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How an Intern Can Impact a Small Business

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Thinking about hiring an intern for your company? Concerned that training one will be too much work, or just plain not worth it? Wondering how an intern can contribute to your company? This podcast features representatives from three Connecticut companies that have had great experiences hiring interns. You’ll learn:

How to find and hire interns
What types of projects interns can work on
How interns can benefit your company
What lessons the companies learned after working with interns
and more

If you’re interested in hiring your own intern, our Technology Talent Bridge Internship program may be able to help subsidize the cost.

The podcast:

About the Participants

Dawn Alderman

Dawn Alderman is director of automation and production at AxioMx Inc. Dawn applies the latest in epigenetic technology, leading the production of affinity reagents for some of the most challenging targets for customers worldwide. Previously, she was a scientific manager at Affomix (now a part of Illumina). Earlier in her career, Dawn conducted research at Neurogen Corporation and VaxInnate. Dawn also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of New Haven. You can contact Dawn at dalderman@axiomxinc.com.

Dan Delventhal
Dan Delventhal is director of sales and marketing at KenCast Inc. of Norwalk. Prior to joining KenCast in 2013, Dan was vice president of business development at RecoveryPlanner.com, a leader in business continuity planning and management software and consulting. Previously, he was CEO at CONNECTapps.net, a hosting and IT solutions company he founded and later sold to employees. He also founded and owns MowGreen, an organic, gasoline-free lawncare company. You can contact Dan at dandelventhal@gmail.com.

Bruce Seymour
Bruce Seymour is the managing director of MEA Mobile, a product lab based in New Haven. MEA Mobile is Connecticut’s leading mobile and web specialist, having developed over 300 apps and websites for clients since 2012. Bruce is a registered MSI Global Expert and the inventor of four patents. He is a proud member of the Connecticut Technology Council and passionate about apps, Irish stone walls and Connecticut startups. You can contact Bruce at bruce@meamobile.com.

Dong Wang
Dong Wang is manager of production at AxioMx Inc., a provider of rapid antibody development and production services. The custom, synthetic antibody fragments produced are used by customers in life science research, diagnostic tests and therapeutics development. Dong has extensive knowledge and experience in protein discovery. He was previously protein production group leader at Illumina, senior research associate at Affomix and a biochemist at Arvys Proteins. You can contact Dong at dwang@axiomxinc.com.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ class=”cs-ta-left” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”http://ctinnovations.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/backtocontentlibrary.png” alt=”back to content library” link=”true” href=”http://ctinnovations.com/access-content-library/” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”” class=”back-image”][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]

IP Basics for Entrepreneurs and Tech Startups, Part 2 of 2: Trademarks and Copyrights

Understanding intellectual property (IP) is important to the success of any tech startup. While patents get a lot of attention, trademarks and copyrights sometimes fall by the wayside. In this webinar, Bryan Zerhusen, Ph.D., and Gabriel J. McCool, Ph.D., both of the law firm Edwards Wildman Palmer, cover what trademarks and patents are, what they protect, how they provide that protection, and when they may be of use to a tech startup.

This is part 2 of 2 in a series on “IP Basics for Entreprenuers and Tech Startups.” You can watch part one here.

About the Participants

Gabriel McCool, Ph.D., is a patent attorney with the law firm Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP. Gabe represents clients in the life sciences industry on all aspects of intellectual property. He is located at the firm’s Stamford, Connecticut, office. You can contact Gabe at GMcCool@edwardswildman.com.

Bryan Zerhusen, Ph.D., is a partner with the law firm Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP. Bryan’s practice spans all aspects of domestic and foreign patent preparation, prosecution and counseling for innovators in the chemical and life science industries. He is located at the firm’s Hartford, Connecticut, office. You can contact Bryan at BZerhusen@edwardswildman.com.

Douglas Roth is a senior investment associate at Connecticut Innovations. Doug is responsible for sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, structuring and negotiating new and follow-on investments and working closely with portfolio companies. Doug is a board observer for a number of CI portfolio companies, and also monitors and advises several of CI’s Pre-Seed Fund companies.

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What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About the Angel Investor Community

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TLearn where angel investors are, what motivates them, why they are important, and what types of investments they make. Mary Anne Rooke provides an overview of this important group of startup and early-stage investors. This is part one in a series on angel investing. You can watch part two here.

About Mary Anne Rooke
Mary Anne Rooke, formerly a consultant at Connecticut Innovations, is the founder and principal of the consulting firm Rooke & Associates. She is also a member of the Angel Investor Forum and Angel Capital Association. You can contact Mary Anne at marooke@rookeandassociates.com.

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IP Basics for Entrepreneurs and Tech Startups, Part 1 of 2: Patents and Trade Secrets

Learn about patents and trade secrets and how they may be relevant to your business. Attorneys Bryan Zerhusen, Ph.D., and Gabriel McCool, Ph.D., provide an overview of IP protection, discuss how patents and trade secrets differ, and offer practice tips.

This is part 1 of 2 in a series on “IP Basics for Entreprenuers and Tech Startups.” You can watch part two here.

About the Participants

Gabriel McCool , Ph.D., is a patent attorney with the law firm Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP. Gabe represents clients in the life sciences industry on all aspects of intellectual property. He is located at the firm’s Stamford, Connecticut, office. You can contact Gabe at GMcCool@edwardswildman.com.

Bryan Zerhusen , Ph.D., is a partner with the law firm Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP. Bryan’s practice spans all aspects of domestic and foreign patent preparation, prosecution and counseling for innovators in the chemical and life science industries. He is located at the firm’s Hartford, Connecticut, office. You can contact Bryan at BZerhusen@edwardswildman.com.

Venture Capital Deal Process and Key Terms

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In this podcast, learn from Frank Marco about what to expect when seeking venture capital. Frank covers venture transaction stages, processes and key deal terms.

About Frank Marco
Frank Marco is a partner in the Corporate Practice Department of the law firm Wiggin and Dana and chair of the firm’s Private Equity and Emerging Companies Practice Group. Frank represents a wide range of emerging growth companies and investors. He is located at the firm’s New Haven, Connecticut, office. You can contact Frank at fmarco@wiggin.com.

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