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The Entrepreneurs Gathering
Focus: the Software Space
February 16, 2006
Event Sponsor: The Entrepreneurs Network of Silicon Valley

Please join us for a very special evening event geared solely for Investors and Entrepreneurs working in the software space. The VC Task Force Entrepreneurs’ Gathering is an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs to network with investors and other CXOs, present their software company and idea, and hear first-hand what it takes to raise early-stage capital in 2006. Our first eight events drew over 50 entrepreneurs and more than a dozen investors each.

If you are an entrepreneur in a Bay Area software startup and currently seeking capital, come prepared with your best 30-second elevator pitch. In a few succinct sentences, be able to tell:

  • Who you are and what you do
  • What problem or opportunity you solve and why you are the one to solve it
  • How much you are looking to raise and what it will be used for
We will go around the room and allow select entrepreneurs to take the microphone. Time limits will be strictly enforced!

Our distinguished panel of 4-7 top software VC and early stage investors will provide brief feedback.
 

Panelists:
John Leckrone, Partner, Adobe Ventures
Joyce Chung, Managing Director, Cardinal Venture Capital
Talat Imran of The Angels' Forum
Ravi Mohan, Managing Director, Shasta Ventures

Previous panelists have included investors from Vantage Point Venture Partners, LeapFrog Ventures, BlueRun Ventures, Intel Capital, Apax Partners, Levensohn Venture Partners, Keiretsu forum, and others.

The event is moderated by Nathan Beckord and Susan Boedy of VentureArchetypes

Immediately following, our panel of investors will discuss critical topics, including:

  • What does it take to raise a seed or series A round in 2006—do you need customers? Do you need revenue? Do you need profitability?
  • Which sectors are hot, which are over-funded, and what is on the horizon?
  • What is the best way to find and approach the most appropriate investor for your firm?
Finally, we will provide time for additional networking and the exchange of business cards and executive summaries over pizza and soft drinks.

Attendance is reserved for investors and entrepreneurs only. Registration is required as space is limited. Those who arrive un-registered will only be allowed to attend at 6:30 if there are seats available.

When: February 16, 2006, 6-8 pm (additional events to be held the second Tuesday of each month)
Where: The Enterprise Network, 2953 Bunker Hill Lane, Suite 400, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Cost: $35 + Acteva Fees (If space is available door registration will be $45 (cash or check); Credit card is $45 + Acteva Fees.
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VC TaskForce was established in 2001 to create a variety of programs that provide information and insight on current strategic and tactical concerns of the venture capital community and the management of venture-backed companies. VC Task Force provides the venture capital community and venture-backed companies a forum for real-time information exchange and dialogue through panels, workshops, and roundtable meetings conducted by business/industry experts. We strive to identify and be responsive to the ongoing and changing needs of our members. The VC Task Force holds informational and networking events throughout the year to benefit its member community.


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TEN - The Enterprise Network - is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), business incubator, support center, and accelerator for hi-tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. Since being spun out from Joint Venture Silicon Valley in 1993 to support the area economy, we have helped launch over 60 successful startups, including: eBay, iPrint, Xros, Vertical Networks, Right Works, Intruvert Networks and others .
 
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