Sunset Meeting
The VC World is Flat: Cross Border Investing Opportunities in Developed and Emerging Markets
May 13, 2008 | 6:00-9:00 PM | 2475 Hanover Street | Palo Alto
Event Host: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

The VC world is flat.  There is a new paradigm shift for the 21st century:  Silicon Valley investing is becoming borderless.  The model has expanded from local to global.  Local opportunities are being integrated globally and global opportunities are being integrated locally.  What are the new models for this new era, challenges and best practices?  This will be a not-to-be-missed dynamic evening of ideas and interaction that investors and entrepreneurs will embrace for staying ahead of the curve.

Moderator:
Gary Benton, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

Panelists:
Ghazi Benothman, General Partner, Minah Ventures, LLC
Jay Boddu, Kauffman Fellow, Sofinnova Ventures
Ram Srinivasan, Venture Partner, Wellington Partners Venture Capital
James H. Boettcher, General Partner, Focus Ventures
Catherine Ngo, General Partner, Startup Capital Ventures
Venky Ganesan, Managing Director, Globespan Capital Partners

Agenda:
Registration & Networking 6:00 - 7:00pm 
Panel Discussion 7:00 - 8:00pm
Q&A 8:00 - 8:30pm
Wrap up and networking 8:30-9
Enjoy the buffet: Hors d'oeuvres, wine and soft drinks.
Registration Fee:
VC Tasforce Member $45;
Affiliate Organization Member $65
General- $85

Sunset Meeting
Chair Person:
Ellice J. Papp, CIMA, Sr. Vice President – Investments, UBS Financial Services Inc.

Program Manager:
Rose Mortilla, Vice President, Yes Partners