If You REALLY Want to Change the World
Co-authors Norman Winarsky and Henry Kressel are joined with Jeffrey Ganek for a discussion on how to create, build, and sustain breakthrough ventures.
Author Speaker Series
"If You Really Want to Change the World" is about helping entrepreneurs find true north. Henry Kressel and Norman Winarsky--technologists, inventors, and investors with stellar track records--provide a guide for those who wish to create a market-leading company that will have a real impact: a disciplined and staged approach they have used to launch, invest in, and develop scores of highly successful companies. "If You Really Want to Change the World" leads entrepreneurs through the critical stages of venture development, from concept to acquisition or public offering to maintaining a rich culture of innovation in the company. It is a guide by innovators for innovators, with approaches that are practical and timeless.
Co-authors Norman Winarsky and Henry Kressel are joined with Jeffrey Ganek for a discussion on how to create, build, and sustain breakthrough ventures. The presentation will discuss the successful development of two ventures, and the process that made their success possible: Siri (now a leading app on Apple smartphones), and Neustar, a leading telecommunications service company listed on the NYSE with annual revenues of about one billion dollars.
The speakers will be:
Co-authors Norman Winarsky and Henry Kressel are joined with Jeffrey Ganek for a discussion on how to create, build, and sustain breakthrough ventures. The presentation will discuss the successful development of two ventures, and the process that made their success possible: Siri (now a leading app on Apple smartphones), and Neustar, a leading telecommunications service company listed on the NYSE with annual revenues of about one billion dollars.
The speakers will be:
- Dr. Henry Kressel - Warburg Pincus, a senior partner and managing director for over 30 years
- Dr. Norman Winarsky - former President of SRI Ventures of SRI International, and co-founder and board member of Siri
- Jeffrey Ganek - Founding CEO of Neustar
For more information, visit ifyoureallywanttochangetheworld.com.
When:
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where:
Midtown location (Note: Address will be sent via email to all registered guests 24-48 hours prior to the event to the "Primary Email" address listed in your profile. Please review your profile to confirm that the email address listed is correct.)
Cost:
WNCY Supporting Members - $20 (WCNY supporting membership costs $95/yr at Join/Renew Membership)
Gold & Benefactor Members - $0
Other Wharton Alumni & Guests - $40
Books will be on display and available for sale at the event.
Click here to register
When:
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where:
Midtown location (Note: Address will be sent via email to all registered guests 24-48 hours prior to the event to the "Primary Email" address listed in your profile. Please review your profile to confirm that the email address listed is correct.)
Cost:
WNCY Supporting Members - $20 (WCNY supporting membership costs $95/yr at Join/Renew Membership)
Gold & Benefactor Members - $0
Other Wharton Alumni & Guests - $40
Books will be on display and available for sale at the event.
Click here to register
Due to building security requirements, you must pre-register for this event. Walk-ins cannot be accepted.
Registration is subject to availability and will close on Monday, February 8 at 4:00 pm Eastern - No Exceptions!
Registration is subject to availability and will close on Monday, February 8 at 4:00 pm Eastern - No Exceptions!