Case Study of Learning Lessons for Entrepreneurs: Selling Out/Exit Strategy June 10, 2009

Series Description:
SDForum, in collaboration with Nixon Peabody and Frank Rimerman are delighted to announce the launch of a unique and innovative breakfast series: Building a Tech Business in Silicon Valley: A Case Study. The Series is NOT a "talking heads" panel program. Instead, the important lessons learned are communicated through discussions centering around detailed case descriptions. Audience members put themselves in the shoes of the company's principals as they suffer and succeed through the rollercoaster life of a startup. The Series will take place across five sessions from Fall '08 to Spring '09 and will trace the lifecycle of a fictitious Silicon Valley technology company.

Each session will be kicked off by a panel of experts and then participants will discuss and debate what the founders should do, provide helpful insights and materials for the entrepreneurial attendees as they build and grow their own companies. The experts include seasoned entrepreneurs and CEO's, service providers, investors and executives with pertinent experience and insights. There will be a dedicated wiki to communicate with attendees, including disseminating background material prior to the sessions, session materials, news and other related pieces or posts, and speaker and sponsor information.

Attendees are invited to participate in the entire series, or simply come for one session of particular interest.

Session #5 - Selling Out/Exit Strategy

Journey Computer Networks (JCN) was happy that OS had stabilized itself and would likely make some money; however, they were more excited about what they could do OS's technology. JCN made an offer to acquire OS's technology and integrate OS's operations into their nascent television programming division.

Confirmed Speakers:

Dr. J. Antonio Carballo, IBM
Jerry Iwata, Comerica
Jan Robertson, SiVal
Moderated by: Steve Clinton, Nixon Peabody

Members: $20, Non-Members: $30, Platinum Pass: $0.

Official Website: http://www.sdforum.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Calendar.eventDetail&eventID=13458