Resources for Entrepreneurs

Always On – organizers of conferences for innovators, thought leaders and investors, including Going Green, Venture Summit, and On Hollywood events (www.aonetwork.com)

Bain Capital’s Innovation Center – links to events, case studies, network of advisors (legal, business, etc.), partners (i.e., investors) and a start-up toolkit (www.bcvinnovationcenter.com)

BoardAssist – identifies and recruits board members for non-profits (www.boardassist.org)

Bussgang/MASTERING THE VC GAME -- overview of the ins and outs of venture capital, written by an entrepreneur-turned-VC

CBS Entrepreneurial Greenhouse Program Master Class -- unique academic and practical experience for participating MBA students in their second year. Its goal is simple:  to provide students who are determined to launch a business upon graduation with focused support, guidance, and encouragement

Columbia Ventures Community Meet-up – networking, presentations to funders, and mentors for members of Columbia University community (www.meetup.com)

DEMO – annual conference showcasing best innovations (www.demo.com)

Entrepreneurs Roundtable – free monthly gatherings of entrepreneurs and investors in NYC. (groups.google.com/group/eroundtable)

TheFunded.com – community of early stage companies that are seeking or have secured funding and discuss the merits and shortcomings of funders.  Also offer Founder Institute, a 4-month tech entrepreneur training program (www.founderinstitute.com)

Hatchery.vc – collaborative community that preps tech start-ups to present to venture community

LaunchersCafe.com – blogs, seminars and other resources for entrepreneurs

LadiesWhoLaunch.com – resources, workshops and community for women entrepreneurs

NY Tech Meet-up – promotes technology innovation in the New York area (www.meetup.com)

NYC Seed – funding and mentors for New York City-based tech companies with two or more employees and a working beta (www.nycseed.com)

SIIA Previews -- early stage content and content-technology companies are invited to apply for the chance to give a five-minute presentation on their company in front of the SIIA Information Industry Summit (www.siia.net/iis/2011).  The audience for this event consists of more than 300 C and VP level executives from major information and content technology companies, as well as bankers, analysts, bloggers and the press.  If selected, your company CEO will provide a 5-minute presentation at the Information Industry Summit on Jan. 25-26, 2011, and have 5 minutes of Q&A.  Application available at: http://www.siia.net/iis/2011/previews.asp.  Application deadline:  Nov. 15, 2010.

Startuphire.com -- job site for venture-backed companies

Mendelsohn Consulting, Inc.

www.mendelsohnconsulting.net