Event Title:

Organization:

  Business

  San Jose

Start Date:

  9/22/2011

End Date:

  9/22/2011

Start Time:

  6:00 PM

End Time:

  8:30 PM

Event Info: 

  The Trends in Life Science Funding programs through VC Taskforce offer an opportunity to understand what is happening these days to get a new company funded. What is an investor looking for? It is aimed for the entrepreneur who is seeking start up funding, for the investor who wants to participate in discussion with peers, or for anyone who wants to learn more. VC Taskforce and Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich and Rosati law firm have partnered to bring to you this scintillating interactive program series. The evening will be exciting and a terrific learning experience for all.

Join our panel of Angels and VCs to understand how to fund your company in today's tenuous market. Our panel discussions are exciting, informative and interactive. Get the real story about what is happening in today's market. Find out how to make it work for you.

This is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to network with investors and hear first-hand what it takes to raise early-stage capital in 2011. Come prepared with your questions. Understand what it takes to raise capital today.

The panel discussion will be followed by a Networking Opportunity to meet the panel and your fellow colleagues.

Moderator: Meredith L. Warshaw, Ph.D., Chair, Life Sciences, VC Taskforce

Life Sciences Money Tree Overview: Steve Bengston, Director, PWC (Pricewaterhouse Coopers)

Panelists:
Garheng Kong. MD, PhD, Sofinova Ventures
Roger Flugel, PhD, Sanderling Ventures
Jonathan Norris, SVB (Silicon Vally Bank)
Andrew McMillan, PhD 5AM Ventures
Philip Ottinger, WSGR (Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati)

http://www.VCTaskForce.com

Location:

  Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati

Room:

Address:

  650 Page Mill Road (Main Entrance)

Phone:

  650-776-1040

City:

  Palo Alto

State/Province:

  CA