What makes successful entrepreneurs 'tick'? Why do some succeed, while others fail? Join entrepreneurs Bernie Lambrese, founder and CEO of Infusion Resource and Dr. William Cesare, founder of Industrial Health Strategies for a discussion about "Leading an Entrepreneurial Venture." Moderated by Christine Smith, RI Science & Technology Advisory Council Program Manager, Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, the serial entrepreneurs will talk about their extensive experiences in starting, growing and exiting entrepreneurial ventures.

With extensive management experience in the home infusion, pharmaceutical and healthcare delivery industries, Lambrese was also the founder and the CEO of both EvoCare, a home infusion therapy provider, and Respiratory Solutions, a home respiratory and medical equipment provider. Having more than 22 years experience, Dr. Cesare has been a principle in multiple start-up companies in Rhode Island and New England focusing on clinical rehabilitation, pharmaceutical marketing,medical staffing, claims management, medical devices, and the senior living market. Dr. Cesare was the co-founder of ACES Technologies, a pioneering internet-based medical claims management firm which was acquired by Bridium, Inc in 2001. Dr. Cesare is an active member of Angel Healthcare Investors, LLC of Boston, one of the largest Life Science focused Angel groups in the US.