In and Around the Valley
February 2008
Here are some of the events that are slated to take place today and beyond within the month of February In and Around the Valley. I have pretty much taken the email updates I get from Churchil club and copied the content here. Couple of these events are as early as today and later this week while some are in the third week of February.
FEATURE EVENT: THE ELEVATOR PITCH ROUNDTABLE
Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman 2475Hanover Street,
Web Site: http://vctaskforce.com/content/view/424/
Pricing: Churchill Club Members $35 / Non-members $45 (includes pizza and soda) If space is available, on-site registration is an additional $10
[Plus Cvent fees]
Description: This is a VC Taskforce event—
The VC Taskforce Elevator Pitch Roundtable is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to network with investors and other CXOs, present their company and idea, and hear first-hand what it takes to raise early-stage capital in 2008. This event is reported to have consistently drawn an excellent entrepreneur-to-investor ratio.
If you are an entrepreneur in a startup and currently seeking capital, come prepared with your best 60-second elevator pitch. If you wish to give your pitch at this event, please register and then email Rich Weingart, Vice President, Sweet Baker Insurance Brokers / Direct Phone (415) 512-2122, who will provide you with further instructions and advice.
If you are an investor come and listen to entrepreneurs' pitches. You never know where you'll find your next deal. Find out how our panel of investors rate the entrepreneurs' pitches; which VCs pass and for what reasons; and, which entrepreneurs other VCs want to talk to ASAP. Please let us know if you would like to participate on one of our Elevator Pitch Roundtable panels or Workshop panels.
During the evening, a select number of entrepreneurs will present their pitch to the entire room. Our distinguished panel of early stage investors will ask questions and provide brief feedback. Please note that pitching time limits will be strictly enforced!
Our lively panel discussion and Q&A will also provide critical insight into what it takes to raise capital today.
Moderator: Ash Dhar, Venture Partner, Horizon Ventures
Panelists: Gary Benton, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman; Rich Redelfs, General Partner, Foundation Capital; Charles Chi, Partner, Greylock Venture Partners; Jim Watson, Managing Director, CMEA Ventures
If you wish to give your pitch, please register and then email Rich Weingart This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it, Partner, Sweet & Baker Insurance Brokers, Direct Phone (415) 512-2122, who will provide you with further instructions and advice.
Register now!
Elevator Pitch Roundtable Chair: Steve Bengston, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers If you have any questions please contact Elevator Pitch Round Table Manager Rich Weingart This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , Partner, Sweet & Baker Insurance Brokers, Direct Phone (415) 512-2122
HYSTA EC Chinese New Year Cocktail Reception Party
A HYSTA Executive Club Event
Date: Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Time: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Zibibbo, 430 Kipling Street,
Pricing: Churchill Club Members $50/person (only open to Churchill Club Members) HYSTA EC Chinese New Year Cocktail Reception Party
A HYSTA Executive Club Event
Date: Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Time: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Zibibbo, 430 Kipling Street,
Pricing: Churchill Club Members $50/person (only open to Churchill Club Members) Description:
The HYSTA Executive Club and the Hina Group are co-hosting a Chinese New Year Cocktail Reception party to welcome the Year of the Rat.
Churchill Club Members are cordially invited to enjoy this wonderful evening mixer with other business leaders, investors, and partners. Please email with your name, company name, and position to Grace Zhao at yuhongrace@yahoo.com before February 4th. We look forward to seeing you there.
Wish You a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
Hua Yuan Science and Technology Association's EC Club
Venture Capital Investment Competition Silicon Valley Regional
Date: Friday, Feb 8th 2008
Time: 9.00 pm-5.00 pm
Location: California Mission Room,
Website: http://www.scunetworks-mbaec.org/
Pricing: $20 Students, $25 for Alumni and $40 for others.
Description:
The Entrepreneurs' Connection at the Leavey School of Business,
"Crossing the Chasm - Web 2.0," with best selling author Geoffrey Moore
An SVASE event
Date: Thursday, February 21st, 2008
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Networking and Business Showcase7:00 – 8:15 pm: Geoffrey Moore: Crossing the Chasm - Web 2.0, 8:15 – 8:30 pm: Additional networking
Location: Microsoft Building 1, 1065 La Avenida St, Mountain View, CA 94043
Website: http://www.scunetworks-mbaec.org/
Pricing: Members - $20; Affiliates who advertise this event - $29 (Please mention the Churchill Club); General Public - $49;Business Showcase Exhibit Table – member rate: $149; non-member rate: $375
(Includes exhibit table and two tickets to the event.) Walk in: Add $10
Description:
Since the Web1.0 boom of the late 90’s the formula for success has morphed dramatically. If you don’t understand the new rules and paradigms, you probably fail to cross the chasm or get dumped on the sidelines just when you thought you were being taken for the ride of your life in the tornado! And, if you’re fortunate enough to gather high volumes of users, how do you monetize your product/service without spooking the herd?
So what are the critical differences between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 models, and how can you leverage this knowledge to your advantage?
Come hear best-selling author and investor, Geoffrey Moore, explore this topic and provide answers to the following questions and more:
• What’s more important, your technology or your business model?
• Is it enough to get people to adopt you product/service, or do you have to get them to pay for it as well?
• How do you make it self service, so you don’t need sales staff?
• Even with complex services, can you create an efficient volume operations model, so you can scale quickly?
• How do you create a model that can scale exponentially, so you can gain sufficient scale to be financially material?
• How do you get cool & keep staying cool, so you can leverage viral marketing well into the future?
To register for this event go to http://svase.org/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=149&extmode=view&extid=1301
Opening remarks and introduction: Dan’l Lewin, Corporate Vice President, Strategic and Emerging Business Development, Microsoft Corporation.
SPEAKER: Geoffrey Moore, Venture Partner, Mohr Davidow Ventures
This event is co-sponsored by: Microsoft Corporation, http://www.microsoftstartupzone.com/
The Entrepreneurship Conference
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Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Time: 11:15 pm – 4:00 pm, Doors open at 10:00 am
Location: Stanford Campus,
Web Site: http://www.econference.org/
Pricing: Stanford Students $30/ Alumni $60 / Community $95
Description:
Once again the Stanford Graduate School of Business is holding its annual Entrepreneurship Conference – one of the most successful events of its kind at
Taking place on Wednesday, February 27, this year’s conference features keynote speaker Gil Penchina, CEO of Wikia. The conference program consists of a series of lectures by Stanford GSB’s entrepreneurial professors, and interactive panels featuring prominent figures in the entrepreneurial community. These events will bring together veteran entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, academics, students, and industry experts in an insightful and active engagement. Registration is open!! Get your ticket for the E-Conference early before they sell out.
