Institutions of higher education are a source of great innovation. In the Pioneer Valley, also known as the "Knowledge Corridor" because of the precence of so many of these institutions, several clean technology start-ups have seen the green. The first "Lessons Learned" session will feature several of these companies. Moderator: Nick DeCristofaro, Commercial Ventures and Intellectual Property, UMass Amherst Panel: a. Qteros: Sue Leschine b. Anellotech: David Sudolsky c. Stan Kowalski III, Dr. Walter Presz