RVA Entrepreneurial Trilogy

Tomorrow night kicks off the Spring 2012 Entrepreneurial Trilogy brought to you by the i.e.* initiative of the Greater Richmond Chamber. From 5:30p - 8p at Troutman Sanders, the first event will focus on the patent process and have attorneys on deck to give pro-bono advice.

Tomorrow's agenda:
5:30 - 6:00p Mix & Mingle, refreshments and open bar
6:00 - 6:45p Panel Discussion featuring special guests:

• Jeff Rock Co-Founder, Mobelux 
• Heather Loftus Co-Founder, Plan G 
• Mike Bucci President, K & M of VA Inc. 
• Neil Cohen Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, MWV 
• Robert Angle Intellectual Property Partner, Troutman Sanders LLP 
• Dabney Carr, IV Intellectual Property Partner, Troutman Sanders LLP 

6:45 - 7:00p Q&A with panel
7:00 - 8:00p Reception with refreshments and open bar, with opportunities for guests to chat one-on-one with attorneys and established entrepreneurs about ideas, best practices and next steps.

The event is free and open to the public. You can register for the Patent Powerhouse here.

Following this event, there will be an Idea Mashup in May to pair creatives and start-ups. The series will end  in June with a competition for the Best New RVA Start-Up. Mark your calendars and stay tuned to Minimalist for more info as it becomes available.

Hope to see you there!

Christie Thompson