Lunch & Learn Webinar Series #1: Industry Pilot Partnerships, Overcoming Challenges & Moving Toward Success
Industry Pilot Partnerships: Overcoming Challenges & Moving Toward Success
Date: April 9, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Format: Fireside Chat and Moderated Q&A
Moderator: Gillian D. Francis, Founder & Managing Partner, Rapid Ventures
Speakers:
Jason Salfi, Co-Founder & CEO, Dimensional Energy
David Whalley, President & CEO, Feedback Solutions
Overview:
Join us for the first of four webinars in a Lunch & Learn Series, sponsored by NYSERDA! During this engaging fireside chat, we will dive into the successes and challenges of building effective industry pilot partnerships. Our expert speakers, Jason Salfi, Co-Founder & CEO of Dimensional Energy, and David Whalley, President & CEO of Feedback Solutions, will share their experiences navigating corporate partnerships and scaling their innovations. The discussion will be moderated by Gillian D. Francis, Founder & Managing Partner at Rapid Ventures.
This interactive session will offer attendees practical advice and inspiration for establishing and sustaining successful pilot partnerships. We'll also open the floor to address your most pressing questions - be sure to submit them in advance while registering!
To wrap up the session, we’ll highlight ways in which companies actively looking for pilot partners can take next steps, providing unique collaboration opportunities.
Who Should Attend:
Startups & Entrepreneurs: Especially those in the early to growth stages looking to establish partnerships for scaling and validating their solutions.
Corporate Innovation Leaders: Companies seeking collaboration opportunities with startups for pilot programs.
Investors & Venture Capitalists: Those interested in understanding how startups are leveraging partnerships to scale and generate value.
Economic Development Agencies: Particularly those focused on supporting regional innovation and growth.
Researchers & Academia: Individuals exploring collaboration opportunities with startups and industry players.
Government & Non-Profit Organizations: Especially those promoting innovation ecosystems and technology development.
Learning Outcomes:
Gain insights into the power of the Upstate NY ecosystem in supporting company growth.
Learn strategies for building and maintaining successful industry partnerships.
Discover opportunities for collaboration and scaling.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leaders who are making an impact through innovative partnerships!
This is the first of four webinars offered in a Launch NY Lunch & Learn Series, sponsored by NYSERDA.
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Upcoming Lunch & Learn webinar topics include:
May 14: Customer Acquisition in ClimateTech/CleanTech
June 4: Non-Dilutive Funding Options and Capital Strategy
July 9: Community Partnerships in Clean Energy Projects and Manufacturing