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SUMMARY:Military Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:Our Military Pitch Event is a unique opportunity for active military personnel\, retired veterans\, and the families of military servicemen and women to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.  We will invite six NEI members with military affiliations to pitch their products. \nWho is Eligible to Pitch?\nNEI Members who are: \n\nActive military\nRetired military\nMilitary family members including spouses\, widows and widowers\, as well as children of active\, retired and separated veterans\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n1. Pitch Your Ideas: Share your innovative product ideas with our panel of experienced judges who have a keen eye for market potential and viability.  Or\, if you’re not pitching but part of the audience\, you can gain valuable insight by watching others pitch their products live. \n2. Expert Feedback: Receive valuable feedback and insights from industry experts to refine your concept and increase its chances of success. \n3. Networking Opportunities: Whether you’re pitching your product or part of the audience viewing the product pitches\, this event will offer a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals\, mentors\, and potential collaborators within the NEI community. \nAgenda:\nNetworking and light refreshments:  5:30-6:30pm\nProduct Pitches: 6:30-8:00pm \n Are you interested in attending the event?\nPlease register to secure your spot here: https://NEIpitch.eventbrite.com \n \n Are you interested in pitching at the event?\nPlease continue reading and submit your product below. \nHow to Participate in the Pitch:\n1. Register: Register below to be considered for the pitch.  Registration is free for military-affiliated individuals.  If you would like to have an NDA in place before you submit your product\, please download our NDA\, fill it out\, and email it back to lexa@neinvents.org. \n2. Prepare Your Pitch: Develop a pitch presentation that highlights your product idea and its market potential. Pitches must not exceed 5 minutes in length.  Panelist feedback will be limited to 10 minutes or less. \n3. Present: On the day of the event\, present your pitch to the panel of experts and our audience. Pitch can include video\, slides\, and/or demonstration of the product itself (retail ready product or prototype). \n◆◆MODERATOR◆◆ \nPeter Cifichiello   An M&A and Emerging Growth Lawyer at Morse\, Peter Cifichiello\, guides clients on mergers & acquisitions\, venture capital investments\, and equity/convertible note financings for startups. Prior to law school\, Peter served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy\, aboard the USS Denver (LPD-9)\, deploying twice. \n◆◆ PANELISTS ◆◆ \nEric Solem\nEric Solem is a Managing Principal and President of the Boston office of Lee & Associates. A U.S. Air Force Academy graduate\, Eric was an instructor pilot in the Air Force before entering graduate school and entering the business world. \nRob Arndt\nBufferSprings Founder and CEO\, Rob Arndt is a 14-year Veteran of the United States Marine Corps\, with 8 of those years focused on armed forces Recruitment & Retention. BufferSprings is proud to be a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. \nElizabeth Dougherty\nAs Eastern Regional Outreach Director for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)\, Elizabeth Dougherty carries out the strategic direction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. \n  \n 
URL:https://neinvents.org/event/military-pitch-contest-turning-ideas-into-action/
LOCATION:New England Invents Offices at the IHub Haverhill Campus\, 2 Merrimack St Suite 342\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01830
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SUMMARY:Authors & Innovators
DESCRIPTION:The Authors & Innovators Business Ideas Festival hosted by Gennari Aronson\, and sponsored by New England Invents\, is jam-packed with insights\, idea exchange\, and thoughtful\, intelligent conversation with business book authors\, innovators\, and top business minds. \nThursday’s Featured Conversation: Knowing What Matters: The Changing Mindset of Business \nToday’s emerging leaders face unprecedented challenges.  They need to work harder\, smarter\, and know what matters.  That means tracking the latest developments in tech\, retaining and attracting the right team\, considering the broader community\, and understanding that the only constant is change.  Join us as we explore how leaders can navigate these challenges with determination\, humility\, and humor. \n\nSaul Austerlitz: Adjunct professor of writing and comedy history at New York University\nClayton Fletcher: Popular stand-up comedian who performs all over the world.\nKashmir Hill: Features writer on the business desk at The New York Times\, covering technology and privacy\nRon Shaich: Founder and former Chairman and CEO of Panera Bread and Au Bon Pain and current Chairman and Lead investor in Cava\, Tatte\, Life Alive\, and Level99.\n\nDoors open @4:30. Event starts @6:00.
URL:https://neinvents.org/event/authors-innovators/
LOCATION:Mosesian Center for the Arts\, 321 Arsenal Street\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472
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SUMMARY:Jules Pieri and the Role of Innovation in Product Development
DESCRIPTION: Join us for an exclusive in-person event featuring renowned innovator\, entrepreneur\, and investor Jules Pieri!\nCo-founder & Former CEO of The Grommet 🔹 Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs (2013) 🔹 Goldman Sachs’s 100 Most Interesting Entrepreneurs (2014) 🔹 Entrepreneur in Residence Emeritus at Harvard Business School 🔹 Member at G20 Ventures 🔹 Investing Partner at XFactor Ventures \nFrom her roots as an industrial designer to her executive roles at iconic brands like Keds\, Stride Rite\, and Playskool\, Jules’s journey is a true testament to innovation and entrepreneurship. Join us on September 28th for a conversation filled with invaluable insights and visionary strategies that have shaped the business landscape. \nAGENDA: \n6-7:00 PM Networking & light refreshments\n7- 8:00PM Keynote speaker \nUSE THIS ADDRESS FOR YOUR GPS!\nGarage Parking:  86 Merrimack St Haverhill\, MA \n\nPLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: \n \n  \n  \nThis event is presented in collaboration with the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub Haverhill. \n                                   \n 
URL:https://neinvents.org/event/sept28/
LOCATION:New England Invents Offices at the IHub Haverhill Campus\, 2 Merrimack St Suite 342\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01830
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Mash-Up
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to see you tomorrow at Polar Park in Worcester for the 3rd annual Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up! We are expecting nice weather and a terrific turnout. \nIncluded are some logistics information for you\, so that you can make the most of the event. If you have additional questions\, send them to manufacturing@masstech.org. \nVisit our Exhibitors \nPlease be sure to visit our many exhibitors across the concourse. The Mash-Up is designed to provide attendees the opportunity to connect with resources to help with hiring and training needs\, to leverage the manufacturing ecosystem and to find solutions that support your business\, and to learn about the latest manufacturing innovations coming out of the Commonwealth. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the event and hope you enjoy the day! Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. \nSee you at the Mash-Up!
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SUMMARY:Patent Basics
DESCRIPTION:A free\, virtual session as we explore different types of patents\, including utility\, design\, and plant. In this session\, experts from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will show you the difference between provisional patent applications and nonprovisional patent applications and how to use them.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will also learn about: \n\n\n\n\nThe process of patent prosecution\n\n\n\nThe role of patent examiners at the USPTO\n\n\n\nWhat to expect when working with the USPTO\n\n\n\nResources available through the USPTO to protect your IP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:How to Increase Your Chances of Licensing Your Product
DESCRIPTION:Sit down with us as we speak with Michael Miller. Michael is the Former Director of Product Partnerships for NCH Corporation where he led the Product Partnership Program for three companies within NCH corporation: Hero Pet Brands\, Plumbing Products Group\, and LSP company. Brands include Danco\, Danco Next\, Go Bidet\, Disposal Genie\, RediTape\, MJSI\, Rapid Fit\, Pull stop Box\, and Aqua- Flo. NCH products are carried at Walmart\, Home Depot\, Target\, Lowes\, Amazon\, True Value\, Menards\, Petco\, Pet Smart\, KB Homes\, ACE\, Bed Bath and Beyond\, QVC\, and more. \nMichael currently works as an independent consultant developing open innovation programs for several large consumer products companies. He is also an inventor himself\, having licensed multiple products.
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