
Steve Socolof moderated a cleantech panel for the NJ EDA, including Eric Breese of Evonik, Keryl Cosenzo of Siemens, Doug Kushnerik of ExxonMobil, and Keally DeWitt of GAF Energy.
Steve Socolof moderated a NJ EDA Roundtable: New Jersey’s Clean Tech Innovation Ecosystem: What Role Should Big Corporates Play on December 5, 2019. Many important technological advances in cleantech have been the work of startup companies and research universities. Large, well established companies also play a very substantial—if less well publicized—role as innovators in the field. The roundtable explored the cleantech contributions global companies are making here in New Jersey, and ways in which they may be able to play an even larger role in the state’s cleantech innovation ecosystem. Panel included Keally DeWitt, Sr. Director, Marketing and Public Policy, GAF Energy (Parsippany), Eric Breese, Venture Capital Investment Director, Evonik Inc. (Parsippany), Doug Kushnerick, Sr. Scientific Advisor, ExxonMobil Research (Clinton and Paulsboro), and Keryl Cosenzo, Head, Government Research Programs, Siemens Corporate Technology (Princeton)
Moderator: Steve Socolof, Managing Partner, Tech Council Ventures, and Founding Head of Lucent Technologies New Ventures Group

Stephen Socolof on stage with LP Lutz Stoeber of Evonik
Stephen Socolof on stage with LP Lutz Stoeber of Evonik talking about strategic partnering at the Global Corporate Venturing Synergize event in New York City on September 25, 2019.
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BioNJ’s BioPartnering Conference will bring together over 500 life sciences executives, investors, academic collaborators, and business development professionals for networking, a week of 1-1 partnering, company and start-up pitch presentations, exhibits, and plenary sessions.
- In-Person: Tuesday, April 18 • 7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
- The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset, NJ 08873
- Virtual Partnering: Monday, April 17 & Wednesday-Friday, April 19-21
Register and visit www.BioNJ.org for more information.
Questions: Please get in touch with Pavita Howe at [email protected].
For Sponsorship and Exhibit opportunities, contact Cheri Hennessy at [email protected].
Join NJBIZ and the panel of experts for this virtual discussion. The experts will discuss and answer questions live from attendees. Topics will include the below and much more! — APR 25, 2023, 1:00 PM, Virtual
- How strong is the fundraising environment for VC firms and other alternative investment vehicles?
- Is there a realistic chance that the IPO market will recover any time soon?
- Which sectors offer the most upside for VCs, other early-stage investors?
- How has the Biden administration’s antitrust approach affected the M&A market?
- What is the climate like for both private equity firms and strategic buyers?
- Are higher interest rates making leveraged buyouts less attractive?
- How have valuations recovered from the pandemic and have they stabilized?
Moderator:
Jeff Kanige, Editor, NJBIZ
Panelists:
Judd Appel, Managing Director, Eisner Advisory Group LLC
Kevin Moyer, Partner, Practice Lead for Transaction Strategy & Transformation, Sax LLP
Stephen Socolof, Managing Partner, Tech Council Ventures
REGISTRATION IS FREE https://njbiz.com/event/2023-vcs-and-m-and-as/
Contact Information
Allison Morgart
NJBIZ
Join innovation thought leaders at The Logan Philadelphia May 22-25, 2023.
The 2023 IRI Annual Conference will explore the future of innovation through the lens of supply chain, Industry 4.0, sustainability, portfolio management, digital workforces, and more. This event will share emerging trends, technologies, and toolkits to help leader drive a successful organization.
Register and learn more at: https://www.iriweb.org/2023-annual-conference/
Managing Partner Steve Socolof is attending.
Join Tech Council Ventures as we and a community of successful founders and experienced investors celebrate and explore technology at TechUnited’s brand-new BetterCapital Conference on June 15 at Asbury Lanes.
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Tech Council Ventures is proud to sponsor this event.
Join Tech Council Ventures as we celebrate and honor trailblazing leaders, disrupters, and entrepreneurs while enjoying food and drinks at the historic venue Asbury Lanes!
Listen to a fireside chat with science superstar Bill Nye.
Get your ticket at https://techunited.co/catalystawards/ before space runs out and participate in a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Tech Council Ventures is proud to sponsor this event.
As part of the Tech @ North to Shore Festival, these awards feature categories including progress, leadership, and hope to capture our community’s momentum and achievements.
Join Tech Council Ventures at the BetterX Summit on June 22 at NJPAC in Newark, NJ for an inspiring day of talks and explore the intersection of technology and a brighter future for all.
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