Position Your Business for Success!

Insights from a veteran entrepreneur, scientist, executive and investor, Dr. Judith Giordan

Judy Giordan is the co-founder of the Chemical Angels Network, Managing Director of ecosVC, Inc., professor of Practice at Oregon State University, an entrepreneur and former Fortune 100 executive. Judy serves as board member, co-founder, advisor and investor in seed and early stage start-ups.

Her previous executive positions include Corporate Vice President and Global Director of Research and Development at International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc.; Vice-President Worldwide Research and Development for the Pepsi-Cola Company, the global beverage arm of PepsiCo, Inc.; Vice President Research and Development, Henkel Corporation, the North American operating unit of the Henkel Group. She has also held management and technical contributor positions at Polaroid and ALCOA, has served with the National Science Foundation as Program Director for the IGERT Program and in founder and leadership roles in startups.

About Willamette Innovators Network (WIN)

WIN is focused on helping the small and mid-sized traded sector companies grow and be profitable. They work with other groups to help the business ecosystem, including Willamette Angel Conference, OSU Advantage Accelerator, City of Corvallis Economic Development, Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, Technology Association of Oregon along with others.

Willamette Innovators Network presents an opportunity for the region’s Innovators to come together to share, learn, and connect. 

About PubTalk

Willamette Innovators Network brings interesting discussions into your neighborhood eateries. Enjoy a drink and learn about how to position your business for success at this presentation at 101 Eat and Drink—101 Northwest Jackson Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97330. 

$5 Student Ticket, $10 General Admission (includes one drink ticket good for beer or wine). PAY AT THE DOOR

Join Judy, who will be the Finance Keynote Speaker at the Guardian’s Green Chemistry Conference and add your voice and ideas from science and industry to explore a toxin-free future at a special one-day event in New York City on 2 November 2016.

IP law is critical for successful commercialization of STEM ventures.

At the University of Houston 32nd Annual Institute on Intellectual Property Law, Judith will be the Diversity Breakfast Keynote speaker and facilitate insights on retention, recognition and the role IP attorneys in preparing future STEM innovators. 

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Judith Giordan and Susan Stanton will discuss why commercializing technology is NOT the same as it used to be…and neither are the players nor the rules. They will also discuss how in this competitive landscape EVERYONE can learn the rules to play well and very successfully.