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Cornell Incubators: Fueling Startup Success!

A Fireside Chat with Bob Scharf and Ying Yang

Curious about how Cornell’s incubators spark game-changing startups? Dive into the world of academic incubation with Bob Scharf, ’77, Director of the Praxis Center for Venture Development at Cornell University, and Ying Yang, Interim Director of the Cornell Center for Life Science Ventures.

What’s Happening? 🚀

• Incubator 101: Learn what sets academic incubators apart from accelerators or venture studios, and how Cornell’s Praxis and Life Science Ventures drive innovation in physical sciences and life sciences.
• Success Stories: Hear how Cornell startups leveraged unique resources—labs, advisors, advanced analytics—to achieve breakthroughs.
• Lessons Learned: Discover critical insights from triumphs and pitfalls, plus best practices for entrepreneurs and executives to thrive, in or out of an incubator.
• Get Involved: Explore ways alumni can engage—mentoring founders, advising startups, or stepping into executive roles.

Why Attend? 💡
Gain actionable strategies to fuel your career, whether launching a venture, seeking talent, or exploring collaborations. Connect with fellow Cornellians to inspire mutual growth.

DATE: Wednesday, Sept 17, 2025
TIME: 11:30 am PDT | 12:30 pm MDT | 1:30 pm CDT | 2:30 pm EDT
PROGRAM: Alumni Lightning Intros | Keynote Panel Discussion | Open Networking
LOCATION: Zoom link provided with registration