| Being an Entrepreneur |
April 13, 2010
4 - 5 |
Paul Trapani |
Room 204, Adams Hall |
ALL STUDENTS AND FACULTY ARE INVITED
Abstract
What you'll hear most often from friends and family if you say you're starting your own bussiness, is that it's a "crazy" idea. People will try to talk you out of it. Truthfully, if people really knew what was involved beforehand, they might never want to do it. But having your own business is one of the most rewarding ways to work. There are also aspects of thinking like an entrepreneur that will make you noticed if you are working for someone else. Finally, having a computer science and engineering background is actually a great advantage for anyone that wants to run a business. Find out what skills you are learning now will give you an edge in building a business.
Short-bio
Paul Trapani is co-founder of XT Group, a rapidly growing IT consulting, Web application development and computer support company in East Meadow. XT Group is a full service IT solution provider and helps businesses and government integrate new technologies into their existing IT architectures. Together with Peter Xenakis, Trapani has grown the firm from a fledgling consultancy working on folding tables to a thriving six person operation in the LISTnet High Tech Incubator. While Trapani's responsibilities at XT Group involve overseeing web development and software consulting, he has carefully nurtured all aspects of the business, including strategy development, technology research and project management as well as sales and marketing. As a sales person, Trapani has worked to form new relationships and alliances, expanding the client base beyond local businesses to include government IT departments and agencies. As a manager, he has recruited and supervised a multi-talented staff. As a technologist, he particularly prides himself on his flair for matching the optimal software to each client's needs.
Prior to XT Group, Trapani logged eight years of consulting and programming experience, including five years running his own startup. He holds a bachelor's degree in English and Philosophy from the State University of New York at Geneseo and a master's degree with distinction in Computer Science from Hofstra University. Passionate about education, Trapani has taught several classes in computer science and computer ethics at Hofstra University.
A committed believer in the sharing of technology know-how, Trapani enthusiastically offers his experience to the community, actively participating in LISTnet special interest groups, and presenting web application development workshops to local organizations. A supporter of the arts and of reading, Trapani provides pro bono technical assistance and consulting to Babylon's burgeoning arts community and helps organize collection and donation campaigns for libraries as well as for troops overseas. |
| Overlap between Patent, Copyright and Trademark protection |
April 8, 2010
4 - 5 |
Andrea Pacelli, PhD, JD |
Adams 204 |
ALL STUDENTS AND FACULTY ARE INVITED
Abstract: This Seminar will discuss the overlap between patent, copyright and trademark protection. Despite their different origins and policies, different types of intellectual property are often used simultaneously. Sometimes they can work together to benefit not only their owner, but the economy at large. In other cases, they can be used to lock competitors out of a market.
Andrea Pacelli is an associate with the law firm of King & Spalding LLP in New York City. He received a PhD in electrical engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Milan, Italy, in 1998, and a law degree from Fordham University, magna cum laude, in 2008. He is a member of the New York (pending) and New Jersey bars, and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Since 2004 he has been involved in patent litigation, licensing and prosecution, with a particular emphasis on the semiconductor industry. Prior to his legal career, Dr. Pacelli held technical and academic positions at Stony Brook University, Bell Laboratories, and Tower Semiconductor, Israel. |
| Patentability of "soft" technologies |
March 23, 2010
4 - 5 |
Andrea Pacelli, PhD, JD |
Adams 204 |
ALL STUDENTS AND FACULTY ARE INVITED
Abstract: This seminar will present the main issues related to the patentability of software. The problem of whether business methods, software and other abstract objects can be patented is currently before the U.S. Supreme Court. The outcome of this case may have a dramatic impact on the software and financial industries.
Andrea Pacelli is an associate with the law firm of King & Spalding LLP in New York City. He received a PhD in electrical engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Milan, Italy, in 1998, and a law degree from Fordham University, magna cum laude, in 2008. He is a member of the New York (pending) and New Jersey bars, and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Since 2004 he has been involved in patent litigation, licensing and prosecution, with a particular emphasis on the semiconductor industry. Prior to his legal career, Dr. Pacelli held technical and academic positions at Stony Brook University, Bell Laboratories, and Tower Semiconductor, Israel. |
| Entrepreneurship: Opportunities and challenges over the long haul |
April 28, 2009
1:30 - 2:30 |
Yogesh Gupta, President & CEO, FatWire |
Room 204, Adams Hall |
ALL STUDENTS AND FACULTY ARE INVITED
Yogesh Gupta will talk about starting, growing and running an Enterprise Software business. Find out what are the key ingredients of a successful start-up, how you can manage the various stages of growth, the challenges you will face and how you can overcome them. He will also discuss the single most important thing most entrepreneurs fail to plan for – the exit.
Yogesh Gupta is the President and CEO of FatWire, the largest private Web Content Management company. Under his leadership over the past 18 months the company has launched new products, completed three acquisitions and delivered industry-leading record results. Prior to FatWire, he was the Chief Technology Officer at CA and, in 2004, was selected by InfoWorld as one of the 25 most influential CTO's worldwide. At CA he also led the acquisition of 3 public and 15 private companies over a two-and-a-half year period. An inventor and a recognized expert in emerging technologies and industry trends, Yogesh holds a patent in the field of neural networks. He also serves on the board of DimDim, the world's first free web meeting company, as well as on the boards of the Long Island High Tech Incubator, Touro Law School, and LISTnet. |
| Intellectual Property in Computer Science and Engineering |
March 30, 2009
5:30 - 6:30 |
Andrea Pacelli, PhD, JD |
Room 200, Adams Hall |
This introductory seminar aims at presenting an overview of the intellectual property (IP) toolbox available to protect hardware and software technologies. For each of the four main classes of intellectual property rights (patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark) we will discuss: their policy rationale; what subject matter is eligible for protection; what formalities are required to secure and maintain IP; the rights of the IP holder. We will show examples of how different kinds of IP overlap and interlock to provide the strongest protection.
Andrea Pacelli is an associate with the law firm of King & Spalding LLP in New York City. He received a PhD in electrical engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Milan, Italy, in 1998, and a law degree from Fordham University, magna cum laude, in 2008. He is a member of the New York (pending) and New Jersey bars, and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Since 2004 he has been involved in patent litigation, licensing and prosecution, with a particular emphasis on the semiconductor industry. Prior to his legal career, Dr. Pacelli held technical and academic positions at Stony Brook University, Bell Laboratories, and Tower Semiconductor, Israel. |
| So, You Want to be an Entrepreneur? Now What? |
February 24th, 2009
1:30pm – 2:30pm |
Michele Mosher |
Room 018, Adams Hall |
Michele Mosher will talk about how to turn your ‘big idea' into a real business that pays your rent or pays you millions!! Everyone has great ideas, but great entrepreneurs know which ideas will make money & how much…and they know ‘how' to move from idea stage to that first customer deal –to final big payoff. In this seminar, you'll learn how to assess in 24 hours if your idea is a financial must or bust, then you'll learn 5 basic steps to get from idea to your first customer payment on a boot-strapped budget or venture funds.
Michele Mosher entrepreneurial roots began as an ‘intrapreneur' conceiving & starting new multi-million dollar businesses for DoubleClick, Vision Consulting, Unisys, Icon (now Cisco), & Sprint. She is CEO of inStream Media, Inc., an online video advertising start-up; and founder & CEO of Designer Gene Diets, Inc. (software that generates personalized diets based on your DNA), and DoubleDare Media (a web design & internet marketing company). She has 5 patents pending in the areas of software & consumer products. |
| Entrepreneurship: A Venture Capital Industry Perspective |
December 3rd, 2008
11:15am-12:15pm |
Paul G. Lowell, Topspin Partners |
Adams Hall Room 200 |
Paul G. Lowell will talk about Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Computing, the process of building an funding a sustainable and profitable business and the benefits of Entrepreneurship education in one's career.
Paul G. Lowell is a founding member and Managing Director of Topspin Partners, LP, www.topspinpartners.com. Topspin is a $217 million NY partnership which primarily invests in early-stage, technology-based companies. Before moving to the venture capital industry, Paul was a Senior Vice President at Lehman Brothers, Inc. Bond Trading Dept. He graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Hofstra University and did post graduate work at the Graduate Center of CUNY. |
| The Real World of Entrepreneurship in the Computing Industry |
November 5th, 2008
11:15am-12:15pm |
Dr. Edward Currie, Resonance Publications |
Adams Hall Room 200 |
Dr. Edward Currie will talk about the benefits of entrepreneurship, different forms of start-up (partnerships vs LLCs and other corporate structures), steps from an idea to a successful, profitable company, ways to attract funding and to maintain control of the company.
Dr. Edward Currie is a very experienced entrepreneur and innovator. He is a co- founder of PC Magazine. He was the CEO of the software publishing companies Intersoft Corporation and ImageSoft Incorporated and the lead team of several successful start-ups since the early days of microcomputer industry. He is the co- author of a textbook on Mixed-Signal Embedded Design. He has pending patents in the areas of biometrics, database technology, encryption and telecommunications. |
