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SUMMARY:TVCOG Presents Food for Thought # 5: Prototyping for Mixed Reality Games with Velan Studios
DESCRIPTION:The Manufacturing Incubator at TVCOG Presents Food for Thought # 5: Prototyping for Mixed Reality Games with Velan Studios\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series. What started as an experiment by a small team at Velan Studios ended up as their debut title\, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit! Starting as a “find the fun” experiment\, their team began the prototyping process for what would become a mixed-reality game partnership between Nintendo and Velan Studios right here at Tech Valley Center of Gravity! \n“Find the fun” in prototyping and join us for a special presentation from Velan Studios! Dan Doptis\, Jan-Erik Steel\, and Ed Tumbusch of Velan will discuss the challenges and the magic of their team’s three-year journey from ideation to prototype for the studios debut title\, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit! \nDan Doptis\, a Full Sail graduate\, has worked in the video game industry for over 16 years. He is credited as an engineer and designer on over 8 titles and most recently is credited with being the Game Director and co-inventor of Mario Kart Live Home Circuit. He has a passion for toy building and is named on several US patents related to hardware interaction within a video game. He currently works at Velan Studios as an engineer. \nGrowing up\, Ed Tumbusch always knew that he wanted to make video games. After graduating from the University of Nevada Reno with a degree in Computer Science\, he began his adventure in the game development world that has spanned 14 years\, 4 studios and over 12 shipped titles to date. Ed has always been an avid maker\, diving headfirst into 3D printing\, electronics building\, woodworking\, and drone racing. Today\, Ed is employed by Velan Studios where he can combine his game development experience with his love for tinkering. \nJan-Erik Steel has worked in the game industry for over 20 years\, and has been credited on over 15 console and handheld titles. His most recent role as Lead Programmer on Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit was a career highlight and a dream come true. Prior to joining the founding team at Velan Studios\, Jan-Erik was co-founder of Waypoint Labs\, an AR-centric startup that was awarded Grand Prizes at VR/AR challenges at the MIT Media Lab and an AT&T Developer Summit. He is named on several patents for physical toy-game interactions and touchscreen gameplay mechanics. \nVelan Studios was founded in 2016 with a mission to uncover the magic of breakthrough technology and design to deliver revolutionary gameplay experiences. Based in downtown Troy\, the team at Velan Studios is comprised of a diverse set of seasoned developers who have worked on multiple hit games and franchises; including Guitar Hero\, Rock Band\, Uncharted\, Destiny\, Skylanders\, Metroid\, Tony Hawk\, Donkey Kong Country\, and more. Velan’s first game\, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit\, was released in October of 2020 in partnership with Nintendo. \nThe Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity provides expert coaching and incubation across industries\, advisory services and support for product-related startups. For members launching entrepreneurial ventures\, we offer resources for product development through the Prototyping Center\, with its advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace. \n  \n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/tvcog-presents-food-for-thought-5-prototyping-for-mixed-reality-games-with-velan-studios/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Education/Training,Game Development,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Workforce/Talent
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SUMMARY:November VentureB Virtual Pitch Presentation
DESCRIPTION:CEG coaches entrepreneurs in creating & delivering a presentation resulting in an open public pitch to regional investors & business leaders.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\nVentureB is a quarterly program designed for entrepreneurs to gain visibility to the region’s angel and institutional investors\, business service providers\, advisers\, students\, faculty\, alumni and the early stage business community. \n\n\nJoin us for a VentureB Virtual Presentation on Wednesday\, November 11th.\nAgenda: \n\n4:00 – 4:10pm | Welcome & Panel Introductions\n4:10 – 4:55pm | Presentations by Shay Harrison (Free Form Fibers) & Victor Lewis (Pill-Locker)\n5:00 – 5:35pm | Transition to Breakout Sessions (15 min each)\n5:40 – 5:45pm | Closing\n\n  \nAbout the presenting companies: \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nFree Form Fibers (Shay Harrison) \nFree Form Fibers is the world’s only manufacturer of high purity\, high performance\, inorganic fibers using a unique “laser printing” approach called Rapid Laser-assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition. These fibers are critical components of the next generation of materials called composites for use in high temperature\, chemically aggressive applications like land-based and aerospace-based turbomachinery and nuclear power generation. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nPill-Locker (Victor Lewis) \nThe Pill-Locker is a portable\, secure\, electronic dispenser for opioids\, cannabis products and other potentially dangerous prescription medications. It is designed to prevent addiction\, abuse and overdose deaths by dispensing medication automatically only in accordance to the physician’s prescription. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \nREGISTER HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/november-ventureb-virtual-pitch-presentation/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Venture B
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SUMMARY:Start Your Project Pitch
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, a Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program Director will discuss the elements of a Project Pitch and how to get started. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/start-your-project-pitch/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Funding,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:PITCH YOUR PIVOT: Revisiting Your Target Market
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Your Pivot is a LIVE virtual competition sponsored by KeyBank Business\, Boost & Build\, featuring 5 finalists pitching to win $5\,000.  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining Sessions (Open to the Public): \n\n\nDuring the registration process you may select to attend these additional opportunities for business success: \n11/17/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST \nRevisiting Your Target Market: Has your business model pivoted? Use these tools to reevaluate your market size and customer profile so you can successfully tell your market story. \nAND \n11/24/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST \nMake Your Numbers Work For You: Plan for business success by understanding your profit & loss statement and balance sheet. \n\nMain Event \n\n12/9/20 6:00-8:00 pm EST \nLIVE Event: PITCH YOUR PIVOT Competition \nAbout this Event\n\n\nGrab dinner from your favorite local business and tune in for Pitch Your Pivot on Wednesday\, December 9\, 2020 from 6:00-8:00pm. \nFive finalists have been selected to deliver a pitch conveying how they have pivoted or saw an opportunity to modify their business during this challenging year of COVID-19. \nThe Winnings: \nTop Prize: $5\,000 \n2nd: $3\,000 \n3rd: $2\,000 \n4th & 5th: $1\,000 \n  \n\n\nAgenda: \n6:00 – 6:30pm | Welcome & Introductions \n6:30 – 7:15pm | Pitch Presentations & Judge Q&A \n7:15 – 7:30pm | Judges Deliberation/Audience Q&A \n7:30 – 7:35pm | Break \n7:35 – 7:45pm | Winners Announced \n7:45 – 8:00pm | Closing \n  \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>\nZoom links will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/pitch-your-pivot-revisiting-your-target-market/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:MENTORSHIP: Change Your Work\, Change your Life\, and Change you
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\nA great mentor is one of the most valuable assets startups can have. Mentor-mentee relationships are a powerful tool for startup companies wanting the best from its people\, and for professionals eager to perform at the highest levels. Mentors help us learn and push us to be better. \nIn this online event\, we will \n\nDiscuss best practices for building mentorship-mentee relationships and how to set and achieve measurable goals together\nLearn best practices for developing effective relationships with mentors and mentees\nSet measurable goals and create a plan to achieve them together\nProvide you with tools on how to find the best mentor for your startup\n\nHost: Maria Pidgeon\, Associate Director\, Innovate 518 / University at Albany \nModerator: Kathryn Cartini\, Co-founder / Partner\, Chloe Capital \nPanelists:\nEva Rhysing\, Co-founder / CEO\, United Aircraft Technologies\nReg Harnish\, Founder / CEO\, Slingshot Cyberventures\nDevin Breen\, Co-founder / VP\, CHAAsM\nJames Spencer\, President\, AGILE Systems\, Inc \nREGISTER HERE\nZoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the event. \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/mentorship-change-your-work-change-your-life-and-change-you/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Venture B
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SUMMARY:PITCH YOUR PIVOT: Make Your Numbers Work For You
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Your Pivot is a LIVE virtual competition sponsored by KeyBank Business\, Boost & Build\, featuring 5 finalists pitching to win $5\,000.  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining Sessions (Open to the Public): \n\n\nDuring the registration process you may select to attend these additional opportunities for business success: \n11/17/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST \nRevisiting Your Target Market: Has your business model pivoted? Use these tools to reevaluate your market size and customer profile so you can successfully tell your market story. \nAND \n11/24/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST \nMake Your Numbers Work For You: Plan for business success by understanding your profit & loss statement and balance sheet. \n\nMain Event \n\n12/9/20 6:00-8:00 pm EST \nLIVE Event: PITCH YOUR PIVOT Competition \nAbout this Event\n\n\nGrab dinner from your favorite local business and tune in for Pitch Your Pivot on Wednesday\, December 9\, 2020 from 6:00-8:00pm. \nFive finalists have been selected to deliver a pitch conveying how they have pivoted or saw an opportunity to modify their business during this challenging year of COVID-19. \nThe Winnings: \nTop Prize: $5\,000 \n2nd: $3\,000 \n3rd: $2\,000 \n4th & 5th: $1\,000 \n  \n\n\nAgenda: \n6:00 – 6:30pm | Welcome & Introductions \n6:30 – 7:15pm | Pitch Presentations & Judge Q&A \n7:15 – 7:30pm | Judges Deliberation/Audience Q&A \n7:30 – 7:35pm | Break \n7:35 – 7:45pm | Winners Announced \n7:45 – 8:00pm | Closing \n  \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>\nZoom links will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/pitch-your-pivot-make-your-numbers-work-for-you/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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