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Wednesday, June 9, 2010 (Day 1) |
| 7:00 – 8:30 AM |
Continental Breakfast & Conference Reception
Hosted by SVB Capital |
| 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
This honor is extended by IBF to investors who, during their lifetime and career, have made
creative contributions of outstanding significance to the venture capital industry. Others who
have been honored by this award include the following distinguished venture capitalists: David
Morgenthaler, Irwin Federman, John Mumford, Reid Dennis, and William Draper III.
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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?
- Why 2010 marks the beginning of a new era for startups and the venture capitalist
- The most significant economic, market and competitive dynamics shaping your
current investment strategies
- How will the industry continue to succeed without a robust IPO market
- How does your view of the IPO market affect the types of investments you're
making
- What will the dynamics of the VC industry be 4 years from today
- What changes will the industry have to make going forward
- What is your advice to the VC/PE-community today
Moderator: Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
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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?
- Succession planning: the performance characteristics LPs want next generation players to have
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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.
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| 5:00 - 6:30 |
Cocktail Reception |
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The RESURGENCE Of Venture Capital! Day 1 ENDS  |