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    April 29, 2010

 
 
  In-NOW-Vation Technology Showcase and Celebration
Cambridge, MA

The MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge hosts a technology showcase and celebration, including networking with industry leaders and innovators. All the special interest groups (SIGS) of the MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge showcase and celebrate what is hot, in development and fresh out of their labs.

FA Technology Ventures is a Sponsor
www.mitforumcambridge.org

 
 
   
 
    May 19-20, 2009

 
 
  9th Annual SmartStart UNYTECH Venture Forum
Presented by the Center for Economic Growth
Albany, NY

This is UNYTECH's premiere venture forum of 2009. This event unites emerging technology-related companies from New York with investors and professional service providers from New England to Northern Virginia.  Two days of networking and company presentations will promote and enhance the success of new ventures, emerging businesess and the growth of entrepreneurship in the Northeast.

FA Technology Ventures is a Bronze sponsor
www.smartstartvf.com

 
 
   
 
    May 4, 2009

 
 
  2009 Ignite Clean Energy Business Competition
Hosted by: MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge, Special Interest Group
Olin College, Needham, Massachusetts

This year's competition offers over $125,000 in cash and other business-boosting rewards to support Massachusetts-based entrepreneurs who present winning business ideas for a technology, product or service in the clean energy field.

This May 4th event is first in a series of three judging events; the Quarter-Final Event for Student Teams.

Ken Mabbs, Managing Partner at FA Techology Ventures, will be serving on the panel of judges.

www.ignitecleanenergy.com

 
 
   
 
    April 8, 2008 & May 12, 2008

 
 
  2008 Ignite Clean Energy Business Competition
Hosted by: MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge, Special Interest Group
Olin College, Needham, Massachusetts

This year's competition offers over $125,000 in cash and other business-boosting rewards to support Massachusetts-based entrepreneurs who present winning business ideas for a technology, product or service in the clean energy field.

Ken Mabbs, Managing Partner at FA Techology Ventures, will be serving on the panel of judges.

www.ignitecleanenergy.com

 
 
   
 
    May 13-14, 2008

 
 
  8th Annual SmartStart UNYTECH Venture Forum
Presented by the Center for Economic Growth
Rochester, NY

At UNYTECH's premiere venture forum of 2008, a total of 29 high-growth early stage companies will be featured to investors.

FA Technology Ventures is a Bronze Sponsor.
www.smartstartvf.com

 
 
   
 
    April 8, 2008

 
 
  MA Venture Capital - Early Stage Event & Workshop
Sponsored by Nixon Peabody LLP

Every CEO wants to meet Early-Stage Venture Investors!
Hosted by FundingPost, this event will focus on trends in Early-Stage Venture Investing, hot sectors that these VCs look at, advice for Entrepreneurs, and plenty of Networking.
Greg Hulecki, Managing Partner at FA Technology Ventures, is a Guest Speaker.

www.FundingPost.com

 
 
   
 
    January through April, 2008

 
 
  Creative Core $100,000 Emerging Business Competition
Sponsored by M&T Bank, New York Business Developement Corp. (NYBDC) and Upstate Venture Association of New York (UVANY), among others.

Created to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit of Central Upstate New York, the competition features a $100,000 grand prize, which is the largest cash prize in the nation for a competition of its kind. Visit www.EssentialConnections.org/100k for more info.

John Cococcia, Partner at FA Technology Ventures and Treasurer of UVANY, will serve on the panel of judges.



 

 
 
   
 
    February 7, 2008

 
 
  MIT Enterprise Forum Innovation Summit: Power, Drugs and Money
Seaport World Trade Center Boston

This winter conference focuses on innovation in the New England economy with three tracks:
Energy (Power), Life Sciences (Drugs) and Financial Services (Money).
The keynote speaker will be Dr. John Kao of Innovation Nation (HBS professor who is dubbed
"Mr.Creativity"), followed by a media panel moderated by Chris Gabrieli.
Claire Wadlington, Partner and CFO of FA Technology Ventures, serves on the Executive Board
of the event's sponsor, the MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge.

www.powerdrugsandmoney.com

 

 
 
   
 
    August 2, 2007

 
 
  Saratoga Day at the Races
Sponsored by the Upstate Venture Association of New York (UVANY)
Saratoga Springs, NY

Join fellow UVANY members for Saratoga Day at the Races. Featuring keynote speaker, Hugh Johnson, who will discuss the economic outlook for the remainder of 2007.

John Cococcia, Partner at FA Technology Ventures, serves as Treasurer on the UVANY Executive Board.
www.uvany.com  

 
 
   
 
    May 22-23, 2007

 
 
  Seventh Annual SmartStart Venture ForumTM Featuring UNYTECH
Presented by the Center for Economic Growth under the direction of the Empire State Venture Group, Inc.
Albany, NY

This event unites venture-ready exciting early-stage technology companies with investors and professional service providers from New England to Northern Virginia.

FA Technology Ventures is a Bronze Sponsor
www.smartstartvf.com

 
 
   
 
    April 20-21, 2007

 
 
  The 2007 Panasci Business Plan Competition
Whitman School of Managment, Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sponsored by Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises at Syracuse Unversity.
Stefan Kang, Associate at FA Technology Ventures served as a Judge for the Competition.

http://www.whitman.syr.edu/

 
 
   
 
    March 13, 2007

 
 
  Private Equity Investments
Hosted by the Financial Executives International - Rochester Chapter Meeting
Rochester, NY

This event unites CEO's, COO's and CFO's of privately held emerging technology companies based in the Upstate, NY area.
Greg Hulecki, a founding partner of FA Technology Ventures, will be the guest speaker and present an update on private equity investment in Upstate, NY.

www.fei.org

 
 
   
 
    July 19, 2006

 
 
  "Napa on the Niagara"
Hosted by the Upstate Venture Association of New York (UVANY)
Buffalo, NY

A wine tasting event hosted by over 20 VC's, private equity funds, banks, economic and industrial development agencies and firms focused on helping businesses find capital.

John Cococcia, of FA Technology Ventures serves on the Executive Board of UVANY as Treasurer, and will host a table at this event.

www.uvany.org

 
 
   
 
     

 
 
  FA Technology Ventures is pleased to share information about upcoming events and events we have participated in and sponsored in the recent past.   Many of these events take place on an annual basis.  Please check our website and the websites of the hosting organizations for updates on future events.  
 
   
 
    June 19-20, 2006

 
 
  Sixth Annual SmartStart Venture Forum®
Presented by the Center for Economic Growth under the direction of the Empire State Venture Group, Inc.
Albany, NY

This event unites emerging technology-related companies from New York with investors and professional service providers from New England to Northern Virginia.  Two days of networking and company presentations will promote and enhance the success of new ventures, emerging businesess and the growth of entrepreneurship in the Northeast.

FA Technology Ventures is a Bronze Sponsor
www.smartstartvf.com
 
 
   
 
    May 15-16, 2006

 
 
  The New York State Investors Conference
Sponsored by the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering - University at Albany
Albany, NY

This years theme, "NANOTECHNOLOGY, The Next Economic Frontier" creates a unique opportunity for both publicly traded companies and new, emerging companies to present their story to a group of institutional investors, analysts, venture capitalists, Wall St. professionals and private investors.

Keynote Speakers are State Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno and New York State Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi.

John Cococcia, Principal at FA Technology Ventures will be a Venture Capitalist guest speaker.

 
 
   
 
    April 11, 2006 & May 9, 2006

 
 
  2006 Ignite Clean Energy Business Competition
Hosted by: MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge, Special Interest Group
University of Massachusetts - Lowell, MA

This year's competition offers over $125,000 in cash and other business-boosting rewards to support Massachusetts-based entrepreneurs who present winning business ideas for a technology, product or service in the clean energy field.

Ken Mabbs will be serving on a panel of judges.

www.IgniteCleanEnergy.com

 

 
 
   
 
    February 28, 2006

 
 
  Albany Capital Forum
"Negotiating Venture Capital Term Sheets: What You Need To Know"
Albany, NY
FA Technology Ventures is a Sponsor
www.uvany.org

A panel featuring a venture capitalist, a lawyer and others will engage in a lively debate exploring issues pertinent to both entrepreneurs and investors. The discussion will include a reveiw of the concepts adn terminology of a typical term sheet, advice on negotiating tactics and insights on current "market" terms.

 

 
 
   
 
    January 26, 2006

 
 
  Forecasting Markets: The Capital Update for 2006
MIT's Kresge Auditorium
Cambridge, MA

Sponsored by MIT Enterprise Forum. The Forum's panel of experts share their knowledge of funding opportunities and access to capital and predict the 2006 Market.
Claire Wadlington, Partner and CFO of FA Technology Ventures, serves on the Executive Board of the Forum and is a panel participant. www.enterpriseforum.mit

 
 
   
 
    April 26, 2005

 
 
  The Summit in Tech Valley
Albany, NY
FA Technology Ventures is a sponsor.
www.techvalley.org

This milestone fifth annual event- The Summit in Tech Valley - is the region's premier high-tech gathering which draws hundreds of CEOs, presidents and senior-level executives from the technology, business, government and academic communities - is set for Tuesday, April 26 at The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center in Albany, NY.

George McNamee, Managing Partner of FA Technology Ventures, will speak at 9:15 am; "Tech Valley, Right Here, Right Now".

 
 
   
 
    January 27, 2005

 
 
  ROCHESTER REGIONAL BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION
Rochester, NY

Organizing Sponsor: HIGH TECH ROCHESTER
www.htr.org

FA Technology Ventures is Sponsor of the Awards Ceremony on January 27, 2005

The contest is designed to assist the development of three ventures in the nine-county Finger Lakes region. The three winning businesses will each be awarded a prize valued at $25,000 in cash, facilities and services.

To learn more go to: http://htr.org/Pages/htr/htr_business_plan_contest_2004.htm

 
 
   
 
    January 11, 2005

 
 
  This event will feature a first look at Syracuse's new technology business incubator, the Technology Garden and a special presentation by Bob Callender, Sr., VP at NYSERDA on NYSERDA programs providing technical assistance and fnancial incentives to central New York as well as an update on the new Syracuse University Center of Excellence. The program will also include presentations by the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce and Metropolitan Development Association regarding their respective programs and roles in central New York business development.  
 
   
 
    November 12, 2004

 
 
  Springboard Enterprises Venture Capital Forum New England 2004
Boston University School of Management Boston, MA
Hosted by Center for Women and Enterprise and Springboard Enterprises

FA Technology Ventures is a venture coach, business plan screener, and Venture Partner Sponsor
www.springboardenterprises.org

This forum showcases the region’s leading high growth women-led businesses.

 
 
   
 
    October 18-20, 2004

 
 
  17th NREL Industry Growth Forum
Produced by National Renewal Energy Laboratory
Orlando, FL

John Cococcia of FA Technology Ventures was a panel participant
www.nrel.gov

This event unites emerging clean energy technology companies from across the country with our nation's leading clean energy investors. Three days of networking and company "business case" presentations will promote and enhance the success of new ventures, emerging businesses and the growth of entrepreneurship in the clean energy sector.

 
 
   
 
    October 19-20, 2004

 
 
  2004 VentureOne Exchange Conference
Boston, MA

Ken Mabbs of FA Technology Ventures was a speaker on the "Raising Capital in 2005" panel, Tuesday October 19th at 2 pm.

The East Coast's leading VCs, analysts, technology and life science entrepreneurs, corporate development executives, CIOs, CTOs, and other professionals reveal how to turn business innovation into sustainable, long-term growth. Attendees will learn about the region's best investment and corporate partnership opportunities, and see how the pros use financial, developmental, and strategic initiatives to drive expansion in today's environment.
http://www.ventureoneexchange.com/

 
 
   
 
    October 6-7, 2004

 
 
  Smart Start Venture Forum
Presented by Empire State Venture Group
Albany, NY

FA Technology Ventures was a luncheon sponsor.
www.smartstartvf.com

This event unites emerging technology related companies from across the Northeast with investors and professional service providers from New England to Northern Virginia. Two days of networking and company presentations will promote and enhance the success of new ventures, emerging businesses and the growth of entrepreneurship in the Northeast.

 

 
 
   
 
    June 7-8, 2004

 
 
  The 2004 New York Venture Summit
Produced by youngStartup Ventures, Inc.
New York, NY


Ken Mabbs of FA Technology Ventures was a panel participant.
www.vcsummit.com

This event unites approximately 40 early stage technology companies with approximately 40 venture capital investors.

 
 
   
 
    May 19 and June 23, 2004

 
 
  Upstate New York Entrepreneur Of The Year program
Produced by Ernst & Young
Rochester, NY

FA Technology Ventures was a  sponsor.
Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2004 Conference

A reception and awards banquet for the finalists, judges and sponsors for the EOY award program. November 20, 2004: more than 400 men and women who have built and grown leading businesses vie for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) awards at a black-tie gala in Palm Springs, CA.

 
 
   
 
    May 5, 2004

 
 
  The Summit in Tech Valley
Albany, NY
FA Technology Ventures is a sponsor.
www.techvalley.org

This event unites hundreds of technology, business, academic and government leaders from both inside and outside the region promoting booming high-tech regional emerging businesses.

 
 
   
 
    April 28, 2004

 
 
  $50,000 Tech Valley Collegiate Business Plan Competition
Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship at Rensselaer's Lally School of Management and Technology

Rensselaer, NY
http://lallyschool.rpi.edu/

Three teams of students vied to win the Rensselaer’s $50,000 Tech Valley Collegiate Business Plan Competition. FA Tech Ventures staff John Cococcia (rounds 1 and 2) and Claire Wadlington (final round) served on the judges panel.

The winning company was TekAlert. The three finalists were:

  • 7-Solutions Inc. is producing and developing the Anti-Tremor Device (ATD) for Parkinson’s patients, an eletro-mechanical unit designed to detect and respond to the onset of a tremor with a physical stimulus to dampen and visibly eliminate shaking effects associated with the disease.
  • Bullex Digital Safety Equipment has developed the Intelligent Training System (ITS), a device designed to drastically reduce the costs and resources involved in fire extinguisher training.
  • TekAlert has developed the Team Accountability Buddy System (TABS), a wireless tethering system to aid firefighters in burning buildings from getting separated from their team.
 
 
   
 
    April 1, 2004

 
 
  TechConnex Awards Luncheon
The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
Albany, NY

FA Technology Ventures was a luncheon sponsor.

TechConnex was formerly known as the Tech Valley Software Alliance and is supported by an affiliate of the Center for Economic Growth.
http://ceg.org/techconnex/index.htm

The Technology Companies of the Year Awards honor the achievements of local software companies for the success that they have experienced in growing their businesses in the Capital Region.

Keynote Speaker: Dean Kamen - Creator of the Segway Human Transporter

 
 
   
 
    January 14, 2004

 
 
  General Forum
FA Technology Ventures is a founding member of the Upstate Venture Association of New York
Albany – location and topic to be determined
www.uvany.com
 
 
   
 
    November 21, 2003

 
 
  Springboard Enterprises Venture Capital Forum New England 2003
Wellesley, MA
Hosted by Center for Women and Enterprise and Springboard Enterprises
FA Technology Ventures is a Springboard New England 2003 Venture Partner
www.springboardenterprises.org

This forum showcases the region’s leading high growth women-led businesses.

 
 
   
 
    November 13, 2003

 
 
  Renewable Energy Breakfast Briefing
Boston, MA
Hosted by Brown Rudnick Berlack Israels LLP
FA Technology Ventures participated as a speaker.
www.brownrudnick.com

From equity, debt and public financing perspectives, this will focus on funding renewable energy initiatives- wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, fuel cells and other forms.

 
 
   
 
    November 12, 2003

 
 
  Women in Entrepreneurship Seminar “Bold Women, Big Ideas”
Albany, NY
Hosted by The Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship at the Lally School of Management and Technology.
FA Technology Ventures participated as a speaker
www.scte.mgmt.rpi.edu

Panel discussions to include today’s business environment for women-owned companies and funding for women-owned start-ups.

 
 
   
 
    November 5, 2003

 
 
  Entrepreneurs and Angels
Rochester, NY
FA Technology Ventures is a sponsor
www.digitalrochester.com

This event unites several potential investors, advisors, economic development professionals with four to six emerging technology-driven businesses to explore interest in promoting regional entrepreneurial activity

 
 
   
 
    September 22-23, 2003

 
 
  Private Equity Investing
Presented by The Wall Street Transcript
New York, NY
FA Technology Ventures was a presenter.
www.twst.com

This conference is designed to provide private equity investors with insights to industries- such as, Internet, software, life sciences, wireless and business services. Ten private companies present, as well as 40 investment banks and venture capital firms.

 
 
   
 
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