Bend Venture Conference 2008 Announces Investor Panelists - October 16-17
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Seven of the region’s premier venture investors have been selected as panelists for Bend Venture Conference’s fifth annual event on October 16 and 17 in Bend at the Tower Theatre. This distinguished team, representing over a century of experience, will provide expert advice to the presenting companies and give the audience a perspective on the critical factors experienced investors look for when considering the early stage market.
The BVC 2008 investor panel http://www.bendvc.com/Bend_VC_Micro/ ... _Panelists/ includes:
Kevin Efrusy – General Partner, Accel
Dan Eilers – General Partner, Vanguard Ventures
Wayne Embree – Managing Partner, Reference Capital Management
Gordon Hoffman – Manager Director, Northwest Technology Ventures
Eric Rosenfeld – Managing Partner, Capybara Ventures
Dino Vendetti – General Partner, Formative Ventures
Denny Weston – Senior Managing Director, Fluke Venture Partners
In addition to the investor panel, other BVC 2008 highlights include:
• Pre-conference networking event
• Forbes Publisher Rich Karlgaard as Keynote Speaker
• Presentations by top alternative energy and e-commerce executives
• Early stage company presentations
• Closing reception
BVC has established itself as the major regional event connecting seed and early stage companies with investment opportunities. The annual conference attracts over 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers and gives attendees the opportunity to network with the best of the Northwest.
The BVC Investor LLC, established in 2006, will award funds of at least $100,000 to the early stage company voted best positioned for explosive growth and returns. All presenting companies, whether or not from Central Oregon, will be eligible to compete for the award.
Calling for Companies
Companies seeking seed and early stage funding are encouraged to apply to present at BVC 2008. The application deadline is September 12, 2008.
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