Columbia Entrepreneurship

Data Science Day at Columbia University
2016-04-06 08:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Columbia Startup Lab, 69 Charlton St. @ Varick, NYC, 10014, United States
The Columbia Data Science Institute
presents the
Second Annual Data On A Mission Event
Data Science Day at Columbia University
Wednesday, April 6th
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Roone Arledge Auditorium
Lerner Hall on the Morningside Campus of
Columbia University
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Join us for demos and lightning talks by Columbia researchers presenting their latest work in data science. The event is designed to foster collaboration between innovators in academia and industry.
Opening Keynote: Dan Doctoroff, CEO, Sidewalk Labs
Dan Doctoroff is the CEO of Sidewalks Labs, an urban innovation company that develops technology at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds to improve city life for residents, businesses and governments. He is the former CEO of Bloomberg LP and Deputy Mayor of Economic Development and Rebuilding for the City of New York under Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Networking Reception (Meet, Greet and Eat): To close the day, we will host a reception. Students, faculty and industry are encouraged to attend. Details TBA.
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More information: datascience@columbia.edu
www.datascience.columbia.edu

Obama's StartUp Nation: Perspectives on Catalyzing Innovation
2016-03-04 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Columbia Technology Ventures
Presents
Obama’s StartUp Nation: Perspectives on Catalyzing Innovation Inside and Outside the Government
Friday, March 4, 2016
12:00pm
On the Campus of Columbia University,
Schapiro CEPSR, 4th Floor, Davis Auditorium
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The past eight years have been a transformative time for entrepreneurship in the U.S., in part because of policies put in place by Pres. Barack Obama’s administration to encourage growth and innovation. Hear from three current and former federal officials who will offer insight into how the Obama Administration has made innovation a top priority and what this means for the future of entrepreneurship, inside and outside the government. Xavier Hughes (Chief Innovation Officer, U.S. Dept. of Labor), Cheryl Martin (former Acting Director of ARPA-E at the U.S. Dept. of Energy) and moderator and participant Javier Saade (U.S. Small Business Administration’s Associate Administrator) will share insights gleaned from their careers working in the public and private sectors, the paths that led them to working in the Obama administration, and their thoughts on the future of innovation and entrepreneurship going forward.
This event is co-sponsored by Columbia Technology Ventures, Columbia Business School, Columbia College, Columbia Entrepreneurship, Columbia Law School, Columbia Organization of Rising Entrepreneurs (CORE), Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, and Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.
Xavier Hughes, Chief Innovation Officer, U.S. Dept. of Labor
Xavier Hughes is the Chief Innovation Officer and Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary of Labor at the U.S. Department of Labor, where he oversees the research and development agenda for open government, the introduction of new technologies to enhance agency customer service, and the use of open data ecosystems to protect the public and encourage problem solving. As Chief Innovation Officer, Xavier leads the identification, evaluation and development of innovative business process and technology applications to improve DOL outcomes and simplify government operations. He is considered a leader in the area of open government and data liberation, having led the development and launch of several crowdsourcing data challenges covering worker safety and health, enforcement, labor statistics, disability employment, and equal pay. Prior to joining the U.S. Department of Labor, Xavier worked for PRTM Management Consultants where acted as a senior advisor to U.S. Department of Homeland Security senior officials, and provided subject matter expertise to several private sector clients.
Cheryl Martin, Former Acting Director of ARPA-E at the U.S. Dept. of Energy
Dr. Cheryl Martin is a non-resident Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy. Dr. Martin recently founded Harwich Partners, LLC to work with public and private sector entities on energy technology adoption. She joined the Center directly from her role as Acting Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) at the United States Department of Energy where she also led the Technology-to-Market program, which helps breakthrough energy technologies succeed in the marketplace. Prior to joining ARPA-E, Dr. Martin was an Executive in Residence with the venture capital firm, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Dr. Martin also spent 20 years with Rohm and Haas Company, starting her career as a Senior Scientist for the company’s Plastics Additives business. In 2000, Dr. Martin was named Director, Investor Relations where she was responsible for Rohm and Haas’ interactions and relationships with the investment community. She later became Director, Financial Planning, and took on the responsibility for the planning, forecasting and management reporting activities of the company. Most recently she had been the General Manager for the Paint and Coatings Materials business in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Javier Saade, U.S. Small Business Administration’s Associate Administrator
Javier Saade was appointed by the President to be U.S. Small Business Administration’s Associate Administrator, Office of Investment and Innovation. He led the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC), Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) and the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition programs. He holds a seat on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Committee on Small & Emerging Companies appointed by Chairwoman White. Key multiagency collaborations he led or was instrumental to included USPTO’s Fast-Track Intellectual Property, Advanced Manufacturing Investment, JOBS Act Education, Diverse Asset Management, Rural Investing, Social Innovation, Impact Investing, Clean Energy Investing, and STEM Entrepreneurship. Before joining the Obama administration, Javier was in the private sector and has over 20 years of global principal investing, general management, strategic consulting and entrepreneurial experience. He was Managing Director at The GEM Group and a Principal at Paradigm Ventures, a venture capital firm. He was also an institutional client advisor at Bridgewater Associates, the largest hedge fund in the world with about $160 billion in assets.

A Fireside Chat with Neil Blumenthal, Co-founder and Co-CEO, Warby Parker
2016-02-22 18:00 - 19:30 UTC
A Fireside Chat with Neil Blumenthal, Co-founder and Co-CEO, Warby Parker

When: Monday, February 22nd, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Where: 15th Floor of SIPA
Neil Blumenthal is a co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, a transformative lifestyle brand that offers designer eyewear at a revolutionary price, while leading the way for socially conscious businesses. In 2015, Fast Company named Warby Parker the most innovative company in the world.
Join us for an informal conversation with Neil Blumenthal, a true pioneer of social entrepreneurship. This fireside chat will be moderated by SIPA alumna Seisei Tatebe-Goddu, MIA ’13, Director of Operations and Marketing, Dumbo Dorm Productions.
Presented by SIPA Management, co-sponsored by Columbia Entrepreneurship and the Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center.

**The event will be followed immediately with a Columbia-wide Social Innovation Happy Hour on the 15th Floor of SIPA from7:30 – 9:00 pm **

FREE Tickets can be reserved here. This event will fill out quickly!

Columbia Startup Lab Programming: Lunch & Learn: Not Your Parent's Banker
2016-02-17 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
Columbia Startup Lab Programming:
Lunch & Learn: Not Your Parent’s Banker
with Co-Founder of SoFi, Dan Macklin

Wednesday, February 17 @ 12:00 PM
@ Columbia Startup Lab
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From Business School to Billion Dollar Unicorn in 4 Years: join us for a far-ranging conversation about modern money with SoFi’s co-founder Dan Macklin. Dan co-founded SoFi during his time at the Stanford GSB, while working for one of the world’s largest banks.
Dan will discuss how SoFi is transforming personal finance by combining technological efficiencies with strong customer relationships. By leveraging the efficiencies of technology, SoFi is able to provide instantaneous decisions and streamlined experiences to meet the demands of modern customers. At the core of the business, however, is an idea that runs contrary to the efficiencies achieved through technologies: building life-long relationships with customers. As the company sets out to displace traditional lenders, its unique member benefits, such as Career Services and Entrepreneurship Program, are driving long-term loyalty and customer satisfaction. Come hear Dan’s perspective on how SoFi is redefining financial services for consumers.
Dan is a co-founder with responsibility for maximizing the overall experience for SoFi’s growing community of members. This includes responsibility for our career management services and our entrepreneur program as well as a range of member events around the country.
Prior to SoFi, Dan spent twelve years at Standard Chartered Bank leading Enterprise Sales and Product Development across London, Singapore and Shanghai.
Dan holds an M.S., Management degree from the Stanford Graduate School of Business where he was a Sloan Fellow. He also holds a BA in Business Economics from University of Durham in England.
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Columbia Design Studio: Intro to Design Thinking
2016-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
Columbia Design Studio
Workshop
Join us for a two-hour Design Thinking primer
Free Registration
Friday, February 12th
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Please join us as we introduce a framework for practicing design thinking. We will focus on needfinding, problem framing, rapid idea generation, and collaboration. The session is fast paced and equally valuable for individuals or teams.

What: An introduction to the creative tools and mindsets of design thinking.

Who: Open to ANYONE interested in human centered design.
When: Friday, February 12th from 2pm to 4pm.
Where: Riverside Church Room 430.

Questions: designstudio@columbia.edu
Free Registration: https://cdsintro2designthinkingspring16.eventbrite.com

Biopharma Perspective on Early Venture Investing and R&D
2016-02-11 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
Marian Nakada Ph.d,
Vice President Johnson & Johnson Innovation
Shafique Virani,
Global Head of Neuroscience, Ophthalmology & Rare Disease, Roche
and
Steven Weinstein
Managing Partner, Novartis Venture Fund
in conversation with
Orin Herskowitz, Executive Director Columbia Technology Ventures

February 11, 2016
12:00 Noon
On the Morningside Campus of Columbia University
Schapiro CEPSR, 4th Floor, Davis Auditorium

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Join Columbia Technology Ventures for a lively conversation that will touch on the various ways Big Pharma & Biotech are using venture capital investing, regional innovation centers, joint ventures, university research sponsorship, and IP licensing to source their next blockbuster products (as well as generate equity returns). The panelists will share their perspectives on venture capital investing strategies in biopharma, how to pitch strategic investors, the surge in biotech IPOs, hot research areas within biopharma, and best practices for establishing R&D partnerships between industry and academia.
This event is co-sponsored by the Lang Center for Entrepreneurship, Columbia Entrepreneurship, and the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Management Program at Columbia Business School.
Marian Nakada, Vice President, Venture Investments, Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Marian Nakada, Ph.D, Vice President, Venture Investments, joined Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc. (JJDC) in 2013. She is based in Boston, Mass. and focuses on pharmaceutical investments in East Coast companies that will create options in areas of strategic interest to Johnson & Johnson. Marian previously held roles in Centocor, Janssen R&D and Janssen Business Development. She has authored 62 peer-reviewed publications and 14 book chapters and reviews. She has a B.A. in Biology from Harvard College and a Ph.D in Pharmacology from the University of Pennsylvania and currently sits on the boards of Navitor Pharmaceuticals and Padlock Therapeutics.
Shafique Virani, Global Head of Neuroscience, Ophthalmology & Rare disease (NORD) Partnering, Roche
Dr. Virani’s responsibilities in this role encompass all partnering activities within Roche’s NORD franchise, from academic collaborations to licensing and acquisitions. The NORD partnering group has executed several key partnering transactions on behalf of Roche over the past five years, including collaborations with ReMynd, Evotec, Seaside Therapeutics, PTC Therapeutics, Inception 3, Inception 5, ISIS, Laval University, Prothena and acquisition of Trophos.
Dr. Virani joined Roche in 2004 and served various roles within medical affairs, marketing and business development in the UK, USA and Switzerland until 2012, when he transitioned into his current role based in South San Francisco. Dr. Virani trained as a neurosurgeon in Cambridge, UK and Boston, Mass. and holds the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Steven Weinstein, Managing Partner, Novartis Venture Fund
Steven D. Weinstein is a Managing Director in Cambridge, Mass. Steve focuses on both medical device and therapeutic investments for the fund. Prior to joining NVF, he was a Principal at Prism Venture Partners where he focused on medical devices. Prior to Prism, Steve was a Principal and Kauffman Fellow with Mid-Atlantic Venture Funds. He started his career as turnaround CEO, raising angel funds to buy the assets of a defunct distribution business out of bankruptcy and subsequently rebuilding the business. Steve holds an MBA with distinction from the University of Michigan Business School and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. He serves on the Partner’s Healthcare Innovation Advisory Board and the University of Michigan Wolverine Venture Fund Advisory Board. Steve serves on the boards of Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Autonomic Technologies, Innocrin, Intersection Medical and Viamet.

Columbia Startup Lab Programming: Founders Series with Jamie Hodari '04CC
2016-02-03 17:30 - 18:30 UTC
Columbia Startup Lab Programming:
Founders Series with Jamie Hodari ’04CC

Wednesday, February 3 @ 5:30 PM
@ Columbia Startup Lab
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The Founders Series in the Columbia Startup Lab will run throughout the year and will feature Start up founders who are eager to discuss their own successes and even failures with the Columbia community. If you are a young entrepreneur, anxious to learn first-hand knowledge of what it takes to make it in the startup world, this series is exactly what you are looking for.
Jamie is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Industrious. Prior to Industrious, Jamie was the CEO and Co-Founder of Kepler, a rapidly growing experimental university that Scientific American called a “daring global experiment” to bring “top-tier instruction to the neediest parts of the planet.” Jamie previously ran the education non-profit Generation Rwanda, analyzed investments at the hedge fund Birch Run Capital and was a project finance lawyer at the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell. He started his career as a journalist at the Times of India. Jamie lives in Brooklyn but will travel as far as necessary for Szechuan food or good standup comedy. Jamie holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, an M.P.P. from Harvard University, and a B.A. from Columbia University.
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Columbia Startup Lab Programming: How To Build A Financial Plan Investors Will Love
2015-12-01 12:30 - 14:30 UTC
How To Build A Financial Plan Investors Will Love
with
Early Growth Financial Services founder and CEO David Ehrenberg

Tuesday, December 1 @ 12:30 pm
@ The Columbia Startup Lab
Lunch will be provided
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Need some help defining your financial plan so that investors just can’t say no? If so, this is a can’t miss workshop for you!
If your financials aren’t telling a compelling story and you need help with financial projections and financial planning, please join us for this one-hour long session during which we’ll discuss the importance of milestone funding, the components of your financial model, top-down and bottom-up financial projections, creating your budget, and more.
David Ehrenberg founded Early Growth Financial Services (EGFS) in 2008 to address the lack of on-demand financial support available to startups. David’s passion for mentoring entrepreneurs, and helping early-stage startups to thrive, led him to create the integrated financial solution that EGFS provides, from day-to-day accounting to strategic finance, tax, and valuation support.
Prior to founding EGFS, David was the first CFO for Abound Logic, playing an integral role in building out the company’s finance and administrative infrastructure. Before that, David was a Controller for Microsoft, in a division that focused on creating new products and business solutions. Earlier in his career, David was a key member of the finance team at Extreme Networks and Voice Stream Wireless and VP of Finance for Radiant Research, where he was responsible for selling the company in two transactions and ensuring a successful exit for investors and management.
After graduating from Georgetown University with degrees in accounting and finance, David started his career on Wall Street doing mergers and acquisitions work for Deloitte & Touche. He went on to earn his MBA from the University of Washington.
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Design Sprint: Developing Early Stage Startup Ideas
2015-11-13 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
Design Sprint: Developing Early Stage Startup Ideas
With Adam Royalty, Designer in Residence
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What: A two week sprint focusing on founder idea fit and customer exploration
When: Founder idea fit; Friday 11/13/15, 1pm — 3pm. Customer Exploration; Friday 11/20/15, 1pm — 3pm.
Where: Room 430 Riverside Church; There is a central elevator bank that you can assess from Claremont Street. Go to the fourth floor and turn left.
This sprint is designed for students who have a problem they are excited to solve or an idea they want to explore. This is also an opportunity for students who may not have an venture in mind but want to help work on someone else’s.
The first session will focus on flushing out ideas and figuring out how to use the strenghts of a founding team. Applying design tools to uncover needs and frame problems will highlight the second session.
Note: it is recommended, but not required, that people experience both sessions.

Columbia Startup Lab Programming: Build More, Build Faster Without Building Your Engineering Team
2015-11-04 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
Build More, Build Faster Without Building Your Engineering Team
With Amol Sarva ’98CC

Wednesday, November 4 @ 5:00 pm
@ The Columbia Startup Lab
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The limiting factor for today’s fast paced technology startups is access to quality engineers. Come hear serial creator Dr. Amol Sarva ’98CC share his tips and tricks for building more, faster with the same or fewer engineers.
Dr. Amol Sarva is an American technology entrepreneur who co-founded Peek and Virgin Mobile USA. He is currently developing a new cognitive enhancement technology called Halo Neuro and an application for better discussions called Knotable. He’s an advisor to Fon, the world’s largest wifi network. He also advises Payfone (mobile payments), Work Market (platform for labor resources), and Ouya (open source game console).
Amol co-founded Peek as its CEO through worldwide product launches and raised over $25 million from top venture capital firms including RRE Ventures and Bharti SoftBank (which acquired it in 2012). He’s an original member of the Founders’ Roundtable in New York, a group of 300+ venture-backed startup founders that has met monthly since 2006, and has touched dozens of VC-backed startups and many of the top founders in NYC. He has been named multiple times to the Silicon Alley 100 list of top New York entrepreneurs. He is a mentor for the NYC Seed venture capital fund’s SeedStart program. Amol received his Ph.D. from Stanford University and B.A. from Columbia University.
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