Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program

               Presented by The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Don’t miss the USPTO’s free, online program for veterans, where independent inventors, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and intellectual property (IP) professionals can connect and learn about resources available for veterans. Register early for this special event.

Take this opportunity to:

•Learn from accomplished innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs, and business owners about best practices

•Discover helpful resources available to innovators

•Get practical tips and learn best practices

Agenda (subject to changes)

1 - 1:05 p.m. ET: Welcome

1:05 - 2 p.m. ET: Keynote Speaker

Florent “Flo” Groberg, Microsoft Principal Program Manager, Azure Global Government Expansion, Medal of Honor Recipient 2015

2 - 3 p.m. ET: Networks and Resources Panel

This panel will showcase organizations and companies that work with U.S. veteran inventors and entrepreneurs and highlight some of resources available for anyone getting started in business and where to connect for opportunities and find programs that exist to engage and promote individuals.

Moderator:

Larry Stubblefield, Associate Administrator for the Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Panelists:

James Rabuck, Director, Southwest Region, National Security Innovation Network

Brad Halsey, CEO, Founder Building Momentum

Samantha Snabes, Co-founder & Catalyst, re:3D Inc

Blake Hogan , CEO, Bunker Labs

3 - 3:45 p.m. ET: USPTO Resource Overview This presentation will focus on free USPTO services and support for inventors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners

Sean Wilkerson, Office of Innovation Outreach, Innovation Development Program Manager, USPTO

Nicholas McFall, Pro Bono Assistant Coordinator , USPTO

For more information, or to ask questions about the program, email InnovationOutreach@USPTO.gov.