Rev: Ithaca Startup Works

Members Only: Cornell Legal Research Clinic Office Hours
2017-03-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2017-03-22 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | 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.

Networking@Rev: Pitch Madness
2017-03-09 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev has got a bad case of March Madness! Join us for March’s Networking@Rev, featuring a fast-paced elevator pitch competition between Rev Member Companies. Members will pitch at a feverish pace, and a panel of judges will select the winners. Be there to cheer them on and vote for the Audience Favorite.
Before the event, be sure to pick your Rev Member Company fantasy team and share on Twitter. Check out our Members Page and name your three MVPs with the hashtag #RevDreamTeam. We’ll share the Dream Team picks on the night of the event and give away a few t-shirts to some of our fantasy players.*
And Remember, no wagering please.
Networking begins at 6pm, Pitch Competition begins at 645pm.
This event is free, but RSVP here to save your seat. Local beer & tasty eats.
Thank you to our Networking@Rev sponsors: Cayuga Venture Fund, Cornell Business & Technology Park, Databound Solutions, Miller Mayer LLP, MiTeGen and Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP!
*Must be present to win.

Ithaca College Education Technology Day
2017-03-23 09:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join Ithaca College for their 27th annual Educational Technology Day on Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 9 AM to 3 PM in the Ithaca College Campus Center. Educational Technology Day is a free regional technology event that attracts over 1,600 people annually from upstate New York. It features local and national vendors such as AT&T, Apple, Brocade, Dell, Epson, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft and many others.
Some highlights for 2017:

– Featured Sessions track with nationally recognized thought leaders and other experts
– Vendor Showcase with more than 50 national, regional and local technology vendors
– College Showcase with faculty, staff and students showing how they are using technology in and out of the classroom
– Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium – a special track dedicated to innovations and best practices in using technology for teaching and learning
– Startup Central – featuring startups and other emerging companies and technologies
– Discuss…IT – informal round table discussions facilitated by subject experts
– Seminars, Tours, and much more!

For further information and to register, please click here!
If you need accommodations to attend this event, please contact Kristin Hopkins at events@revithaca.com

The Hidden Power of Female Entrepreneurship, with Lisa Ann Pinkerton
2017-03-24 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev: Ithaca Startup Works and the Cornell Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise are pleased to present this opening lecture to the Cornell Business Impact Symposium on Friday, March 24 at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, from women’s entrepreneurship and cleantech leader Lisa Ann Pinkerton!
Starting from day one, female entrepreneurs discover that while their way of going about business may not look like the traditional method, it can be just as effective, even more so. By embracing their natural management styles, setting their own corporate culture, and leading by example, women are showing the world that their way of doing business is the future of commerce for the 21st Century.
In this special presentation, founder and President of Technica Communications and Founder and Chairwoman of Women in Cleantech & Sustainability, Lisa Ann Pinkerton will connect the dots surrounding why women lead businesses deliver higher revenues and stronger returns for investors than more traditionally run businesses and how both genders can embrace their feminine leadership styles to thrive throughout their careers.
The event is free, but please RSVP here to reserve your spot!
Doors open at Rev at 5pm, talk begins at 5:30pm, with a reception to follow.
If you need accommodations to attend this event, please contact Kristin Hopkins at events@revithaca.com.
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Hear more from Lisa Ann Pinkerton during the Cornell Business Impact Symposium on Saturday, March 25th from 8am-5:30pm in Klarman Hall Auditorium at Cornell University. Register for the symposium here!
Cornell Business Impact Symposium (CBIS) is a regional event drawing student leaders and professionals from around the northeastern United States focused on the unique, positive impact the private sector is having on social and environmental challenges. Throughout the day we will explore how business can address some of the world’s most pressing problems to create a more sustainable economy. Participants will hear compelling stories on the latest trends and innovative solutions of organizations leveraging business to create a better world. The Symposium provides a unique opportunity for participants to engage with professionals, expand their professional network, learn about career opportunities and be inspired. Hosted by the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, SGE Club, Sustainable Enterprise Association, Social Business Consulting, and Net Impact.

Cornell Business Impact Symposium
2017-03-25 08:00 - 17:30 UTC
Join us for the Cornell Business Impact Symposium (CBIS): Creating Competitive Advantage through Sustainable Global Strategies, a regional event focused on the unique, positive impact the private sector is having on social and environmental challenges. Participants will hear compelling stories on the latest trends and innovative solutions of organizations leveraging business to create a better world. The event will feature an all-female panel of social entrepreneurs and more than half the speakers are women.
Topics to be covered include: Social Entrepreneurship, Technology & Sustainability, Branding & CSR, Human and Labor Rights, and Sustainable Food Systems.
Please click here to RSVP!

Equity Splits Negotiation: A Case Study Workshop with Dr. Susan Fleming
2017-03-29 16:00 - 19:30 UTC | eHub Collegetown, 409 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
(Note: Due to the nature of the workshop, it is critical that you arrive on time AND read the case in detail in advance)
It’s time for something new at Rev! Come dig in deep and test your skills with a guided negotiation simulation, featuring Dr. Susan Fleming. The case in question? Three co-founders must negotiate how to divide the equity of their early-stage company. Participants in this workshop will prepare by downloading and reading a Harvard Business Publishing case study (access to these materials is $5.00) and take on the role of one of the co-founders during the workshop. By working in small groups, every participant will get to experience the challenge of trying to meet their own goals while compromising with team members who are also critical to the success of the venture. At the end of the workshop, Dr. Fleming will debrief the exercise, sharing outcomes from each team, lessons learned, insights, and strategies for the full group. Slots are limited – RSVP here and download your case study today!
Doors open at 4:00pm, and the simulation workshop will run from 4:30-7:30pm. Dinner will also be provided!
Problems downloading the case study or questions about the workshop, including accommodations needed to attend? Reach out to events@revithaca.com or Tweet us @RevIthaca.
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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.

Members Only: CEO Morning Coffee
2017-03-31 08:00 - 09:30, 2017-04-28 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. Look for an invitation in your e-mail to RSVP.

Meetup: Ithaca Web People
2017-04-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2017-05-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2017-06-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2017-07-04 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 Only: Meet 'n' Eat
2017-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
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 presentations that matters most to them. This event is for Rev Member Companies and employees only.
Rev Members should RSVP here to attend.

Ithaca College Startup Business Plan Demo Day
2017-04-18 17:00 - 19:30 UTC | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Students with fully formed plans for launching a business, and those who have recently launched, will have the opportunity to pitch to seasoned entrepreneurs for a share of $18,000 in cash for their business. Six businesses will give a ten-minute presentation about their company, followed by five minutes of Q&A from a panel of experienced judges. After deliberation, the panel of judges will determine which teams will be allocated a portion of the funding based on the viability of their business and the quality of their presentation.
Thousands of dollars in funding will be determined and then announced at the reception.
Who will have the best plans? What great ideas are students working on? Is there a company that I’d like to join? Come and be a part of the audience to find out and cast your vote for the Audience Choice award!
A reception and awards ceremony will follow the presentations. Prize awards for each team will be announced at the reception.
Ithaca College student registration coming soon. All community and non-IC students may RSVP here.
If you need accommodations to attend this event, please contact Kristin Hopkins at events@revithaca.com.

Members Only: Office Hours with Armory Square Ventures
2017-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev members are invited to stop by and meet with Somak Chattopadhyay, Managing Partner from Armory Square Ventures on Thursday, April 20 during open office hours. Somak looks forward to connecting with local entrepreneurs 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.
Office Hours will be held 2:00-4:00pm & pre-registration is required.

Somak Chattopadhyay has been operating, advising or investing in technology companies in New York since 1999. Most recently, he was a Partner at Tribeca Venture Partners, an early stage venture fund in NYC with over $160M under management. Somak was responsible for sourcing, leading, or managing numerous investments across TVP’s two funds before launching Armory Square Ventures in 2014.
Prior thereto, Somak sourced and evaluated investments across the Mid-Atlantic for Edison Ventures, an expansion stage fund with over $700M under management. At Edison, Somak launched the NYC office and also worked with M5 Networks, a VoIP software company that was acquired by ShoreTel in 2012.
Before entering the venture capital industry, he held senior marketing and business development roles at Medtower, a pharmaceutical IT software company, and DealTime, a comparison shopping company that was later acquired by eBay. He started his career by working at Broadview International (now Jefferies) and previously served as a director of the Software & Information Industry Association.

Members Only: Office Hours with Sultan Ventures
2017-04-28 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Rev members are invited to stop by and meet with Meli James and Oman Sultan from Hawaii-based Sultan Ventures on Friday, April 28 during open office hours. Meli and Omar will be in Ithaca attending Entrepreneurship Celebration at Cornell and are 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 9:00-10:30am & pre-registration is required for a 15-minute slot.

Meli James
Meli James is the head of new ventures at Sultan Ventures, a boutique venture firm focused on early stage startups and investments. She is the program director at XLR8UH, a first of its kind proof of concept center & venture accelerator founded via partnership between the University of Hawaii & Sultan Ventures. XLR8UH has been recognized as one of nation’s top accelerators by the U.S Small Business Association (SBA) for two years in a row. XLR8UH is one of the first public university investment programs in the nation, revolutionizing the way innovation is commercialized at universities.
Meli is also the president of the Hawaii Venture Capital Association, an organization that seeks to foster entrepreneurial development through education, networking, and access to capital.
Born and raised in Honolulu, Meli lived in Silicon Valley for over 10 years, where she co-founded and contributed to numerous start-ups in the Bay Area and Honolulu, including Nirvino—a number-one ranked wine app, an Apple Platform Top 100 app, and Top Ten Lifestyles app (during its time).
Meli is a founding member of the Startup Paradise initiative helping to build a thriving startup community that nurtures collaboration and innovation in Hawaii. She is committed to establishing resources to grow talent and high-growth to small business ideas.
In 2016 she was recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of 5 Women to Watch.
She is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and president of the Cornell Hotel Society—Hawaii Chapter.
Omar Sultan
Managing Partner, Sultan Ventures
Omar co-founded Sultan Ventures and he is a Founding and Managing Partner of XLR8UH, the University of Hawaii’s (UH’s) award winning venture accelerator focused on mentoring and investing in UH affiliated innovations. He has received personal and professional accolades including being recognized in 2015 by Hawaii Business Magazine’ 20 for the next 20 and Pacific Business News’ Forty under 40. Omar was awarded along with his brother Tarik, as the 2014 Hawaii Venture Capital Association’s (HVCA) Investors of the Year. Omar is also Vice President of the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Hawai’i, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps great entrepreneurs become great philanthropists, VP of Ala Wai Pharma, a drug delivery company focused on increasing the bioavailability of polar drugs, and also helps manage the UPSIDE Fund, a venture fund focused on commercializing University of Hawaii intellectual property. He holds a BSM in Finance from Tulane University’s AB Freeman School of Business and an MBA from the Shidler College of Business.

Create Upstate Conference
2017-05-02 11:30 - 2017-05-06 16:00 (America/New_York) | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Create Upstate is a 3-day celebration of design and creativity in Upstate NY. We’ve jam-packed our schedule with can’t-miss sessions and meaningful experiences. Best of all, It’s happening in Ithaca, NY! Rev will be hosting the kickoff event on Thursday evening and exciting events will be taking place all weekend.  The whole conference is a great way to network with creative freelancers in Upstate New York.
Register

Women and Leadership: Bias, Barriers and Strategies for Overcoming Them
2017-05-04 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
What impact do gender stereotypes and bias have upon women’s ascent to and success in leadership roles? Drawing on the latest academic research and 20 years of experience as an analyst, investor, and corporate director, this talk will explore the complex web of beliefs and biases that often stymie efforts to move more women into the C-suite. We will also discuss strategies for individuals and organizations to start overcoming them.
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 the presentation will start at 12:00pm. Feel free to bring lunch.
Please RSVP here!

Members Only: May Meet 'n' Eat
2017-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Bring your lunch (or order in) and join us for a discussion centered around the strategy of intellectual property.
Some basics of IP will be covered during the session, but the focus will be on the strategic and financial considerations when startups are looking at their intellectual property options. This is not a session about the mechanics of or securing intellectual property, but rather it is a discussion about the “why?”.

Why would I continue to license a patent I no longer use?
We’re infringing on our competitor’s patent, and they are infringing on ours. What do I do now?
How do I determine which foreign countries to file a PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty)?

Brad Treat, Entrepreneur in Residenace along with Nate Cook and Randy Reed from Miller Mayer will be in attendance to answer questions, give advice, and share in the discussion about the strategy of intellectual property.
This event is for Rev Member companies and their employees only.
Rev Members should RSVP here to attend.

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.

Members & Sponsors Only: Free Pass Day
2017-06-13 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 (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.
