CommNexus Presents: A Special Incubator Series...
EvoNexus 101
The 5 W’s of Technology Incubators
You’ve heard the buzz around town. You’ve wondered how its possible. You’re wondering how you can be a part of it. EvoNexus, San Diego’s first ever non-profit incubator, is currently being launched by CommNexus San Diego, and we want to give you some information and answers as the first companies begin to move in.
EvoNexus’ board members, along with Cathy Pucher, EvoNexus executive director, will provide an overview of EvoNexus and answer all of your questions – what is it, who will be a part of it, where it will be located, when is it opening, and how will it all work.
In case you haven’t heard of EvoNexus, it is a non-profit incubator focused on communication technology and Communication Convergence Technology start-ups (such as wireless-life sciences, wireless smart grid, etc). EvoNexus provides at no cost to incubated companies during incubation: fully furnished office space, utilities, broadband, educational programs, mentoring and access to equipment as well as domain experts. There are no strings attached to the incubator companies, and participants will be under no financial or IP related obligations to EvoNexus upon graduation.
If you are interested in becoming involved or applying, this is a can’t miss event!
EvoNexus’ board members, along with Cathy Pucher, EvoNexus executive director, will provide an overview of EvoNexus and answer all of your questions – what is it, who will be a part of it, where it will be located, when is it opening, and how will it all work.
In case you haven’t heard of EvoNexus, it is a non-profit incubator focused on communication technology and Communication Convergence Technology start-ups (such as wireless-life sciences, wireless smart grid, etc). EvoNexus provides at no cost to incubated companies during incubation: fully furnished office space, utilities, broadband, educational programs, mentoring and access to equipment as well as domain experts. There are no strings attached to the incubator companies, and participants will be under no financial or IP related obligations to EvoNexus upon graduation.
If you are interested in becoming involved or applying, this is a can’t miss event!
SPEAKERS:
Cathy Pucher
Executive Director, EvoNexus
Cathy Pucher serves as Executive Director of EvoNexus, a non-profit incubator for San Diego based start-ups. Cathy is responsible for the set up, fund raising and day-to-day operations of EvoNexus. In addition to her efforts as Executive Director of EvoNexus, Ms.Pucher currently serves as EVP Sales and Business Development and Co-Founder for HuTribe, a San Diego based start up focusing on mobile social management applications. Before joining HuTribe, Ms. Pucher served as EVP Sales and Business Development for PacketVideo responsible for driving revenue growth worldwide, identifying market opportunities with mobile operators and OEMS, and forming strategic relationships globally. Ms. Pucher held senior sales positions for Texas Instruments in the computing and wireless communication segments for 18 years prior to joining PacketVideo. She has worked in the wireless handset communications industry for 14 years. Ms. Pucher earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering at University California, San Diego. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids and two dogs.
Rick Kornfeld
Former Executive, Qualcomm, Dot Wireless, Texas Instruments, NextWave
Chairman, EvoNexus
Rick Kornfeld serves as a director and/or advisor to several private companies in San Diego, including SKY MobileMedia. Mr. Kornfeld served as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for NextWave Wireless and NextWave Broadband. In this role, Mr. Kornfeld was responsible for mergers, acquisitions, and investments, playing a leading role in developing the company's strategy. Before joining NextWave, Mr. Kornfeld was the CEO of Staccato Communications, Inc. Prior to this, Mr. Kornfeld was the Vice President and General Manager of Texas Instruments' Wireless Center responsible for the Wireless Chipset Business. He joined Texas Instruments through the acquisition of Dot Wireless, Inc., which he co-founded and served as the Chairman, CEO and President. Before founding Dot Wireless, Mr. Kornfeld was a founding member of NextWave Telecom, Inc., where he was the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Products division. Prior to NextWave, Mr. Kornfeld was Vice President of Engineering at QUALCOMM, Inc. Mr. Kornfeld has also held various technical positions at M/A-Com and Linkabit. Mr. Kornfeld has earned distinction in the wireless industry for his many innovations in the field of wireless voice and data communications. He has published numerous papers and is a named inventor on 17 patents. Mr. Kornfeld is a graduate from the School of Engineering, University of California, where he was also named the Alumnus of the Year in 2001. He serves on the Council of Advisors of UCSD's Jacobs School of Engineering and on the Board of CommNexus San Diego.
Rick Kornfeld
Former Executive, Qualcomm, Dot Wireless, Texas Instruments, NextWave
Chairman, EvoNexus
Rick Kornfeld serves as a director and/or advisor to several private companies in San Diego, including SKY MobileMedia. Mr. Kornfeld served as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for NextWave Wireless and NextWave Broadband. In this role, Mr. Kornfeld was responsible for mergers, acquisitions, and investments, playing a leading role in developing the company's strategy. Before joining NextWave, Mr. Kornfeld was the CEO of Staccato Communications, Inc. Prior to this, Mr. Kornfeld was the Vice President and General Manager of Texas Instruments' Wireless Center responsible for the Wireless Chipset Business. He joined Texas Instruments through the acquisition of Dot Wireless, Inc., which he co-founded and served as the Chairman, CEO and President. Before founding Dot Wireless, Mr. Kornfeld was a founding member of NextWave Telecom, Inc., where he was the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Products division. Prior to NextWave, Mr. Kornfeld was Vice President of Engineering at QUALCOMM, Inc. Mr. Kornfeld has also held various technical positions at M/A-Com and Linkabit. Mr. Kornfeld has earned distinction in the wireless industry for his many innovations in the field of wireless voice and data communications. He has published numerous papers and is a named inventor on 17 patents. Mr. Kornfeld is a graduate from the School of Engineering, University of California, where he was also named the Alumnus of the Year in 2001. He serves on the Council of Advisors of UCSD's Jacobs School of Engineering and on the Board of CommNexus San Diego.
Mark Steele
President, SPMC Group
Mark holds a B.S. in Engineering Management from Stanford University and has over 25 years of executive management experience in wireless communications industry leaders including IBM, Qualcomm, Gateway, Symbol Technologies and Motorola. He also has start-up business experience, including such wireless internet pioneers as PCSI and Airprime and has advised many early stage companies. He has extensive experience in all functions of technology companies including sales, product management, program management, systems engineering, quality and product development. He is known as a mobile internet leader with several industry ‘firsts’ to his credit: Palm OS Smartphone, internet browser on mobile phone, CDMA OEM module, rugged wireless laptop and rugged touch screen bar code scanner. Mark serves on the Advisory Board and is a past Board member and Chairman of CommNexus, a communications industry non-profit group that includes over 300 of Southern California’s leading technology companies. He also participates in CommNexus NextStage, a group of senior industry leaders who provide free consultation to early stage companies. He is also on the Board of the San Diego Chapter of PDMA, the national product development management association. He sits on the Advisory Board of Incendonet, a San Diego start-up providing world-class speech recognition solutions to small and medium businesses. Mark Steele is President of SPMC Group, an international strategy, product management and sales consulting practice. The Group’s focus is on how to generate incremental revenue at the lowest possible cost by exploiting opportunities in alternate routes to market and by improving their ability to meet market needs sooner in the product life cycle.
Dave Ryan
Managing Partner, Mission Ventures
Dave Ryan has been a founding Mission Ventures Managing Partner since 1996. He has 24 years of venture capital experience focusing on early-stage information technology and service companies. Prior to Mission Ventures, beginning in 1983, he served as General Partner of Copley Venture Partners, a Boston-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investing in information technology, business services and healthcare. Prior to Copley, Dave held positions in strategic planning, business development and plant modernization with Medusa Corp, a Midwest-based manufacturer of industrial materials. Dave holds a Bachelor's degree from Northeastern University and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University. He is currently a Director of 3E Company, Access360 Media, BMS Reimbursement Management, NetSeer, Nirvanix and WorkWell Systems.
Dave Ryan
Managing Partner, Mission Ventures
Dave Ryan has been a founding Mission Ventures Managing Partner since 1996. He has 24 years of venture capital experience focusing on early-stage information technology and service companies. Prior to Mission Ventures, beginning in 1983, he served as General Partner of Copley Venture Partners, a Boston-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investing in information technology, business services and healthcare. Prior to Copley, Dave held positions in strategic planning, business development and plant modernization with Medusa Corp, a Midwest-based manufacturer of industrial materials. Dave holds a Bachelor's degree from Northeastern University and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University. He is currently a Director of 3E Company, Access360 Media, BMS Reimbursement Management, NetSeer, Nirvanix and WorkWell Systems.
Who Should Attend:
Entrepreneurs, executives, engineers, technology leaders, venture capitalists, technology and life sciences professionals, services providers, and business leaders.
DATE:
November 18th 2009
TIME:
7:30AM - Registration/ Networking/ Breakfast
8:00AM - Program Begins
9:30AM - Program Ends
LOCATION:
12531 High Bluff Drive Suite 100
San Diego CA 92130
COST:
Pre-Registration:
$10.00 - CommNexus Sponsor
$20.00 - Non-Sponsor
At the Door:
$20.00 - CommNexus Sponsor
$30.00 - Non-Sponsor
Students, Military & Press: FREE
*Registration is limited so please pre-register by noon on 11/17/09 to secure your spot*
Questions? Contact Bailey Cunning at bcunning@commnexus.org
Date:
Wednesday, November 18, 20097:30AM-9:30AM
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