AAMA Connect 2007 - Technology's Middle Kingdom
VC-Entrepreneur Connection

AAMA's VC/Entrepreneur Program aims to showcase entrepreneurs to interested investors, while increasing their exposure and shortening their time to capital. The aim of the program is to create innovative forums in which entrepreneurs and VCs have the opportunity to make strong and long-lasting connections designed to help entrepreneurs expand business sources and contacts among the venture capital firms. It is our hope and continued goal that the success of the VC/Entrepreneur Program will lead to a continued acceleration in entrepreneurial activity and new company formation.


 

CREATE AND GROW YOUR START-UP WITH LUMINARY GUY KAWASAKI, SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS AND LEADING VENTURE CAPITALISTS

Tuesday, December 11, 2007
at the Four Seasons Hotel of Silicon Valley
2050 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, California

What To Expect
AAMA’s Entrepreneur Workshop brings to you practical information from seasoned entrepreneurs, knowledgeable investors and legal experts that will help you create and grow a successful start-up. Whether you are planning to start a company or just launched one, this event will lead you through the new venture creation and funding process, as seen through the eyes of serial entrepreneurs who have “done it before” and VCs who evaluate companies every day.

Opening Kick-off Lunch &
Keynote Address

"Art of the Start"
by
Guy Kawasaki,
Managing Director,
Garage Technology Ventures

Guy Kawasaki

Workshop Panels
 

Panel 1:
How to Successfully Pitch Your Ideas to VCs


Panel 2:
Term Sheets and Valuation: Demystifying a “Black Art”


Panel 3:
What VCs Look for in Business Plans

 

Participating firms:

America's Growth Capital

BizClarity

Cardiva Medical, Inc.

The Carlyle Group

DT Capital Partners

The Hina Group

Horizon Ventures

LTD Supply Chain

Newbury Ventures

Siemens Venture Capital

Teknovus Inc.

Tiger Venture Analysis, Inc.

Walden International

Warburg Pincus

 

Confirmed panelists include:

  • Steve Bowman, President & CEO, BizClarity
  • William Chen, General Partner, DT Capital Partners
  • Joyce Chung, Managing Director, Garage Technology Ventures
  • Gerd Goette, Managing Partner, Siemens Venture Capital
  • Ted Hollifield, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
  • Philip Korn, Managing Director, SVB Capital
  • Jim Koshland, Partner & Chair of Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Practice Group, DLA Piper LLP
  • Julie Kunstler, VP of Business Development, Teknovus, Inc.
  • Dr. David K. Lam, Founder, Lam Research Corp.
  • Augustine Lien, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Cardiva Medical
  • John Park, Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
  • Barry Taylor, Managing Director, Warburg Pincus
  • Douglas Tsui, Managing Director, Horizon Ventures
  • Yimin Zimmerer, Vice President, Walden International

The event is limited space and by application only so that the event can ensure maximum ‘interactivity’ and participation – driving the most benefit for your time. Hosted at the renowned Four Seasons Hotel in Palo Alto, this is a workshop not to be missed!

Accepted applicants will pay a $49 event fee that will include participation in the Entrepreneur's Workshop, admission to the Connect 2007 Conference, and one ticket to the Gala Dinner ($595 value).

 

Workshop sponsored by:

DLA Piper Dorsey SVB Morgan Lewis

 

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1-ON-1 SPEED MEETINGS WITH THE WORLD'S TOP VENTURE CAPITALISTS


Wednesday, December 12, 2007
At the Hyatt Regency Hotel
5101 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, California, USA 95054

What To Expect
Our annual 1-on-1 Speed Meetings offers you an unique opportunity to showcase your company to top venture capitalists. Investors from The Carlyle Group, Walden International, Bessemer Ventures, Blue Run Ventures, Vantage Point Venture Partners, WI Harper, and others are already confirmed to attend. You will have the chance to have an intimate 1-on-1 meeting with at least four venture investors looking for the next big thing!

This is not your average ‘meet and greet’ – investors are looking to put money to work.

Only 12 companies will be selected, don't let this unique opportunity slip you by.

Accepted applicants will pay a $49 event fee that will include participation in the VC 1-on-1, admission to the Connect 2007 Conference, and one ticket to the Gala Dinner ($595 value).

Sponsored by:
Dorsey & Whitney

Participating companies:

ArrowPath Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners

Blue Run Ventures

The Carlyle Group

DCM

General Catalyst Partners

GSR Ventures

Highland Capital

Hummer Winblad Venture Partners

IDG Ventures

Institutional Venture Partners

Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers

Lehman Brothers

Lightspeed Venture Partners

New Enterprise Associates

Newbury Ventures

Nokia

Siemens Ventures

Sierra Ventures

Storm Ventures

Tallwood Venture Capital

Technology Crossover Ventures

VantagePoint Venture Partners

Walden International

WI Harper Group

 

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