The Life Sciences VC Connection, Tuesday Evening, Sept. 14, 2010
Event: Pitch Event
MC: David Yeary, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP
Moderator: Meredith L. Warshaw, Ph.D., Chairperson Life Sciences, VC TaskForce
Panelists:
Frank Torti, NEA (New Enterprise Associates)
John Steuart, Claremont Creek
Bijan Salehizadeh, Highland Capital Partners
Rowan Chapman, MDV (Mohr Davidow Ventures)
Jeffry Mann, Ph.D., Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP
Date and Time: September 14, 2010, 6:00-8:30 PM
AGENDA
Doors open and networking: 6 PM
Program: 6:30-8:30 PM
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.
Location: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP, Two Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto
Registration:
$45 VC Taskforce Members, $55 Affiliate Organization Member (Members of Bio2Device Group and Audreysnetwork posts get to register at the partnered "affiliate" lower rate)
$75 General
Seating is limited; register early! (Onsite registration is an additional $10.00 if space permits.)
Register now! https://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Register/IdentityConfirmation.aspx?e=2e45...
Topic Description
The Life Science VC Connection programs through VC Taskforce offer an opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking start up funding to pitch in front of a distinguished panel of investors. VC Taskforce and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP have partnered to bring to you a scintillating program series to bring entrepreneurs and VCs together in the life science fields. The evening will be exciting and a terrific learning experience for all entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs learn what VCs are looking for in a pitch presentation.
Entrepreneurs seeking capital will pitch for 2 minutes in front of the VC panel. This is followed by 5 minutes of Q&A and then a non-rebuttal feedback by the panel. A score of (1-5) is given to each presenting company by each panel member. Please note that pitching time limits will be strictly enforced!
Investors come and listen to entrepreneurs’ pitches. You never know where you’ll find your next deal. Find out how our panel of investors rate entrepreneurs’ pitches; which VCs pass and for what reasons; and which entrepreneurs other VCs want to talk to ASAP. Please let us know if you would like to participate on one of our Life Science VC Connection panels.
This is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to network with investors, present their company, and hear first-hand what it takes to raise early-stage capital in 2010. If you are an entrepreneur in a startup that is currently seeking capital, and would like to present your best 2 minutes elevator pitch to a panel of VCs, you must register in advance and have confirmation from the program manager that you are on the list of presenters. The maximum number of presenters is limited to ten.
To present a pitch, prior to registering, please contact Jose Leos, at Jose.leos@filbertcloud.com or call 415-573-2422 to learn of slot availability.
Slots to present are assigned on a first-come basis. If a slot is available you must register and send Jose Leos your Cvent confirmation number and the name of your company. Receipt of your confirmation number ensures assignment of a presentation slot. You will also receive further instructions and advice on preparing your best pitch.
Life Sciences Chair: Meredith L. Warshaw, Ph.D., mlwarshaw@gmail.com, 650-269-3156.
Program Managers:
Jose Leos, Jose.leos@filbertcloud.com, 415-573-2422
Ashish Mahashabde, amahashabde@gmail.com, 916-390-9233
