09/25/2015
VJF Knowledge Series: Creating and Growing Innovative Entrepreneurial Businesses
WHEN:
Wednesday October 7, 2015 from 5:15 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
WHERE:
Student Innovation Hall, B-57, RIT, Park in Lot S
1 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
The launch and growth of an entrepreneurial business is immensely challenging. Creating a team equipped to deal with the many and varied issues facing a new or early stage business is critical to maximizing the potential for success. Such teams face important issues in challenging and often unfamiliar areas.
Join us at a VJF expert presentation and panel that addresses building effective teams and making important strategic and operational business choices impacting future success. We have assembled a mix of senior professionals who will share expertise and knowledge not usually accessible in an instructional forum.
Having an innovative team include the right mix of interests, styles and skills, is critical. Attendees will learn the complementary talents and qualities needed for success. They will also have an opportunity to assess their own innovative strengths through an online survey, the Innovation Strengths Preference Indicator (ISPI™) developed by Idea Connection Systems. This tool has been used widely by entrepreneurs, both domestically and internationally.
Each registrant receives a personalized feedback report and their fit in an organizational life cycle. These reports will highlight their unique capacity to contribute to an innovative team and organization. Bob Rosenfeld will review the significance and implications of each result category, and how those fitting that profile fit into an entrepreneurial team.
A panel of experts in law, accounting and venture investing will share insights on taking the right path in building a business, protecting key intellectual property and approaching venture investors.
A Q&A session including both presenter and panelists will follow the panel discussion, allowing registrants to address issues unique to their business.
Network with presenters and other entrepreneurs regarding the challenges of driving business growth.
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Sincerely,
Dennis DeLeo, President
Venture Jobs Foundation
[email protected]
585-943-9000
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Topics and Participants
Presentation: Creating Innovative Entrepreneurial Teams
Robert B. Rosenfeld
President and CEO, Idea Connection Systems
Rochester, New York
After the presentation by Mr. Rosenfeld, a professional panel will discuss important issue areas faced by new and early stage businesses. Making the right decisions for your business is important for growth and success. negotiations and outcomes.
Panel Contributors: Important Small Business Decision Topics
Small Business Legal Issues
Anthony Cotroneo, Esq.
Partner, Woods Oviatt Gilman
Rochester, New York
Financial Planning and Managing Cash
David P. Veniskey, CPA
Partner, EFP Rotenberg, LLP.
Rochester, New York
Protecting Core Intellectual Property
Gunnar Leinberg, Esq.
Partner, Leclair Ryan
Rochester, New York
Effective Funding Practices and Pitches
Somak Chattopadhyay
Board Member, UVANY
Founder and Managing Partner, Armory Square Ventures
Syracuse, New York
After the panel discussion, a brief Q&A session will conclude the agenda. A closing networking period will allow event registrants to discuss their circumstances with speakers.
