SVASE Event: 'Startup-U SV:Coming To Terms With Your Investors - Deciphering The Venture Capital Term Sheet: James Lussier, Norwest Venture Partners, Bill Portelli, CEO, Collabnet & Bob Hawn, Moderator, Principal, Enterprise Law Group, Inc.' December 5, 2006

Event: 'Startup-U SV:Coming To Terms With Your Investors - Deciphering The Venture Capital Term Sheet: James Lussier, Norwest Venture Partners, Bill Portelli, CEO, Collabnet & Bob Hawn, Moderator, Principal, Enterprise Law Group, Inc.'

Date: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 At 12:00
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Contact Info:
Location: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 2475 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Contact Name: Nancy Wu Email: SVStartupU@gmail.com
URL: www.svase.org/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=149&extmode=view&extid=111

James Lussier, Norwest Venture Partners
Bill Portelli, CEO of CollabNet
Bob Hawn, Moderator, Principal, Enterprise Law Group, Inc.

With your help, we will start on time so the speaker can provide you with as much interactive information as possible! Please arrive before 12:00 to register! We will start the program promptly at 12:00!

Agenda:

11:45-12:00 Registration, Networking and Food
12:00-12:15 SVASE/Startup-U Overview, Introductions, Speaker Intro
12:15-1:15 Speaker Presentation and Interactive Q&A
1:15-1:30 Networking with the presenters!

Advanced registration ensures that everyone will
receive the subject specific hand outs!

Popular FAQs regarding Startup-U:

What is the cost of this event?
A $5 (member) or $15 (affiliate/non-member) registration fee, plus a $1.50 credit card processing fee, includes event and lunch, available through advanced online registration. A $10 or $20 fee is collected at the door.

What is the format of a Startup-U event typically?
Generally speaking, each event begins with an introduction by the host followed by a brief talk about SVASE and self-introductions by each of the attendees. After the introductions, the host introduces a speaker (usually 20 minute presentation, followed by group discussion) or the discussion topic; the exact format varies based on the host and that variety is what makes this event so exciting!

Who should attend?
Startup entrepreneurs, anyone thinking about forming a startup, service providers, angels and VCs active in the Silicon Valley information tech and biotech entrepreneur communities. Past participants include:
Current and aspiring entrepreneurs
Venture Capitalists, Angels and other members of the funding community
Service Providers (e.g. human resources, contract programming, etc.)
Independent Consultants (e.g. sales, marketing, engineering, etc.)

Do I need to be a member of SVASE to attend this event?
Non-members and guests of members are welcome to attend any 2 SVASE Startup-U events. Afterwards, we recommend that non-members become members of SVASE. For more information on the benefits of joining SVASE, please visit our website at www.svase.org/site/Membership/index_html.You can also join at the event itself.

What if I have more questions?
Please contact the Host for this event: Nancy Wu, SVStartupU@gmail.com, (650) 799-4704.

This event is co-sponsored by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, www.pillsburylaw.com

Official Website: http://www.svase.org/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=149&extmode=view&extid=111