East Bay Series - Real-life Stories of Entrepreneurial Success
Picking The Right VC
Imagine that several venture capital firms are eager to invest in your hot start-up. Which one(s) should you pick? Term sheets don’t tell the entire story. From customer introductions and business management expertise to recruitment of follow-on investors, there are many ways that VCs can help – if you have the right chemistry and a shared vision.
Learn how our panel members contribute to the success of their portfolio companies and, equally important, how they keep difficult situations from turning into a horror stories.
The panel: * Kent Godfrey, Pond Venture Partners * Rebecca Lynn, Partner, Morgenthaler * Tim Wilson, Partner, Partech International
Moderator: Daniel Zimmerman, Partner, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
When: Wednesday, September 15
6-6:30 pm: Networking and Buffet Dinner 6:30-8 pm: Panel discussion and Q/A
Pre-registration closes 9 AM the day of the event.
Cost: (Includes buffet dinner, coffee and tea cash bar available) Members - $25, Affiliates who advertise this event - $25 General Public - $35, Walk-Ins: Add $10 to rates above
Locations: Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville, CA 94526.
Directions: Exit I-680 at Crow Canyon Road. Take Crow Canyon east approximately one mile. Turn left at El Capitan, then take the first right to the guard gate. After checking in at the gate, take the third left turn (just past the tennis courts) into the clubhouse parking lot.
DRESS: Business casual or business attire, please - no jeans or shorts allowed.
This event is co-sponsored by Claremont Creek Ventures, www.claremontvc.com.
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