Bomber Entrepreneurship Network

The Bomber Entrepreneurship Network (BEN) is an exciting opportunity for alumni, students, faculty, and friends of Ithaca College interested in, aspiring to, or working in the entrepreneurship space to connect and share ideas. 

Whether in-person or virtually, these chances to collaborate and support one another underpin the Ithaca Forever community that makes everyday a great day to be a Bomber!

 

Upcoming B.E.N. Events

March 26, 2025
NYC Gathering at the Cornell Club
Ed CattoCoinciding with the School of Business's "Meet the Firms" trip to New York City, this event will feature an intimate conversation between Dean Michael Johnson-Cramer and IC faculty member and pop culture entrepreneur Ed Catto. 

Known for his Hidden Entrepreneur classes and as one of the driving forces (along with Brad Treat) behind Demo Day competitions, Ed is an expert on pop culture entrepreneurship. His research and participation in major events like WonderCon puts him at the leading edge of where creative industries and entrepreneurship intersect.

In addition to his own storied past with Nabisco, Ogilvy, and Reed Elsiver, Ed has launched the revival of a beloved 60s toy with Caption Action Enterprises and was instrumental in transforming ITHACON into a student-run event on South Hill.

$10 registration also includes pre- and post-discussion reception with bar and hors d'oeuvres, so there will be ample time to network and share ideas.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED HERE

Previous B.E.N. Events

October 22, 2024

Virtual Fireside Chat with Tariq Meyers '14

This third BEN event featured a "fireside chat" between Dean Michael Johnson-Cramer and Tariq Meyers '14, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Untapped, a marketplace that matches underrepresented, early-in-career talent with opportunities within the technology and finance sectors.


March 27, 2024
NYC Gathering at the Cornell Club

In addition to a networking reception for alumni and current students, the event included a panel moderated by Dean Michael Johnson-Cramer and featuring: 

  • Mark French '97 - Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of NLP Ventures
  • Josh Golden '93 - Chief Marketing Officer at Quad
  • Ty Lifeset '98 - Partner and Executive Creative Director at Envoy
  • Michael Luscher '97 - Founder & CEO of POINT3
  • Joanna Stahl '00 - Founder of Go2Practice
  • Ben Zebelman '98 - Music Composer, Producer, Pianist & Entrepreneur

October 12, 2023

Bomber Entrepreneurship Network Launch Event at the Harvard Club in Boston

In addition to a networking reception for alumni and current students, the event included a panel moderated by Dean Michael Johnson-Cramer and featuring Bobbie Carlton '86, Joshua Milne '96, and Trustee Chris Palmieri '96