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May 16, 2007 | Los Angeles
Brand Building Through the Media
OpenMike Comment from Jonathan Alford
Hello,

I am a JGSM class of 2000 alum, and my family & I plan to relocate to SoCal (or Bay area) from Seattle. My wife's brother is constantly teasing us when he's having a drink in the sun on the beach here...

Therefore, I am career transitioning in the hospitality & travel business or something lifestyle-focused, with experience including the Salt Lake Olympics, Expedia, and Intrawest (the ski & golf resort company).

I look forward to meeting, and enjoy the evening.


OpenMike Comment from Grant Bergman
With over 20 years experience in consumer and business-to-business marketing, I'm always seek out assignments with "under-marketed" businesses, where a little pragmatic marketing leadership can do a lot of good.


OpenMike Comment from Drew Brody
President, The Scholar Group - The Scholar Group consists of fourteen of the best and most experienced private tutors in Southern California, providing individually tailored, in-home instruction of the highest caliber for students of all ages, with a particular focus on the unique challenges of high school. Services include personal tutoring in over 25 academic subjects, one-on-one preparation for the SAT, ACT, and over 30 other standardized tests, and a comprehensive college counseling program, including informed support in the selection of colleges and focused guidance in writing and rewriting college essays. It is our core belief that there is no method of learning more potent than one-on-one instruction with the right tutor.


OpenMike Comment from Daniel Dubelman
Dan Dubelman started as a child star, he even won a Gold Lion at the Cannes Film Festival. Growing up around movie sets, ad agencies and Production offices, Dan learned marketing and production from many different perspectives. As the first ever head of the Fox Kids Online Entertainment, Dan worked closely with operations, technology, and legal to develop cutting-edge kid-safe entertainment that built the foundation for the future while supporting the existing needs of the Fox brand. Currently, Dan creates content for VidLit.com, where his work has been seen by hundreds of thousands of users! An innovative marketing executive with true leadership qualities, Dan also acts as a marketing consultant for online brands.


OpenMike Comment from Josh Futterman
Takeout Marketing LLC is the first and only company exclusively focused on helping restaurants market their takeout and delivery services through the Internet. Its TakeoutLA.com website enables restaurants to reach customers right when they are ready to order and customers with a sexy but simple way to find the menus they need and the discounts they want.


OpenMike Comment from Julie Goodman
freelance writer, www.stellarwriting.com


OpenMike Comment from Larry Greenfield
Resolution of disputes at the earliest opportunity creates more wealth and happiness for everyone involved. I am uniquely qualified to help you resolve disputes in complex business and entertainment matters.


OpenMike Comment from Robert Irlen
Helen Irlen has clinics worldwide which address a visual perceptual dysfunction, known as Irlen Syndrome, which affects reading in particular and all other aspects of an individual's life. Millions of children and adults have been helped by the use of colored overlays and filters.

Because of this breakthrough, the Irlen Method has been the subject of two segments of 60 Minutes, Good Morning America, The Home Show, 60 Minutes Australia, a BBC Special, ABC Worldwide News with Peter Jennings, NBC News, and numerous TV shows around the world. She is the author of Reading By The Colors. Her work has been reported in textbooks on learning disabilities in Australia and England, and the Irlen Method has received international exposure through National Geographic, newspaper articles, magazine articles, and television documentaries.


OpenMike Comment from Christian Kennel
While I have worked in the TV/Film/New Media industry for the past 15 years, I have always had side ventures. Currently, I am in the process of relaunching a surf clothing brand I started back in 1994 when I lived in Hawaii. For the past 7 years my business parner and I have licensed the line out but we took back full control and have just finished the design phase of our summer 2007 line. We moved production to LA, recently settled/won a trademark infringement case and are now excited to focus on building the brand from LaLa Land. I am looking for contacts/guidance in PR, marketing, finance and sourcing.


OpenMike Comment from Sandeep Kumar
Edumatics Corporation is a subsidiary of Educomp Solutions Ltd, a public company based in India. Educomp has over 1400 employees and is a full service K-12 company engaged in content development, school infrastructure, professional development and consulting services. It is India's foremost K12 company and owns India's largest library of digital content that is licensed to over 2000 schools.

Edumatics seeks to establish partnerships with leading education companies in the US that can gain from Educomp's technical and content development capabilities as well as its access to developing markets.

Edumatics Corporation is open to creative and flexible deal structures including co-investment for IP, acquisitions and distribution agreements.


OpenMike Comment from Nicholas Muccini
Currently raising financing for the comedy feature film LOOSE CANAAN. Have lined up known actors and director. Production companies and film funds also considering project. Seeking $500K seed capital or larger investment by May 31. Target production date is this summer. Budget is in the $3M-$5M range.


OpenMike Comment from Richard Neff
As head of the Intellectual Property & Technology Group at a Los Angeles law firm well known for its media practice, and a major trademark and branding practice, I have been involved in many Internet co-brand deals and in branding in general. I am interested in Farland Chang's experience and story.


OpenMike Comment from Duray Pittman, Jr.
I am looking forward to meeting some wonderful Cornellians. I would love to send you a copy of my newsletter Service For Life! "Insider Tips For Healthy, Wealthy & Happy Living..." Please give me your address and I will have my office put you on the mailing list. The newsletter is complimentary to Cornell alumni and those in attendance at the CEN event.
All the best,
Duray Pittman, Jr.
Real Estate Broker


OpenMike Comment from Rob Proano
Small Business Owner Benefits and Retirement Plannning Specialist


OpenMike Comment from Henry Ritter
Turnaround and Interim Executive Consulting


OpenMike Comment from Roy Swanson
My company, eMarketinGuru.com, specializes in helping clients build and develop successful online business initiatives. We cover the full range of online business developement, including business and strategic planning, Web site architecture & design, and all forms of online marketing and copywriting.

I founded the company after working in the corporate environment for over ten years, directing the Web initiatives at Reader's Digest - and was a member of the founding management team at eCornell, Cornell's own successful eLearning subsidiary.


OpenMike Comment from Devin Thorpe
As a short, fat man from Utah, I'm looking forward to attending this event at a swanky yacht club - and to meeting some new friends.


OpenMike Comment from Victor Valleau
Enough Lawyering! I've become an actor and screenwriter! My latest is a romantic comedy. Lets talk!


OpenMike Comment from Colleen Wainwright
I'm a self-taught communicatrix who designs marketing materials and solves various communications puzzles for entrepreneurs and other interesting people.

I like working with self-starters, and dislike using my powers for the forces of evil. Outside of that, I'm really open for just about anything that involves bringing great ideas into focus.


Current Primary Sort Direction Indicator.  Click to reverse sort direction.Name Cornell Class Year Cornell College Business Name
Yan Ai Class of 2001 School of Hotel Administration Manager, Media Technology & Operations, NBC Universal
Jonathan Alford Class of 2000 Johnson Graduate School of Management --
Marcus Arredondo Class of 2003 College of Arts and Sciences --
Grant Bergman Class of 1981 College of Arts and Sciences Bergman consulting
Matthew Bilinsky Class of 2003 College of Arts and Sciences Bus. Affairs Exec., Yari Film Group
Drew Brody Class of 1994 College of Arts and Sciences President, The Scholar Group
Farland Chang Class of 1984 College of Arts and Sciences Executive Producer, WorldBizWatch
Magnus Chang -- School of Hotel Administration --
Chris Chey Class of 1985 College of Engineering International Rectifier
Rachelle Cohen Class of 1997 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Attorney, Kehr, Schiff & Crane LLP
Jim Cone Class of 1988 School of Hotel Administration VP Marketing, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Hotels Corporation
Guest:    Sharon Sperber -- -- Dir. of Marketing, Hilton Hotels Corporation
Orion Corcilius Class of 1997 School of Hotel Administration President, Orion Hospitality Corp.
Guest:    Veronica Garcia -- --
Siavash Dejgosha Class of 2005 College of Engineering --
Guest:    Tiffany Cantrell -- -- Grants Administrator, Barlow Foundation
Tamar Dolgen Class of 1993 College of Arts and Sciences Marketing Director, New Release, Warner Bros.-Warner Home Video
Guest:    Sergio Bicas -- -- Owner, YummyEarth (Organic Candy)
Jessica Drood -- -- Vice President, Business Affairs, William Morris Agency, LLC
Daniel Dubelman Class of 1987 College of Arts and Sciences Executive producer, DAZ Unlimited
Guest:    Liz Dubelman -- -- President, VidLit (TM)
Karren Fink Class of 1988 School of Industrial and Labor Relations Westfield, LLC
Michael Fischer Class of 1979 College of Arts and Sciences Mediator, and Founder of After the Merge, After the Merge
Sam Flowers Class of 1993 Johnson Graduate School of Management --
Keith Fraser Class of 1998 College of Arts and Sciences attorney, Connolly, Bove, Lodge & Hutz
David Fried Class of 1978 College of Engineering Editor And President, Fried Asset Management, Inc.
Josh Futterman Class of 1989 College of Arts and Sciences President, TakeoutLA.com
Wilfred Garand Class of 1984 School of Industrial and Labor Relations Director, Methodist Hospital of Southern California
Daniel Garblik Class of 2004 School of Hotel Administration Vice President, Hotel Financial Strategies
Jill Goldfarb Class of 1988 College of Arts and Sciences --
Julie Goodman Class of 1977 College of Arts and Sciences stellarwriting.com
Larry Greenfield Class of 1972 College of Arts and Sciences Attorney, The Law and Mediation Offices of Larry S. Greenfield
Carter Horton Class of 1992 College of Engineering Independent Mgmt Consultant, Self-employed
George Hung Class of 2002 Johnson Graduate School of Management President, Los Angeles, Brand Institute
Harris Hunt Class of 1983 College of Engineering Sr. Director, Product Management, Experian Consumer Direct
Robert Irlen Class of 1966 College of Engineering Corporate Counsel, Irlen Institute
Helen Irlen Class of 1967 College of Human Ecology President & CEO, Irlen Institute
Catherine Jayne Class of 1986 College of Arts and Sciences --
Karen Jewett Class of 1979 College of Human Ecology Sr. Associate Director, Cornell's Western Regional Office
Robert Kandle Class of 02 College of Arts and Sciences Development Executive, HDPP, Inc.
Christian Kennel Class of 1992 College of Arts and Sciences Director, Post Production, FOX Network Group
Natalie Kirschner -- -- Marketing Manager, PWP Industries
Guest:    Cherish Changala -- -- Product Manager, PWP Industries
Sandeep Kumar Class of 2005 Johnson Graduate School of Management President, Edumatics Corporation
Kristen Link -- -- --
Guest:    Cindy Kauani -- --
Guest:    Sarah Pollard -- --
Aaron Lo Class of 1988 College of Engineering Manager, Citigroup Technology Solutions Group
Jennifer Lynham Cunningham Class of 1992 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Director, Cornell Entrepreneur Network
Iraj Maroofian Class of 1979 College of Engineering President, PWP Corporation
Barbara Martin Class of 1985 College of Arts and Sciences --
J Donald McCarthy Class of 1964 College of Engineering Partner, Jones Day
John Melissinos Class of 1986 College of Arts and Sciences Partner, Andrews Kurth LLP
Nina Merson Class of 1953 College of Arts and Sciences President, Eco Expo
Guest:    Marc Merson -- -- EcoExpo, Chairman
Lisa Miller -- -- --
J.B. Moresco Class of 1999 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Managing Director, Prodigal Sun
Joe Moresco Class of 1995 Johnson Graduate School of Management Managing Director, Prodigal Sun
Nicholas Muccini Class of 1987 College of Engineering Owner/Producer, Oratino Entertainment
Shannon Murray Class of 1994 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Director, CSV, Cornell University
Richard Neff Class of 1976 College of Arts and Sciences Chair, IP/Tech Dept, Greenberg Glusker
Nell Oliver Class of 1988 College of Arts and Sciences --
Guest:    Diane Meylan -- --
Linda Parker Horowitz Class of 1989 Johnson Graduate School of Management Owner, Marketing Concepts & Communications Consulting
Guest:    Alex Strautman -- -- Advertising & Public Relations Manager, Indymac Bank
Tom Pikor Class of 2003 College of Arts and Sciences Managing Director, SafirRosetti
Duray Pittman, Jr. Class of 1984 College of Arts and Sciences Associate Broker, The Real Estate Group
Rob Proano Class of 1990 College of Engineering Financial Planner, MetLife Financial Services
Michael Remacle Class of 1992 College of Human Ecology Realtor, Keller Williams Realty
Henry Ritter Class of 1971 College of Arts and Sciences Principal, SoCal Advisors
Tara Roth Class of 1994 College of Arts and Sciences --
Susan Sarich Class of 1991 School of Hotel Administration Proprietor, SusieCakes
Guest:    Houston Striggow -- -- Vice President Operations, Fransmart
Adam Shaivitz Class of 1998 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences President, Accelerate Performance Sales Consulting
Cordell Shimizu -- -- --
Guest:    Steve Shimizu -- --
Guest:    Celeste Shimizu -- --
Guest:    Justin Shimizu -- --
Thomas Simms Class of 2000 School of Hotel Administration Managing Member, MWH, LLC
Roy Swanson Class of 76 College of Arts and Sciences President, emarketinguru.com
Scott Taylor Class of 1990 Johnson Graduate School of Management Purpose Foods LLC
Thomas Thomas Class of 1980 Cornell Law School owner, Law Office of Thomas D Thomas
Devin Thorpe Class of 1993 Johnson Graduate School of Management Managing Director, Thorpe Capital Group, LLC
Victor Valleau Class of 1969 Cornell Law School Director, Victor Valleau & Associates
Bart VanStekelenburg Class of 2005 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Associate, Stonnington Investments
Colleen Wainwright Class of 1983 College of Arts and Sciences communicatrix, communicatrix | designs
Guest:    Greg Beckett -- -- The King, Flan King
Scott Edward Walker Class of 1981 College of Arts and Sciences Corporate Attorney, Strategic Law Partners, LLP
Shelley Wallace Class of 1989 College of Architecture, Art, and Planning Set Designer, N/A
Guest:    Laura Wallace -- --
Bill Welker Class of 1973 College of Engineering Director, NestlT USA
Guest:    Frances Welker -- --
Rudy Westervelt Class of 1972 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences President, Power in Learning
Guest:    Karyn Westervelt -- -- Vice President, Power in Learning
Tara Wildnauer Class of 1994 College of Human Ecology --
Ysette Witteveen -- -- VP Marketing, Interactive Video Technologies
Bob Wrede Class of 1961 College of Arts and Sciences Russ August & Kabat
Steve Yu Class of 2004 School of Hotel Administration Founder, Epictrip.com
John Zaruka Class of 1973 College of Engineering --