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Dan Cotman is an entrepreneur, early stage investor and intellectual property (IP) attorney. Dan founded Cotman IP (www.cotmanip.com), a law firm focused on providing intellec- tual property counsel to high-technology clients, and is also the Founder of 2S Ventures, an intellectual property accelerator that invests in and finances the creation of extensive patent portfolios. Dan works with early stage start-up companies to help them architect and implement intelligent intellectual property strategies uniquely suited to maximize the value of their businesses. 2S Ventures, invests in and finances the creation of IP portfolios for qualified start-up companies who cannot afford the expensive lawyering typically required to apply for patents and trademarks. The Executive Next Practices Institute (ENPI) is an organization of C-suite thought leaders that meet via collaboration events (ENP Forums) to provide research & connection across all major industries. The Institute, in partnership with academic institutions such as Pepperdine, Brandman, research partners (Gallup, SquarMilner) and FORTUNE 1000 corporate members, produces the ENP Forums. ENP membership is also comprised of C-suite executives, director level and above functional executives and community leaders. Presented by Project Outpost hosts events where corporations can pitch their projects and wanted services to an audience of startups and small businesses. Small businesses will then have the opportunity to offer their services and collaborate with the participating corporations. The Reverse Pitch Event September 17, 2014 How It Works Corporate presenters and audience members will get the chance to meet the founders and partners of Project Outpost. A panel of several corporations and sponsors will also be introduced as the Project Outpost team announces the agenda. During the event, there will be a presentation lineup of different corporate presenters who will introduce their projects. Each corporation will present in the hopes of collaborating with specialized small business After the corporate presentations, the audience comprised of small businesses and start-ups will have the opportunity to meet with each corporation that interests them. Audience members will also get the chance to network with fellow small business owners and start-up founders in addition to networking with corporate esenters and decision makers. 1 2 3 4 Cross Campus 1558 10th St Santa Monica, CA 90405 About the event Scott Hamilton, President & CEO ENPI, Managing Director, NextWORKS™ Event Introduction: Participating Corporations: Face To Face Meetings: Networking: Dan Cotman, Founder & CEO, Entrepreneur COTMAN IP Law Group PLC Keynote Speaker Special Guest Fireside Chat www.projectoutpost.biz Sponsors / Partners 5:30pm -10pm
