6:00 pm: Networking
7:00 pm: Panel discussion and Q/A
8:15 pm: Additional Networking
As the cost for developing anything software related continue to decline, technology startups need far less cash than they did a few years ago. However, most startups that want to grow fast still need some venture capital. Where should you go to raise that first round beyond friends and family?
Based on the VC and angel activity at Launch: Silicon Valley 2010, there are investors with real money actively seeking interesting startups investments. Given that, the key question becomes, what does a technology startup need to look like, to cause VCs and angels to reach for their wallets?
This lively panel discussion will explore current trends and panelist opinions on topics including:
- Types of startups are getting funded – Consumer, Technology, Social, Wireless, CleanTech
- Most attractive markets – 5 million free members to the next Flagr/Fligr/Flikr, mobile & loco apps, or the Fortune 500?
- Are industries that require a lot on money to get going, such as CleanTech, Semiconductor and Life Sciences still attractive to the new breed of investors?
- What investors are looking for from startup teams
- What investors are looking for in startup exits – a long-term company, a quick flip to Google or perhaps an IPO?
- Do you need to have a business model, or can that wait until you have enough eyeballs?
Moderator:
- Greg Clark, Vice President Business Development, Cooley LLP
The Panel:
- Andy Bartley, Associate, The Angels Forum
- Ben Choi, Principal, Maveron
- Barry Eggars, Managing Director, Lightspeed Venture Partners
- Rob Hayes, Managing Partner, First Round Capital
For more information, please email Eileen Cheng or call 650/843-5071.