The Future of Funding 2010

The funding of innovation is going through a major transformation. On February 18th, 2010, you are invited to join 200 limited partners, venture capitalists, and top entrepreneurs to discuss the future of funding.

The one day symposium examines new ideas and new models for investment, covering the key questions facing the funding of innovation in 2010. Where will the returns come from? Are the incentives aligned? Are the terms too complicated? Has there been too much money? Who are the new players? What are the new models?

The daytime event will be followed by en evening awards ceremony for the "Top Rated Venture Capitalists of 2009."

Who Should Attend:

Entrepreneurs:

Connect with investors that are shaping the future of funding. Learn about the emerging trends that will affect your next financing, and help shape the future with your own opinion.

Venture Capitalists & Investors:

Meet the leading innovators in the business of investing, and discuss the ideas are working, as well as the ideas that are not. Stay abreast of the newest trends, and be prepared for the coming changes.

Limited Partners:

Learn about the emerging models that generate returns, and meet the investors that are creating value. Get the information in one place on the investment trends that affect your portfolio strategy. 

Agenda:

Panels and Panelists:

The Entrepreneur Perspective:

The past year has been hard for fundraising. What do entrepreneurs really need and what do they want? Is innovation suffering, or are the strong overcoming obstacles? This panel will explore what seasoned entrepreneurs have to say about the present and future environment of funding. 

-  Moderator: Michael Arrington, Founder, TechCrunch

-  Chris Dixon, CEO, Hunch

-  David Kidder, CEO, Clickable

-  Scott Painter, CEO, Zag

-  Robert Ackerman, Managing Director, Allegis Capital

Innovative Fund Experiments: 

Traditional Venture Capital firms have not been standing still. Many are experimenting with new models for early stage deals. This panel will explore how different venture groups have delivered innovative financing programs. 

-  Moderator: Matt Marshall, CEO and Editor, VentureBeat
-  George Zachary, Partner, Charles River Ventures

-  Dave McClure, Angel, Founders Fund, (FF Angel & fbREV)

-  Ryan Spoon, Sr. Associate, Polaris Ventures (Dog Patch Labs)

-  Jeff Clavier, Managing Partner, SoftTech VC

-  Kevin Dick, Managing Director, Right Side Capital Management

The Role of Corporate Investors:

Corporate investors have filled a void in the market, but there has been a long tension with financial investors. How has the role of corporate investors changed over the last year? Can common ground be found with financial investors? This panel will explore the changing role of corporations in funding. 

-  Moderator:  Adeo Ressi, CEO, Founder Institute

-  Jon Gelsey, Director of Corporate Development, Microsoft

-  Michael Yang, Venture Partner, Comcast Interactive Capital

-  Harshul Sanghi, Managing Director, Motorola Ventures

-  Mike Brooks, Venture Executive, Chevron Technology Venture

-  Kuk Yi, Managing Partner, Best Buy Capital

Incubator and Accelerators:

There is an increasing number of incubators and accelerators appearing around the country. What has been their effect? What models are working? How are they succeeding, and what challenges are they facing? This panel will examine the growing role of incubators. 

-  Moderator: Matt Marshall, CEO and Editor, VentureBeat

-  Adeo Ressi, CEO of the Founder Institute
-  David Cohen, CEO, Techstars

-  Danny Robinson, Managing Director, Bootup Labs

-  Reshma Sohoni, CEO, Seedcamp

-  Craig Jacoby, Partner, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP

The Growth of Small Firms: 

There are an increasing number of venture capital firms with smaller and smaller fund sizes. These firms are starting to see some interesting returns, while remaining popular with entrepreneurs. What is working? What is not? This panel will explore how some of the small firms are investing and looking for big wins. 

-  Moderator: Dan Primack, Founder, peHub

-  Mike Maples Jr., Managing Partner, Maples Investments

-  Rob Hayes, Partner, First Round Capital

-  David Samuel, Managing Partner, Freestyle Capital

-  Chris Sacca, Managing Partner, Lowercase Capital

-  Aydin Senkut, Founder & President, Felicis Ventures

The Emergence of Secondary Markets:

A number of secondary markets for private equity have emerged in the last year. Is selling founder stock a good idea? When should funds look to liquidate positions? What are the real dynamics of these marketplaces? This panel will explore the role of secondary markets in the modern funding ecosystem. 

-  Moderator: Dan Primack, Founder, peHub
-  Greg Brogger, Founder and CEO, SharesPost
-  David Quinlivan, Managing Director, Saints Capital
-  Justin Burden, Principal, Industry Ventures
-  Barry Silbert, Founder and CEO, SecondMarket

-  Larry Albukerk, Founder, EB Exchange Funds

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If you must cancel for any reason it is mandatory you notify us in writing by January 17, 2010, for a refund less a $150 processing fee. Cancellations must be in writing, by email. Cancellations within 30 days of the event are non-refundable.

You may transfer your registration to another person before January 17, 2010 by providing authorization to us at info@thefunded.com. Confirmed and paid attendees who do not attend or who cancel after the deadline are liable for the entire fee. In the unlikely event of cancellation of the conference, TheFunded.com is limited to the return of paid registration fees.

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For questions about registration or assistance with any registration problems, please contact us at info@thefunded.com.