Trends in Life Science Funding
  January 26, 2012 | 6:00-8:30 PM | 650 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto
Event Sponsor: Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosat

This program is for investors and entrepreneurs both venture backed and those looking for initial funding, as well as anyone interested in the life science space.  We’ll explore the Life Science funding ecosystem; its many facets and issues. Funding in life science is not what it used to be.

Find out:

• How investors see the life science investment environment in Silicon Valley,across the country and abroad. 
• What venture capitalists need to do to get financing
• What startup companies need to do to get their companies funded 
• About the 510(k) process and FDA regulation
• How the FDA is influencing life science investments
• About benefits/implications of clinical trials abroad vs US

Our panel discussions are exciting, informative and interactive. Get the real story about what’s happening in today’s market and how to make it work for you.  Hear first-hand what it takes to raise capital in the Life Science arena. Come prepared with questions you’ve always wanted to ask.

VC Taskforce and the Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich and Rosati law firm have partnered to bring to you this program series. The evening will prove to be very informative. We look forward to your participation.

The discussion will be followed by a Networking Opportunity to meet the panel and your fellow colleagues.

Moderator: Meredith L. Warshaw, PhD, CSO, Molecular Image and Chair, VC Taskforce Life Sciences

Life Sciences Money Tree Overview: Steve Bengston, Director, PwC (Pricewaterhouse Coopers)

Panelists:
Doug Foster, Longitude Capital
Mike Powell,PhD, Sofinova Ventures
JC Simbana, SVB (Silicon Valley Bank)
Steve Bengston, PWC (Pricewaterhouse Coopers)
Philip Oettinger, WSGR  (Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati)
Roger Flugel PhD, Sanderling Ventures

Agenda:
Doors open and networking: 6 PM
Program: 6:30-8:30 PM
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.

Registration:
$45 VC Taskforce Members
$55 Affiliate Organization Members
$75 General
(If space is available, door registration is an additional $10)

Please note: Space is limited, register early!

Life Sciences Chair:
Meredith L. Warshaw, PhD, CSO, Molecular Image