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The Elevator Pitch FEST
November 1, 2007 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Bldg 10, Network Circle | Menlo Park
Event Host: Sun Microsystems

 
What’s an Elevator Pitch FEST?
Two separate panels of investors to listen to two separate sets of 90 second elevator pitches.
[Panel A: 6:30-7:30; Panel B: 7:30-8:30]
Voting by investor panel and investors in audience.
 
How does it differ from the Elevator Pitch Roundtable?
The Elevator Pitch Roundtable is a great place to get feedback on pitches and business ideas. Investors suggest different ways of presenting & what works and doesn’t work in business models. The Elevator Pitch Roundtable is more like a dress rehearsal.
 
The Elevator Pitch FEST is show time; a program of presentations and voting. A greater number of investors are available to hear a greater number of pitches pitches. The VC Taskforce Elevator Pitch FEST is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to network with investors and other CXOs and present their company and business idea.
 
If you are an entrepreneur in a startup and currently seeking capital, come prepared with your best rehearsed 90-second elevator pitch. 
 
If you are an investor come and listen to entrepreneurs’ pitches. You’ll have a chance to join in on the Q&A and simplified voting.

You’ll 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 note that pitching time limits will be strictly enforced!
1½ minute pitch
 
Moderator: Steve Bengston, Director, Emerging Company Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Panelists:
6:30 – 7:30 pm

William Price, Managing Director, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
John Steuart, Managing Director, Claremont Creek Ventures
Jeff Yu, Managing Director, The Angel's Forum
Steven Kan, Associate, Clearstone Venture Partners

7:30 – 8:30 pm
Juan Antonio, General Partner, Argon Venture Partners
Mike Brown,Principal, Foundation Capital
Satya Patel, Principal, Battery Ventures
Jay Boddu, Kauffman fellow, Sofinnova Ventures

To give your pitch, please register and then email , Partner, Sweet & Baker Insurance Brokers, Direct Phone (415) 512-2122, who will provide you with further instructions and advice.
 
PROGRAM
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Program: 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: EBC Briefing Center Menlo Park, 15 Network Circle, Menlo Park
 
REGISTRATION [includes pizza and soda]
$35 VC Taskforce members,
$45 Affiliate members
$65 Non-Taskforce member Fees
(If space is available, on-site registration is an additional $10)
[Plus Cvent fees]
 
Elevator Pitch Roundtable Chair: Steve Bengston, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers
 
If you have any questions please contact the Elevator Pitch Round Table Manager
Rich Weingart, Partner, Sweet & Baker Insurance Brokers, Direct Phone (415) 512-2122

 
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