TOP VCs TO DISCUSS OPPORTUNITIES IN DEVELOPED AND EMERGING MARKETS DURING VC TASKFORCE PANEL ON MAY 13 IN PALO ALTO
Sunset Meeting panelists will investigate new models, challenges and best practices
PALO ALTO, Calif. – May 8, 2008 – To borrow a phrase from Thomas Friedman, as the world becomes flatter, global trends continue to integrate at the grass roots level while local trends are exported globally. In a flat world, what are the opportunities venture capitalists should embrace to stay ahead of the curve? What are the challenges presented by the complexities of international trade and investing? These and other hot topics will be discussed at a Sunset Meeting panel hosted by the VC Taskforce on May 13. Details include:
WHAT: “The VC World is Flat: Cross Border Investing Opportunities in Developed and Emerging Markets,” a discussion exploring new models, challenges and best practices required to stay on top of the opportunities being presented in developed and emerging markets.
- Ghazi Benothman, General Partner, Minah Ventures, LLC
- Jay Boddu, Kauffman Fellow, Sofinnova Ventures
- Ram Srinivasan, Venture Partner, Wellington Partners Venture Capital
- James H. Boettcher, General Partner, Focus Ventures
- Catherine Ngo, General Partner, Startup Capital Ventures
- Venky Ganesan, Managing Director, Globespan Capital Partners
- Moderator: Gary Benton, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
The Sunset Meeting series are venture community mixers that provide an opportunity for venture capitalists to connect with their brethren in the industry and discuss innovative and thought-provoking topics shaping our world today. The series is chaired by Ellice J. Papp, CIMA, Senior Vice President - Investments, UBS Financial Services, Inc. The Sunset Meetings are hosted by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.
About VC Taskforce
VC Taskforce™ provides a forum for venture capital firms, institutional investors and portfolio management companies in which they can share ideas and information that will assist them managing their businesses for maximum success. Over 15 unique forums provide business, legal and financial programs that provide real-time, strategic and tactical information addressing imminent concerns of venture capitalists and portfolio companies.
