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Not Just for Techies: A Panel on Humanities-Focused Startups Between NY/NJ and Italy
If you think only of tech companies when you hear the word “startup,” think again. Humanities and language studies can also be the spark for a startup, especially in New Jersey and New York City. On the evening of April 16, a panel of experts will explore the intersection of languages, technology and entrepreneurship. The panelists are featured in "Tech in the City," a book about the local startup community, and will examine the vital role that humanities play in today’s international do-it-yourself economy by using Italy as a case study.
Panel includes:
Maria Teresa Cometto, journalist, and Alessandro Piol, venture capitalist and angel investor. Co-authors, "Tech in the City: The Making of New York’s Startup Community"
Guy Story, founder and CEO, Audible
Claudio Vaccarella, founder and CEO, HyperTV
For longer bios, please click here.
Event is sponsored by The Theresa and Lawrence R. Inserra Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies, Department of Spanish and Italian, and the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship, at Montclair State University. The panel will be moderated by Inserra Endowed Chair Teresa Fiore and Feliciano Center Director Dennis Bone.
Event is free, but you must register:
Agenda:
6:15-6:45 p.m. Networking with light refreshments
6:45-8:30 p.m. Formal program