Marist Student Entrepreneurs (MSEN) Host Networking Meeting

The Marist Student Entrepreneur Network (MSEN) will meet Thursday, March 3, 7:30 p.m., in Lowell Thomas 125. During the meeting, two prominent entrepreneurs, John Galanti and John Porco, will speak with students about their successful business ventures. All Marist students are invited to attend.

John Galanti

John Galanti sold his first start-up for over $100 million two years ago and he is currently a venture capitalist funding several local start-up companies. John Porco is CEO of VisionScape Interactive, an exciting high-tech start-up in the pre-launch stage with an innovative 3-D product visualization platform for the home improvement industry. The software allows for home renovations and branded products to be virtually portrayed within a 3D model of an actual user's home.

VisionScape Image

Both speakers will provide valuable insights on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, from the early concept stage, through market testing, and funding stages, including angel funding and venture capital. John Galanti will also discuss an exciting new "Rapid Business Prototyping" process that is being developed with the Marist Student Entrepreneur Network (MSEN).

This innovative process can help move a company from concept stage to market testing within 10-12 weeks. The process will engage a cross-functional team of Marist undergraduate and graduate students across technology and business majors to develop a business plan, marketing/PR plan, financial model, high level solution design and working software prototype.

At the end of the seminar, a 30-minute networking session will allow students to speak directly with John Porco and John Galanti. There are currently open paid internships and the prospect for full-time positions. Bring your resume and position yourself as a top candidate.

At this event, you can also learn more about the Marist Student Entrepreneur Network (MSEN), a student group geared towards cultivating a mutually beneficial learning and working relationship between Marist students and professional entrepreneurs. Our goal is to bring entrepreneurs in the area to Marist where the CEO(s) and students will collaborate on various aspects of the company. Students of ALL majors can join MSEN.

It is not necessary to RSVP, but it will help MSEN to plan for Thursday's event. For more information or to RSVP, please e-mail Marist student and MSEN President Sabrina Clark (Class of 2011, Business/PR/Spanish) at: sabrina.clark1@marist.edu.