Thursday, February 26, 2009

PENSCO Symposium Series: Why Limit Your IRA & 401(k) to the Stock Market?

Thursday, March 5-6, 2009
8am - 5pm
New York, NY

Join Us for 2-day Industry-Leading CE Event for Professionals and Investors
Learn How to Prosper from Little-known IRA Investment Strategies.

Who Should Attend:

* Financial Advisors and Planners
* CPAs & Attorneys
* Mortgage & Real Estate Professionals
* Investors dissatisfied with their retirement returns
* Small Business Owners

Click here for more information.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Landmark Venture Forum

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
12:00-3:00pm – Lunch Buffet at Noon
The Hyatt Regency Greenwich, CT

Angel investors are evaluating the realities of the current economy and implementing strategies to weather the downturn - in order to profit in the long term.

Investment strategies may be changing, but early stage angel investment continues.

Meet the management teams of 6 early stage companies determined to beat the odds.

The Event is by Invitation Only.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Early Stage East 2009

June 9th & 10th
Wilmington, Delaware

Early Stage East has remained geographically the largest venture capital conference focused on early stage companies. More than 1/2 of the companies that participated in Early Stage East 2008 went on to receive funding.

This year Early Stage East will showcase 20 of the best of the best from the Mid-Atlantic Region.

The companies will be nominated by and selected by a panel of exclusive Early Stage Venture Capitalists.

The presenter registration is due April 24th and can be done here.

An application to attend the summit can be found here.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

2009 ACA Summit

April 15 - 17, 2009
Atlanta, GA

ACA’s 2009 Summit is the largest gathering of angel investing groups in North America. The event is designed for members of angel groups – both leaders and member investors – as a true peer exchange, with valuable information and thought-provoking discussion on best practices in the field and a way to better know your colleagues for future co-investment. The 2008 event attracted 380 attendees from more than 100 angel groups.

The Summit starts on Wednesday, April 15th with an informal reception at 5:30 pm Eastern time and adjourns on Friday, April 17th at 1:30 pm. ACA members interested in attending the annual member meeting should plan to arrive by 4:30 pm on April 15th.

Several pre-Summit programs will also be offered throughout the day on Wednesday, April 15th.

For more information and to register visit.

The 2009 Corporate Venture Capital Summit

February 24th, 2009 | British Consulate | Cambridge, MA.

ACA has secured a $150 discount for the Corporate Venture Capital Summit in Cambridge on February. The regular rate for investors is $495, so you’ll be able to register for $345. The discount code is available for Golden Seeds members on Angel Soft, in Group Messages.

This exclusive venture summit will feature:
* 20 Corporate Venture Capitalists on interactive panels;
* Early stage and emerging growth company presentations
* High-level networking opportunities
* Cocktail reception

Corporate VCs/Investors confirmed to speak include:
Intel Capital, Panasonic Venture Group, Best Buy Capital, Novartis BioVentures, Kodak Ventures, UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund, Verizon Communications, TELUS Ventures, SR One, Siemens Venture Capital, SAP Ventures, Ascension Health Ventures, Fidelity BioSciences, TELUS Ventures, MP Healthcare Venture Management, Geisinger Ventures, Kaiser Permanente Ventures, ABS Ventures, SK Telecom Ventures, NEC Corporation of America, Allegis Capital, and Hartford Ventures

For more details or to register visit.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Silicon Valley: Global Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurs

Thursday, February 19, 2009
Fenwick & West LLP
801 California St
Mountain View, CA 94041

7:30AM – 8:30AM Breakfast and Networking
8:30AM – 9:30AM Panel & Discussion

The opportunity to take your company and product global has much appeal – from offering diversification in difficult times to dramatically expanding the size of the market for your widget. But with this opportunity come many challenges that are unique to the prospect of running a business in a foreign land. The savvy entrepreneur knows how to prepare and plan for this growth. This panel of experts will talk about specific hurdles to be planned for and the partners who can help you navigate them.

Register here.

Social Enterprise: Seizing Emergent Opportunities

April 19 - 21, 2009
Westin St. Francis
San Francisco


Venture Fair: 20 Top-Rated, Mission-Driven Companies
Business Presentations, Exhibition Showcases, Group Evaluation

Plenary: “The Prospects for Social Enterprise"
Exploring Administration Responses to Recession

Pre-Event Workshop: PAI - Power of Angel Investing Workshop
Post Investment Relationship: Entrepreneurs and Angles

Breakouts:
  • “The Role of Advocacy in the Social Enterprise Sector”
  • “Designing Successful, Mission-Aligned Exits”
  • "Sector Showcase: Emerging Opportunities in Water"
  • “Embedding Social Metrics in Deal and Corporate Structures"
  • “What Companies Need in a Downturn and How to Supply It"
  • "Exploring Non-Traditional Capital Sources
*NEW!* The IC Challenge: Debating the "Sell Out"

For more information www.investorscircle.net

Monday, February 2, 2009

Cartier Women's Initiative Awards

Are you in the start-up phase of your business? Could you use $20,000 CASH? Then enter the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards contest! Created in 2006, this international business plan competition is your chance to become a start-up sensation. Enter by Friday, February 13, 2009 for a shot at winning a $20,000 grant, a personal mentor, huge media exposure, and an exclusive invitation to the Women’s Forum Global Meeting in Deauville, France. Every launching lady who has been in business no longer than three years is eligible.