Conference Overview
Princeton Entrepreneurship Council (PEC) and Princeton Entrepreneurs' Network (PEN) are pleased to organize this year’s Reunions Tiger Entrepreneurs Conference and Pitch Competition and return to an on-campus, in-person event. This year’s conference will feature alumni panel discussions, workshops, a fireside chat and the annual startup pitch competition. It will be held on Friday, May 20 at the Friend Center. Alumni, students, faculty, postdocs, staff, parents, and their guests are invited to attend.
Register now for educational entrepreneurial sessions, an exciting pitch competition featuring Princeton founders, plus breakfast, lunch and a closing reception.
Applications for the pitch competition are now closed.
Agenda
Entrepreneurial Panel Discussions and Skills Workshops
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8:00 AM to 9:00 AM: Check-in and Breakfast (main floor atrium)
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Join us in the main floor atrium of the Friend Center for breakfast.
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9:00 AM to 9:50 AM: Panel discussion and workshops (Bowls 004, 006, 008, downstairs)
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- Panel discussion featuring various Princeton campus leaders discussing the growing entrepreneurial momentum across the University and ways you can engage with faculty, students, and fellow alumni. (Bowl 006)
- Cornelia Huellstrunk, Executive Director, Keller Center
- Anne-Marie Maman '84, Executive Director, Princeton Entrepreneurship Council
- Christina Pellicane, Assistant Director and Lead Instructor, Northeast I-Corps Hub.
- Tony Williams, New Ventures Associate, Office of Technology Licensing
- Don Seitz '79, Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement, Princeton Entrepreneurship Council, moderator
- Workshop: "The 4-Step Fundraising Formula". Join Navin Thukkaram '97 and learn how to fund raise like a pro. Using the 4-Step Fundraising Formula, you'll be prepared when failure is not an option. (Bowl 008)
- Panel discussion featuring various Princeton campus leaders discussing the growing entrepreneurial momentum across the University and ways you can engage with faculty, students, and fellow alumni. (Bowl 006)
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10:00 AM to 10:50 AM: Panel discussion and workshops (Bowls 004, 006, 008 downstairs)
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- Panel discussion featuring younger alumni entrepreneurs, exploring their journeys since graduation and their experiences and insights in developing and launching new products and technology-based solutions. (Bowl 006)
- Frank Mycroft '07, Founder and CEO, Booster (climate tech)
- Ming Lu '12, Co-founder and COO, Sensible (data tech)
- Jennifer Lee '17, Product Manager, Stripe (crypto/fintech)
- Brooks Powell '17, Founder and CEO, Cheers (consumer tech)
- Ayushi Sinha '20, Investor, Bain Capital Ventures
- Workshop on "Managing Your Career Working at Startups". Ed Zschau '86, Will McCalpin '12 and Rachel Yee '19 will share insights about how to have a personally and financially rewarding career working for and with startups. (Bowl 008)
- Workshop: "Bootstrapping Your Startup". Not all startups need large amounts of dilutive funding to get off the ground. Lauren Imparato '02 will teach you how you can bootstrap your startup from idea to full-fledged company - finding success while maintaining ownership and control. (Bowl 004)
- Panel discussion featuring younger alumni entrepreneurs, exploring their journeys since graduation and their experiences and insights in developing and launching new products and technology-based solutions. (Bowl 006)
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11:00 AM to 11:50 AM: Panel discussion (Bowl 006, downstairs)
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A panel discussion featuring VC professionals from the 25th and 40th Reunion years sharing their perspectives on trends and opportunities, hot sectors, diversity and fundraising dynamics in post-pandemic 2022. (Bowl 006)
- Lynda Clarizio '82, Founding Partner, The 98
- Steve Brownlie '97, General Partner, Leadout Capital
- Kara Nortman '97, Partner, Upfront Ventures
- Heidi Patel '97, Managing Partner, Rethink Impact
- Dan Von Kohorn '97, Managing Partner, Broom Ventures
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11:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Lunch (downstairs)
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Grab lunch and engage with Princeton startup founders at the Startup Showcase (see below).
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12:30 PM to 1:15 PM: Fireside chat (Friend 101)
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Join a conversation with Geoff Yang ’81, founding partner of Redpoint Ventures and an avid advisor, founder and investor in the sports & entertainment sector. Leading the conversation will be Craig B. Arnold, the newly appointed Vice Dean for Innovation and the Susan Dod Brown Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Princeton Entrepreneurs’ Network Startup Pitch Competition
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10:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Startup Showcase (downstairs hallway)
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Engage with and learn more about Princeton startups and then vote for your favorite. The three startups with the most votes will then participate in the Pitch Competition.
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11:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Lunch (downstairs)
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Grab lunch and engage with Princeton startup founders at the Startup Showcase.
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1:15 PM to 2:15 PM: Pitch Competition (Friend 101)
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Featuring the 3 finalists (as voted by attendees) who will pitch and win prizes. Moderators: Mayra Ceja '03 and Julia Macalaster '12.
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2:15 PM to 4:00 PM: Cocktail and networking reception (main floor atrium)
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Join us in the main floor atrium of the Friend Center to network with fellow entrepreneurially-minded alumni and friends. Co-sponsored by Princeton Alumni Angels.
Speakers
