EMBOLDIA@ Study Hall

EMBOLDIA unites the collective brainpower and vision of entrepreneurs, investors, financiers, academics and professional advisors. Our purpose is to connect attendees with clients to stimulate meaningful dialogue and promote relationship development that will ultimately have a meaningful, measurable impact on Vermont's entrepreneurial/technology ecosystem.

Mark O. Puryear- Founder ,  EMBOLDIA

EMBOLDIA RETURNS TO STUDY HALL ON MARCH 21st FOR OUR FIRST EVENT OF 2018!!
There will also be an announcement about an IoT Testbed launching in Burlington!
Please join EMBOLDIA and guest moderator <A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdodds/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Matt Dodds</A>, of <A HREF="http://www.brandthropology.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brandthropology</A> for an evening of conversation and networking with entrepreneur and investor <A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craiglifschutz/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Craig Lifschutz</A> of <A HREF="https://www.lyricalam.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lyrical Partners</A> as they discuss  Both Sides of the Coin: From Entrepreneur to Investor  
Also featuring Shameless Plugs, an around the room no-holds-barred 2-minute opportunity for attendees to share current business concepts, garner interest for investment opportunities, seek collaboration or engage with potential employees or employers.
About Craig Lifschutz 
He was the Founder and CEO of <A HREF="https://boka.com/goodmouth" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GoodMouth</A>, an e-commerce venture, where he was responsible for the company's strategic direction, including their charitable Giving Goodness program. GoodMouth was featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, and on The View, as one of Whoopi Goldberg’s favorite things.
He is also the Founder of Avocation Entertainment. His freshman producing effort, the feature documentary New York Street Games,is being distributed by PBS Distribution and was named by the NY Daily News as one of the top ten shows on television in 2010.
Craig was a Partner and COO of DG Capital Management, a special situations asset manager. He was also Senior Vice President and Director of Investment Strategy of Prosper Advisors. He began his investment career at Neuberger Berman.
He also served as a member of the board of Naked Angels, a not for profit theatre company in New York City whose mission includes strengthening the artistic community and bringing playwriting and storytelling courses to high schools free of charge.
Craig is currently a Managing Director at Lyrical Partners, L.P., a multi-capability investment management platform in NYC founded in 2004. The firm and its affiliates manage approximately $9 billion, via mutual funds, separately managed accounts, partnerships, and UCITs structures.
Craig works in close collaboration with Jeff Keswin, Founder, and Chairman of Lyrical, furthering Jeff's strategic priorities in his entrepreneurial and investment pursuits.
Craig earned his BA from the George Washington University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
About Matt Dodds
Matt is Chief Brandthropologist of Brandthropology, a branding-meets-digital marketing firm in Burlington, Vermont. His clients include a diverse mix of local and regional firms, including Hickok & Boardman, City Market, Kinney Pike Insurance, and VNAs. Prior to his forming Brandthropology, Matt earned his chops as a global advertising executive, serving in postings in New York, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore. Along the way, he helped define marketing strategies for Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Exxon, Gatorade, Visa & General Motors. Matt's been honored with two Golden Effie Awards, the marketing industry's highest award for effectiveness (once for Crest toothpaste, another for the introduction of Visa's Gold Card). His thoughts have been featured at events and in the press, including at TEDx, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC & The South China Morning Post.  Matt currently serves on the Board of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and as Board Chair of the Vermont Technology Alliance, where he advocates for economic development. He also has an alter ego as a 'hickory golfer', where he serves on the Executive Committee of the Society of Hickory Golfers. In the capacity, he regularly represents his country in US vs. Europe matches, wielding 90-year-old golf clubs.
Evening Schedule
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5:30-6:00 Networking 6:00-6:10 Welcome, Recognition of Partners, Introduction to Speaker 6:10-6:40 Conversation with Craig and Matt 6:40-7:00 Q&A 7:00-7:15 “Shameless Plugs” ( Attendee Participation) 7:15-7:45 Networking
 
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MANY THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS:
 
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