Upcoming Events
MARCH 11, 2010 - 6:00P.M. - 8:30P.M.
Rising Star Networking
For entrepreneurs, corporate intrapreneurs, investors and invited EC guests
Co-hosted By Regus
You are cordially invited to attend a special Rising Star event with a discussion between NY's hottest CEO and most praised business editor:
Barry Silbert, Founder & CEO of Second Market, is an inspirational entrepreneur who runs the world's largest private marketplace for buyers and sellers to trade stock in privately held companies. The biggest trades right now on SecondMarket? Twitter and Facebook.
Walter Kiechel III is former editor of Fortune, former managing editor of Harvard Business Review and author of the new book, Lords of Strategy, which is a revealing account of the iconoclastic founders of Bain, McKinsey and BCG. In the 1960s, these four mavericks and their posses instigated a profound shift in thinking that turbocharged business as never before, with implications far beyond what even they imagined. This book is inspiring and sometimes terrifying because of how these four companies changed the very soul of Corporate America.
Rising Star is separate from other events because 1) It's by invitation only; 2) limited to 100 attendees and 3) is loaded with inspirational discussion plus plenty of networking time to meet people that matter and can advance your career and business.
BUILD YOUR NETWORK. MAKE CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT.
The Rising Star Networking Events are for the serious business manager who is looking to build his or her rolodex and relationship base in NYC in an optimal setting for efficient networking. This is not for the "free drink" crowd or the casual hanger-on that seem to be creeping into networking events these days. We screen every attendee to insure they meet our criteria.
It's the best way to meet business people that matter most to you; all in a private setting.
JUNE 8, 2010 - 8:00AM - 3:30P.M.
Sustainable Cities (NYC)
Leadership Forum on Sustainability
Co-hosted By IBM
Sponsored By 1E, Verdiem
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
Two inescapable trends are coming together: the urbanization of the planet along with climate change and related concerns about the long-term sustainability of the planet. In 2008, the earth’s population crossed a threshold: it became more than 50% urban dwellers and that number is predicted to reach 75% by 2050. Whether you believe that climate change is caused by human activity or not, the evidence that something is happening is undeniable: in just one example, the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere increased by approximately 1/3 between 1958 and 2005 with the growth projected to continue to 2020 and beyond.
In this Sustainable Cities Summit, we will explore the challenges and opportunities presented by this evolution. We will look at the systems that undergird a vibrant sustainable city, the sustainable design imperative in the built environment -- from buildings to everyday products. We will hear from best-of-breed companies on what they are doing, how they are measuring success, and they are generating ROI right now. They’ll share lessons to help you lead your firm to a greener and more profitable future. We’ll explore the strategic “why” as well as the tactical “how to.”
WHAT IS IT?
· A senior level, high-impact forum to help senior executives understand the opportunities presented by the drive for more sustainable cities as well as how to avoid potential pitfalls..
· A powerful sponsorship opportunity for select companies seeking to develop and strengthen relationships with senior executives charged with delivering value through sustainability.
OCTOBER 7, 2010 - 8:00AM - 3:30P.M.
PITCH East (NYC)
Connecting Emerging Companies & Investors
Co-hosted By VIANY
Sponsored By Manatt, Sonnenschein, Geller
BACKGROUNDA high-impact, interactive forum to help entrepreneurs meet investors and provide investors with access to screened high-potential investment opportunities.
A powerful sponsorship opportunity for select companies seeking to develop and strengthen relationships with the best emerging companies and top level angels, venture investors and corporate dealmakers.
WHY THIS MATTERS NOWMore critical to your success than ambition or even hard work is being in the right place at the right time with your idea. PITCH EAST is the premier venue for innovative companies to connect one-on-one with world-class investors. Now is the best time to get exposure and access to the new and emerging companies and the investors that are shaping the worlds of media and financial services.
In this one-day forum, the Executive Council will bring together its own emerging company, venture capital and private equity members and the broader class of these constituencies that are shaping and reinventing media, financial services, healthcare and a host of other industries. This is the definitive East Coast setting to engage face-to-face with this group in a secure, filtered setting.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The goal of PITCH is to convene the best minds from all industries. It’s as simple as one word: Innovation. We seek out companies that are innovators in their market segment and will pre-screen them with the same metrics, whether the company is big or small.
The Executive Council and a team of experts will evaluate and select the presenting companies based on the following criteria:
1) Innovation. Your product/service must be novel. Bring us your ground-breaking best.
2) Game changer. Your product/service must contribute to the evolution – or revolution – of your market segment.
3) Management team. Your management must possess the experience to turn promise into performance.
HOW TO APPLY
Products/services that meet the criteria above will be considered. Your product is not a viable candidate for PITCH if the above criteria are not met.
To apply, please send an email to Dana Bertotti to request the Presenter Application form. This information is considered confidential by the Executive Council under an implied Non-Disclosure Agreement. Information is provided for the sole purpose of consideration for the PITCH EAST conference, unless otherwise explicitly stated by the submitting company.
PITCH EAST will screen and respond to all requests within two weeks. All companies that pass the first-level screening will be contacted to discuss next steps in preparation for the event.
Recent Events
MARCH 8, 2010 - 5:3PM - 7:30PMMeet the Players Series
Mayor's Right Arm for Economic Development and Job Creation
Co-hosted By NYVCA
Sponsored By Cooley Godward
Come and hear about the economic initiatives for firm creation that are targeted towards helping your portfolio companies succeed. It will be an opportunity to communicate directly with Mr. Pinsky and network with other members of the NYC investor ecosystem.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is launching new initiatives to help with 'Firm Creation,' including boot camps for grants, tax incentives, office space, services and more. Mr. Pinsky was appointed by Mayor Bloomberg to put these initiatives in place. The mission of the NYCEDC is to promote economic growth and the Venture Community is an important component. Mr. Pinsky wants the community to know that these initiatives are real and wants to include the Venture Community.
Please join NYCEDC President, Mr. Seth Pinsky and meet with other members of the investment community to learn about these initiatives, how to take advantage of them and to provide valuable feedback to NYCEDC for development of future programs. Mr. Pinsky will be discussing innovative ways to put the City's capital budget and federal stimulus allocation to work on infrastructure projects across the five boroughs; diversify the City's economy to support traditional industries; grow emerging industries; promote entrepreneurship; and invest in underutilized neighborhoods to ensure quality of life for all New Yorkers.
FEBRUARY 9, 2010 - 8:00AM - 11:15AM
High Stakes Healthcare & Capitol Hill (NYC)
Policy, Politics and People
Sponsored By cohn&wolfe, Deloitte, Emdeon, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Genentech, HillCo Partners, Proskauer Rose
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WHAT IS IT?
· A senior level, high-impact forum to help senior executives understand how to create strategic, competitive advantage through their healthcare initiatives and practices.
· A powerful sponsorship opportunity for select companies seeking to develop and strengthen relationships with senior executives charged with healthcare efforts and purchasing decisions at their companies.
· A peer-to-peer forum that goes beyond “crystal-balling” and focuses on three main healthcare topics with actionable insights.
BY INVITATION ONLY
Most attendees are approached through personal invitations; all are screened to ensure that they meet specific attendance criteria. You will receive a full attendee list before the event.
This targeted invitation only campaign offers you the opportunity to use this unique gathering as a vehicle to support your current relationships. Bring your key customers and prospects to an in depth day of learning where you can develop solutions collaboratively. We can also work with you to assure that invitations are shared with general categories of participants with whom you are most interested in developing new relationships.
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
The 2008 Presidential election and the Wall Street meltdown may have created a 'perfect storm' for the health care economy. But, now that the country has absorbed the blows, where do we go from here to create a sustainable healthcare policy that strikes the right balance? The stakes are high.
President Obama and the Congress have developed an ambitious proposal that promises to dramatically change our health care system. All of the stakeholders in our $2 trillion health care economy will be affected. Insurers, providers, employers, investors, and consumers will now play to a different set of rules.
Who wins under nbsp;the Obama-led plan? Who loses? And, what does it mean for you and your company? The speakers at this event will address:
· What to expect in the months ahead as the Health Reform details are refined?
· How will the changes impact health care investors? Which sectors will flourish and which face danger?
· How will the insurance industry respond to the new regulatory framework and be affected by the Insurance Exchange?
· Can hospitals and other health service providers survive in the face of impending cuts to the Medicare program?
· How can the adoption of health information technology help change the health care economy?
JANUARY 26, 2010 - 8:00AM - 3:45P.M.
Value-Based Sustainability (San Jose)
Co-hosted By UPS
Sponsored By Microsoft, Telx, GreenOrder, 1E, Verdiem, Weber Shandwick, EMC, BSR, AlwaysOn, EcoChamber, Santa Cruz New Tech Meetup, Sustainable Industries, CleanTechies
WHAT IS IT?
- A senior level, high-impact forum to help senior executives understand how to create sustainable, strategic, competitive advantage through their sustainability and “green” initiatives.
- A powerful sponsorship opportunity for select companies seeking to develop and strengthen relationships with senior executives charged with delivering value through sustainability.
- A peer-to-peer forum that goes beyond “green is good” and focuses on how to unlock value while reduce costs.
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
In these unsettled times, environmental responsibility initiatives and sustainability efforts are under greater scrutiny than ever before. Customers want to be able to see deep into your enterprise to see how green you and your suppliers are – and they expect low cost efficiencies as well. Boards and investors demand to know if your sustainability efforts are creating value right now and how you are positioned for the future. New “Green” definitions and metrics are being discussed daily only leading to further confusion in the marketplace.
In this Executive Council’s Sustainability summit, we will explore the challenges of creating strategic advantage and delivering measurable value by greening your enterprise. We will hear from best-of-breed companies on what they are doing, how they are measuring success, and what lessons they can share to help you lead your firm to a greener and more profitable future. We’ll explore the strategic “why” as well as the tactical “how to.”
WHY THIS EVENT IS SO POWERFUL FOR YOU
It’s simple: the right audience discussing the hottest topics in an open, interactive peer-to-peer environment dedicated to delivering practical, actionable insights. The Executive Council is convening a full-day summit on Jan 26, 2010 – -- to help senior executives understand how to drive the most value from their current efforts and identify the most promising opportunities for future action. Executive Council events are valued by attendees and sponsors alike for the:
- Caliber of the content. The Executive Council produces premier events based on access to and relationships with leading business executives and thinkers.
- Senior level of participants. Participants are attracted by the caliber of the content, the power of the Executive Council brand, and the opportunity to interact with leading thinkers and practitioners.
- Degree of networking and interaction. Executive Council events are known to be highly interactive, with extensive opportunities for networking and relationship-building.
