EVENTS

FinTech Leaders: Navigating Rough Seas and Uncharted Courses to Great Success Tue May 1, 2012 5:30 PM Generating revenue from Regulatory and Economic Change? Many successful companies were started during economic downturns, including Google. Successful FinTech Entreprenuers talk about the lucrative opportunities created by change.

Cloud Computing: The Next Generation Wed Apr 18, 2012 5:30 PM IDC predicts that spending on hardware, software and services in cloud computing systems alone will be $60 billion in 2012. The growth rate in the cloud sector is four and a half times that of the IT industry overall. Cloud computing is a compelling option for many small and mid-sized businesses, as well as larger enterprises, as it offers low cost of entry and ownership and faster time to market compared to traditional on-premise business software and servers.

New York Entrepreneur Week 4/2012 Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:45 PM - Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:30 PM With over 25,000 innovators in our community, New York Entrepreneur Week (NYEW) is the premier movement dedicated toward promoting a single belief: entrepreneurs change the world. NYEW is a semi-annual event built for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, providing an exclusive educational experience for innovation-minded start-ups to multi-million dollar revenue generators.

TV and Video Going Online and Social Wed Mar 28, 2012 5:30 PM Video over the internet has grown from less than 1 percent of traffic 10 years ago to over 40 percent today, and still growing rapidly. Social Media has stormed the world growing from less than 1 percent usage 8 years ago to over 50 percent today. What happens when those two megatrends collide? Five speakers discuss this dynamic with some showing off their latest innovations and launches, and then discuss the potential future.

A New Age in Patent Liquidity:New Opportunities for Entrepreneurs Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:30 PM Our panel includes representatives from patent aggregators, sources of capital, patent crowd-sourcing firms, and inventors who have commercialized their patents. They will share their experience and offer their views on the future of IP liquidity models.

Business Plan Presentations: Innovations in Digital Commerce Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:30 PM Join us as we hear from 5 early-stage companies, each of whom will have 5 minutes to pitch their e-commerce-related business, followed by engaging commentary and critique from our distinguished panelists and audience.

Better Strategies for Monetizing Digital Offerings Thu Dec 1, 2011 5:30 PM Monetizing digital offerings is a continuing challenge. Advertising can generally generate only some of the revenue required, so customer payments appear to remain essential for most businesses. Freemium was a good starting point, and now soft pay walls are being tested. Shifting music and film from purchase to subscription is emerging as a sea change.

Raising Capital for the Start Up and Early Stage Biotech Company Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:15 PM The environment for raising capital has arguably never been so conservative and stringent as it is today. This panel will discuss what investors want to see in a prospective investment ¿ product, management, marketability, stage of development, cash needs now and going forward, etc. Dennis Purcel will give the perspective of a venture capital fund manager, and Andy Bello will give the perspective of an investment banker.

Entrepreneurial Funding for Cleantech: New Opportunites Wed Nov 2, 2011 5:30 PM Join us for an unusual opportunity to hear from leaders in the field of cleantech as they share their own work and comment on trends for start up cleantech ventures working with Big Cleantech Resources.

Member Appreciation and Networking Event Tue Oct 11, 2011 5:30 PM Our new chapter president, Jim Kleiber, will be making a few important announcements about the new MITEF-NYC organizational structure, and the club officers will briefly outline ways you can get further involved with the various committees and initiatives of the forum.

NYC Entrepreneurial Bash Mon Oct 3, 2011 4:30 PM The Entrepreneurial Bash is a celebration by and for entrepreneurs in New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C. Each stop along the tour presents a panel of world class company founders who started from scratch and blazed a trail to $100 million success. Founders share key insights and ingredients that made their companies successful - as well as the challenges and failures they faced along the way.

A Fireside Chat with Sam Waksal Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:30 PM Dr. Samuel D. Waksal, Ph.D., the founder of Imclone Systems (sold in 2008 to Eli Lilly for $6.5 billion) and of his new venture, Kadmon Pharmaceuticals, will share his thoughts and experiences on a variety of topics, including his views on today`s biopharmaceutical industry, funding new ventures, the need to invigorate R&D pipelines, key market opportunities, and the challenges we can expect to face over the next five years.

The Future Of Web Advertising Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:30 PM Join us as we hear pitches from 5 companies who are changing the way online retailers advertise to consumers. We will learn how these innovative entrepreneurs plan to disrupt the web ad online advertising space and dig down to learn more about their ideas and business models. We expect a very engaging and lively evening with 5 minute presentations by each of the teams, followed by 5 minutes of questions by our panelists which include a distinguished group of VCs and other industry luminaries.

Energy Infotech Forum Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:00 AM New York¿s unique capabilities in information technology, internet applications, media, and finance position it to be a global leader at the intersection of IT and cleantech. The Energy Infotech Forum brings together leading technologists, developers, entrepreneurs, and investors, to highlight opportunities to realize value from leveraging information within the energy system.

Hit the Deck: How to Create and Pitch a Successful Business Plan Tue Jun 14, 2011 5:30 PM If your business plan is scribbled on a napkin, you could be in for some nasty surprises. On the other hand, a 40-page term paper is a waste. Instead, invest just time enough to make smart choices, and be prepared to pitch your ideas in a compelling way. Learn how to plan your business with speed and flexibility in this interactive workshop.

Whats Next for U.S. Wireless Broadband? Thu May 26, 2011 5:30 PM Our panelists include representatives from service providers, application developers, and sources of capital. They will share their experience and offer their views on the future of wireless broadband and how it may impact today`s business models.

Celebrate World Intellectual Property Day Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:30 PM A networking event hosted by three prominent NYC organizations. Meet other professionals in all areas of technology and other sectors in an informal wine and cheese event. Open mic will be provided for everyone to have 30 seconds to introduce themselves. The evening is sponsored by Kirkland & Ellis and admission is free, but limited. Registration will open first week in April

Pace 2011 - The Annual Pace Pitch Contest Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:00 PM The Pace Pitch Contest is based on the Elevator Pitch concept, popular in the venture capital community. It is an extremely concise presentation of an entrepreneur's idea, business model, marketing strategy, competitive analysis, and financial plan, which is delivered to potential investors. The premise is that it could be made in a few minutes, should the entrepreneur spot a potential investor on an elevator and have the opportunity to pitch their idea during the brief ride.

TR50 SPECIAL EVENT Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:30 PM Join the MIT Enterprise Forum of New York City and Technology Review Magazine on March 15th at the iconic New York Academy of Sciences in Lower Manhattan for an evening of powerful networking and stimulating discussion celebrating the new TR50. This is a MUST ATTEND EVENT for all stakeholders in the innovation economy from technology development to business success.

Hyperlocal News Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:30 PM With the steep decline in advertising revenue for hard copy newspapers and increase in expenses, the world of journalism is undergoing massive changes in short order including the advent and surge in hyperlocal news. As everyone from the largest of media companies to independent local hyperlocal news sites seek to capitalize on the $30B local advertising market, which hyperlocal business models are succeeding and why? How will hyperlocal news change the world of journalism?