Sunset Meeting
Growing Pains: Secrets For Setting Your Business Up for Success
Oct. 6, 2008 | 6:00-9:00 PM | 2475 Hanover Street | Palo Alto
Event Sponsor: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Every entrepreneur starts with the dream of building a wildly successful, profitable business. One that provides must-have products and services while creating wealth for founders and shareholders. This is easier said than done. Growth and success come bundled with complex challenges. In this engaging panel discussion, you will hear from a panel of A-list experts who share surefire tips for:

• Attracting and retaining the right talent
• Building a strong leadership team that creates an accountable, performance-based culture
• Developing and implementing scalable processes for tracking products and revenue
• Artfully transitioning from founder to CEO
• Putting in place legal systems that protect your IP and minimize legal challenges
  

You will leave this presentation with tips, ideas, and actionable steps you can immediately implement to tackle growing pains head on.

Moderator:
Stan Pierson, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

Panelists:
Ash Dhar, Entrepreneur/CEO and Venture Partner, Horizon Ventures  
Danny Wallace, Partner - Software and Internet Practice, PriceWaterhouseCoopers     
E.J. Dieterle, CEO, YES Partners        
Marcia Reuben, Certified Executive Coach & President, Ruben Consulting Group                                                                             

Agenda:
Registration & Networking 6:00 - 7:00pm 
Panel Discussion 7:00 - 8:00pm
Q&A 8:00 - 8:30pm
Wrap and Networking 8:30-9:00pm
Enjoy the buffet: Hors d'oeuvres, wine and soft drinks.

Registration Fee:
VC Tasforce Member $45;
Affiliate Organization Member $65
General- $85