Summary of Past EventsPast Events Startup Showcase: Innovations in Digital MediaWed Feb 12, 2014 5:30 PM In line with our quarterly events, we`ll be meeting to show off 5 highly disruptive technologies and wildly creative entrepreneurs. Together with our audience, our distinguished panel of leading venture capitalists will be critiquing the various presentations. Panel Moderator: - Lori Hoberman, Partner, Chadbourne & Parke LLP Presenting Companies: - Dynamic Sport Solutions - coreDynamix (cDX) creates a 100% customized rating that measures how a player, coach, or scout fits your vision. - Flight Partner - centralized reservation system for the air charter marketplace and air charter auctions. - Rallyware - is an online platform that combines social networking, microtasking, and gamification and enables organizations to drive audiences that they do not control to take specific and tangible actions. - Wagepoint - online payroll software with all the perks and none of the drama. VC Panelists: - Daniel Burstein, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Millennium Technology Value Partners - Ian Sigalow - Greycroft Partners - David Teten, Partner, ff Venture Capital  MITEF Think Tank Session: The Future of TVTue Jan 14, 2014 5:30 PM TiVo, Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, Chromecast, Apps, and Smart TV have irrevocably changed the world of television. Every innovation has placed the audience a little more firmly in the driver’s seat and given them more encompassing control. Today, everyone expects to decide exactly what programming they want to consume as well as how and where they want to consume it. This challenges traditional views on network programming and poses entirely new questions: How can audiences discover and navigate the wealth of content? How can the content be smartly enhanced to allow for unique viewing experiences and revenue generation. It is up to the brightest minds in technology to find solutions to these exciting challenges--and how to profit from that. MITEF-NYC is therefore introducing a new event format. In a highly engaged and interactive setting, a Think Tank session will gather ideas and concrete answers on how technology and innovation can shape the future of television. Conversations will revolve around the following questions: - What are current trends within the Television industry in the areas of content discovery, navigation, and enhancement? - What innovations are already out there that could be reframed to address those trends? - What are entirely new thoughts on how tech innovation can positively impact this industry? - How to carve the industry into digestible chunks that can be addressed with tech innovation? - What do consumers demand and what are they ready for? - What is the industry ready to accept? We invite seasoned and fresh innovators in the space as well as representatives from within the television industry. They will share a snapshot of existing challenges and innovations in the space. Bright minds with an interest in the changes in television and a willingness to actively contribute to the session are welcome. ***Admission will be limited to facilitate high participation.– Some places will be held for attendees with significant involvement in TV or TV/Internet convergence (see below). ***Qualified attendees are invited to provide a short introduction to the organizers so that they can be identified and featured in discussion. Please email to [email protected] with the subject "Think Tank Participation." If registration has been closed, some reserved places may still be available. ***All free MITEF-NYC Member registrants will be required to re-confirm attendance between January 6 and 10, and all registrants are requested to notify us if they will not attend, so that seats can be made available to others. Please email to [email protected] with the subject "Think Tank Attendance." - Richard Reisman, President and Founder, Teleshuttle Corporation - Katja Bartholmess, Founder & CEO, Gimme Gorgeous LLC Startup Showcase: Women EntrepreneurshipTue Dec 10, 2013 5:30 PM In line with our quarterly events, we`ll be meeting to show off 5 highly disruptive technologies and wildly creative entrepreneurs. For the very first time, we will be focusing exclusively on the accomplishments of some of the leading women entrepreneurs in the area. Together with our audience, our distinguished panel of leading venture capitalists will be critiquing the various presentations, and potentially also hearing battle stories from these inspiring founders. - Buncee.com - lets you create amazing things to share with everyone. - EnergySolutionsForum.com - provides U.S. energy policy research/data services for investment decisions. - IndustryIndex.com - commerce display emerging gaming mobile search social video. - Mmlafleur.com - to make the purposeful woman look and feel beautiful. - Modalyst.co - is an online wholesale, b2b marketplace for fashion accessories featuring collective buys. - Jeannine Shao Collins - EVP, Chief Innovation Officer, Meredith 360 - Jeanne Sullivan - General Partner, StarVest Partners - Joy Marcus - Managing Director, Gotham Ventures  Financing Technology Companies at Different StagesThu Dec 5, 2013 5:30 PM Rapidly growing companies require infusions of capital at various stages of growth. The MIT enterprise Forum and the MIT Sloan Club of New York have collaborated to jointly offer this full-spectrum view of the financing of technology companies. Most companies start with sweat equity, augmented by friends and family money. After that, angels are an appropriate source of funds. From there, venture capital may be required for growth that could result in an IPO. The vast majority of successful companies will gain liquidity not via an IPO but will exit via M&A. Each class of investors will have a different valuation of a young company because of their different perspectives of risk and potential. Understanding their perspectives is critical to funding your company or making a sound investment in a venture which will require future growth funds. Come join us at the MIT Enterprise Forum and listen in to this panel of speakers at different stages of investing: angel investors, early VC, late VC and M&A, and public investing professional who provide the ultimate context for the capital supply chain. Learn what is appropriate for your company or your investments in order to understand the dynamics of the range of investors in technology companies. - John Elton, Partner, Greycroft Partners - Jack Iacovone, Managing Director, Needham & Company - David S. Rose, CEO at Gust, Founder of NY Angels - Vik Mehta, Partner, J.Goldman & Co. - Todd Morrissey, Partner, LLR Partners  Entrepreneurship NYC: The Role of Universities in the NYC EcosystemThu Nov 7, 2013 5:30 PM Universities have long been integral to regional economic development. For example, the Morrill Act of 1862, which funded land-grant institutions, was a response to the industrial revolution. Universities also have a long tradition of contributing to the general welfare, which can be exemplified in the “Wisconsin Idea” that dates back to the late 19th century. The enormous impact universities have on regional economies can be clearly illustrated by examples such as Stanford in Silicon Valley and MIT in the Greater Boston area. In New York City, the role of universities extends well beyond research and technology transfer. Local universities have been integral to the success of New York’s ‘New Economy’ by playing a special role in our entrepreneurial ecosystem. This event will explore that unique role through a dynamic panel discussion followed by an interactive session with the audience. Join us with these knowledgeable speakers and find out: - What does this mean for your startup or company? - For Early and Expansion Venture Capital? - What are the best practices? - How can you ride this massive, disruptive wave of financing? - Eric J. Gertler, Executive Vice President, New York City Economic Development Corporation NYCEDC - Orin Herskowitz, VP of Intellectual Property and Tech Transfer, Columbia University - Debera Johnson, Executive Director, Center for Sustainable Design Studies and Research, Pratt Institute - Geoffrey W. Smith, Director, Center for Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, Mount Sinai School of Medicine.  Equity Crowdsourcing: Financial Big Bang or Armageddon?Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:30 PM The last time Congress materially changed the rules around company fund-raising was 1934. Some argued at the time that these rules were too punitive and extended the depression. 80 years later, amidst the longest jobs recession since the Great Depression, Congress has passed, and the SEC implementing, new “general solicitation” rules for companies to raise money. But this time communication of such raises will be instantaneous and be spread socially. Some call it the end of the world as fraud could befall senior citizens, widows and orphans-- as well as Facebook and Twitter friends and family. Others call it the beginning of a new venture world, where entrepreneurs are freer to raise money legally from their friends, customers and strangers, who aren`t millionaires - just like large corporations do in the stock market. Over 500 new platforms have been created to take advantage of this wave. Millions have been raised. Join us with these knowledgeable speakers and find out: - What does this mean for your startup or company? - For Early and Expansion Venture Capital? - What are the best practices? - How can you ride this massive, disruptive wave of financing? - Daniel DeWolf, Partner, Mintz-Levin & former Co-Founder of Wit Capital & Dawntreader Ventures - Jerry Needel, Indiegogo, Head of Growth - Stacey Rasgado, Second Market, Director, Investor Engagement - Vlad Vukicevic, Rocket Hub, Founder and CTO Startup Showcase: Innovations in Digital MediaThu Oct 3, 2013 5:30 PM In line with our quarterly events, we`ll be meeting to show off 5 highly disruptive technologies and wildly creative entrepreneurs. Together with our audience, our distinguished panel of leading venture capitalists will be critiquing the various presentations. - Cannonball.io - Cannonball is the iPad app that gives your inbox a much needed makeover. - MyXpand.com - allow companies to use HR resources more effectively. - Thrivehive.com - marketing platform that gives local businesses a custom marketing plan. - Tun.com - Connects college students to daily deals at local businesses around campus. - Albert Wenger - Union Square Ventures - John Frankel - ff Ventures  MITEF Ice Cream Social and Volunteer/Brainstorming EventTue Jun 11, 2013 5:30 PM You are invited to an evening of networking, fun, and mingling with your fellow MIT Enterprise Forum members. We will be making a few important announcements about the MITEF-NYC organizational structure and will briefly outline ways you can get further involved with the various committees and initiatives of the forum. Our Program Committee Co-Chairs, Ben Boissevain and Richard Reisman, and Board Observer, Stephen Tucker, will discuss programming and lead a short brainstorming session for ideas and organizers for fall events. Please join us for an ice cream social, and make sure to bring your ideas for future MITEF events or topics that you would be interested in hearing. We hope to see you there! Startup Showcase: Innovations in Media TechnologiesThu Jun 6, 2013 5:30 PM In line with our quarterly events, we`ll be meeting to show off 5 highly disruptive technologies and wildly creative entrepreneurs. Together with our audience, our distinguished panel of leading venture capitalists will be critiquing the various presentations. - Aerify Media - Aerify is your one stop shop for all Mobile, Display and Video advertising campaigns. - CommonDesk - Our products help large enterprises integrate new consumer-focused products. - FitBark - A tiny, wireless activity tracker for your dog. - GeriJoy - Talking pets improve mental health, provide conversational support. - Linea - Allows you to have all your photos at your fingertips whenever you like. - Storydesk - iPad sales tool that makes presentations, brochures and other marketing materials. - Eric Nordlander - Engineering Partner @ Google Ventures - David Tisch - BoxGroup is an early stage investment fund - Matt Turck - Managing Director at FirstMark Capital - Hyuk-Jeen Suh - Director at Samsung Ventures  Healthcare IT - New York Next Big ThingWed May 8, 2013 5:30 PM Due to the combined efforts of entrepreneurs, investors, and incubators/accelerators in the New York area, it is fair to say that New York is becoming a hub for healthcare IT innovation. New York is home to a diverse group of professionals that work both within the healthcare IT field and in adjacent fields. Join the MITEF as we unite this large and diverse community to foster the exchange of ideas and to discuss the latest trends in healthcare IT. - Jahan Ali, Senior Vice President, Partnership Fund for New York City - Philippe Chambon, Managing Director, New Leaf Venture Partners - Serge Loncar, Founding President & CEO, CareSpeak Communications  Innovating for the Connected Home, Living Room and TVTue May 7, 2013 6:30 PM Are you an entrepreneur, developer, investor, tech executive or other professional with a brilliant idea, product or service for the digital living room or smart home? MIT Enterprise Forum of New York and Verizon FiOS invite you to bring your best ideas to one of the only events focused on how to build and roll out new products and services for today`s high-speed IP-connected home.  Cleantech: Smarter EnergyTue Apr 30, 2013 5:30 PM The generation and consumption of power is one of the biggest challenges in our time. The power industry is slowly moving through a technological transformation, and the next generation of power grid solutions is among us. Smarter Energy addresses the current solutions to the energy and environmental issues that we face today. Across smart grid and cleantech, new technologies have moved out from research labs and into our daily lives. From entrepreneurs to industry giants, the important change makers are interested in impacting the space. MIT Enterprise Forum brings you top speakers who have solutions available today, within the existing regulatory and business framework in North America. Discussions include new energy opportunities, success stories, security, grid reliability, and policy. Top speakers in the industry will discuss demand response, microgrids, home energy management, storage, and policies. - John Cahill, Co-Founder and CEO, Pataki-Cahill Group, LLC - Seth Frader-Thompson, Founder and CEO, EnergyHub - Mike Gordon, CEO and Managing Partner at Joule Group - Mei Shibata, Chief Strategy Officer, ThinkEco  A Fireside Chat with Teresa Stanek Rea Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeThu Apr 11, 2013 5:30 PM In a one-on one discussion, Ms. Rae will share her views on the recent changes in patent rules under the America Invents Act (AIA), the new direction and organization of the USPTO, biotechnology IP do`s and don`ts and other topics relevant to the licensing and business development community. In addition, and importantly, Ms. Rae will answer your questions and provide her informed perspective on changes in the Patent Office that may help ensure future commercial success. - Ms. Teresa Stanek Rea, Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)  Women EntrepreneurshipThu Apr 11, 2013 5:30 PM Why are there are comparatively fewer women entrepreneurs and venture capitalists than men? Is there a level playing field? Does being a woman add additional hurdles to the challenges one faces when building a successful business? How do female entrepreneurs differ from their male counterparts regarding business models they use make their businesses thrive? Do they have a different style of promoting and marketing their companies than their male counterparts? Come hear our panelist`s stories and explore with us the various factors that influence female entrepreneurship today! - Andrea Horbitt Founder, Sukitz - Christine Hunsicker Co-Founder, Gwynnie Bee - Jeanne Sullivan General Partner, StarVest Partners - Jessica Rovello President and Co-Founder, Arkadium, Inc. - Ouidad Founder, Ouidad Hair Salons and Products Startup Showcase: Innovations in Media TechnologiesWed Feb 27, 2013 5:30 PM In line with our quarterly events, we`ll be meeting to show off 5 highly disruptive technologies and wildly creative entrepreneurs. Together with our audience, our distinguished panel of leading venture capitalists will be critiquing the various presentations. - MatchPoint Careers - Let the perfect job find you and get personal, performace predicting feedback. - Placemeter - The weather report of your places. - Punch - Reduces the cost, time, and risk of creating Apps for tablets and phones. - SourceMap - Find out there things come from and put your business on the map. - Zuus Media - Is the next-generation music video platform. - Andrew Cleland Venture Partner, Comcast Ventures - Brad Harrison - BHV: Enabler of Entrepreneurs - Eric Nordlander - Engineering Partner @ Google Ventures - Ian Sigalow - Greycroft Partners  NYC Accelerators: How They Work - How To Get ValueWed Feb 13, 2013 5:30 PM An Accelerator is a relatively new concept. Accelerators in New York City provide a great resource for early stage companies. They often provide real estate space, sometimes funding and mentorship. How do accelerators operate? What is the best way for an early stage company to be accepted by an accelerator? What should an early stage company be thinking about in the way of legal protection? - Jonathan Axelrod, Managing Director, Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator - Maria Gotsch, President and CEO, Partnership for New York City Fund - Richard Raysman, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP - Mark Wachen, Managing Director, DreamIt NYC - Brad Weinberg M.D., Partner, Blueprint Health  Unique Networking Event: Tech Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital in NYCThu Jan 17, 2013 5:30 PM The MIT Enterprise Forum is excited to present a unique networking event at a beautiful loft in Gramercy. The event will bring together the best and brightest minds in technology entrepreneurship and venture capital for networking and great discussion. The networking event will also feature a panel session where three key players from the NY Venture Capital community will discuss the current state and future direction of tech entrepreneurship and venture capital - Jahan Ali, Senior Vice President, Partnership for New York City Fund - Habib Kairouz, Managing Partner at Rho Capital Partners - Warren Lee, General Partner, Canaan Partners - Howard Morgan, Partner, First Round Capital - Charlie O`Donnell, Partner, Brooklyn Bridge Ventures Startup Showcase: Innovations in Products and Services DistributionTue Dec 4, 2012 5:30 PM Join us as we hear from 5 highly disruptive early-stage technology companies targeting the distribution and delivery of products and services, each of whom will have 5 minutes to pitch their tech related business, followed by engaging commentary and critique from our distinguished panelists and audience. - Jeffrey Parkinson - KEC Holdings - Geoff Schneider - Cava Capital - Audicus - Next generation hearing solutions. - Delightfully - Lets you create the perfect unwrapping moment for any gift occasion. - LessonFace - Face-to-Face Music Lessons Online. - Carebooker - Book care for family, pet care, baby-sitting, lessons, cleaning, fitness, and elder care. - Gradeable - We take the pain out of grading and give teachers an easy way to do what they love.  Investing in Aerospace EntrepreneurshipThu Nov 29, 2012 5:30 PM Our panel will provide the complementary perspectives of investors and of leading private companies working on cutting edge products in the aerospace industry. Both potential investors and entrepreneurs seeking growth capital will benefit from the discussion on the rewards (and the challenges) of investing in this industry. - Stuart A. Auerbach, General Partner, Ampersand Capital Partners - Mark Cherry, President and COO, Aurora Flight Sciences - Courtney B. Graham, Associate General Counsel, NASA HQ regarding NASA’s SBIR Program - Adam Harris, Vice President of Government Sales, SpaceX - Don Thoma, President and CEO, Aireon LLC  Technology and Operational MattersThu Oct 18, 2012 5:30 PM The MIT Enterprise Forum will have a three-part roundtable discussion that will address these challenges, but also help the venture capital and private equity CFO to create value within their organizations. - Alex Katz, Partner and CFO of ff Venture Capital - Aron Grossman, CFO and VP of Corporate Development, Voxy - Beth Brinkman, Director of Professional Services, US for Vertice Technologies, LLC  Roadmap to Cleantech CommercializationWed Oct 10, 2012 5:30 PM MITEF has organized an expert panel of speakers to cover all facets of the cleantech commercialization issue. NYSERDA and ConEd will discuss their approaches to commercialization and closing a customer sale,or implementation of new technology setting the tone for the evening. Successful startup stories will follow, as well as a discussion of pressing issues faced by budding startups and innovators working in the NYC cleantech sector today. - Michael Gubbins, Vice President, Director of Residential Management, Albanese Organization - Mike Brown, Emergent Properties - Pietro Filardo, Pliant Energy Systems Pratt Design Incubator and RPI/Cornell - Rob Jensen, Founder, Agreenability  A Fireside Chat with MIT Media Lab Director Joi ItoThu Sep 20, 2012 5:30 PM The MIT Enterprise Forum is excited to present insights into the future from a leading creator of that future. Joi Ito, director of the MIT Media Lab, entrepreneur, chair of Creative Commons, and board member of leading media organizations, will share his thoughts and experiences on a variety of topics, including (preliminary) his views on media arts and sciences, innovation, openness, community, networks, and the Cloud. - Joichi Ito, Director, MIT Media Lab Making NYC a Bio and Tech MeccaThu Sep 13, 2012 5:30 PM Come to hear the brightest minds in the industry, located right here in Manhattan, discuss their views on what's needed to make Metro New York the Bio/Technology Gold Standard for the world! We welcome your participation, so come and join in the discussion! - Dennis Purcell, Senior Managing Partner, Aisling Capital - David S. Rose, CEO at Gust, Founder of NY Angels - Anthony Saur, Corporate Partner, Venable, LLP  Business Plan Presentations: Innovations in Digital MediaWed Sep 12, 2012 5:30 PM The MIT Enterprise Forum is excited to present insights into the future from a leading creator of that future. Joi Ito, director of the MIT Media Lab, entrepreneur, chair of Creative Commons, and board member of leading media organizations, will share his thoughts and experiences on a variety of topics. - Mo Koyfman is a General Partner at Spark Capital - Jeanne Sullivan is a General Partner at StarVest Partners - Michael Eisenberg is a General Partner at Benchmark Capital - Brightdriver - In car entertainment - Cannonball - Fall in love with email again - TinyPass - TinyPass enables simple and secure transactions for web and mobile content - Appboy - Customer relationship management platform for mobile developers and marketers - iMediaShare - iMediaShare is a cloud-based mobile media discovery and control technology designed for the Connected Home  Secrets of Digital Success in Big AppleTue Jun 19, 2012 5:30 PM The rapid development of the City`s startup scene started making big news towards the end of last year. Startups are reported to be choosing NYC over Silicon Valley, depending on the industry. And Mayor Bloomberg campaigned for and won a new graduate school of engineering to be built on Roosevelt Island. Meanwhile, in the background, earlier NYC startups have been steadily maturing and achieving notable success. - Rafat Ali, Founder and former CEO of paidContent - L. Gordon Crovitz, Senior Global Chief Executive, Co-founder of Press+ - Rufus Griscom, Co-Founder & General Manager/VP Babble - Jeff Loechner, President and Co-Founder, Mediapost Communications  The Age of "Big Data" in Bioscience is HereThu Jun 7, 2012 5:30 PM The bioscience research community is producing more and larger sets of data in its quest to understand biology and manage disease. Much of these data are being generated by teams of scientists spanning many institutions and geographies. As we come to appreciate these data as a new asset class, we need to understand how to properly manage, protect and share this asset so its value can be realized. - Louis C. Cullman, Esq., Partner, Intellectual Property, K&L Gates, LLP - Dr. Wanmei Ou, Healthcare Product Strategist, Oracle Health Sciences, Oracle - David Greenwald, PhD, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Relay Technology Management  Driving Consumer Adoption of Mobile ContentTue May 22, 2012 5:30 PM Mobile content no longer means simply remote access to digital content from a laptop or browser-based access from a mobile device. Today, it`s technology-enabled content designed from the beginning to deliver an optimized user experience on a smartphone or tablet. And demand for content that is mobile by default is exploding along with demand for smart phones and tablets. Tablet sales alone are forecast to blow past PC sales by 2015. - Rahul Bafna, Sr. Director, Product Management, Mobile Advertising, Flurry - Soraya Darabi, Co-Founder, Foodspotting - Nihal Mehta, CEO, LocalResponse - Julia Schulhof, Director of Product, App Lab at Hearst Magazines - Benjamin Stein, Co-Founder and CTO of Mobile Commons  FinTech Leaders: Navigating Rough Seas and Uncharted Courses to Great SuccessTue 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. - Philippe Buhannic, CEO of TradingScreen - Todd Harrison, Founder and CEO of Minyanville Media, Inc. - Peter Lehrman, CEO of AxialMarket - Ryan Terpstra, Founder & CEO of Selerity  Cloud Computing: The Next GenerationWed 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. - Joe Berding, Vice President, Xerox Cloud Sales - Andrew Davis, CEO, Gage Networks - Chris Greendales, CEO, Cloud Technology Partners - Roger Krakoff, Managing Partner, Cloud Capital Partners - David Roth, CEO and Founder, AppFirst  TV and Video Going Online and SocialWed 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. - Robert May, Founder and CEO, Ringz.TV - A new online interactive TV interface and guide. - Sean Morgan, Founder and CEO, Critical Media - Enables companies to record, distribute and monetize. - Kimber Myers, Director of Partnerships, GetGlue - GetGlue is a social network for entertainment. - Adi Sideman, Founder and CEO, YouNow - Live streaming video startup that has created a 24/7 streaming.  A New Age in Patent Liquidity: New Opportunities for EntrepreneursWed Feb 15, 2012 5:30 PM What are the benefits, challenges, and opportunities these ongoing developments present to entrepreneurs? 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. - Kevin Barhydt, VP, Head of Acquisitions, RPX Corporation - Charles Kwalwasser, General Counsel, Quirky - Sean Peace, CEO, The Royalty Exchange - Richard Reisman, President, Teleshuttle Corp. - Jorge M. Torres, VP, Silas Capital  Business Plan Presentations: Innovations in Digital CommerceTues, Jan 31, 2012 5:30 PM E-Commerce has come a long way since the early days of eBay, Amazon, and Yahoo. Users are constantly being provided with services and platforms that are more specialized and more in tune with their needs and tastes. And retailers are constantly seeking ways to make their offerings more targeted. 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. - Albert Wenger, Partner @ Union Square Ventures - David Teten, Partner @ ff Venture Capital - Eric Nordlander, Engineering Partner @ Google Ventures - Sim Blaustein, Principal at BDMI  Better Strategies for Monetizing Digital OfferingsThu 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. - Betsy Morgan, President, TheBlaze.com - Shawn Price, President, Zuora.com - Richard Reisman, President, Teleshuttle Corporation - Paul Smurl, Vice President, NYTimes.com  Entrepreneurial Funding for Cleantech: New OpportunitesWed 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. - Nolan Browne, Managing Director, Fraunhofer CSE - Pradeep Haldar, Vice President, College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering (CNSE) University at Albany, (SUNY) Member Appreciation and Networking EventTue 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.  A Fireside Chat with Sam WaksalThu 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 AdvertisingTue 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. - Peg Jackson, Gridley & Co. - Erik Nordlander, Google Ventures - Jeanne Sullivan, Starvest Partners  Hit the Deck: How to Create and Pitch a Successful Business PlanTue 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. - David Ronick, Founder, UpStart Bootcamp - Jennifer House, Founder, UpStart Bootcamp  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. - Sandeep Beotra, Managing Director, Morgan Joseph - Frank Boulben, Chief Marketing Officer, LightSquared - Dana Spiegel, Executive Director of NYCwireless, VP of Product and Engineering at AxialMarket - Bart Stuck, Managing Director, Signal Lake Venture Capital - Jagjit Toor, Director of Access Networks, Alcatel-Lucent  Pace 2011 - The Annual Pace PitchMon 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. - Kevin Bolen, Partner, Innosight - Somak Chattopadhyay, Principal, GSA Venture Partners - Jalak Jobanputra, Director of Investments, Omidyar Network - Stanley S. Litow, President, IBM International Foundation - David S. Rose, Chairman, New York Angels - Lori Smith, Partner, Sedgwick, Detert, Morgan & Arnold LLP  Technology Review Awards 2011Tue 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. - Andrew Madden, Strategic Partnerships Team, Google - David Berry, Partner, Flagship Ventures (Joule Unlimited) - David Vieau, President and CEO, A123 Systems  Hyperlocal NewsThu 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? - Jim Schachter, Associate Managing Editor of The New York Times/NYTimes.com - Michael Shapiro, Founder and CEO, TheAlternativePress.com - Warren Webster, President of Patch Media - Mark Josephson, CEO of Outside.in  Cleantech - Scaling to GrowthTue Jan 25, 2011 5:30 PM How does a cleantech venture scale to grow? Hear from national project developer Constellation Energy on the emerging technologies they seek for internal deployment and the corporate milestones they look for emerging ventures to demonstrate, hear from both the CEO and VC of NY based Primet Materials (battery applications) on their path to Series C >$10M. Network with investors and other entrepreneurs growing their firms. - Michael Adams, Vice President-Corporate Strategy and Development, Constellation Energy - Zachary Shulman, Managing Partner at Cayuga Venture Fund - Larry Thomas, President & CEO of Primet Precision Materials, Inc. - David H. Wells, Greentech Investing Team, Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers  Follow the MoneyThu Dec 9, 2010 6:00 PM Three leading New York venture capital firms will provide their strategies for 2011. Understanding venture capital firms strategies is critical in order to obtain venture capital. Prior to the panel discussion, PwC will present a summary of the 3rd quarter 2010 MoneyTree Report. The MoneyTree Report is a quarterly study of venture capital investment activity in the United States. - Steve Brotman, Managing Director, Greenhill & Co. - Alex Ferrara, Bessemer - John F. Frankel, Managing Partner, ff Asset Management LLC  Connected Healthcare: Wellness and Emerging TechnologyWed Nov 17, 2010 5:30 PM Never-before-seen opportunities are emerging to further process and analyze data to enrich healthcare outcomes. Doctors now monitor patients using peripheral devices that keep tabs on chronic illnesses. The idea of basic eVisits is gaining momentum. - Dr. Gopal K. Chopra MD, CEO, Dauphin Health - Dr. Teo Dagi, HLM Venture Partners - Nick van Terheyden, MD Chief Medical Information Officer, Nuance - Rachel Block, Deputy Commissioner for Health IT, New York State Department of Health - Rob Dhoble, President, Diversified Agency Services Healthcare. Omnicom Group, Founder, Adherent Health, LLC - Sandra Elliott, Corporate Director Consumer Technology and Service Development, Meridian Health  Healthcare: The Changing LandscapeThu Oct 21, 2010 5:30 PM With the recent passage of healthcare reform legislation, corporate consolidations, and a get tough` policy at the FDA, it is difficult to tell what the commercial healthcare landscape will look like during the next five years. A distinguished panel of experts representing biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and regulatory affairs, will discuss and presage the impact of this changing environment. - Joel Bradus, Managing Partner, Concierge Group - James McCullough, CEO, Exosome Diagnostics - Mary Pendergrast, CEO, Pendergrast Consulting  Business Plan Presentations: Getting the Green out of GreenTue Oct 12, 2010 5:30 PM According to a recent Ernst & Young report, venture capital investment in green tech/clean tech companies for the second quarter 2010 hit $1.5 billion -- a 63.8% increase from the same quarter in 2009 and the highest amount since the third quarter of 2008. Come join an all-star group of early-stage clean tech companies seeking funding as they present their business plans. - Governor George Pataki, Pataki Cahill Group - Josh Wolfe, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Lux Capital Management - Steve Brotman, Managing Director, Greenhill & Co. - Stella Grizont, Vice President of Marketing, Ladies Who Launch Corporation - John Cote, Vice President, Portfolio Manager, GE Energy Financial Services  There is an App for that: The Future of the Mobile App StoreThu Sep 23, 2010 5:30 PM How will the App store impact the future landscape of technology development and commerce? With the advent of the iPhone, Andriod, Blackberry and the move to mobile computing it is becoming clear the real power is within the mobile application marketplace. The panelists will share their experience and vision on what the future may hold and how it will impact current business models. - Patrick McQuown, CEO of DOTGO - Paul Nolting, Senior Counsel, Verizon Wireless - Jaspreet Singh, New York Mobile Lead, Sapient - Michael Bramlage, Director of Product Management, Ovi Store at Nokia  Join Salesforce.com & Entrepreneurs for a Discussion on Cloud ComputingTue May 18, 2010 5:30 PM Greenhill SAVP and the MIT Enterprise Forum of New York City invite you to an exciting event on cloud computing, SaaS and the enterprise on Tuesday, May 18th from 5:30-8:30pm. The event will feature Peter Coffee who manages Salesforce.com cloud initiatives. He will focus on how cloud computing has already penetrated the enterprise, best practices in rolling out cloud technologies, and how small and large vendors can address new opportunities in this sector. Immediately following Peters keynote, we will have 2 exciting cloud computing startups present who are emerging leaders in the cloud computing/Platform as a Service (PaaS) space.We hope you can join us for this event! As we look back at some of the great innovations in B2B Software, the Software as a Service delivery platform will likely rank at the top. Salesforce.com was an early pioneer of Software as a Service (SaaS), launched its online CRM tool in 2000 and generated a billion dollars in revenue 9 years later. Today the on-demand model continues to evolve rapidly as the distinction between applications, data, and infrastructure blurs through the various components of Cloud Computing: from Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS) to SaaS.  Smart Cities II: City Management and Information TechnologyWed May 12, 2010 5:30 PM Information technology is helping complex cities address these issues, become more transparent, improve quality of life and reshape planning, public administration and economic development. Our panelists, who have broad experience with information technology and city management, will address current trends and opportunities in these areas. Information technology is playing an increasingly central role in the management of large cities around the world, ranging across land use and development, traffic management, social services, crisis management, gaps and overlaps in public agency responsibilities, water and waste management, power and pollution, among many other issues. Information technology is helping complex cities address these issues, become more transparent, improve quality of life and reshape planning, public administration and economic development. Our panelists, who have broad experience with information technology and city management, will address current trends and opportunities in these areas. - Gale A. Brewer, Committee on Governmental Operations, New York City Council Member - Martin Fleming, Vice President, IBM Corporate Strategy - Sarah Williams, Director Columbia University, Spatial Information Design Lab - Nick Grossman, Director of Civic Works, The Open Planning Project  Monetizing Media in the Digital AgeTue Apr 13, 2010 5:30 PM The economic model for making money with Media (e.g. news/magazine/general web/music/video) in the Internet environment has changed dramatically over the past few years. The search-engine model is prospering whereas print media is suffering a decline in advertising. Fewer consumers are purchasing songs on CDs, or movies on DVDs. Media companies which create their own content are looking at new models to generate revenues so that they can receive the financial rewards for their efforts. Growth media companies are searching for innovative ways to raise capital. What business models are working right now in the current environment from a commercial perspective and which companies with such business models are being financed and acquired? The speakers will address the following issues: - Creative Advertising Methods - Distribution Models - Joint Venture Structures - Protection of Copyrighted Material - Raising Capital for Media Companies - Funding and Structuring for the Current Business Climate - Jason Kleinman, Director, Product Marketing, New York Times Digital - Peter Low, President and CEO of Ensequence, Inc. - Marc S. Reisler, Partner, Holland & Knight - Mark Piibe, Global Head of Digital Business Development, EMI Music  Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship in IsraelMon Apr 12, 2010 5:30 PM Israel has the largest number of NASDAQ-listed companies outside the United States, more than all of Europe or all of Asia (including China, India and Japan) combined. Per capita, Israel has the largest government and private sector investments in R&D and number of engineers in the world. The nation has produced firms such as Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (valued at $37 billion), ISCAR (the first enterprise that Warren Buffett ever bought overseas), and Check Point Software (used by 100% of Global 100 companies). Technology giants such as IBM, Microsoft, Intel, HP, Motorola, Cisco, GE, Google, Alcatel, Samsung, LG, Phillips, Siemens, and Nokia have R&D and regional business centers in Israel. All of this in a country of 7 million people, only 60 years old, with no virtually natural resources. Critical factors that have lead to this phenomenal success will be examined and the current state of technology entrepreneurship in Israel discussed.  Unleashing Business and Technology Growth Through TransformationTue Mar 2, 2010 5:30 PM Successful companies define and initiate change before the change happens to them. This includes questioning and testing all assumptions/premises that are fundamental to the business, which helped them get to this point in their evolution. MITEF-NYC has organized a panel to discuss what successful companies have in common, and how theyve utilized change transformation to continually reinvent themselves. Our moderator will ask the panelists how change transformation may be implemented from a variety of angles, including Technology, Business Development, and Venture Capitalist/Investor perspectives; as well as how leadership and management can play a role in building the right teams at various stages of development to assure successful outcomes. - Richard Fox, Managing Director, Cross Atlantic - Harold Hambrose, CEO and Founder, Electronic Ink - Meryl Miller, Organizational Strategist, Transformational Change - Barbara Schwartz, PhD, New Business Development, Consultant  The Changing Landscape of the Biotech Pharma DealThu Jan 28, 2010 5:30 PM Our seasoned panel will discuss the evolution of deal models in the life science industry from the 1980s to present day. Our panelist will touch upon issues relating to the size of the deals, valuations, early stage /late stage deals, and recent acquisition activity (Takeda/Millennium; AstraZeneca/MedImmune; Imclone/Lilly). A must attend for anyone interested in Biotech Pharma deal making. - Dr. Christine T. Fischette, President, Enzo Therapeutics, Inc. - Tamar D. Howson, MS, MBA, JSB Partners - Ed Saltzman, President, DefinedHealth Pace 2009 - The Sixth Annual Pace Pitch ContestThu Dec 3, 2009 5:00 PM Professor Iqbal Z. Quadir is the founder and director of the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT. In the 1990s, Quadir founded GrameenPhone, which provides effective telephone access throughout Bangladesh. Quadir is an accomplished entrepreneur who writes about the critical roles of entrepreneurship and innovations in improving the economic and political conditions in low-income countries. Quadir is often credited as having been the earliest observer of the potential for mobile phones to transform low-income countries. His work has been recognized by leaders and organizations worldwide as a new and successful approach to sustainable poverty alleviation. For four years, Quadir taught at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, focusing on the impact of technologies in the politics and economics of developing countries. In 2005, he moved to MIT. His particular research interest is in the democratizing effects of technologies in developing countries with some of his initial thoughts published in the Summer/Fall 2002 issue of The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs.  Entrepreneurial Funding for Cleantech: New OpportunitiesThu Nov 5, 2009 6:00 PM Clean Technology Venture Funds have continued their recovery spurred by economic stimulus investment. Investors, multinationals, and governments are all seizing the multi-billion dollar clean-tech opportunity - setting up new and innovative technologies that compete on price and performance while reducing pollution, waste, and resource use. How will the next wave of financing options impact development? Attend this timely seminar to learn who is investing, what is the role of government funding for cleantech, what is NY State funding, and what DOE is funding in this resurgence period for the cleantech sector. Our panel will provide the latest information about where Cleantech investors are making investments and the relative state of the market, as well as what government and vcs are funding, how investors find deals to fund, and where exits are expected down the road.  Capitalize on the Phenomenal Growth in Emerging MarketsThu Oct 22, 2009 6:00 PM Come listen to experts on practical techniques that both small and large companies can employ now in order to sell into emerging markets, including hiring sales representatives, establishing an office, or acquiring a complementary company. Whether your company's global strategy is just being formulated, or you already have a master plan focused on expanding your presence in Beijing, New Delhi or Dodoma, this symposium will expand your awareness of the benefits of globalism and how to fully exploit emerging markets in order to grow your company's revenues. Globalization is making our world smaller and as the markets of products, services, labor, and capital increasingly integrate worldwide, we are witnessing the increasing economic, cultural, demographic, political, and environmental interdependence of different locations around the world. While the recent globalization efforts has its roots in cost arbitrage, today successful companies understand the globalization can be a means for shoring up competitive advantage not only of lower labor costs but more importantly of diverse intellectual capabilities, growth and quality enhancement opportunities, and the ability to get products to market more quickly. The International Monetary Fund projects that in 2009 China will grow at 7.5%, India at 5.4%, and Tanzania at 5.0%. United States' GDP will shrink by 2.6%. In fact, in the 21st Century we will see businesses operations in several markets leveraging every source of competitive advantage for business growth. Networking technologies, IT and the telecom revolution will play a key role in enabling connectivity to bring people from diverse geographies across the globe to work together. Can your company afford not to exploit the phenomenal growth in emerging markets?  Lessons Learned by Top NYC EntrepreneursThu Sep 24, 2009 5:00 PM When "Silicon Alley" launched in the mid-1990s, the technology entrepreneurship community was nascent and had very few successes compared to its counterparts in Silicon Valley and Boston. Fast forward 10 years - New York is now one of the fastest growing regions for entrepreneurship and there have been several very high profile exits that have moved the needle for the entire technology industry. Join the founders of LivePerson, TACODA, and Mimeo on September 24th for a fireside chat on what some of the most well respected technology entrepreneurs learned from their past ventures and how New York has evolved into a major hub of technology entrepreneurship. These CEOs will share their war stories from their past and current startups and offer advice on how to navigate the current economic environment. Software as a Service (SaaS) 2.0 Thu May 28, 2009 6:00 PM Join MIT-EF of NYC on May 14th, 2009 and our esteemed panel of guests to Learning the secrets of successful women entrepreneurs in a down economy! We Can All Learn a Thing or Two From Women Thu May 14, 2009 5:30 PM Join MIT-EF of NYC on May 14th, 2009 and our esteemed panel of guests to Learning the secrets of successful women entrepreneurs in a down economy! Exit Strategies at a Crossroad Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:30 PM Each method has its day in the sun depending upon the health of the financial environment, trends, whats in vogue or old fashioned economic imperatives. However, the economic climate in 2009 poses special challenges to this process. Investing in Aerospace Entrepreneurship Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:30 PM This forum will provide a fresh perspective on the rewards and challenges of investing in emerging aerospace technologies. Our panel will feature individuals from a variety of organizations that are actively pursuing investment & acquisition opportunities in aerospace. Their perspective will be informative to investors and entrepreneurs alike, including investors less familiar with the aerospace industry and entrepreneurs seeking growth capital. Pace Business Plan Competition 2009 Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:30 PM The Pace University Business Plan Competition is held to foster the entrepreneurial spirit, promote practical business skills, and encourage the creation of new ventures. Come see the three student Finalists pitch their business plan and hear a panel of experts discuss this year`s theme `From Plan to Reality: What it really takes to start a new business` The Smart Money of Crowds: Collaborative Investing Startups Tue Apr 7, 2009 5:30 PM In the current market, most of the traditional "smart money" are not looking very smart: global investment banks, hedge funds, even money market funds have experienced very significant difficulties and in many cases lost large AMounts of money. Come learn from a group of innovative startups which are leveraging the wisdom of the crowd to provide investment counsel you can believe in - or so they claim. Business Plan Presentations: Media and Advertising Innovation Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:30 PM Come join fellow entrepreneurs, investors and strategic partners to explore the next wave of Media/Advertising Innovation. Despite the tough economy and the challenges traditional media companies are facing, numerous startups are paving the path to creating new revenue streams and are addressing inefficiencies in legacy business models that are no longer sustainable. Where are the Deals?: Venture Capital Funds Best Practices in Deal Origination Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:30 PM The quality of the deals you originate is one of the greatest drivers of your success as an investor. What are you doing to improve your deal flow? Rebuilding Wall Street in a Down Market Tue Feb 3, 2009 6:00 PM Join MITEF as we discuss the past, and ponder the future, of financial technology software with our panel of financial technology experts. Canada Top 10 Competition Venture Capital vs. Strategic Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:30 PM In the midst of current global economic downturn, early stage technology companies face challenges continuing to grow their businesses. This panel will discuss the state of the current venture capital market and alternatives to traditional financing and exit strategies. In light of the above, developing strong relationships with strategic partners is key. How Businesses Can Develop Trust on a Global Scale Through Corporate Service Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:30 PM How do we use technologies, economies, entrepreneurship and corporate service to make organizations smarter and build trust on a global scale across borders, time zones and cultural expectations Pace 2008 - The Fifth Annual Pace Pitch Thu Dec 4, 2008 5:00 PM The Fifth Annual Pace Pitch Contest will take place on Thursday evening, December 4th, in the Michael Schimmel Center, a 750-seat theatre on Paces main campus in downtown Manhattan. The Pitch Contest is being presented in association with the Wilson Center for Social Entrepreneurship and the MIT Enterprise Forum of New York City. The Future of Wireless Communications Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:30 PM Smart phones, but dumb approach? When will users have more control over key elements of buying and using their mobile phone? Transitioning to Entrepreneurship Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:30 PM Hear from successful entrepreneurs, venture capital and a career coach about what it takes to successfully transition from employee to owner. Pathways to Entrepreneurship Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:00 PM For anyone, launching a high-tech startup is hard work, with many paths to success. But female entrepreneurs face unique challenges on each of the roads they may follow. Lead Generation 2.0 Tue Sep 9, 2008 5:30 PM This forum will focus on emerging technologies in the Lead Generation arena. Our panel will feature some of the leading entrepreneurs, investors, and media technology buyers and address some of the following issues The Future of Fine Art: Presentation by Sundaram Tagore Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:30 PM Sundaram Tagore - will offer introductory remarks on the seismic shift that globalization has created in the art world. Ten years ago, New York was the center of the art world in terms of galleries, museum shows, and the market. A handful of arts institutions, curators, gallerists, and critics dictated the terms of any critical discussion about art. Today, cities around the world have their own developing and thriving markets. The Web of Location Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:15 PM Location-based services are not just for driving directions anymore. The Web is now richly linked to locations in the real world and visualized on maps. This creates whole new dimensions to navigating the Web and a new class of Web-based services. Innovation to Commercialization Wed Jun 4, 2008 7:00 PM Hear from three entrepreneurs who used US government SBIR grants as the building blocks to success and learn what government agencies, like the NSF, DoD and NIH, look for when awarding Small Business Innovation Research grants. Startup Bootcamp Workshop Tue May 20, 2008 7:00 PM This event is being presented by the MIT Enterprise Forum of New York City and the MIT Club of New York and will cover the nuts and bolts of taking the first steps to starting a business before getting to the point of actually raising venture capital. Riding the Social Media Groundswell! Thu May 15, 2008 5:15 PM Josh Bernoff, one of Forrester Research's top analysts and co-author of Groundswell. The Book: Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies (Harvard Business School Press, May 2008) Pace Business Plan Competition 2008 Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:00 PM The Pace University Business Plan Competition is held to foster the entrepreneurial spirit AMong students, promote practical business skills, and encourage the creation of new ventures. Angel Financing 101 Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:00 PM Everything you ever wanted to know about raising money from angel investors (and VCs and others, for that matter) but were afraid to ask (or, if you weren`t afraid, didn`t know WHO to ask.) How Virtual Worlds Will Transform the Way We Do Business Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:30 PM How Virtual Worlds Will Transform the Way We Do Business - is presented by Enterprising Georgia, a joint venture of the MIT Enterprise Forum of Atlanta and the Georgia Research Alliance. Ignite Clean Energy Competition Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:30 PM The Ignite Clean Energy Competition Team Recruiting is reaching beyond the New England area. If you are in the NYC area and interested in participating or just learning more about ICE this event is for you! University Technology and Entrepreneurship Thu Feb 7, 2008 5:30 PM Learn about the role area universities are playing in developing new technologies and fostering entrepreneurship. A panel of experts will discuss how ideas move from the Petri dish to production and how nascent entrepreneurs can go from a university lab or incubator to leading a commercial venture. Are You Ready for IPO? Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:00 PM Find out from experienced entrepreneurs who have done the due diligence, traveled the road show, and successfully taken their companies public. And hear from the financial side as to what investors are looking for from companies interested in printing stock certificates someday. Pace 2007 - The Fourth Annual Pace Pitch Contest Thu Dec 6, 2007 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. Alternative Energy: Financing Strategies and Related Trends Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:15 PM Local regional companies and experts will discuss some cutting edge technologies, financing strategies, and opportunities. Entrepreneurship: Success, Failure, Greatness Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:15 PM The MIT Enterprise Forum is excited to present an insight into entrepreneurship from a leading thinker and respected investor. Ann Winblad has over 25 years of software industry experience as both a successful entrepreneur and venture capitalist. A.B.L.E. Technology Wed Jun 6, 2007 5:00 PM Within a decade, the number of AMericans requiring continual managed care for chronic conditions could reach 100 million. Explore the entrepreneurial opportunities that technology, engineering, and life sciences can have on the quality of every day life for the aging and disabled. Business Plan Presentations: Information Management and Delivery Thu May 3, 2007 5:00 PM How many of us have been overwhelmed by the wealth of data and information in a variety of forms at our fingertips but felt unable to harness that information effectively to improve our work or our businesses, organization-wide? Many vendors are designing solutions to the information management and delivery problem for a variety of industries from the banking and securities industry to the healthcare industry. Pace Business Plan Competition 2007 Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:30 PM A panel of venture capitalists and experts on new venture creation will critique the business plans of the three Finalists in Pace University's Fourth Annual Business Plan Competition. The panel will also discuss the overall purpose and value of a business plan, the process of securing venture capital, and the investor's role in early-stage venture management. The overall winner then be announced and allowed ten minutes to present his or her business plan. The Future of Advertising: Integrated Marketing Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:00 PM Merging traditional and emerging media to reach, monetize, and keep customers. Join us to discuss the major changes and opportunities facing advertisers, marketers, and branded companies today. Our panel includes thought leaders including Forrester Research, Yahoo, Unilever, VML, Agency.com, and BrandIntel. Business Plan Presentations: Social Networking Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:00 PM MySpace, YouTube, Friendster, Facebook samples of a category of Internet applications that has evolved to satisfy our basic human desire to connect to friends to business partners to others who share a common interest, etc. Financial Markets: Outlook 2007 Thu Jan 25, 2007 5:00 PM For a company, this is the elemental nature of capital markets, but at a global level, investors drive opportunities. It's the successful entrepreneur who knows the forces that shape investment decisions. At "Financial Markets: Outlook 2007," our world-class panel will examine at a macro level the flow of money for the coming year. Business Plan Presentations: Market Efficiency Plays Thu Dec 7, 2006 5:00 PM Each of these three presenting companies aim to make their industries more efficient. For two of the three, this means better targeted advertising and information at consumers and point of sale. For the third, the financial services industry is the target--specifically cutting back on legal and settlement costs for investor lawsuits. Each plan will be presented to a panel of industry experts and venture capitalists, folloWed by an open question and answer discussion period. Pace 2006 - The Third Annual Pace Pitch Contest Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:30 AM The 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. Renewable Fuels: Market Opportunities Event Wed Nov 8, 2006 5:00 PM Experienced industry panel will address market opportunities and perspectives from the government, technology, and corporate sectors. Panelists will address why and how to implement ethanol and bio-fuels in the marketplace? What are the economic drivers, and barriers for these types of alternative fuels? Wireless Marketing: Using Cell Phones for Fun and Games - and Profits Fri Oct 13, 2006 5:00 PM Ring tones have become a billion dollar marketplace, as consumers seek to customize their cell phones. Now, game makers and marketers are making cell phones fun to use - and at the same time setting the stage for more targeted and more profitable mobile marketing. Global Entrepreneurship Panel Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:15 PM A live panel featuring experts from NY, followed by a broadcast from the MIT Campus Event sponsored by Goodwin Procter LLP Business Plan Presentations: MIT $100K Finalists Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:00 PM These ground-breaking start-ups follow in the esteemed tradition of some the most innovative and successful start-ups in recent years as winners of MITs $100K Competition Talk to an Angel: Crucial Connections to Early Stage Capital Wed Jun 7, 2006 6:15 PM Crucial Connections to Early Stage Capital. A live panel in NY followed by a broadcast from the MIT Campus. Event sponsored by Goodwin Procter LLP Connected Healthcare: The New Buzzword in Healthcare Thu May 4, 2006 5:15 PM Connected Healthcare: The New Buzzword in Healthcare Presents a $34 Billion Dollar Market Opportunity Alternative Energy: Brightest Prospects for the Future Wed Feb 15, 2006 5:00 PM Alternative Energy: what's working today and what are the brightest prospects for the future. A dynamic panel of experts will discuss a variety of topics, including: public policy, leading technologies, project implementation, and investment considerations. Attached Documents Forecasting Markets: The Capital Update for 2006 Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:15 PM If knowledge of funding opportunities and access to capital is crucial to your business, then you need to attend the MIT Enterprise Forum's next live panel and global broadcast, Forecasting Markets: The Capital Update for 2006, on Thursday, January 26, 2006. Attached Documents Business Plan Presentations: Biotech Innovators Thu Oct 20, 2005 5:00 PM - Sun Nov 20, 2005 7:30 PM Three companies are breaking new ground in the pharmaceutical and healthcare IT areas. All three companies have patents granted and pending, and all have completed or are in the middle of trials to validate their ideas. Please join us as each company presents its business plan to a panel of experts, and then an open question and answer period for attendees. Search is King: Guiding Consumers to Content Wed Sep 28, 2005 12:00 AM This expanded role is supported by the spread of search services beyond mere text searches. Come and see visual demonstrations of the next wave in consumer search. Whether you are searching for the latest Jessica Simpson video, a long lost song, or desire to see your home from a satellite in space, the latest in search technology is vastly expanding the influence of the Internet. Attached Documents The Power of Revolutionary Thinking Thu Sep 22, 2005 12:00 AM Do you ever wonder how the really BIG ideas happen? From DaVinci and Einstein to Edison and Henry Ford: all made monumental advances through revolutionary thinking. Business Plan Presentations: New Brand Building Services Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:00 AM The proliferation of new products makes it increasingly difficult for manufacturers to create and maintain distinctive brands, or for retailers to draw in consumers and develop their loyalty. Marketing executives can establish consumer preference for their products and stores over the competition by incorporating new services from the two innovative new companies that will present their business plans at the Forum. Consumer Driven HealthCare Thu Jun 9, 2005 5:15 PM The healthcare industry accounts for 15% of the GDP. Employers healthcare cost burdens continue to rise rapidly while at the same time employees contribution to healthcare costs are expected to increase by 10%, from 2003 reaching $ 436 billion by 2008. Consumer Driven Healthcare relies on a free-market approach to control costs through consumer choice, with employees assuming greater ownership for their healthcare decisions and related finances. |