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Come find a business partner at the Speed Networking for Entrepreneurs event and get connected.
This happy hour is a fun, exciting, and effective way to make a lot of initial connections within the entrepreneurship community at Cornell. The last networking event held at Sage Hall was a big success with over 125 students from the engineering, law, hotel, life sciences, and business schools.
See an example of Speed Networking here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSvRKtJPkR0
Questions email Ben: bvr2@cornell.edu
PROGRAM:
4:45 – 5:00 Sign In, Food & Drinks
5:00 – 5:15 Speaker David Fischell ’75, M.S. ’78, Ph.D. ’80 (Issued 86 patents, founded 9 BioMed Device Companies, Director of 8 tech companies, has 3 Cornell Degrees, is one major Serial Entrepreneur)
5:15 – 5:50 Speed Networking
5:50 – 6:30 Networking Food and drinks
Where: Weill Hall Atrium
*To register, please create a profile on the CEN site. After creating a profile, you can register for the event. When registering for the event be sure to include your name; email; school, department, or business; and degree. Please also include answers to the following questions in the "Open Mike" section (all answers will be displayed publically on the CEN Open Mike webpage):
1. Do you have an idea for a potential startup? Please provide a brief description of idea.
2. Brief description of your background (i.e. work, research, studies)?
3. Web address of online profile (i.e. Webpage, Blog, LinkedIn, Facebook)
Cornell University and Cornell Entrepreneur Network invites Seattle/Portland-area alumni, parents, and students, to an evening with Cornell University
Join us for a conversation with David J. Skorton, president, Cornell University and presentations by
Randy J. Tinseth ’81, vice president, Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, “Bringing the 787 Dreamliner to the Market” and
Ronald D. McCray ’79, vice president and chief administrative officer, Nike Inc., “Nike’s Global Growth Strategy.”
2008 Download the .pdf invitation.
Passion, Power and Politics: Washington’s Premier Lobbyist, Gerry Cassidy, JD ’67, Founder and Executive Chairman of Cassidy & Associates, shares his story on lessons learned, challenges in DC, and an insider’s perspective on today’s key players in Washington and presidential election predictions. Opening remarks and introduction by the Allan R. Tessler Dean and Professor of Law, Stewart J. Schwab
Depending who you ask, lobbyists are either our First Amendment’s best friend or its worst enemy. On October 29th, you’ll get to hear from a Cornell Law School alumnus and lobbyist who rose out of the rough streets of Brooklyn to found one of the leading government relations firms on K Street.
Our speaker is Gerry Cassidy, Founder and Executive Chairman of Cassidy & Associates, which publications such as The Washington Post, Financial Times, Legal Times, The National Journal, Roll Call and The Hill consistently recognize as a top-ranked firm.
Here’s Mr. Cassidy’s view on the business of lobbying:
“As a lobbyist for more than 30 years, you might be surprised when I tell you I’m proud of what we have accomplished as a profession. Advocating for our clients has helped among other things to strengthen institutions of higher education, develop new technologies in medicine, ensure our nation’s infrastructure can meet the needs of our growing population, and develop new systems and technologies to defend our nation and our allies.” –www.cassidy.com/blog, January 2007
At this event on October 29th, you’ll hear how and why he came to feel so strongly about his profession and how that passion has fueled his career over the past 30 years. Specifically, Mr. Cassidy will talk to us about:
As always, attendees will also get the opportunity to ask questions during Q&A and after the formal presentation.
About Our Speaker
In January 1998, Washingtonian magazine listed Mr. Cassidy first among “lobbyists who get the job done.” The magazine referred to him as a “master builder” who has “scaled the mountain and built his company into Washington’s most powerful private lobbying firm.”
Forbes magazine also recognized Cassidy in its March 2000 issue when it listed him No. 52 in its national list of “The Power 100.” The New York Times, in a 1999 article, said that Cassidy & Associates had become “a model for other Washington firms that combine prominent Democrats and Republicans under one roof.” Today, Cassidy & Associates maintains its integrated global public affairs philosophy with its premier sister companies, Powell Tate (a public relations, crisis communications firm) and The Rhoads Group (a commerce-oriented government relations firm).
Prior to the establishment of Cassidy & Associates in 1975, Mr. Cassidy served as a Trial Attorney in the South Florida Migrant Legal Services Program, as Executive Director & General Counsel, Party Reform Commission, Democratic National Committee, and as General Counsel of the U.S. Senate's Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs. He has been a featured speaker on legislative issues, government and politics at numerous governmental, university, industry and trade association conferences. He is also a member of Economic Club of Washington, City Club, Core Club, The George Town Club, Columbia Country, Congressional Country Club, and Metropolitan Club.
Education and other leadership include:
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 ~ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6:00 PM Hors d'oeuvre Reception/Cash Bar/Networking
7:00 PM Speaker/Q&A/Open Mike
8:00 PM Dessert/Coffee/Networking
Cost: $35 Includes Food, Networking, and Speaker Presentation
Guest Policy: Alumni may bring up to 2 non-alumni guests
Location: The Madison Hotel, 1177 Fifteenth St. NW, Washington, Washington, DC
Directions: http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/The-Madison-Hotel/LocationInfo/Directions.aspx
Event Contact: Jennifer Cunningham, JBL29@cornell.edu , 607.254.7174
This event is produced in partnership with Cornell Law School, the Cornell Club of Washington and the Cornell Mid-Atlantic Regional Office.
Thursday October 30, 2008
6:00 pm Reception
7:00 pm Presentation
Cost: $20 advance registration is required, includes reception
Location:
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
950 Page Mill Road, Terrace 2D
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 461-6203
Is Sustainability the Answer to Upstate’s Economic Woes? featuring Warren Emblidge ‘65, President of S.J. McCullagh, Inc. and the leader in an upstate New York coalition to promote sustainable, or green, practices
Long before it was “the thing to do,” Warren Emblidge followed a sustainable business model: his coffee company was one of the first American businesses in Vietnam, and he credits his company’s profitability to engaging and embracing the community and using natural resources in a delicate way.
Fast forward 22 years, and S.J. McCullagh is one of the region’s largest coffee companies. The company is a member of the Rainforest Alliance (http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/) and is continually searching for more ways to go green in three areas: product development, logistics and headquarter operations.
Beyond his own company, Mr. Emblidge is currently assembling a regional network comprised of businesses, government entities, educational institutions and charitable organizations. The purpose of the network is to encourage the adoption of sustainable practices as a way to boost our region’s economy.
At this event, you’ll hear Mr. Emblidge talk about:
About Our Speaker
Mr. Emblidge holds an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and an AMP from the Harvard Business School. He is an Eagle Scout, was a finalist in the 1964 Olympic Sailing trials, is a cancer survivor, plays piano in a mainstream jazz group and is involved in the usual community activities.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 ~ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6:00 PM Hors d'oeuvre Reception/Networking
7:00 PM Speaker/Q&A/Open Mike
8:00 PM Dessert/Coffee/Networking
Cost: $20 Includes Food, Drinks, Networking, and Speaker Presentation
Cocktails: Sponsored by McCullagh Coffee
Guest Policy: Alumni may bring up to 3 non-alumni guests
Location: The Buffalo Club, 388 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, New York 14202, 716-886-6400
Directions: http://www.thebuffaloclub.org/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=246386&ssid=102651&vnf=1
Event Contact: Amanda Christofferson, amc392@cornell.edu or 607.254.7111
The event is produced in partnership with the Cornell Club of Buffalo
“Surviving The Crisis: What Went Wrong and What’s Next For Wall Street” featuring Andy Kessler ’80, financial investment writer frequently featured in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
Investing in Life Sciences featuring Andy Firlik '90, General Partner of Foundation Medical Partners; Robert Langer '70, Professor, Chemical & Biomed Engineering at MIT Department of Chemical Engineering and Craig Wheeler '82, President & CEO of Momenta Pharmaceuticals, moderated by Sam Fleming '62, CEO, Briland LLC.
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The last time we featured Bob Langer in Boston with CEN, the event sold out in a heart beat, we're back with more room and more rock star life sciences professionals.
It is a decidedly difficult time to be an investor; the IPO window is closed, follow-on offerings are challenging, pharmaceutical companies are risk averse creating a poor climate for acquisitions, companies are even trading below cash.
Could the notoriously risky biotech business turn out to be a haven in the volatile markets, or will the markets make it even more difficult to bring healthcare innovations to market?
Join us as our three alumni experts look into their crystal ball and give us a glimpse of the future and offer savvy, time-tested advice for surviving and thriving through this kind of climate.
This is a terrific opportunity for investors, employees, and anyone who simply wants to understand the life sciences industry better or entrepreneurship in general.
Robert Langer is one of 13 Institute Professors (the highest honor awarded to a faculty member) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Dr. Langer has written approximately 1,000 articles. He also has more than 600 issued or pending patents worldwide. Dr. Langer’s patents have been licensed or sublicensed to over 200 pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology and medical device companies.
Dr. Firlik's career spans neurosurgery, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. He joined Foundation Medical Partners to concentrate on medical device and biopharmaceutical investments.
Craig Wheeler was previously President of Chiron BioPharmaceuticals, the biotechnology division of Chiron Corporation, which manufactured and distributed products treating cancer, cystic fibrosis, and multiple sclerosis. During his tenure, global sales in the division doubled to over $600 million, five new programs were put into clinical development, and a new product was launched. Prior to joining Chiron, Mr. Wheeler served as a partner at The Boston Consulting Group in the firm’s healthcare practice.
Sam Fleming is CEO of Briland LLC which specializes in health care investments. He is chairman emeritus of Decision Resources, Inc., the leading global provider of strategic information to the biopharmaceutical, medical device, and health insurance industries. From 1990 through 2003, he served as the chairman and CEO of the firm. Earlier, he was president of Arthur D. Little Decision Resources, which he founded.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration and Networking Reception
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Panel Presentation/Q&A/Open Mike
8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Continued Networking
Location: Le Méridien Cambridge, 20 Sidney Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 - Robert B. Taylor Room
Cost: $30 per person; Includes heavy appetizers, networking, presentations
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A Really Inconvenient Truth:
Why Climate Change is Much Worse Than You’ve Been Told and What We Must Do Now
Dan Miller, BSEE ’78, is Managing Director of The Roda Group, a seed stage venture capital group now focusing on Clean Tech. Dan co-founded The Roda Group with Roger Strauch, his friend and business partner he met at Cornell. Dan is also Chairman of the Foundation Board of Chabot Space & Science Center based in Oakland. At Chabot, Dan is working with Cornellian Bill Nye the Science Guy to develop a climate change exhibit geared towards kids and their parents. Dan is also a member of Al Gore’s Climate Project and was trained by Mr. Gore to give the An Inconvenient Truth slide show, though Dan’s talk is not based on Mr. Gore’s.
Dan’s presentation will focus on why the UN IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) reports are actually best case scenarios. Dan will present a more realistic (and scary) outlook on what will happen if we don’t start to reduce greenhouse gas emissions soon. Dan will then lay out what steps we need to take to address this critical situation.
Please note, the views that will be expressed at this event represent the speaker. This talk is not appropriate for children.
Monday December 1st, 2008 ~ 7:30 – 9:00 AM
7:30 – 8:00 - Early arrival networking; doors open at 7:15
8:00 – 8:10 - Introduction of attendees
8:10 – 8:55 – Presentation and discussion
9:00 – Hard Stop, stay to network as your schedule allows
Cost: $25 Includes Breakfast, Networking, and Speaker Presentation
Location: The Cornell Club of New York ~ 6 East 44th Street ~ Ivy Room, 4th Floor
Parking Information: Central Parking located at 100 W 44th Street, 6th and Broadway for a charge of $22.00 with Cornell Club Validation or Valet Parking for a fee of $40 for 24hrs.
Sand Hill Road Life Sciences Venture Capital Luncheon
featuring Gaurav Aggarwal '94, Principal, Panorama Capital
