Corporate Venture Capital SIG
Strategic Investments and Partnerships in the Post iPhone World
September 25, 2008 | 6:00-9:00 PM | Two Palo Alto Square | Palo Alto
Event Sponsor: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP

Partnerships in digital media have become increasingly important business development tools for start-ups and the major media companies as online and wireless users demand their favorite music and other content at any time and everywhere. There is also increased interest in strategic investments by the larger corporate players, and Google has announced it is launching a corporate venture arm. At the same time, the iPhone has created a platform for the beginnings of a new generation of social networking start-ups, and the venture capital firms are focusing on iPhone related investments. What does this mean for the new generation digital media start-ups and how will the role of strategic partnerships and investments change?

Moderator:
John Park, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius  

Panelists:
Salman Ullah, Co-founder, Merus Capital 
Patrick Chung, Managing Director, SKT Ventures America
Bart Decrem , CEO, Tapulous 
Norman Liang, Director, Business Development, PhotoBucket 
Donald Pitt, Sr. Director – Strategic Technology Group, Samsung    

Agenda:
6:00 - 7:00 Registration, Networking, Buffet
7:00 - 8:00 Panel Discussion
8:00 - 8:30 Q&A
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, wine and soft drinks

Location:
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Two Palo Alto Square
Palo Alto

Registration Fee:
VC Tasforce Member $45
Affiliate Organization Member $65
General $85

Corporate VC SIG Committee
Chair: John Park, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Program Manager: Rose Mortilla, Vice President, Yes Partners