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Welcome to New York Entrepreneur Week (NYEW)!

These events are available to all event attendees. There are five consecutive days of events. The below outlines all five days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

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Monday
9:35AM – 9:45AM	New York Entrepreneur Week Opening Remarks & Introduction of the Master of Ceremonies KEYNOTE: Gary Whitehill, Founder of New York Entrepreneur Week MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Kerry Bannigan, Founder & CEO of Nolcha
9:45AM – 11:00AM	How To Make Sure Your Customer Service isn’t Left in a Dumpster by Social Media KEYNOTE: Peter Shankman, Founder of Help a Reporter Out (HARO)
15min Break	15min Break
11:15AM – 12:30PM	I Have No Money, Now What? Description: Panelists will discuss creative approaches to sustainability and stability as well as how to develop, build and scale a breakthrough company with limited resources, such as: Unique incentive structures for your company Free and low cost resources for entrepreneurs MODERATOR: Divya Gugnani, CEO of Behind the Burner PANELISTS: Greg Alvo, Founder of OrderGroove Shelby Scarbrough, President of Conexus Global Services & Practical Protocol Chris McCann, Founder of Startup Digest Danny Wen, Founder of Harvest
12:30PM – 1:15PM	LUNCH – 20% Discount Provided by Select Local Eateries (with NYEW wristband)
1:15PM – 2:30PM	The Role of Entrepreneurship in the New Tech Economy KEYNOTE: David S. Rose, Chairman of New York Angels, Founder of Angelsoft & Rose Tech Ventures
15min Networking	Speed Networking Description: Take advantage of this opportunity to meet like-minded entrepreneurs during this interactive speed networking session. Connect with a potential new client, supplier or business partner. Find solutions to current business problems, uncover opportunities, or just practice your elevator pitch. It’s amazing what you can accomplish in 15min.
2:45PM – 4:00PM	International Entrepreneurship Description: Global competitiveness is the future of entrepreneurship. Panelists discuss business outside of the United States and the importance of understanding the entrepreneurial landscape throughout the rest of the world. Insights will be given from the following countries: Africa Canada China India Mexico MODERATOR: Kevin Scott, Director of Global Outreach of Global L.E.A.D. Program PANELISTS: Ray Cao, Founder of EightyTwenty Group & Canada Top 40 Under 40 Amol Sarva, Founder of Peek Robert Aiudi, President of Aiudi Consulting International Tugba Gurcanlar, Private & Financial Sector Development at World Bank, Africa Region Carlos Fernandez Mazzi, CEO of Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative, William J. Clinton Foundation
4:15PM – 4:45PM	Entrepreneurship: Past, Present and Future KEYNOTE: Jim Robinson III, Co-Founder & General Partner of RRE Ventures, Former Chairman & CEO of American Express
4:45PM – 6:00PM	Selling for Survival: Getting Sales ASAP Description: One skill which entrepreneurs need is something they don’t teach in business school – selling. Panelists reveal why the ability to persuade people to believe in your company is a necessity. Additional topics include: Entering tough-to-access sales and distribution channels Case studies of successful sales plans with intimate and in-depth details MODERATOR: TBD PANELISTS: Jenny Fleiss, Co-Founder of Rent the Runway Tad Martin, Founder of Cross Commerce Media (CCM) Mike Rothman, Directors of Sales at Thrillist Ben Kartzman, CEO of Spongecell
Evening Event
6:30PM – 8:30PM	New York Entrepreneur Week’s Wok + Wine Networking Event New York Entrepreneur Week is offering 50 lucky guests the chance to experience the connecting power of Wok+Wine during an exclusive NYEW networking kick-off event at a luxury loft in the heart of SoHo. Hosted by Gary Whitehill, founder of NYEW, and Kerry Bannigan, CEO of Nolcha: Fashion Business Services. Don’t delay as this eveny will fill fast. Visit the Wok+Wine website if you’re curious about what to expect. Exact location details will be emailed to you 24hrs before the event. For more details and sign up for the event, please click here.

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Tuesday
9:35AM – 9:45AM	Opening Remarks & Introduction of the Master of Ceremonies MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Sanford Dickert, Partner at Financial Summit Ventures
9:45AM – 11:00AM	Raising Seed-Stage & Angel Investor Capital in Today’s Environment Description: Renowned angel investors will discuss a broad range of topics, including: The current funding environment Financing/bootstrapping your startup The do’s and don’ts of raising capital A unique town hall forum will be constructed for attendees, allowing for an intimate 30min Q&A with the investors, providing an opportunity to ask your most pressing questions. MODERATOR: TBD PANELISTS: Brian Cohen, Founder of iFluencePR, NY Angels Board of Directors Geoff Judge, Venture Partner at iNovia Capital & NY Angels Board of Directors Owen Davis, Managing Director of NYC Seed Dave McClure, Founder of 500 Hats, Director of Seed-Stage Investment for Founders Fund
15min Break	15min Break
11:15AM – 12:30PM	Do You Manipulate or Do You Inspire? What Great Leaders Do To Inspire People KEYNOTE: Simon Sinek, Founder of Inspire Action
15min Break	15min Break
12:30PM – 1:15PM	LUNCH – 20% Discount Provided by Select Local Eateries (with NYEW wristband)
1:15PM – 2:30PM	I am a Serial Entrepreneur: What am I Doing? Description: Thriving entrepreneurs (many times over) will share insights and experiences to help you navigate the crazy, perilous, and rewarding journey of building a multi-million dollar enterprise. MODERATOR: Rod Kurtz, Executive Editor at AOL Small Business PANELISTS: Jeff Stewart, Founder of Urgent Career & Mimeo, Member of NY Angels Michael Diamant, CEO of SkipHop Ben Kaufman, Co-Founder of Quirky Natalia Allen, Founder of Design Futurist, World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, 2009
15min Networking	Speed Networking Description: Take advantage of this opportunity to meet like-minded entrepreneurs during this interactive speed networking session. Connect with a potential new client, supplier or business partner. Find solutions to current business problems, uncover opportunities, or just practice your elevator pitch. It’s amazing what you can accomplish in 15min.
2:45PM – 4:00PM	A Roadmap for the Tech/Mobile/Telecom/Media Sectors: Top Entrepreneurs Reflect Description: Successful entrepreneurs share their invaluable insights on current and future trends in these respective sectors. Panelists will also discuss their trials, tribulations and lessons learned over the course of their careers. MODERATOR: TBD PANELISTS: Scott Belsky – Founder of Behance Landy Ung, Founder of 8coupons David Horowitz – Managing Director of Comcast Capital Jeff Pulver – Founder of Vonage, 140 Characters Conference, Pulver.com & Chairman of Vivox
15min Break	15min Break
4:30PM – 5:45PM	Entrepreneurship is a 21st Century Skill Description: Panelists will discuss why the ability to be creative and manage risk are competencies that every employee must have to survive in today’s economy. Trends touched upon will include: Productivity in the United States The emergence of the freelance economy MODERATOR: TBD PANELISTS: Marsha Firestone, Founder of Women Presidents Organization Tad Martin, Founder of Cross Commerce Media (CCM) Spencer Fry, Founder of Carbonmade Eric Wiesen, Principal at RRE Ventures Robert Borghese, Professor of Law at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

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Wednesday
9:35AM – 9:45AM	Opening Remarks & Introduction of the Master of Ceremonies MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Aron Schoenfeld, Co-Founder of Dream Artists Studios
9:45AM – 11:00AM	Blow: The New York Blow Dry Bar, A Case Study Presented by Columbia Business School DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR: Clifford Schorer, Eugene Lang Center for Entrepreneurship Description: Discover how a Columbia MBA teamed up with two partners to revolutionize an industry, as well as key strategic decisions faced along with way, including: How to best allocate capital from investors Should they focus on opening new salons Does expanding distribution of the company’s produce line make sense
15min Break	15min Break
11:15AM – 12:30PM	Social Entrepreneurship: Life isn’t Just For-Profit Description: Panelists will discuss their motivations for building a philanthropic endeavour and how it’s changed their perspective on entrepreneurship – and the world in general. Additional insights will be revealed, including: How founding a non-profit generates credibility How a non-profit venture can be leveraged to create additional for-profit lines of business What the future of social actions is locally, regionally, nationally and internationally MODERATOR: TBD PANELISTS: Ellen Gustafson, Co-Founder of FEED Projects Michael Karnjanaprakorn, Co-Founder of All Day Buffet & By/Association Jody Weiss, Founder of PeaceKeeper Cause-Metrics Garrett Gravesen, Co-Founder of the Global L.E.A.D. Program
15min Break	15min Break
12:30PM – 1:15PM	LUNCH – 20% Discount Provided by Select Local Eateries (with NYEW wristband)
1:15PM – 2:30PM	It’s My Company, Why Did My Board Fire Me?!?!? Description: Panelists will provide their viewpoints and experiences on: How to source a Board Why it’s important to have a Board Understanding the value of having the right Board What it’s like to be fired by your own Board MODERATOR: Edward Reitler, Partner at Reitler, Kailas & Rosenblatt PANELISTS: Rick Kushel, CEO of iLevel Solutions Joe Allegra, General Partner at Edison Venture Fund Gil Beyda, Managing Director of Genacast Capital
15min Networking	Speed Networking Description: Take advantage of this opportunity to meet like-minded entrepreneurs during this interactive speed networking session. Connect with a potential new client, supplier or business partner. Find solutions to current business problems, uncover opportunities, or just practice your elevator pitch. It’s amazing what you can accomplish in 15min.
2:45PM – 4:00PM	The 20 Hour Workday: The Reality of Building a $1MM Company Description: Panelists reveal the highs and lows of building their company – from the ground on up! Learn what it takes to survive in the hypercompetitive marketplace with key guidelines, tips and advice from those who’ve done it! MODERATOR: Rod Kurtz, Executive Editor at AOL Small Business PANELISTS: Jason Olim, Co-Founder of CDNOW.com Will Corrente, Founder of Operation Entrepreneur Aaron Arnold, Founder of Music is My Business Nate Casey, Founder of Blazetrak
15min Break	15min Break
4:15PM – 5:30PM	Top Venture Capitalists Reflect: A Roadmap for the Entrepreneur Description: Renowned investors discuss a broad range of topics, including: The current funding environment Raising venture capital today A unique town hall forum will be constructed for attendees, allowing for an intimate 30min Q&A with the investors, providing an opportunity to ask your more pressing questions. MODERATOR: Murat Aktihanoglu, Founder of Centrl & Entrepreneurs Roundtable PANELISTS: Albert Wenger, Partner at Union Square Ventures Jim Robinson IV, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at RRE Ventures Rick Heitzmann, Managing Director at FirstMark Capital Danny Schultz, Co-Founder & Managing Director at DFJ Gotham

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Thursday
9:35AM – 9:45AM	Opening Remarks & Introduction of the Master of Ceremonies MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Kofi Kankem, Founder of Admit Advantage
9:45AM – 11:00AM	How Entrepreneurs Leverage Diversity Today Description: Find out from some of NYC’s most successful “minority” entrepreneurs how they’ve challenged the status quo and leveraged diversity to their advantage in creating their companies. Panelist’s hard fought insights include: The real scoop on what it’s like to be “different” in business How to leverage your unique network to raise capital & hire great talent Developing community & empowering other entrepreneurs to achieve MODERATOR: TBD PANELISTS: Bryan Janeczko, Founder of Nu-Kitchen Patricia Moreno, Founder of Satilife Upendra Shardanand, Founder of Daylife Rachel Wolkowitz, Founder of So Far, So Green Jason Evege, Founder of Linoto
15min Break	15min Break
11:15AM – 12:30PM	Success is in the Company You Keep Description: Seasoned entrepreneurs and CEO’s reveal how to diligence partners, suppliers and employees; as well as: How to find and attract the right talent and partnerships Understanding the pitfalls of hiring just on resume alone Understanding how and where to find a complimentary partner Hiring, managing and getting the most out of non-full-time employees Outsourcing, freelancers, contract talent and other non-staff service providers The savings, benefits and challenges MODERATOR: Graham Lawlor, Founder of Ultra Light Startups PANELISTS: Ben Lerer, Co-Founder of Thrillist Marc Cenedella, Founder of TheLadders Kate Atwood, Founder of Kate’s Club Nancy Johnson, President of Optimyze Kevin Scott, Director of Global Outreach of Global L.E.A.D. Program
15min Break	15min Break
12:30PM – 1:15PM	LUNCH – 20% Discount Provided by Select Local Eateries (with NYEW wristband)
1:15PM – 2:30PM	Content is King: The Art & Value of Story Building Description: Panelists will provide insight into why communication with your audience isn’t just about your product, solution or idea. The session will also discuss how the art of story building will ultimately benefit your bottom line. Additional points discussed include: Branding: a consistent message and new stories will seperate your brand from the competition, capture customer interest, loyalty and fuel profitability Pitching Journalists: within every larger story, there are smaller stories that can be leveraged as pitches to the media, ultimately prompting publicity Content is King on the Web: Words drive optimization, not images. The more fresh content you have on your website, the more people will find you MODERATOR: Rod Kurtz, Executive Editor at AOL Small Business PANELISTS: Dawn Terrick, President & Creative Director of DKT Communications Fran Biderman-Gross, Founder of Advantages Charlie O’ Donnell, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at First Round Capital Susan Lindner, Founder of Lotus Public Relations
15min Networking	Speed Networking Description: Take advantage of this opportunity to meet like-minded entrepreneurs during this interactive speed networking session. Connect with a potential new client, supplier or business partner. Find solutions to current business problems, uncover opportunities, or just practice your elevator pitch. It’s amazing what you can accomplish in 15min
2:45PM – 4:00PM	Entrepreneurial Ventures: The Impact on Your Personal & Professional Life Description: Launching a business can have a significant impact on your family and personal relationships. Hear from successful entrepreneurs about the most common challenges and strategies to strike a healthy balance between business and relationships. MODERATOR: TBD PANELISTS: Cameron Mochan, Founder of The CRUX Company Phyllis Bergman, CEO of Mercury Ring Corporation Marri Aviza,Partner at Rumors Salon & Spa Cozy Friedman, President of Cozy’s Cuts for Kids and So Cozy
15min Break	15min Break
4:15PM – 5:30PM	Scaling a Business to $100MM in Revenue: How in the World Did You Do It? Description: Renowned Founders and CEO’s reveal their incredible stories of triumph firsthand, as well as a myraid of advice, tips and techniques for scaling your company into a marketplace behemoth. MODERATOR: Erick Schonfeld, Co-Editor of TechCrunch PANELISTS: Jim Estill, Board of Directors, Research in Motion (RIM) Stephen Messer, Co-Founder of World Evolved & LinkShare Scott Ferber, Founder of TidalTV Carley Roney, Co-Founder of The Knot

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Friday
9:35AM – 9:45AM	Opening Remarks & Introduction of the Master of Ceremonies MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Derek Brand, Director of Business Development, New York Academy of Sciences
9:45AM – 11:00AM	The Funding Bill of Rights: Entrepreneurs vs. Venture Capitalists KEYNOTE: Lawrence Lenihan, Founder & Managing Director of FirstMark Capital
15min Break	15min Break
11:15AM – 12:30AM	Green Business Operations for Profit and PR Description: Panelists explore the impact of the triple bottom line on business. Further insight will be given regarding how to leverage a green mission to solidify your company’s brand in the marketplace. Going beyond real estate: creating a green culture What it means to be green The true costs of going green MODERATOR: TBD PANELISTS: Stefan Doering, Founder of BeUnreasonable Ari Meisel, Founder of LEED AP
12:30PM – 1:15PM	LUNCH – 20% Discount Provided by Select Local Eateries (with NYEW wristband)
1:15PM – 2:30PM	$3BN in Value Created: Top Entrepreneurs Reflect Description: Successful CEO’s discuss a myraid of topics, including: Why it pays to think big first and foremost It’s just as easy to build a $100MM company as a $1MM company Insights into the expectations of an exit in this environment How have they changed Understand the implications for both entrepreneurs and investors MODERATOR: Marsha Firestone, Founder of Women Presidents Organization PANELISTS: Chris McCann, President of 1-800Flowers.com Hooman Radfar, Co-Founder of Clearspring Celeste Gudas, President of 24 Seven Inc. Jayne Clark, President of Turtle & Hughes Ann Kaplan, President & CEO of iFinance Canada & Medicard Inc, Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, 2000, Stevie Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, 2009
2:45PM – 4:00PM	The Leadership Skill Set for Entrepreneurs Description: Panelists will reveal the must-have skills to lead and influence small and large groups; as well as how to develop these skills and apply them to your business challenges. MODERATOR: TBD PANELISTS: Holly Landau: Founder of Landau Leadership Dan Hoffman, President of M5 Networks Mark Davis, Associate at DFJ Gotham Kerry Sulkowicz, Managing Principal of Boswell Group
15min Networking	Speed Networking Description: Take advantage of this opportunity to meet like-minded entrepreneurs during this interactive speed networking session. Connect with a potential new client, supplier or business partner. Find solutions to current business problems, uncover opportunities, or just practice your elevator pitch. It’s amazing what you can accomplish in 15min.
4:15PM – 5:30PM	Should I go to Business School or Start a Company? Description: An increasing number of professionals are considering starting their own ventures after getting their MBA. A key question is whether they need an MBA at all to build their own ventures or if it is a waste of time and money. Panelists will focus on attempting to answer that question, as well as: Skills derived from business school Considerations to be weighed in deciding to go back to school Reasons to and not to attend school MODERATOR: Kofi Kankem, Co-Founder of Admit Advantage PANELISTS: Lauren Porat, Co-Founder of Urban Interns Jody Steinglass, President & Founder of Empire Edge Ben Relles, Founder of Next New Networks & Barely Political
5:30PM – 5:40PM	New York Entrepreneur Week Closing Remarks KEYNOTE: Gary Whitehill, Founder of New York Entrepreneur Week