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SUMMARY:Data Science Institute Colloquium Series Event: What Can Deep Learning Learn from Linear Regression
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL \nABSTRACT \nWhen training large-scale deep neural networks for pattern recognition\, hundreds of hours on clusters of GPUs are required to achieve state-of-the-art performance. Improved optimization algorithms could potentially enable faster industrial prototyping and make training contemporary models more accessible. \nIn this talk\, I will attempt to distill the key difficulties in optimizing large\, deep neural networks for pattern recognition. In particular\, I will emphasize that many of the popularized notions of what make these problems “hard” are not true impediments at all. I will show that it is not only easy to globally optimize neural networks\, but that such global optimization remains easy when fitting completely random data. \nI will argue instead that the source of difficulty in deep learning is a lack of understanding of generalization—namely understanding behavior on new and unseen data. By appealing to standard concepts from linear regression\, I will describe why certain popular theories of generalization fail to explain the success of large neural nets. I will close with some possible approaches to patching this theory and guiding the engineering of deep learning models with enormous capacity. \n 
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/data-science-institute-colloquium-series-event-can-deep-learning-learn-linear-regression/
CATEGORIES:Columbia Data Science Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170921T173000
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SUMMARY:Third Thursdays (Keynotes and Networking)
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS. \nRSVP HERE. \nThird Thursday is a recurring open forum networking and info session for the Columbia University entrepreneurship community. It provides students\, faculty\, staff\, and alumni the opportunity to hear ideas from across campus\, form teams\, and explore career options. You’ll hear from Columbia alumni and other experts on their experiences working in the field\, how they’ve applied their Columbia experience in their careers\, and more \n 
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/third-thursdays-featured-speakers-networking/
CATEGORIES:Columbia Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170921T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170921T140000
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SUMMARY:Columbia University Ed Tech Design Challenge 2017 Info Session
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS \nA partnership of Columbia Entrepreneurship\, the School of International and Public Affairs\, Center for Development Economics and Policy\, and Fundação Lemann. \nThursday\, September 21\n1:00pm to 2:00pm\nSIPA Room 324\nLunch will be provided!\nRegister Here!\n\nJoin the Challenge \nEdTech Design Challenge 2017 is a 7-month innovation initiative designed to help teams of Columbia innovators generate new tech-based businesses\, products\, or programs that solve deeply entrenched K-12 education problems.  Students from across Columbia may apply. \n  \nApply for EdTech Design Challenge Today \nInfo Sessions Available \nThe EdTech Challenge 2017 is a collaboration between Columbia Entrepreneurship\, Innovation\, and Design\, the School of International and Public Affairs Tech & Policy Initiative and its Center for Development Economics & Policy\, Teachers College\, UNICEF\, the Nasdaq Educational Foundation\, and Fundação Lemann. \n  \nWorkshops – Design Sprints – Events – Curriculum – Travel \nWith a focus on Brazil\, the EdTech Design Challenge focuses on three universal K-12 educational problem areas: kids with special needs\, kids in need of remediation\, and parent engagement. \n18 Columbia students will be selected for the Challenge. Once selected\, they are paired with EdTech entrepreneurs from Brazil.  Over the course of the 2017-18 academic year\, the multi-national teams are offered resources to help develop their EdTech ideas into viable solutions. \nEdTech Challenge kicks off on October 13th with a week-long design sprint. Through design-thinking workshops\, visits to EdTech startups\, and an EdTech forum\, the Columbia and Brazilian cohort will come together and form teams and generate ideas for EdTech solutions. \nDuring the 2017-18 academic year\, the teams will continue to their collaboration and to turn their ideas into viable solutions\, programs\, or startups. \nOptional resources provided include: \n\nA spring semester course on building social ventures taught by SIPA Professor and Ed Tech entrepreneur Sarah Holloway\nMarket research trip to Brazil\nA tour of EdTech startups\nCash grants\nTravel and lodging assistance\n\nFor the winning teams\, the EdTech Design Challenge culminates in a June 2018 trip to Brazil to pitch their proposed solutions to a panel of VC’s\, policy makers\, and educators.   \nImportant Dates: \n\nAdd info session dates\nOctober 10\, 2017: Global Ed Tech Forum hosted by SIPA\nOctober 13 – 20\, 2017: Ed Tech Design Challenge @ the Design Studio\nJanuary 20 – May 1\, 2018: Ed Tech Design Course including March 2018 trip to Brazil\nMay 1: $25\,000 Awarded to winning Team(s)\nJune: Trip to Brazil for Winning Team(s)\n\n  \n \n  \nHow to Apply: \nEd Tech Design Challenge Application Open: September 1 – September 30\, 2017 \nApply Here! \nOpen to current Columbia\, Teachers College and Barnard students \nSpace is limited to 18 students.  Application is required.  Criteria for selection will include ability to participate in all elements of the program\, background in education/technology/EdTech/startups preferred. \n  \nFor more information contact: \nJoseph Heritage\, Design Lead \njlh2241@columbia.edu
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/columbia-university-ed-tech-design-challenge-2017-info-session/
LOCATION:SIPA Building 324
CATEGORIES:Columbia Entrepreneurship Design Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170921T083000
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SUMMARY:VC Deal Fundamentals: A Look Behind the Numbers\, Terms & Conditions (Panel)
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL \nVC deal fundamentals: A look behind the numbers\, terms and conditions \n\nSo you finally landed a lead investor and have been presented with a term sheet. You’re excited about bringing in the capital you need to grow your company. But with all the accompanying terms and conditions how do you assess the cost of the capital? What will VCs expect from you going forward—and vice versa? \nEarly growth breaks down deal terms and share key insights for a successful round of financing. \nTopics will include:\n– Pre-money and post-money valuation\n– Preferred vs. common stock\n– Liquidation preference\n– Dilution and option planning\n– Managing investor expectations \nAnd more… \nModerator:\nVictor H. Boyajian\, Dentons \nPanelists:\nNick Adams\, Flatiron Investors\nLidia Salgado\, Early Growth Financial Services\nMike Greten\, Justworks\nAlex Addario\, Square1 Bank \nCome prepared to ask questions\, to network\, and to learn how to take your startup to the next level. \nRSVP here \n \n 
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/vc-deal-fundamentals-look-behind-numbers-terms-conditions-panel/
CATEGORIES:Early Growth Financial Services
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170921
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SUMMARY:Get Launched with Microchip (Event)
DESCRIPTION:Microchip Technology is bringing the inaugural ‘Get Launched’ event series to New York City! Join Microchip on September 21st for a day of technical exhibits\, keynote presentations and workshops designed to help accelerate your product Design For Market cycle. \nLearn advanced tips and tricks from industry partners: General admissions for is FREE. \nComplimentary food and refreshments will be provided. \nAll hands-on technical workshops cost $25 or less. Take hardware home! \nTopics include: \n\nAdvanced Arduino® Debugging (ATMega328P-Xplained Mini)\nDesigning with PlatformIO (Arduino® M0 Pro)\nPrototyping with Sensors (MPLAB® Xpress Board)\nRapid Prototyping with Breadware (Mega-B Development Kit)\n\nDetails and registration at: http://www.microchip.com/promo/get-launched-september-2017
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/get-launched-microchip/
CATEGORIES:Microchip
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SUMMARY:Data\, Ethics and Decision-Making Lecture Series: Dr. Jeanette M. Wing\, Avanessians Director of the Data Science Institute
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL \nABSTRACT: \nThe Data\, Ethics\, and Decision-making Speaker Series hosted by the Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy (ISERP) presents Dr. Jeannette M. Wing\, Avanessians Director of the Data Science Institute and Professor of Computer Science in at Columbia University\, on “Using Data for Good: What does it mean?“. Professor Wing will be laying out her vision for the Institute\, which will focus on her desire to think seriously about the definition and practice of using data for good.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/data-ethics-decision-making-lecture-series-dr-jeanette-m-wing-avanessians-director-data-science-institute/
CATEGORIES:Columbia Data Science Institute
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SUMMARY:Design Your Year (Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS \nThe principles of user research\, prototyping\, and testing have been used by everyone from product designers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarians\, among many others\, to create innovative\, human-centered designed products and solutions. Now it’s time to apply human-centered design to your own life! \nDesign Your Year is an interactive way to learn more about design thinking while thinking critically about the adventures and experiences you will have over the next year\, and the risks you will take. Come prepared for a fast-paced\, interactive experience! \nRSVP HERE.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/design-your-year/
LOCATION:Columbia Entrepreneurship Design Studio\, 490 Riverside Dr.\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Columbia Entrepreneurship Design Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170918T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170918T200000
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SUMMARY:Climate Investments Post US Abandonment of the Paris Agreement (Keynote and Panel)
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS \nClimate Investments Post US Abandonment of the Paris Agreement \na discussion with Howard Bamsey\, Executive Director of Green Climate Fund \nMonday\, September 18\, 2017\n6:30–8:00 p.m. \nColumbia Business School\n3022 Broadway\, Uris Hall\, Room 301\nNew York\, NY 10027 \nPlease join the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise and the Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) for a presentation by Howard Bamsey\, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund (GCF). ED Bamsey will discuss climate finance and the role of GCF. After his keynote remarks\, panelists will join CGEP Inaugural Fellow\, David Sandalow for an actively moderated discussion focused broadly on climate finance and next steps following President Trump’s announcement to pull out of the Paris Agreement and end U.S. contributions to the GCF. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/climate-investments-post-us-abandonment-paris-agreement-keynote-panel/
CATEGORIES:Tamer Center for Social Enterprise @ CBS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170917T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170917T163000
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SUMMARY:Columbia Entrepreneurship Panel in Shanghai
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO COLUMBIA ALUMNI \nOn Sept. 17\, Columbia Global Centers | Beijing and Columbia Alumni Association of Shanghai will host a Columbia Entrepreneurship Panel in Shanghai. Eight Columbia alumni\, including keynote speaker\, Jay Chen from CVCapital\, roundtable speakers\, Raymond Chen from Skycus Capital\, George Yan from Clobotics\, Zhe Wang from Tezign\, Clark Feng from Bain Capital\, Robert Chen from Platform Group\, and Pierre de Vilmorin from kaixinshan\, will join a panel discussion on entrepreneurship. The seven will share their experiences in entrepreneurship and their insights on future development. Columbia alumna Ruifen Xu from RIC Capital Management will serve as the moderator. \nThere will be a Q&A session at the end of the panel\, providing the audience with the opportunity to engage with panelists directly. \n  \nContact the center for more information.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/columbia-entrepreneurship-panel-shanghai/
CATEGORIES:Columbia Global Centers
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170915T130000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Security in a Global Context:  A Discussion of Technology\, Policy and Business Dimensions
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Eviatar Matania \nDirector General of Israel National Cyber Directorate \nhosted by\nDean Merit E. Janow\nColumbia University School of International and Public Affairs\nDr. Jeannette M. Wing\nAvanessians Director of the Data Science Institute\nIntroduction of Dr. Matanya by Udi Sommer\, Israel Institute\, Visiting Professor\, Department of Political Science \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA fireside discussion with Dr. Eviatar Matania\, Dean Merit E. Janow\, and Dr. Jeannette Wing. The conversation will cover topics such as the state of cyber security from a technologist’s perspective\, cooperation between the U.S. and Israel\, development of international cyber norms\, cybersecurity and AI\, and cybersecurity and cyber-physical systems.\nDr. Matania was appointed founding director of the National Cyber Directorate when it was created 6 years ago.  He has vast experience at the national level with R&D projects and System Analysis. Academically\, his expertise is in Judgment and Decision Making and as Director General he was involved in the establishment of a network of cyber research centers in all major Israeli universities\, partly funded by the Directorate.\n  \nFriday\, September 15\, 2017 | 1:00 pm-2:00 pm \nInternational Affairs Building\, Room 1501 \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nCosponsored by the Columbia Data Science Institute and SIPA’s Tech and Policy Initiative
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/cyber-security-global-context-discussion-technology-policy-business-dimensions/
CATEGORIES:Columbia SIPA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170914T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170914T210000
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SUMMARY:Columbia Startup Demo Night in San Francisco (Competition)
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS \nApply HERE. \nThe San Francisco Chapter of the Columbia Venture Community (CVC) cordially invites you to attend the next Columbia Demo Night — featuring six innovative startups from the Bay Area. Teams will demo and compete for a cash prize in front of a panel of experienced judges. This is our biggest and most exciting event of the year — don’t miss it! \nSee firsthand what amazing companies Columbia entrepreneurs are building in Silicon Valley and beyond. The event also offers a unique opportunity to mingle and connect with dozens of fellow Columbia alumni from the region. \nThis year’s keynote address will be delivered by Columbia Business School alum Paul Orlando. Paul is currently the Program Director at Laudato Si’ Challenge\, a new startup accelerator in the Vatican focused on climate change and sustainability. Paul is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Southern California\, where he is also the Director of the USC Startup Incubator. \nAs always\, come ready to drink and eat — we’ll be serving gourmet food\, wine\, signature cocktails\, and great tunes over the course of the evening. (Vegan options will be available.) \nQuestions? Email: ms3766@columbia.edu
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/columbia-startup-demo-night-san-francisco-competition/
CATEGORIES:Columbia Venture Community
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SUMMARY:2018 ELabNYC Info Session
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS \n\nSpeaker:\n\nMary Howard\, Andrea Westervelt\, Andrew Kruegel\n\n\n\n\nThe Columbia Design Studio\nRoom 430 Riverside Church\n490 Riverside Drive\nNew York\, NY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\nELabNMBIYC is a six-month entrepreneurship training and business networking program for scientists and engineers to launch high potential biotech and health tech ventures from NYC research institutions. \nScientists and engineers\, MDs and MBAs working with high potential technology based innovations can find themselves seeking business skills and custom business networks to help navigate the challenges of company formation and start up growth. ELabNYC teaches business skills and networks participants to start up resources. In teaching\, we prepare our program participants for the startup world to confidently persevere through the on going challenges they will face. In networking\, ELabNYC introduces participants to experts nationwide to navigate business issues in the technical and complex world of life science business. \nLaunched by New York City Economic Development Corporation\, ELabNYC is supported by corporations committed to engage with and support NYC’s emerging life science community including: Lilly\, Pfizer\, Kaneka\, Roche\, Boehringer-Ingelheim\, Microsoft\, Goodwin Procter\, EisnerAmper\, Moses & Singer\, Pryor Cashman\, White and Williams\, Cittone & Chinta and Target Health. The ELabNYC program is led by an experienced team of entrepreneur educators and coaches. \nELabNYC is starting its sixth application cycle\, with a deadline of October 23\, 2017. Program Manager\, Mary Howard\, will introduce the program and join ELabNYC alums and PI’s\, Andrew Kruegel (ELabNYC 2016) and Andrea Westervelt (ELabNYC 2017)\, who will share their ELab experience and answer questions from the audience.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/2018-elabnyc-informational-session/
CATEGORIES:Columbia Technology Ventures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170911T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170911T190000
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SUMMARY:Protectionism Today (Panel)
DESCRIPTION:Few global issues are as fundamentally important in so many ways as international free trade. Join us Monday\, September 11th for a very special evening with five of the world’s top experts on the global rules of trade between nations.\nThe panel will provide a platform for academics and policy makers to discuss how to bolster trade and economic cooperation amid global economic uncertainties and rising protectionism.\nThe agenda of the evening’s event is as follows:\nChair and moderator: Jagdish Bhagwati\, Former Advisor to the World Trade Organization; and University Professor of Economics\, Law\, and International Relations\, Columbia University\n“Are 1980s Trade Policies Appropriate for Today?” Chad P. Bown\, Former Senior Economist for International Trade and Investment\, White House Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) during the Obama administration; and Senior Fellow\, Peterson Institute for International Economics\n“Déjà Vu All Over Again: Three Strikes and Out and the Trump Administration” Petros C. Mavroidis\, Legal Advisor to the World Trade Organization; and Edwin B. Parker Professor of Comparative Law\, Columbia Law School\n“The Flawed Obsession with China” Phil Levy\, Former White House and State Department Economist during the George W. Bush administration; and Senior Fellow\, Global Economy\, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs\n“Preferential Trade Agreements” Pravin Krishna\, Distinguished Professor\, Johns Hopkins University\nPlease note that an RSVP is required to attend this event. We ask that you please register by September 6 if you plan to attend. Please arrive promptly to guarantee a seat.\nFollow the conversation on Twitter at #tradeprotectionism.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/protectionism-today-panel/
CATEGORIES:Chazen Institute for Global Business @ CBS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170909
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SUMMARY:APPLICATION DEADLINE - Demo at Digital Media Lab's Annual Summit
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL \nThe Demo Expo at NYC Media Lab’s annual Summit is New York City’s biggest pan-university showcase of the year. This year during #NYCML17\, 100 demos will be selected to participate\, spanning emerging media technologies such as: data science\, virtual and augmented reality\, digital storytelling and interactive media\, creative coding\, design\, and new startup concepts. Faculty members\, currently enrolled students\, university affiliated startups\, and alumni who received a degree within the past calendar year at an accredited NYC-based university are eligible to apply. \nNYC Media Lab will select demo participants on a rolling basis. The earlier you apply\, the more likely it is that you will be selected. \nAPPLY HERE
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/application-deadline-demo-digital-media-labs-annual-summit/
CATEGORIES:NYC Media Lab
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170906T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170906T200000
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SUMMARY:MetaProp Accelerator @ Columbia University Welcome Toast (Event)
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS \nYou are invited to celebrate the inauguration of MetaProp’s 3rd accelerator class\, the MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University. Join us for an evening of drinks\, appetizers\, and celebration. \nRSVP HERE. \n*MEET THE CLASS* \n\nAbout the MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University \nThe MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University includes up to 10 of the best technology driven real estate industry startups. The startups participate in intensive education\, mentorship and growth hacking programs\, culminating in bi-coastal Demo Days for partners\, investors\, VCs and media. Founded in 2015\, the accelerator boasts 150+ mentors\, 10 renowned corporate partners and widespread media coverage from the Wall Street Journal\, Forbes\, New York Post\, TechCrunch\, Inman\, Bisnow\, Real Estate Weekly\, and more. MetaProp NYC’s team and strategic seed stage funds have invested in 60+ technology companies across the real estate value chain. The companies have raised more than $2 billion and employ 1\,500+ people globally.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/metaprop-accelerator-columbia-university-welcome-toast-networking/
CATEGORIES:MetaProp NYC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170906T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170906T170000
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SUMMARY:Design Studio Open House
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS \nWant to learn more about the Columbia Entrepreneurship Design Studio? Come by during our Open House to visit the space\, meet our team\, and learn more about how the Design Studio can help you in your projects\, startup and life over the next year! Stop by anytime between 3 and 5pm; food and drink will be served. \nIf you have questions\, please reach out to us at designstudio@columbia.edu.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/design-studio-open-house/
LOCATION:Columbia Entrepreneurship Design Studio\, 490 Riverside Dr.\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Columbia Entrepreneurship Design Studio
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SUMMARY:Hacking for Defense (Class Begins)
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS. \nHelp solve real national defense problems in Hacking for Defense™. It is a university-sponsored class that allows students to develop a deep understanding of the problems and needs of government sponsors in the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. In a short time\, students rapidly iterate prototypes and produce solutions to sponsors’ needs. \nEvery Tuesday\, 4:10 – 6:40 PM. \nAPPLY HERE.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/hacking-for-defense/
CATEGORIES:Columbia University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170905T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170905T120000
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SUMMARY:Data Science Institute Colloquium: Kevin Murphy | Research Scientist\, Google (Keynote)
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL – NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED \n\n\nTowards Machines that Perceive and Communicate \nABSTRACT: I will summarize some recent work related to visual scene understanding and “grounded” language understanding. In particular\, I will discuss a connected group of results from my group at Google: \n– Our DeepLab system for semantic segmentation (PAMI’17) [1].\n– Our object detection system (CVPR ‘17 and 1st place in COCO’16) [2].\n– Our instance segmentation system (2nd place in COCO’16)\n– Our person detection/pose estimation system [3] (CVPR’17 and 2nd place in COCO’16)\n– Visually grounded referring expressions (CVPR’16) [4].\n– Discriminative image captioning (CVPR’17) [5].\n– Optimizing semantic metrics for image captioning using RL (ICCV’17) [6]\n– Generative models of visual imagination (submitted to NIPS’17). \nI will explain how each of these pieces can be combined to develop systems that can better understand images and words. \nBIO: Bio: Kevin Murphy is a research scientist at Google in Mountain View\, California\, where he works on AI\, machine learning\, and computer vision. Before joining Google in 2011\, he was an associate professor (with tenure) of computer science and statistics at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver\, Canada. Before starting at UBC in 2004\, he was a postdoc at MIT. Kevin got his BA from U. Cambridge\, his MEng from U. Pennsylvania\, and his PhD from UC Berkeley. He has published over 80 papers in refereed conferences and journals\, as well as an 1100-page textbook called “Machine Learning: a Probabilistic Perspective” (MIT Press\, 2012)\, which was awarded the 2013 DeGroot Prize for best book in the field of Statistical Science. Kevin is also the (co) Editor-in-Chief of JMLR (the Journal of Machine Learning Research). \n\n\nEvent Contact Information: \nData Science Institute\n212-854-5660\ndatascience@columbia.edu
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/data-science-institute-colloquium-kevin-murphy-research-scientist-google/
CATEGORIES:Columbia Data Science Institute
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170902
DTSTAMP:20260403T223415
CREATED:20170828T190338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170921T202449Z
UID:9952-1504224000-1504310399@entrepreneurship.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - Columbia University Ed Tech Design Challenge 2017
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS \nJoin the Challenge \nEdTech Design Challenge 2017 is a 7-month innovation initiative designed to help teams of Columbia innovators generate new tech-based businesses\, products\, or programs that solve deeply entrenched K-12 education problems.  Students from across Columbia may apply. \nApply for EdTech Design Challenge Today \nInfo Sessions Available \n  \nThe EdTech Challenge 2017 is a collaboration between Columbia Entrepreneurship\, Innovation\, and Design\, the School of International and Public Affairs Tech & Policy Initiative and its Center for Development Economics & Policy\, Teachers College\, UNICEF\, the Nasdaq Educational Foundation\, and Fundação Lemann. \n  \nWorkshops – Design Sprints – Events – Curriculum – Travel \nWith a focus on Brazil\, the EdTech Design Challenge focuses on three universal K-12 educational problem areas: kids with special needs\, kids in need of remediation\, and parent engagement. \n18 Columbia students will be selected for the Challenge. Once selected\, they are paired with EdTech entrepreneurs from Brazil.  Over the course of the 2017-18 academic year\, the multi-national teams are offered resources to help develop their EdTech ideas into viable solutions. \nEdTech Challenge kicks off on October 13th with a week-long design sprint. Through design-thinking workshops\, visits to EdTech startups\, and an EdTech forum\, the Columbia and Brazilian cohort will come together and form teams and generate ideas for EdTech solutions. \nDuring the 2017-18 academic year\, the teams will continue to their collaboration and to turn their ideas into viable solutions\, programs\, or startups. \n  \nOptional resources provided include: \n\nA spring semester course on building social ventures taught by SIPA Professor and Ed Tech entrepreneur Sarah Holloway\nMarket research trip to Brazil\nA tour of EdTech startups\nCash grants\nTravel and lodging assistance\n\n  \nFor the winning teams\, the EdTech Design Challenge culminates in a June 2018 trip to Brazil to pitch their proposed solutions to a panel of VC’s\, policy makers\, and educators.   \n  \nImportant Dates: \n\nAdd info session dates\nOctober 10\, 2017: Global Ed Tech Forum hosted by SIPA\nOctober 13 – 20\, 2017: Ed Tech Design Challenge @ the Design Studio\nJanuary 20 – May 1\, 2018: Ed Tech Design Course including March 2018 trip to Brazil\nMay 1: $25\,000 Awarded to winning Team(s)\nJune: Trip to Brazil for Winning Team(s)\n\n  \n \n  \nHow to Apply: \nEd Tech Design Challenge Application Open: September 1 – September 30\, 2017 \nApply Here! \nOpen to current Columbia\, Teachers College and Barnard students \nSpace is limited to 18 students.  Application is required.  Criteria for selection will include ability to participate in all elements of the program\, background in education/technology/EdTech/startups preferred. \n  \nOptional Information Session: \nSeptember 21st from 1-2pm \nInternational Affairs Building Room 324 \nLunch will be provided! \nRegister Here! \n  \nFor more information contact: \nJoseph Heritage\, Design Lead \njlh2241@columbia.edu \n 
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/columbia-university-ed-tech-design-challenge-2017/
CATEGORIES:Columbia Entrepreneurship Design Studio
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170816
DTSTAMP:20260403T223415
CREATED:20170718T145750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170718T153929Z
UID:9055-1502755200-1502841599@entrepreneurship.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DEADLINE: Columbia's Tamer Fund for Social Ventures
DESCRIPTION:The Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia Business School is now accepting applications for the Tamer Fund for Social Ventures. This Fund provides seed grants of up to $25\,000 to nonprofit\, for-profit\, and hybrid early-stage social and environmental ventures. Ventures must be led by Columbia University students or alumni\, or be advised and have significant involvement by Columbia University faculty or researchers. Tamer Fund seed grants will be made to approximately seven ventures each year. \nMore information and the online application is available at: http://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/socialenterprise/socialventures/apply \nApplication Deadlines: August 15 and March 1\, annually
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/funding-opp-deadline-columbias-tamer-fund-social-ventures/
CATEGORIES:Tamer Center for Social Enterprise @ CBS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170809T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223415
CREATED:20170809T192003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T192003Z
UID:9697-1502287200-1502294400@entrepreneurship.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:Final Presentations - Hacking for Real Estate Technology
DESCRIPTION:The final presentations of the Hacking for Real Estate Technology class in the MSRED program at GSAPP. \nOver the past 12 weeks\, these students have immersed themselves in the world of real estate technology and entrepreneurship to transform their ideas into viable business solutions for the real estate industry. \nThe student teams were exposed to expert guidance from industry experts\, startup entrepreneurs\, Columbia Business School representatives\, and Columbia Entrepreneurship. In addition\, the teams participated in another new class at GSAPP\, Programming for Innovation in Real Estate\, where they learned to build fully functioning websites that will allow them to present their ideas using true technology. \nThe teams will formally present their ideas to a panel of real estate industry and technology experts in Wood Auditorium located inside of Avery Hall.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/final-presentations-hacking-real-estate-technology/
CATEGORIES:Center for Urban Real Estate
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170715
DTSTAMP:20260403T223415
CREATED:20170621T154806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T154806Z
UID:8693-1499990400-1500076799@entrepreneurship.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Barclays Accelerator NYC\, Powered by Techstars
DESCRIPTION:The Barclays Accelerator Powered by Techstars in NYC is recruiting their next cohort of incredible FinTech entrepreneurs. From insurtech to lending\, security to blockchain\, capital markets to data and analytics\, don’t miss the opportunity to partner with Barclays and join the world-wide Techstars network.Applications are open now through July 14th. \nAPPLY HERE.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/deadline-barclays-accelerator-nyc-powered-techstars/
CATEGORIES:Techstars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170628T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223415
CREATED:20170621T205348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T205654Z
UID:8703-1498638600-1498737600@entrepreneurship.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:Getting Funding - Intensive SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep (NIH Focus)
DESCRIPTION:The Federal SBIR/STTR programs award over $2.6 billion in high risk R&D funding annually to qualified small businesses. The process is complex with a steep learning curve\, but the impact of receiving millions in non-dilutive funding is worth the effort. This workshop covers all aspects of writing SBIR/STTR grants focused on life science technologies including eligibility\, funding sources\, agency nuances\, understanding what reviewers look for\, and step-by-step instruction on how to write each section of your proposal. \nPlease note: This training is mandatory for companies planning to apply for the Cycle 1 cohort of SBIR Impact NYC (application deadline: 12:00am\, July 3). \n$75 fee \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/getting-funding-intensive-sbirsttr-proposal-prep-nih-focus/
LOCATION:Lerner Hall\, Columbia University\, 2920 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:NYCEDC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170627T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170627T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223415
CREATED:20170626T142823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T142823Z
UID:8787-1498588200-1498595400@entrepreneurship.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:NATIONBUILDER NYC: What Does Leading Look Like?
DESCRIPTION:We need more leaders. And better ones. So we’re hosting IRL meetups to equip people with the skills they need to lead in this era\, tackle the barriers to leadership that are holding us back\, and work towards a future where everyone can lead. \nCome to our launch event where we’re kicking things off with intimate\, rolling\, public interviews of some incredible leaders inspiring their sectors\, challenging assumptions about what leadership looks like\, and speaking to what’s really required of those of us who step up to lead. Real talk\, with real leaders\, (and some drinks for good measure) as we dig in together!
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/nationbuilder-nyc-leading-look-like/
LOCATION:Civic Hall\, 118 W. 22nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170627T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223415
CREATED:20170621T205533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T205610Z
UID:8705-1498575600-1498582800@entrepreneurship.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:The ABC's of SBIR/STTR Funding
DESCRIPTION:Attend this free\, two-hour program and learn how the federal SBIR/STTR programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. Learn about SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements\, which of the eleven participating agencies best fits your technology\, the differences between SBIR and STTR\, and more. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/abcs-sbirsttr-funding/
LOCATION:Lerner Hall\, Columbia University\, 2920 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Columbia Technology Ventures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170627T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223415
CREATED:20170626T141005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T143144Z
UID:8777-1498564800-1498572000@entrepreneurship.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:Civic Hall & FWD.us Present: Immigrant Heritage Month Lunch & Learns
DESCRIPTION:It’s Immigrant Heritage Month and now more than ever we want to celebrate and support the immigrants in our community. In that spirit\, Civic Hall is joining with FWD.us for two lunch and learns focused on education\, advocacy\, and allyship.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/fwd-us-immigrant-heritage-month-informed-immigrant-demonstration/
LOCATION:Civic Hall\, 118 W. 22nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170623T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223415
CREATED:20170606T193501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T193501Z
UID:8540-1498204800-1498323600@entrepreneurship.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:NBCUniversal Social Hack Awards
DESCRIPTION:On Friday June 23\,  the hackathon will officially kick off with developer\, designer and data scientist attendees from across NYC’s university campuses and beyond. Teams will assemble themselves and introduce their concept to the audience on Friday evening with the goal of working on their concepts ideas all day on Saturday June 24. \nOn June 24\, the hackathon will begin with breakfast\, a pep talk and a technical partner workshop. During lunch\, teams can meet with Mentors from NBCUniversal and the nonprofit partners. The teams will hack through the afternoon. All hacking will end at 5:30pm which will lead to the project demos\, the judging and then ultimately\, the prize ceremony and closing reception. \nMORE INFORMATION.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/nbcuniversal-social-hack-awards/
CATEGORIES:NYC Media Lab
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170621
DTSTAMP:20260403T223415
CREATED:20170612T132213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T132213Z
UID:8571-1497916800-1498003199@entrepreneurship.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:Hasso Plattner Institute Housewarming – Sharing Knowledge\, Creating Visions
DESCRIPTION:The housewarming event of the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) is in partnership with SAP Next-Gen\, an innovation community that looks to connect companies\, startups\, partners and universities. \nRichard Witten of Columbia Entrepreneurship\, Professor Larry Leifer of Standford University\, and Jennifer Morgan\, SAP Executive Board Member & President\, will speak to the innovation landscape. \nThe HPI is Germany’s university excellence center in Digital Engineering. It is funded by the Hasso Plattner Foundation and academically organized as the Faculty of Digital Engineering at the University of Potsdam. By partnering with SAP Next-Gen at Hudson Yards\, HPI aims to form innovative partnerships across industries and to develop new ideas with companies\, startups\, universities and research centers. \nWith HPI and SAP Next-Gen\, companies\, startups and academia come together to reimagine the future of society and industries with exponential technologies\, seed in disruptive innovation with startups\, build skills for digital futures\, and showcase thought leadership. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/hasso-plattner-institute-housewarming-sharing-knowledge-creating-visions/
CATEGORIES:Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170615T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223415
CREATED:20170608T191030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170614T150945Z
UID:8559-1497549600-1497560400@entrepreneurship.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:Strtupboost: June Investor Night
DESCRIPTION:Pitch\, Make Connections with\, and Get Valuable Feedback from 10 Investors who are looking for early stage investments (Seed to Series A). \nYou have 10 Min to make it happen:1 min Set Up/BreakDown; 6 min Demo/Presentation; 3 min Q&A with VCs. \nA startup “Presenter” ticket gets you admission for up to two team members and information of how to focus your presentation to maximize likelihood of receiving financing. \nLooking to learn how to Pitch to Investors\, want to know about the newest Startups before everyone else\, or looking to Network with Startups and Investors? Sign up for a “To Watch” Ticket. \nLearn more.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/strtupboost-june-investor-night/
LOCATION:Mercy College Campus\, 66 W. 35th Street\, 7th Floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Strtupboost
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170610
DTSTAMP:20260403T223415
CREATED:20170606T193323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T193545Z
UID:8538-1496966400-1497052799@entrepreneurship.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:APPLICATION DEADLINE: NBCUniversal Social Hack
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NBCUNIVERSAL\, PRESENTED BY NYC MEDIA LAB \nDevelopers\, designers and data scientists are invited to apply their skills to help prototype solutions for real-world problems at the NBCUniversal Social Hack. \nNBCUniversal believes innovation is good for communities. By supporting nonprofits\, social entrepreneurs\, and community organizations\, NBCUniversal can use the power of media and technology to help solve important social issues in communities of need. \nAt the NBCUniversal Social Hack\, participants will choose between two program tracks featuring Per Scholas and Move For Hunger – two nonprofit organizations who will benefit from this rapid prototyping for social impact. Each nonprofit will lead a specific prototyping track providing subject-matter mentorship\, and firsthand experiences to addressing community challenges. NBCUniversal and NYC Media Lab staff will provide additional presentations and workshops to Hackathon participants during the two day program. \nInterested participants should create a team and choose one nonprofit track. You will need to incorporate specific challenge questions (listed below) when submitting your application and prototype ideas. Apply today to participate! The application deadline is June 9th\, 2017.
URL:https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/event/nbcuniversal-social-hack/
CATEGORIES:NYC Media Lab
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