Real Companies. Real Issues. Real Feedback.
The MIT Enterprise Forum San Diego is about education, networking, and community among business leaders, technologists, capital and service providers. We discuss the business issues of leading technology and life sciences companies in a public forum where we all learn about how to keep innovative technology and life science companies running straight and fast! We use a unique business case study method to uncover valuable insights about presenting companies.
Upcoming Forums & Events:
Tech Fiesta Award Winners Announced!
May 30: MITEF Meetup – Location change!
June 5: MITEF Lunch and Learn
June 12: The Cybersecurity Debate: Is Offense the New Defense in Security Strategy?
**Register Early! On-Site registration pricing ($75) goes into effect the Monday (June 10) before the scheduled forum, for all registration types.
August 7: 10th Anniversary Wine Social – Registration now open!
**Register Early! Early Bird Pricing Available until June 15th!
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Tech Fiesta Winners Announced!
12 of San Diego’s spiciest up-and-coming companies faced off in MIT Enterprise Forum’s friendly pitch competition on May 8th, and the winners are:
“Company I Want to Have a Beer With”
TapHunter
Presenter: Melani Gordon, CEO & Co-Founder
“Coolest Company Ever”
Rock My World, Inc.
Presenter: Adam Riggs-Zeigen, CEO
“Company Most Likely to be Acquired by
Dr. Evil in His Plan for World Domination”
MetraLabs Automation, Inc.
Presenter: Matthias Merten, Co-Founder & CEO
“Company Most Likely to Develop a Cult Following”
Blurtopia
Presenter:Ryan Bettencourt, CEO
“Company I Want to Hear More About”
Perminova
Presenter: Matt Banet, CTO
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May 30, 2013: MITEF Meetup: Technology Businesses: Doing business with the Federal Government?
7:30-9:00am, Location change: Mintz Levin
We will meet at Mintz Levin, in the conference area on the the third floor on Thursday, May 30 at 7:30AM. The Meet-up will be an informal discussion of attending members about doing work with the Federal Government. We will have a guest to moderate the discussion, Captain Joseph J. Beel, Commanding Officer SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific. Coffee, tea, bagels, and breakfast pastries will be provided (complimentary).
You can also register by emailing Rhea Tobin at info@pae-lajolla.com or Julie Muyco at jjmuyco@mintz.com.
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June 5, 2013: MITEF Lunch and Learn: Technology Businesses: Doing business with the Federal Government?
11:00am, TriNet
The Lunch & Learn is the week following the MITEF Meetup. This event will be a facilitated round table discussion about doing work with the Federal Government.
To register contact Julie Muyco at jjmuyco@mintz.com
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June 12, 2013: The Cybersecurity Debate: Is Offense the New Defense in Security Strategy?
5:00-8:30pm, MET Building at UCSD
Cybersecurity has started to go on the offensive. Rather than focusing on traditional reactive measures, Cybersecurity experts are starting to deploy “offensive” proactive or adversarial approaches to protecting computer systems, networks, and individuals from attacks. This has stirred up much discussion and controversy from all sides. MITEF San Diego brings together a leading group of Cybersecurity experts to:
- Discuss how cyber attacks are changing
- Dive into the ethical and moral discussions around offensive vs. defensive security approaches
- Explore how Big Data and predictive analytics are making proactive security a reality
- Share their viewpoints on compliance security vs. regulatory
For more information, including a list of our confirmed speakers, click here.
For driving directions, click here.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
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August 7, 2013: 10th Annual Wine Social
6:00-9:00pm, Birch Aquarium at Scripps
ABOUT THE WINE SOCIAL
The premier networking event for the technology and life sciences community is on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 (6-9pm) at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps in La Jolla, CA and is presented each year by the MIT Enterprise Forum San Diego. Now in its 10th year, the Wine Social draws more than 600 executives in the community (32% of the audience hold titles of Chairman, President, and CEO and 40% are C-level executives). We’ve been told by many past wineries and distributors, that unlike many wine festivals, ours is an audience that appreciates fine wine. In addition to the outstanding audience, the Wine Social attracts more than 20 boutique wineries for unique tasting opportunities, and we can almost guarantee a spectacular summer ocean sunset! For more information, including pricing information, please click here.
EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIPS!
FEATURES INCLUDE:
ZAP Zin Zone with 10 Zinfandel Wineries
Silent Auction
San Diego Magazine Lounge
20+ Boutique Wineries
Ocean View Sunset
MIT Moments: notable MIT Alumni, CEOs and winemakers making memorable brief comments throughout the evening
Networking with 600+ leaders for the tech & life science community
Overall 40% of all attendees are C-Level
SPONSORS
PARTNERS
There are sponsorship opportunities available, including exclusive branding opportunities, all of which include display/exhibit opportunities. For more information contact Caitlin Caval at ccaval@connect.org
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MEMBERSHIP
Want to attend the 9 MITEF monthly programs for free? Become a member of the chapter and save money! You do not need to be an MIT Alum to join. Click here for a list of member benefits and to sign up.