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8:00 A.M. |
Registration |
Fireside Lounge
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9:15 A.M. |
Welcome |
Ingle Auditorium
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9:30 A.M. | Tiger Tank Pitch Competition
Tiger Tank is RIT’s premier early stage startup pitch contest! The contest provides cash prizes and graduate scholarships to the winners. In the final round, 30 teams will present 90 second pitches to compete for the top title. |
Ingle Auditorium |
11:00 A.M. |
Session 1 - My Story by John Lemp
Join John Lemp as he talks about his experience as an entrepreneur and his life "as a failure." He will share his perspective as an entrepreneur living a life of purpose. |
SAU - 1829 Room |
Session 2 - Legal Considerations and the Entrepreneur
Legal considerations are an essential element in the entrepreneurial journey. This session explores important topics such as incorporation, liability, contracts, and intellectual property protection. |
Campus Center - Bamboo 2610 | |
Session 3 - Tech Entrepreneurship |
Campus Center - Bamboo 2650 | |
12:30 P.M. |
Lunch |
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2:00 P.M. Block 2 |
Session 1 - My Story by David Finkelstein Session 2 - Start-Make-Sell with Roc Brewing Co., LLC This session is a must for anyone who wants to know how to take an idea and make it come to fruition. Chris Spinelli, co-owner of Roc Brewing Co., LLC will share his experience starting up one of Rochester's finest and most popular breweries. Session 3 - Funding Your Entrepreneurial Venture |
Campus Center - Bamboo 2610 SAU - 1829 Room
Campus Center - Bamboo 2650 |
3:30 P.M. Block 2 (Choice of one) |
Session 1 - What is Entrepreneurship? Why is it important to me? This session is designed for students who are intrigued by the notion of entrepreneurship but aren't completely sure of what it entails or why it could be important to them. Come and hear experts explain and explore why entrepreneurial skills and activities are so important for today's students. |
Campus Center - Bamboo 2610 |
Session 2 - RIT Student Entrepreneurs RIT has a vast network of resources to assist both students and faculty/staff with starting a business. This panel includes student teams who can speak first-hand about the value of these resources. |
Campus Center - Bamboo 2650 | |
Session 3 - Marketing and Social Media |
SAU - 1829 Room |
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Keynote Speaker and Gasser Lecture Series - Meena Harris |
Ingle Auditorium | |
6:00 P.M. Meet and Greet Reception with Meena Harris |