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Lecture on The Inventive Process: 12/9
As part of the Intellectual Property and Commercializing Technology Lecture Series sponsored by UR Ventures, a lecture titled “How to Find Inventions, What Makes a Good Invention, and How to Find Prior Art” will be presented on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Gowen Room on the second floor of Wilson Commons. These are 3 related topics that together provide insight into the inventive process. The first topic is about finding inventions in the research and work you perform on a daily basis. The second covers how to evaluate what makes a good invention and looks at various factors to consider (those that UR Ventures uses in its decision process). The last is about using the patent classification system to search for prior art and uses real examples to illustrate effective technical searching. Lunch (excluding beverage) is provided. Please RSVP to Melissa Napolitano.
Entrepreneur-in-Residence Office Hours: 12/9-12/11
Seeking advice from a seasoned entrepreneur? Take advantage of the University of Rochester Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) program. Gregg Steinberg, managing director of Charlemagne Global Advisory and serial entrepreneur, and Michael Wohl ’89, managing partner of ClimateHedge Investments and Greenspace Capital and a serial entrepreneur, will hold office hours at the Center for Entrepreneurship in Carol Simon Hall on several dates in December:
Gregg Steinberg’s Upcoming Office Hours
- Tuesday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Michael Wohl’s Upcoming Office Hours
- Tuesday, December 9 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 10 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, December 11 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Learn more about the EIRs. Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, call 585-276-3500 or email cfe@rochester.edu. When inquiring via email, please provide your full name, phone number, preferred entrepreneur, preferred date and time of meeting (more than one option if possible), and preferred meeting length: 30 minutes or one hour.
General Info Session on TEAM Master’s Program: 12/10
Learn about the master of science program in technical entrepreneurship and management (TEAM) at a general information session Wednesday, December 10 at 5 p.m. in the Center for Entrepreneurship Conference Room, 1-211 Carol Simon Hall, hosted by Andrea Galati, executive director of the program. TEAM students take half their courses in one of nine technical concentrations and half in specialized business courses at the Simon School. All Rochester students qualify for merit-based scholarship opportunities. RSVP to 276-3500 or via email, andrea.galati@rochester.edu.
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SPOTLIGHT: VIRTUAL ENTERPRISES TRADE FAIR
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High School Students' Virtual Enterprises Trade Fair: 12/12
You’re invited to the Virtual Enterprises Northeast Trade Fair and Competition on Friday, December 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons. High school students from Virtual Enterprises (VE), a program that guides students in creating virtual businesses, will exhibit a wide range of products and services. Fair attendees will receive virtual dollars to spend. From the moment the trade bell rings, until the final nanosecond of the closing bell, the VE businesses will be racing against time to log sales. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required so please stop by to support these young, aspiring entrepreneurs!
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CRM BOOTCAMP AT ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE
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Customer Relationship Management Consulting Boot Camp
The Microsoft CRM Boot Camp will run January 5 - 9, 2015 at St. John Fisher College. Participants will have the opportunity to interview with 15 companies after completing the program. The deadline for applications is Friday, December 5. Apply today by submitting a resume, an essay (maximum of 500 words) on why you should be accepted to the program, and the region you are applying for to: usdyns2b@microsoft.com.
Normally, this course and all the items provided to participants would cost students over $4,000, plus travel and lodging expenses. As a result of the great demand for new and trained consultants, Microsoft is offering this course free of charge. You must be accepted into the program and you must submit a $100 deposit. If you attend the training, the $100 will be refunded to you. Lunch each day will be provided by Microsoft.
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Nominations Open for Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowships
The 2015 Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship Research Call for Nominations is now online. The Foundation will award up to seven Junior Faculty Fellowship grants to junior faculty members in the United States whose research has the potential to make significant contributions to the body of literature in entrepreneurship. The nomination period ends at 5 p.m. CT on January 20, 2015. Nominees must then complete their online applications by 5 p.m. CT on March 16, 2015, to be considered for the fellowship.
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WISE Holiday Hello: 12/15
Stop by the annual WISE Holiday Hello and Networking event to enjoy hors d'ouevres while meeting new people, mingling with friends, and relaxing after a busy year on Monday, December 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Genesee Grande Hotel 1060 E. Genesee St. in Syracuse. There is no formal program during the event and it's free to attend. The WISE Women's Business Center (WBC) is an exciting resource for women entrepreneurs at all stages of business development.
HTR LaunchPad Opens Recruitment
The HTR LaunchPad is now seeking applications from Rochester-area software and web-based teams and entrepreneurs developing new software applications: internet-based systems, mobile apps, and enterprise software products. The LaunchPad provides support for up to 10 startup companies or teams, starting with an initial 12-week program that builds on the "Lean LaunchPad" developed by Steve Blank at Stanford University and focuses on customer discovery and business model development. The program is free of charge to those selected to participate and is supported by a grant from the Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation. Online applications are due January 30, 2015 and the program begins on February 27, 2015.
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University Private Equity Summit: January in Salt Lake City
The University Private Equity Summit (UPES) conference for students in leading universities is being held January 29 - 31, 2015, in Salt Lake City, Utah. UPES is hosted by students and for students. It is an excellent way for aspiring business professionals to connect and learn from the leaders in the venture capital, private equity, impact investing and other entrepreneurial industries. The student registration fee is $325 and includes hotel accommodations. Register online. Speakers include:
- Randal Quarles - Managing Partner at Carlyle and Founder of Cynosure Investments
- David Hornik - Managing Partner at August Capital, Forbes Midas List
- Matt Miller - Partner at Sequoia Capital
- Rob Rueckert - Managing Director at Intel Capital, Head of Wearable Technologies
- Chris Cooper - Partner at Pelion Venture Partners
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