Investing in Turbulent Times September 10, 2008

What is the Impact on Venture Financing and Exit Strategies for Startup Companies?

Join us for this exciting and timely topic in these days of economic and global upheaval. Our panelists will provide a variety of perspectives from Venture Capitalists to M&A bankers to Entrepreneurs.

Panel of experts:
Joerg Lamprecht, Qitera, Co-Founder and CEO
Greta Mowry, Verge Innovation Group, Owner, and Member of Keiretsu Forum SanFrancisco
Richard V. Zolezzi, Partner Catapult Advisors LLC
Eric Buatois, General Partner Sofinnova Ventures
Nels Nelson, Managing Director Pagemill Partners

Moderator:
TBA

Topics to be discussed:
Broad and overarching trends in the venture investing community
Perspectives on economic outlook
How long is the current "uncertain/recessionary" market going to last?
How does the election year impact the venture market?
How are international markets performing and associated impact on European entrepreneurs?
Do we have a Web 2.0 "bubble"?
How should entrepreneurs' cope?
How is the current economic crisis different from the bust in 2000 from an entrepreneur's standpoint?
Do you see any areas immune to the prevailing turbulence?
When do you see the IPO market opening up?
Will the current pace of M&A increase, decrease, or stay the same in the coming year?

Agenda:
6:00 - 7:00 pm Registration / Networking
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Panel discussion
8:30 - 9:00 p.m. More networking

Complimentary appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served.

Members $20, Non-Members $35, At the door $50.

Official Website: http://www.gaba-network.org/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=332&year=2008&month=09&day=10&Itemid=116