SVASE Event: 'Startup-U SVN@NDNU: Michael Loftus, CEO, InFreeDA(Metro411) & Doug Hickey (Hummer Winblad): What The VC & Entrepreneur Look For In Each Other' May 12, 2006

Event: 'Startup-U SVN@NDNU: Michael Loftus, CEO, InFreeDA(Metro411) & Doug Hickey (Hummer Winblad): What The VC & Entrepreneur Look For In Each Other'

Date: Friday, May 12, 2006 At 12:00
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Contact Info:
Location: Notre Dame de Namur University, 1550 Ralston Avenue, Taube Hall, Belmont, CA 94002 Contact Name: Gary Feierbach or Peter Young Contact No: 650 591-8295 or 650 508-3637 Email: SVNStartupU@gmail.com;pyoung@ndnu.edu
URL: www.svase.org/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=149&extmode=view&extid=80

Where is NDNU and Taube Hall?
The Notre Dame de Namur campus is located on Ralston Ave in Belmont. Taube (pronounced toby) Hall is a church like structure located by the campus entrance. There is parking on both sides of the building. For directions go to www.ndnu.edu/catalog/current/campus_guide.html.

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 Hosts for this event: Excelle Liu or Malgosia Mazany. Also, Notre Dame de Namur University Host Peter Young pyoung@ndnu.edu.

This event is co-sponsored by Notre Dame de Namur University, www.ndnu.edu.