Hear what ecosVC Managing Director Judy Giordan has to say about financing options for your Venture from her invited talk at the Fall 2020 American Chemical Society Meeting
ecosVC silver sponsor of NORM
Did you catch ecosVC at the 72nd Annual Northwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Corvallis, Oregon?
As silver sponsors of the meeting, ecosVC was proud to support this regional conference of the American Chemical Society and to work with Oregon State University partners who are strong supporters of science and innovation. Read on for a list of awards, presentations and a gallery!
ecosVC makes a splash at ACS San Francisco
ecosVC and their partners had a very engaging weekend at the 253rd American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition: Advanced Materials, Technologies, Systems & Processes in San Francisco, CA. Read more for a list of symposiums and a gallery!
Judith and Janet present at ACS Women's Retreat
The American Chemical Society Pacific Northwest Women in Science Retreat (held July 8–10 in Camp Magruder, Rockaway Beach, Oregon) brought together women at all stages of their scientific careers, both from academia and industry. This opportunity to share advice, teach skills and learn is just one of the many ways that women can change each others' lives.
Judith and Janet took part in the Alternative Careers Panel, which included speakers Judith Giordan, Bettye Maddux, Annette Kolodzie, Sarah Brady, Jessica Marshall, and Janet Bryant.
Judith also hosted the workshop "Go ahead—Be proud! The Art of Bragging and Being Heard."
How much is too much? How much is enough? Ever wonder what to say to convince people why you should be selected to do something or lead something, or be accepted or promoted? Ever wonder when what you say is bragging and when it is simply being proud and sharing facts? Join us to learn some tricks and PRACTICE in this bragging workshop led by Judy Giordan, PhD and Janet Bryant, MBA. Check out this article for more information, and learn more about the sponsor of this workshop, ecosVC.
Judith and Janet present at CUWIP
A successful physics career is not only about doing great science – it is also about convincing others why our work is important, and why we are the ones capable of doing it. Yet sharing our abilities is thought of as bragging by some, and it doesn’t come easily or naturally to everyone. Some even think it’s better to be modest about our accomplishments, and to “let the work speak for itself”, or to let others brag about us. We say, “NO! We should be able to confidently and unselfconsciously say what we are good at and provide evidence for it.”
Judith and Janet recently attended the American Physics Society's Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP) at Oregon State University.
For the last decade, CUWiP has worked to help undergraduate women thrive in physics by providing them a unique opportunity to engage with and learn from other women in physics at all stages of their physics careers.
Go ahead... Be proud!
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Judy Giordan and Janet Bryant spoke at the Puget Sound Women Chemists Retreat in Eatonville, WA -- a retreat designed to retain and advance women in chemistry careers and to teach graduate and post-doctoral women chemists a positive and proactive approach to their careers.
"Women are the most valuable and underutilized resource in the global economy."
Investor 101
Judith Giordan presented "Investor 101" at the ACS Annual Meeting 2015 in Denver, CO. Click to download the slides.
What women can do – The future is really up to us
Judith Giordan presented What women can do – The future is really up to us.. ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences: Symposium in Honor of E. Ann Nalley at the Denver ACS Annual Meeting 2015. Click to download the slides.
DESCA Lunch & Learn
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Commercializing science and technology is NOT the same as it used to be…and neither are the players nor the rules. Always a contact sport – played primarily by those trained in the art and well equipped by the biggest and “best” companies - technology commercialization based on research from universities ranging from materials and chemicals to biomass and energy is an ever growing player in the game.
And it doesn’t stop there – government labs also have the mandate to commercialize and with all of this rule changing and corporate downsizing - companies are extolling the value and importance of Open Innovation, and former employees are creating ventures!
In this shifting landscape, where EVERYONE can play, what does it take to play well and very successfully?
Judith Giordan answered these questions and shared her insights on the new rules of the game in The Convergence of University Research, Technology Commercialization & Career Development: A New 21st Century Contact Sport
This event was profiled in UDaily.
ACA Cleantech Panel
ecosVC’s Managing Director and Chemical Angel Network co-founder Judy Giordan moderated the Cleantech Panel at the recent Angel Capital Association Meeting held in Washington, DC. The aim of the panel? Gaining insights from Angel Investors who don’t usually invest in this space and sharing how they can become involved.
Check out an article on the Cleantech Panel ("Cleantech Angels Say They’re Seeing “Green” in Latest Investments") and download Cleantech Investing as Part of Your Portfolio, presented during the Cleantech Panel!
ACS National Meeting: Chemistry and Materials for Energy
Judith Giordan presented at the 247th American Chemical Society National Meeting: Chemistry & Materials for Energy on March 18th, 2014. She presented Lens of the Market: Building innovations and innovators (PDF download) during the Best Practices in the Business Innovation Environment Session.
What Women Can Do: CIEC Presentation to the Women Chemists Committee (WCC)
An introduction the ACS Chemical Innovation and Entrepreneurship Council and links to What Women Can Do, presented at the 245th A National Meeting in New Orleans - April 6, 2013
Financing your Business: Financing Options and Strategies
Judy Giordan and Joseph Steig spoke at the Fall 2011 American Chemical Society meeting Denver, discussing financing options and strategies for your business. Raising money is a contact sport, and all sources of funding are NOT equal! Your credibility is always a key factor in your success!