Predictions 2009 : Tech, Green & More January 22, 2009

It's official: We're in recession. Store closures, job losses are nothing new during a recession, but it has also been a time when great companies like Cisco and Sun Microsystems have been formed. History has many examples of successful companies being built during recessionary periods. The question on every startup's mind is how 2009 is going to shape and if the VCs will continue to fund technology companies. We've assembled a team of investors who will discuss issues including :

Are they still funding early stage/Series-A? What's the real scoop?
What about follow-on rounds? What has changed?
How has their funding criteria changed in today's market?
Where are the VCs advising their companies to cut back?
What kind of deals are they looking for now?
How do they expect 2009 to shape out?
What are the "hot segments" or "hot applications" that are attracting their attention?
How will the job/talent market evolve?
Impact of India/China & more

Panelists:
Alex Sloan, Expansion Capital Partners (Cleantech)
Barbara Grant, American River Ventures (Energy Efficiency)
Bruce Taragin, Blumberg Capital (IT/Mobile/Internet)
Lisa Suennen, Psilos Ventures (Healthcare Services, IT & Medical Technology)
Randy Hawks, Claremont Creek Ventures (Healthcare, Medtech, Software)

The panel will be moderated by Andrew Hargadon of Graduate School of Mgmt, UC Davis.

Visit www.techcoire.com to learn more and to register for this event.

Members - Free ; $50 before 1/17; $60 after ; $70 at the door.

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