loose lips sink ships” is good counsel. Learn why and what to do about it in this “Venture Building Blocks” seminar sponsored by the Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences.
What: Join this panel as they discuss “do’s and “don’ts” regarding how to communicate with your potential and actual investors, and how to avoid common legal pitfalls in these critical interactions.
Moderator:
Louis Walcer, Director, The Kevin McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences
Panelists:
Bruce Mackle, Lead Client Advisor, Bertner Advisors, LLC
Philip Coover, Client Advisor, Bertner Advisors, LLC
Blake Stevens, PhD, Associate, Harris & Harris Group, Inc.
Michael Foley, PhD, Director, Tri-Institutional Therapeutics Discovery Institute & The Sanders Innovation and Education Initiative
Lunch will be served.
RSVP is required by email to cjj22@cornell.edu to attend in person.
To join remotely you may choose:
Online: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/895213133
or
Telephone: +1 (872) 240-3212, Access Code: 895-213-133

Presentations@Rev: SBIR Grant Proposals that Win
2015-11-18 06:30 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Presentations@Rev: SBIR Grant Proposals that Win with Kirk Macolini
Securing funding for your startup business dreams can came in many shapes and sizes. The Small Business Innovation Research grants are one great option to consider. Join Kirk Macolini, founder and president of SBIR consultant firm Centurion Technology as he lays out the basics of writing effective proposals for these funding opportunities.
Dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, Macolini has a background in writing SBIR proposals in various areas including NIH, NSF, DARPA, Air Force, Army, MDA, NASA, Navy, NIST, DoE, EPA, ED, SOCOM, DOT, and DHS. Kirk gets the results you’re looking for, with success rates well above twice the national average and over 100 grants-worth of practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen in!
RSVP required, reserve your spot now!

Entrepreneur Night: What Makes a Good Startup Business Idea?
2015-11-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Oxford Academy HS Auditorium, 50 S Washington Ave, Oxford, NY, 13830, United States
Join the Oxford Community for a presentation by Brad Treat, Entrepreneur in Residence at the Southern Tier Startup Alliance, and Dominick Recckio, college student entrepreneur and leader, with introductions by small business owner and speaker Otis Jennings, and business networker Steve Palmatier.
Learn more about key steps and principles for guiding new business building, and be part of our local network of entrepreneurs and creatives. Get the tools needed to grow big ideas, develop effective plans, and move into production.
Entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs of all ages are welcome, including current business owners interested in business development and expansion. This local entrepreneurial and creative community includes college students, high school students and their families, and adults from every decade.

What Makes a Good Startup Business Idea?
2015-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Incubator Works Corning, 109 Canada Road, Painted Post, NY, 14870, United States
Interested in hearing from people who have experience starting and growing companies? Want to meet other entrepreneurs in your area?
Come hear Ken Rother, Entrepreneur in Residence with the Southern Tier Startup Alliance, talk about what makes for a great startup business idea and the steps one takes to test the idea. Share your ideas and get feedback from successful entrepreneurs all at Incubator Works Corning.
Register here!

Women TIES Greater Ithaca Presents “2016 Marketing Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs”
2015-11-17 08:30 - 11:00 | Country Inn & Suites Ithaca, 1100 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
At the Women TIES Greater Ithaca Program, “2016 Marketing Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs,” sponsored by the Women’s Business Center of NYS, listen to two female entrepreneurs share two separate areas of expertise in the subject. The first speaker is Women TIES President Tracy Higginbotham who will inspire attendees with 5 Secrets of Marketing Success from her 20 year entrepreneurial career. The second speaker is Ithaca’s Lee Ann Capogrossi, a marketing specialist with over 20 years of marketing communications experience, who will guide attendees toward creating their own customized marketing plan for the New Year.
The event is sponsored by the Women’s Business Center of NYS which offers free business services and consulting. Learn more about them at here.
Registration for this event is required. Sign up here!

Finger Lakes Entrepreneurship Institute
2015-11-13 15:00 - 2015-11-15 13:00 | Unnamed Venue, 158 The Commons, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
4th Annual Finger Lakes Social Entrepreneurship Institute : November 13-15
The theme for this year’s Institute is “Building Community through our Social Ventures.”
The Institute will feature tools that are essential to the success of a social venture, a keynote talk, presentations with inspiring and innovative social entrepreneurs, one-on-one coaching from experience entrepreneurs, and a field trip to a local incubator and a co-working space. Our program also dovetails with Cornell’s “Random Hacks of Kindness” event that is taking place the same weekend!
Your ticket gives you access to Friday’s opening plenary and reception, all the workshops on Saturday, yoga breaks, and one-on-one coaching or a field trip (which includes a session on the Lean Startup Model) on Sunday morning.
Cost
Full Registration Fee: $200
10% Early Bird Discount if you register before midnight on October 13. The discount code is : EarlyBird
Student Registration Fee: $100. The discount code for students is : StudentSpecial
Registration closes midnight on November 2.
Scholarships
Full and Partial Scholarships are available by application. Click here to apply.

Meals included in the price of the Institute are:

Friday Dinner
Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Sunday Breakfast and Lunch

Featured Models and Tools:

The Business Model Generator Canvas: The BMG Canvas is a strategic management and entrepreneurial tool. It allows you to describe, design, challenge, invent, and pivot your business model.
The Matrix Map:The Matrix Map is a visual tool that plots all of the organization’s activities — not just its programs — into a single, compelling image. By illustrating the organization’s business model — through a picture of all activities and the financial and mission impact of each one — it supports genuinely strategic discussions.
People-Centered Design: This Design Process helps people hear the needs of those they’re designing for, create innovative approaches to meet these needs, and deliver solutions that work in specific cultural and economic contexts.
Lean Startup Model: Too many startups begin with an idea for a product, program or service that they think people want. They don’t take the time to speak to prospective customers to determine whether the product or service truly meets their needs, and to test and iterate based on feedback. As a result, their business or nonprofit service/program fails to attract customers or participants. The Lean Startup model helps you avoid this pitfall. It’s mantra is “Don’t sell what you can make; Make what you can sell.”

The Institute will includes panels and workshops where you will:

Apply and evaluate leading models pivotal to the success of social ventures.
Know and incorporate elements of creating a collaborative, inclusive economy into their social ventures or areas of work.
Integrate the insights and know-how of experienced social entrepreneurs, peers and consultants.
Develop relationships that continue beyond the Institute with a diverse group of social entrepreneurs and people in key supporting sectors such as education, business, finance, policy, and community organizing.

13 Ways to Fund Your Startup
2015-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Harvest Cafe, 224 West Main Street, Montour Falls, NY, 14865, United States
“13 Ways to Fund Your Startup that aren’t the Bank or your Credit Cards”
Interested in hearing from people who have experience starting and growing companies? Want to meet other entrepreneurs in your area?
The Southern Tier Startup Alliance (STSA) is teaming up with SCOPED to hold an event in Schuyler County specifically designed for current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Hear and collaborate with Brad Treat, Entrepreneur in Residence with the STSA, on the many ways to go about raising capital for your startup.
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Let's Talk Venture Capital, Incubators, and Accelerators
2015-11-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Myron Taylor Hall, 524 Myron Taylor Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Interested in starting a company or taking it to the next level? Not sure what it takes to raise funds? Join our Lets Talk VC, Incubators and Accelerators panel on November 11th from 6 – 7 pm followed by a networking reception for an interactive discussion with local leaders in Venture Capital and Incubators at Myron Taylor Hall, Room 184.
Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided!
Panelists:
Zach Shulman – Director of Entrepreneurship at Cornell University, Managing Partner at Cayuga Venture Fund.
Ken Rother – Director of eLab, Entrepreneur in Residence at Rev: Ithaca Incubator, Venture Partner at Cayuga Venture Fund.
Lou Walcer – Director of the Kevin M. McGovern Family Center For Venture Development in the Life Sciences.
Rami Katz – Chief Operating Officer at Excell Partners Venture Capital.
Tony Kershaw – Innovation Specialist at the Syracuse Tech Garden.
Tyler D. Hogge – Fund Manager at Big Red Ventures
Moderators: Tiffany St. Bernard and Levon Atoyan

RSVP here.

2015 NYC Cornell Entrepreneurship Summit
2015-11-06 09:00 - 19:00 | The Times Center, 242 West 41st Street, New York , NY, 10036, United States
Get to the edge, erase it, and envision the future.

Cornell SENSE Startup Talk: Allison Kopf
2015-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Gates Hall, 122 Gates Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Join Cornell SENSE for the next Startup Talk event, Thursday, October 29 at 6:00pm in 122 Gates Hall. This time, will be having a Q&A session with Allison Kopf of Agrilyst, winner of the 2015 TechCrunch Disrupt SF battlefield! Allison founded Agrilyst earlier this year after realizing the potential for disruptive tech innovation in the agriculture industry, where she has developed revolutionary data sensors for indoor growers. Agrilyst’s talented team, scalable model, and reliable tech were enough to win it the coveted Disrupt Cup.

MWBE Certification Workshop
2015-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | The Center, 59-61 Court & State Streets, Suite 202, Binghamton, NY, 13905, United States
Join Darlene Kanuk, Staff Assistant at SUNY Broome Community College’s Entrepreneurial Assistance Program.

Darlene will review the online application process, business qualifications, and offer step-by-step instructions on how to create your application profile.
Learn how certification can increase opportunities to participate in state contracts and be included in the M/WBE Directory.

Networking@Rev: Pitch Night
2015-10-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Rev 1.1, 123 East State Street , Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
We had 6 high-energy and diverse companies pitch in September, with companies traveling from as far as Syracuse and Binghamton to showcase their business ideas. Come to Rev for the second networking event of the fall, featuring a set of 6 pitches from startups, and help us make this pitch night even better than the last!
Find out what local companies are up to, and enjoy networking and refreshments. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the entrepreneurial community of Ithaca.
RSVP required, reserve your spot now!

Cornell Technology and Venture Forum 2015
2015-10-22 09:00 - 17:00 | East Hill Office Building, 395 Pine Tree Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
CTL will host its ninth annual Cornell Technology Venture Forum™ (CTVF) on Thursday, October 22, 2015 in the East Hill Office Building Training Room and Atrium (395 Pine Tree Road, Ithaca, NY). Emerging technologies and Cornell startups will be presented and showcased throughout the day. Ample networking and poster viewing breaks will allow attendees to mingle and form useful business relationships.
Poster and oral presentation topics will include: Agriculture and Plants, Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Materials Science, Medical Devices, Information Technology, and Nanotechnology. Inventors and CTL staff will be on hand to discuss potential partnerships and opportunities.
For more information, please contact Laura Salter atLC12@cornell.edu

Legal Pitfalls for Startups to Avoid & Open Mic Networking
2015-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Harvest Cafe, 224 West Main Street, Montour Falls, NY, 14865, United States
Time is a valuable resources for any entrepreneur. Wouldn’t it be nice to know how to better manage some of those legal and necessary tasks that really burn daylight?
The Southern Tier Startup Alliance (STSA) is teaming up with SCOPED to hold an event in Schuyler County specifically designed for current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Hear and collaborate with Brad Treat, Entrepreneur in Residence with the STSA, on lessons leared from legal matters that matter to startups. Stick around after the discussion to meet other entrepreneurs in the area at our Open Mic Networking session.

Southern Tier Solutions Forum
2015-10-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Binghamton University, 25 Murray Hill Rd. Smart Energy Building in the Innovative Technologies Complex, Vestal, NY, 13902, United States
Don’t miss your chance to attend a free micro-workshops designed to help you to take advantage of your local resources. Meet one-on-one with technology and business experts who can help your company make products, fix processes, solve problems, and move on!
RSVP here!

2015 Upstate Venture Ecosystem Awards
2015-10-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Turning Stone Resort, 5218 Patrick Road , Verona, NY, 13478, United States
UVC and Upstate Venture Association of NY invite you to join us in recognizing and celebrating the leaders in five awards categories who are shaping a new economy for our region.

Community Catalyst Award – For individuals who organize programs that bring together diverse startup ecosystem players in a local community and/or increase the amount of capital and number of active early stage investors in that community.
Campus Connector Award – For individuals affiliated with an educational institution (could be an administrator, student, alumnus or faculty member) who are leveraging on and off-campus resources and connections to spinout research startups and/or create opportunities to retain entrepreneurial students in Upstate.
Magical Mentor Award – For individuals who have had a transformative impact on the trajectory of one or more startup companies.
Deal of the Year Award – For a company whose exit created wealth for investors and founders/employees, as well as making the company a stronger contributor to the local economy.
Ecosystem Champion Award – For individuals who are catalyzing and supporting startup activity across multiple Upstate communities.

Presentations@Rev: The Female Advantage
2015-10-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
Presentations@Rev: The Female Advantage– Sources of Power and the Challenges Facing Female Entrepreneurs
If you’ve ever wondered what the differences are between the challenges men and women face in business and you’d like to learn how those differences can strengthen your company…Come check out this talk with Michele Williams on October 7th from 6:30-8:30pm.
Michele’s presentation will focus on the opportunities, challenges, and stereotypes faced by women in business. She will include a discussion about the power of social networks (often underused by women) and why negotiation skills are critical to success. She’ll illuminate the advantage of having more women leading organizations.
Michele has an extensive background teaching leadership and interpersonal relationships at Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. She has taught negotiation for over 10 years to executives, undergraduate and graduate students. She currently teaches a course on women in leadership and entrepreneurship.
RSVP required. Reserve your spot now!

Ithaca Web People
2015-10-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States

South Hill Cidermaker's Dinner at Northstar Pub
2015-10-06 17:00 - 22:00 | Northside Pub, 202 E Falls Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Join South Hill Cider’s cider maker, Steve Selin, for a multi-course pairing dinner of South Hill Cider’s 2014 releases and the wonderful creations of Northstar’s kitchen extraordinaire. Learn all about the ciders and enjoy a lovely meal with great company. Here’s a little about South Hill Cider : “Our apples come from wild trees, abandoned orchards and orchards of high quality cider apples. Using traditional cider-making techniques we create timeless well-balanced ciders. South Hill Cider produces ciders with individuality, quality, and elegance reflecting the terroir of our beautiful Finger Lakes region.”
Dinner is served 5-10 and South Hill’s Cidermaker Steve will be there 6-9.

Presentations @Rev: Networking Like a Rock Star
2015-10-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Rev, Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca , NY, 14850, United States
Networking can seem so natural at time and a pain at others. Even when you have a positive interaction with someone at an event, how can you ensure that it’s effective? There’s a Presentation @Rev for that! Marti Fischer of Marti Fischer Group, LLC. will present October 1st at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works on the power of networking in a mini-workshop entitled “Network Like A Rock Star”.

Marti is the principal at Marti Fischer Group, LLC. Her work guides individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to communicate effectively about their work and its value. Marti is a co-author of The Nonprofit Consulting Playbook, radio host of ‘Community Discussions’ on WPKN-FM, adjunct professor at Baruch College, and a frequent presenter and trainer in communication tools, professional development skills, and fundraising. She received a B.A. in Art History and Economics from Sarah Lawrence College and a professional certificate in Fundraising from NYU.

RSVP required. Reserve your spot now!

UVANY Venture Forum: Binghamton with IndieGoGo, the world's largest crowdfunding platform
2015-10-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Binghamton University, 25 Murray Hill Rd. Smart Energy Building in the Innovative Technologies Complex, Vestal, NY, 13902, United States
UVANY is excited to host it’s next Venture Forum at Binghamton University’s new Center of Excellence Building.

Hear from keynote speaker John Vaskis, who will discuss the basics of crowdfunding; what makes an effective campaign; provide case examples and discuss how startups and other organizations can raise seed money through crowdfunding.

Ken Rother, from the Southern Tier Startup Alliance andLaunch NY, will discuss their new program to strengthen the economy and employment in Upstate New York. Focused on physical products and hardware entrepreneurship, this effort is supported by an EDA i6 Challenge grant.

Hear an update on the Southern Tier Capital Fund of NY,the new angel fund in development for the region, and don’t miss the Entrepreneur Pitches and chance to network with leaders from the Upstate deal community.

For more information click here. Register through the link below!

Cornell Coding Boot Camp
2015-09-26 08:30 - 17:00 | Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Get ready for a day filled with education, inspiration, & creation.
Cornell is hosting its first ever Coding Boot camp in Sage Hall on September 26, 2015. Especially targeted to females, the boot camp will provide participants with a solid foundation in coding concepts and principles to educate and inspire them. With the skills we teach as a launching pad, it is our hope more females will consider pursuing further education STEM. We will cover the essentials of html, CSS, and some javascript so that everyone can build their own website.
