Thursday, December 31, 2009

Investor's Circle - deadline to apply for funding is Jan 13th

2010 Spring Conference and Venture Fair
by Deb Parsons — last modified 2009-12-14 23:09
April 18-20, 2010
The Westin, San Francisco, CA


For Companies seeking funding the deadline to apply is January 13, 2010, click here for more information.

Monday, December 28, 2009

TCN - Boston - Negotiation & Valuation

TCN Presents: Negotiation & Valuation

Entrepreneurs have always struggled to develop and defend early stage corporate valuations as they seek to raise equity financing. In today’s economic environment, where investors are strapped for cash and looking for the lowest risk alternatives, the already difficult task of defending your corporate valuation is nearly impossible. In this new financial world, how do entrepreneurs and investors ever arrive at common ground?

To help answer this question, entrepreneurial Founders, CEOs, CFOs and private investors are welcome at this once-a-year TCN Roundtable where valuation methodologies, metrics, tactics and tips are discussed by successful Boston-area entrepreneurs, angels, venture capitalists and industry experts. A case study of a recent successful financing in New England will test your valuation abilities and acumen in real time. This program has challenged (and amused) even the most experienced entrepreneurs and investors over the years.

Come and add your voice to the mix, meet other professionals, and most importantly, get the inside perspective you need to develop and defend your company’s valuation.

Speakers:
Bettina Hein - Founder and CEO, Pixability, Inc.
Bard Salmon - Chairman of the Board, Perillon Software

Moderator:
Michael Conza – Partner, Bingham McCutchen LLP

Date: 1/27/10
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm (doors open at 5:30pm for networking)
Location: Bingham McCutchen at 1 Federal Street Boston, MA
Event Fees: TCNSeasonPass Holders – FREE, Approved Guests – FREE, TCN Affiliates - $35, Students - $20, All Others - $60.
Go to our website to register .

Michelle Hipwood
Chief Operating Officer
The Capital Network
www.thecapitalnetwork.org
LinkedIn Group: The Capital Network - Boston

TCN - Boston - Pitching the Plan

TCN Present: Pitching the Plan

Early stage ventures seeking investment need to know how to target, locate, approach and close with venture capitalists, angels and strategic investors. Through an interactive panel discussion with a recognized Boston-area media communications consultant and leading New England entrepreneurs, attendees learn how to maximize their chances of identifying the right investors and securing the capital they need to grow their business. Attendees learn how to create an "Elevator Pitch" and what to include in their "Investment Deck".

Speakers:

Diane Ripstein - Principal, Diane Ripstein Consulting

Phil Cooper - Member, Boston Harbor Angels

Laura Fitton - Founder & CEO, One Forty, Inc.

Moderator:

Jeremy Halpern - Managing Director, Evolution Advisors LLC

Date: 1/12/10

Time: 7:30am - 9:30am

Location: Emerging Enterprise Center @ Foley Hoag at 1000 Winter St - North Entrance, Suite 4000, Waltham, MA

Event Fees: TCNSeasonPass Holders – FREE, Approved Guests – FREE, TCN Affiliates - $35, Students - $20, All Others - $60.

Go to our website to register <http://www.thecapitalnetwork.org/> .

Michelle Hipwood

Chief Operating Officer

The Capital Network

www.thecapitalnetwork.org

LinkedIn Group: The Capital Network - Boston

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

The 16th Annual Columbia Business School Private Equity and Venture Capital Conference

Save the Date - January 29, 2010 - Alfred Lerner Hall - Columbia University - New York, NY. Rob Delman of Golden Seeds will be there.

Register now at www.cbspevcconference.com

Featuring keynote speakers:
Kevin J. Conway - Managing Partner, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc.
discussion led by
David MacKinnon - Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
Wesley R. Edens - Founder and Co-Chairman of Fortress Investment Group LLC

Panels include:
Private Equity Panels
New Capital Structures: Creative Approaches to Sustainability and Stability
The New Internationalism: Regulatory Practices and Global Private Equity Opportunities
Venture Capital Panel
Finding the Gem: What Defines a “Breakthrough Company” Today?
Distressed Investment Panel
A Case Study: Milacron Businesses Exit Chapter 11
Limited Partner Panel
Balancing Act: Examining the New GP/LP Paradigm
Real Estate Panel
Picking Up the Pieces: Real Estate Investing in the 21st Century’s Second Decade

Tuesday, December 1, 2009



Phil Geier will be signing his new book at the Four Seasons Restaurant, Monday Dec 7th, 5pm to 8pm. Golden Seeds members are welcome.