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| Wednesday, June 9, 2010 (Day 1) | |
| 7:00 – 8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast & Conference Reception |
| 8:30 - 8:50 | NVCA Briefing Mark Heesen President NVCA*National Venture Capital Association |
| 8:50 - 9:15 | Opening Remarks From The Chairman Dixon Doll General Partner DCM |
| 9:15 - 9:45 | 2010 Special Achievement Award Presentation
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| 9:45 - 10:45 |
THE TIMES …THEY ARE A CHANGING! THE RESURRECTION OF VENTURE CAPITAL Why 2010 marks the beginning of a new era for startups and the venture capitalist. The classic Silicon Valley model for VC investments has been severely disrupted and this altered landscape now requires GPs to adjust their fund initiatives and design a new investment strategy. How has the industry reacted to such change, and what opportunities now lay ahead for this community?
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| 10:45 - 11:15 | Coffee & Networking Break |
| 11:15 - 12:00 | WALKING A TIGHTROPE: BALANCING THE NEW GP/LP PARADIGM The most profound impact of the recent global, financial crisis the venture industry has had to face is the reduction of capital to the VC asset class. With LPs forced to reevaluate their asset allocation approach, the VC industry must adhere to the new rules and regulations presented by the institutional investor partner. This panel will examine different LP/GP investment structures, strategic and tactical asset allocation, and global investment strategies. |
| 12:00 - 12:45 | ADAPTING TO THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD: LP REACTIONS TO THE NEXT-GEN FUND MANAGERS As weak fund performance from the last decade finally forces LPs to question historic allocations to “franchise funds”, how will LPs react to the newly consolidated, transformed venture industry? How will today’s institutional investors ensure next-gen survival?
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| 12:45 - 1:45 | Luncheon Reception |
| 1:45 - 2:45 | FIRESIDE CHAT |
| 2:45 -3:15 | SOAKING UP THE SUN! CLEANTECH’S MOMENT TO SHINE IN THE SPOTLIGHT After years of intrigue and speculation, not to mention tens to several hundred million dollars invested, several energy technology companies finally lift the curtain and introduce themselves to the world. For VCs committed to this space, this is their time to shine and offer successful investment approaches for this sector. Moderator: Ira Ehrenpreis General Partner Technology Partners |
| 2:30- 3:00 | Afternoon Networking & Refreshment Break |
| 3:00 - 4:00 | Concurrent Sessions SESSION A: THE RENAISSANCE OF M&A: EXIT STRATEGIES AFTER A SLOWED ECONOMY M&A has continued to provide a lifeline in tough times. During a time when the economy was struggling, M&A offered exit opportunities as a safer and less expensive strategy. The landscape for M&A is strengthening, and today’s venture investors plan to leverage the global marketplace for M&A to relieve IPO stress. Marty Pichinson Founder Sherwood Partners SESSION B: THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN VENTURE CAPITAL |
| 4:00 - 5:00 | Concurrent Panel Discussions Session A: BUILDING BRIDGES: DEVELOPING ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS Within the broad topic of supporting innovation, financing commercialization stands out as a special issue. As VCs begin to build bridges with investment banking and accounting firms to help develop programs more relevant to small cap companies, there appears to be a newfound strengthening of the VC ecosystem to widen exit opportunities and enhance liquidity paths. This panel will examine what is currently being done to preserve continued global leadership and allow for high growth, innovative companies to market. EARLY STAGE EVOLUTION: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO FUNDING TOMORROW’S ENTREPRENEURS Facing industry consolidation and possible new challenges presented by Washington, traditional early stage VCs must determine if this is the time to be contrarian and support new ventures, and if so, identify sectors and geographies offering new opportunities for growth and expansion. This panel will address the current dynamics of early stage investing, as well as the ways in which they plan to capitalize on new markets and big ideas. |
| 5:00 - 6:30 | Cocktail Reception |
The RESURGENCE Of Venture Capital! Day 1 ENDS  |
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| Thursday, June 10, 2010 (Day 2) | |
| 7:00 - 8:45 | Continental Breakfast & Networking |
| 7:45 – 8:45 | CLOSED DOOR LP ROUNDTABLE |
| 8:00 – 8:45 |
WORKING BREAKFAST DISCUSSION |
| 8:45 – 9:15 | OPENING REMARKS FROM CHAIRMAN |
| 9:15 – 10:00 | ALIGNING INTERESTS: LP PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT IN PREPARING FOR 2011 Moderator: Cooley Godward Kronish LLP |
| 10:00 – 10:30 |
Morning Networking & Coffee Break |
| 10:30 – 11:30 |
GRADING GPS: PERFORMANCE REVIEWS & EXPECTED BENCHMARKS FOR 2010 Valuations: consistency and transparency expectations Performance expectations & benchmarks 2006 Disclosure update Communications: quarterly vs. annual reporting Key-man issues: how important is it for the GP to remain dedicated to managing the fund in today’s market Early versus later stage fund investing Benchmarking first time fund performance |
| 11:30 – 12:30 |
GLOBAL FUNDRAISING AT THE FOREFRONT |
| 12:30 – 1:30 | LUNCHEON RECEPTION |
| 1:30 – 2:30 |
GENERAL SESSION
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| 2:30 – 3:00 |
Networking & Refreshment Break |
| 3:00 – 4:00 |
SECONDARY MARKET INVESTING The secondary market in private equity continues to grow. How much of this is due to portfolio management issues, as opposed to LPs seeking to cut back their private equity commitments. LP and seller issues GP viewpoints Effect of influx of new secondary funds Strategies and negotiations with selling the LP seat |
| 4:00 -5:00 | CLOSING GENERAL SESSION |
| 5:00 -7:00 | COCKTAIL RECEPTION |
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End of Thursday, June 10, 2010 (Day 2)
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