Presents
A Dave Berkus Advanced Workshop: "Extending the Runway"
Leadership and Investment Strategies for the Current Economy
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Date: Friday, March 27, 2009 |
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2009 |
Register NOW at www.bellinghamangels.com
Registration Fees:
- $175 - Member of Bellingham Angels or Member of a Qualified Angel Group in the Northwest Region*
- $225 - Non-Member
- $65 - Purchase Dave's book 'Extending the Runway' special workshop price, (Available for pick up at the Workshop)
Special discounts for Members/Non Members:
- Bring a Friend - 10% savings for second person on the same registration at the non-member rate.
* Other Angel Group members, please check if your group qualifies at http://www.bellinghamangels.com/go/doc/1064/141432/
"A Most Remarkable and Unique Full Day Workshop for Challenging Economic Times"
Who Should Attend?
This New Advanced Full Day Workshop is designed especially for all Angel Investors, Entrepreneurs, Service Providers and Advisors who work with Entrepreneurs, high net-worth Individuals with senior business experience with an interest in investing or Economic Developers with some prior experience in private equity investing. Space will be limited - early registration is strongly advised.
What is the Content of This Workshop?
The purpose of this workshop is to address the following questions (and more) about portfolio strategy in the current economic downturn. Consideration will be given to investments already made and how to help build effective boards to protect your investment as well as subsequent exit strategies. In addition, advice on how to proceed with new investments in 2009, including ten trends in technology for these tough times:
- In what roles and responsibilities do angels and entrepreneurs serve during the course of the post-investment process including Board of Directors positions, observers of company operations, and advisors to company managers?
- What strategies exist for angel investors in offering mentoring, value-added services, and transitioning to leadership?
- Which are the best approaches for seeking and accepting follow-on funding and managing the relationships that arise from co-investments?
- What methods should be explored for selecting deal exit options, preparing to exit, and executing strategies?
- What are the resources and points of leverage that board members and angel investors can add to their portfolio companies?
- What are the legal, moral and practical limits upon board and angel involvement in operations?
- Workshop revolving upon issues of communication and alignment between CEO's and their boards
Who is the Faculty for This Workshop?
This workshop will be led by Dave Berkus, Tech Coast Angels and will include members of the Bellingham Angel Group, other Regional Angel Experts and Senior Executives with diverse investment experience, legal and venture capital expertise.
Dave Berkus speaks with vast experience and deep insight about his involvement with small to medium company board and management issues, sharing great, epic stories about both good and bad entrepreneurial managers and their boards. His insight into the technology trends that shape corporate growth are in demand for informing and aiding groups of all kinds and sizes in their planning for the future. Dubbed the 'Uber Angel' by Frank Peters of the Frank Peters Show, Dave is an early stage venture capitalist with a hands-on background in technology. An entrepreneur for over fifty years, he formed and managed successful businesses in the entertainment and software arenas, and is a respected technology industry leader and spokesperson. Chairman of five early stage boards and member of four more, Dave's IRR is an enviable 97%. Honored as "Director of the Year" by the Forum for Corporate Directors, Dave is a much-in-demand keynote speaker throughout the world, addressing technology trends for corporate planning. Dave's new book "Extending the Runway" will be available and for sale at a specially discounted workshop price at the event and which you can order in advance
Dr. Basil Peters is Fund Manager for the angel fund: Fundamental Technologies II. He also founded a venture capital firm and a hedge fund and has been a CEO in Vancouver and Silicon Valley. Basil is an active, early-stage, technology investor and writes a blog on best practices for entrepreneurs and angel investors at http://www.AngelBlog.net. He has a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia in Electrical and Computer Engineering and has received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Canada Awards Silver Medal in Entrepreneurship, BC Science and Engineering Gold Medal and Business Leader of the Year Award. Basil is an Entrepreneur in Residence at Simon Fraser University where he helps students and faculty spin-off university research into promising technology companies. He is also on the Executive Board of the Bellingham Angel Group. Basil's new book "Early Exits - Exit Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Angel Investors (But Maybe Not Venture Capitalists)" will also be available and for sale at a specially discounted workshop price at the event.
Directions, Hotel Accommodation and Reservations
Fox Hall is part of the Hampton Inn Bellingham complex located at 3985 Bennett Drive, Bellingham, Washington, USA 98225 (Next to Bellingham Airport)
Special Overnight Hotel Group Rates for Workshop Attendees: $89.00 plus taxes
(Quote Group Code BMA)
Hotel Reservations: Tel: +1-360-676-7700 Fax: +1-360-671-7557
Directions & Transportation shimFrom I-5 N/S: Exit 258 Bakerview Road. From I-99 (Canadian Interstate-becomes I-5 as it crosses US): Go 25 mi south from I-5 25 miles south of Canadian Border (where I-99 meets I-5); I-90 90 miles north on I-5 Exit 258 (I-5) visible from Highway Bakerview Road Airport Exit. South: Turn right at exit to 2nd stop light, right on Bennett, hotel on left. North: Turn left at exit to 2nd stop light, right . Hotel bus from Bellingham International Airport is just three minutes to the hotel.
Thank you and we look forward to giving you a warm Bellingham Angels welcome on March 27.
Bruce MacCormack
Bellingham Angel Group, LLC
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