Launch @ FSU

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<H2>Launch @ FSU</H2>
This one day seminar is designed to help entrepreneurs and innovators launch your big idea. You'll leave this conference inspired and with real collateral to help you take your next step.
NETWORK Meet area entrepreneurs, broaden your thinking, test your ideas and identify target markets. Be surrounded by people with experience and help create a network of experts supporting entrepreneurship.
WORKSHOPS Participate in workshops designed to give you collateral for your next steps. First, write and test your elevator pitch.Then create your own lean startup template for developing new or documenting existing business models.
SESSIONS Each fast-paced session will inspire and provide expertise on topics entrepreneurs can't afford to miss. Each session has multiple speakers providing their thoughts on what to do before raising capital, scaling your business and creating company culture and focus.
<H4>*Ample parking at the Warren Conference Center &amp; Complementary Shuttle from FSU to the Conference*</H4>
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<H3>Featured Speakers and Facilitators</H3>
<A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/powers/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Michael Powers '87, Hon. D.Sc. '16</A> 
Michael is an expert in operational management of business units at startups and established companies. A former GM at CBSi, he was the second Product Manager at YouTube, first employee of Slide.com and founder of two internet companies. Michael is an angel investor in several startups, including Insight Engines (AI Search), Turo (Car Sharing) and locally founded companies Taskrabbit and TurningArt.
<A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekecanton/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Derek Canton</A>, CEO and Founder, PaerPay
<A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lldibenedetto/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Laura DiBenedetto</A>, Author, President and Founder, Vision Advertising
<A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamrgoldberg/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Adam R. Goldberg, M.Ed.</A>, CEO &amp; Founder, Torchlight 
<A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markedwardhardie/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mark Hardie</A>, Director, Entrepreneur &amp; Innovation Center, Framingham State University
<A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-nolan-brown-ba257329/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Patricia Nolan-Brown</A>, Author, Inventor and Serial Entrepreneur 
<A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-krim-b5b8333/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Robert Krim</A>, Associate Professor and Founder, Entrepreneur &amp; Innovation Center, Framingham State University
Robert Power, Vice President of Embedded Software - Silicon Labs
<A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katkrose/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kathryn Rose</A>, Founder, wiseHer
(Check back as speakers are confirmed!)
 
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<H3> Your Day Planner</H3>
8:00 - Registration &amp; Coffee
9:00 -  Welcome by Framingham State President, Dr. F. Javier Cevallos
9:05 - Keynote Address by Michael Powers '87
9:20 - Session 1:  "Before Raising Capital"
10:20 -  Break
10:35 - Session 2: "Scaling"
11:45-  Networking Lunch
Join experts and fellow attendees for a buffet lunch. Look for special topic tables: Women Entrepreneurs; Health; Food; Apparel and Technology.
12:45-  Workshop: Crafting a Compelling Elevator Pitch
1:45 - Break
2:00 -  Session 3: "Building Culture and Focus"
3:00 -  Workshop: Business Model Canvas with Mark Hardie
4:30 - Cocktail Reception (Cash Bar)

Warren Conference Center and Inn

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