Many burgeoning entrepreneurs think the idea phase is the most challenging part of their journey, but what about actually selling the service or good? Even innovative and cost-conscious products can miss the mark if one doesn't have the proper knowledge on several factors, like supply chain mechanics and customer and merchant management. Hear from a panel of seasoned experts with customer-facing businesses as they reflect on what their experience has taught them and how Cornell’s entrepreneurship ecosystem supports the student entrepreneurs of the future.


Featured Speakers:

Carlton Calvin A&S '84, President and CEO, Razor
Cate Khan Dyson '99, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Verishop
Andrea Ippolito CALS '06, MEng '07, Program Director, Women Entrepreneurs Cornell; CEO and Founder, SimpliFed
Andy Laats ENG '89, Co-Founder, Executive Chairman, Nixon
Tom Schryver A&S '93, MBA '02, Executive Director, Center for Regional Economic Advancement at Cornell

This event is co-sponsored by West Coast Alumni Affairs and Development and the Cornell S.C. Johnson College of Business.

To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Kate Van Dalsem at kev37@cornell.edu.