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April 9 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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
Register: https://lu.ma/isk97ayt

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.

Save the date!
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

Details

Date:
April 9
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Website:
https://lu.ma/isk97ayt