CVG - "Connecting Opportunities: Driving Innovation through University Resources" on May 25, 2011
Online registration is now closed. You may register at the door for $50, by cash or check. Contact Ann Discenza, adiscenza@cvg.org for more information.
The Venture Connection and UConn present a program linking ideas and industry Scott Case of Startup America will lead the rallying cry for entrepreneurship in Connecticut, with a keynote at the Crossroads Venture Connection Event on May 25, 2011, UConn Storrs Student Union:
"Connecting Opportunities: Driving Innovation Through University Resources"
A graduate of UConn, co-founder of Priceline - a Connecticut startup turned household name, Scott Case will speak from his unique perspective as long-time CT resident, Startup and Large company CTO, and now, from his place as CEO of the Startup America Partnership - an independent, private-sector organization created to respond to President Obama’s Startup America initiative, a White House campaign to celebrate, inspire, and accelerate high-growth entrepreneurship throughout the nation.
Hear success stories of large companies that have driven innovation with the partnership of university resources and stories by small companies that have launched with critical university assistance. The program will be followed by purposeful networking.
Basic event details: Date: May 25, 2011 Time: 3:00 – 7:00 pm Location: UConn, Student Union Theater & Ballrooms, Storrs, CT The program will be followed by networking.
Fees to attend: Advanced registration is now closed.
On-site registrants may attend for $50, payable by cash or check.
Who should attend: Risk capital investors, entrepreneurs, inventors - anyone with an interest in technology commercialization with a particular eye towards utilization of academic resources available in our region.
Program of Events: I. Registration II. Keynote Address - Scott Case, The Startup America Partnership III. Commercialization Break-outs A. Early stage companies B. Technology ventures allied with large companies IV. Networking and Recap
What to expect: Energy, enthusiasm, and practical steps for navigating the route from invention to commercialization. Breakout panels will highlight both early stage companies and university
About Scott Case: Scott Case has recently been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of The Startup America Partnership, the private sector alliance launched at the White House on January 31st to celebrate and accelerate entrepreneurship. Scott will continue as Vice Chair of of Malaria No More, the public-private partnership he helped start in 2006 to end malaria deaths in Africa by 2015.
Prior to Malaria No More, Scott was involved in several entrepreneurial startups, including Priceline, the "name your own price" company that was one of only a handful of startups in US history to reach a billion dollars in annual sales in less than 24 months. As co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, he was responsible for building the technology that enabled Priceline's hyper-growth. Previously, Scott helped build a portfolio of intellectual property at the Walker Digital Invention Laboratory, and is a named inventor on dozens of U.S. patents. Scott also co-founded Precision Training Software, a software company that developed the world's first PC-based simulated flight instructor and photo-realistic flight simulator. Scott also serves as the Chairman of Network for Good, a national nonprofit that has distributed more than $475 million to 60,000 nonprofits and provides online fundraising and communications services to over 5,000 nonprofit organizations. Scott is a graduate of the University of Connecticut.
About the Startup America Partnership:
The Startup America Partnership is an alliance of the country’s most innovative entrepreneurs, corporations, universities, foundations, and other private sector leaders working to dramatically increase the prevalence and success of high-growth enterprises in the U.S. The Partnership was created as an independent, private-sector response to President Obama’s Startup America initiative, a White House campaign to celebrate, inspire, and accelerate high-growth entrepreneurship throughout the nation. AOL co-founder Steve Case chairs the partnership and the Kauffman and Case Foundations are founding partners, providing initial funding and strategic guidance.
The Venture Connection Series is open to the entire Connecticut Venture Community including: Investors, Service Providers, Entrepreneurs and the support community who would like to better understand the VC Industry.