September Getting Started Events
Startup – Student Talent Collision Night
Want to join a startup? Need members for your new venture? Come out to I-CUBE and meet other like-minded students and innovative thinkers. If you are just getting started, or looking to sell your talents or ideas, this event is for you. Learn about our programs and how I-CUBE helps startups on campus!
Date: Monday September 14, 2015
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Innovation Complex Room L1220
Registration: http://icubecollision.eventbrite.ca
Mentors and Advisors Networking Night
One of the most valuable resources a startup can have is a mentor or advisor. I-CUBE mentors will be in attendance to meet the new and existing teams. Network with mentors and other companies at I-CUBE for additional opportunities! So far, we have over 12 advisors confirmed!
Date: Monday September 28, 2015
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Innovation Complex Room L1220, L1240
Registration: http://advisornetworking.eventbrite.ca
October Speaker Sessions
Intellectual Property Introduction for Entrepreneurs
“The ownership of ideas. Unlike tangible assets to your business such as computers or your office, intellectual property is a collection of ideas and concepts.”
If you’re starting a business, make sure you are able to navigate the waters of patents, copyright, trademarks and trade secrets. The experts from Bereskin & Parr (LtoR: Stephen Beney, Mina Chana, Kevin Shipley) help with a simple introduction to these concepts and demystify common misconceptions and mistakes:
Date: Monday October 26, 2015
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Innovation Complex Room L1220
Full Bios and Registration: http://ipicubeutm.eventbrite.ca
November Events
Legal Concerns for Startups
When you’re starting out, there are a few concerns you have from a legal aspect. An expert from Pallett Valo LLP will help boil down the basics of registering your business, weigh the dangers when incorporating your business and creating a shareholders agreement.
Andréa Brinston, Lawyer at Pallet Valo LLP
Andréa practices in all areas of corporate and commercial law. She often advises both start-up and mature clients regarding general corporate commercial advice, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, and both asset and share transactions. Andréa also has experience in all aspects of commercial leasing acting for both landlords and tenants.
Date: November 9th
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Innovation Complex Room L1220
Registration: http://icubelegal.eventbrite.ca
