PARTNER PROFILE.
DC Entrepreneurship Week - DCEW
Washington, DC, District of Columbia
Peter Stuart
REGISTERED ACTIVITIES/EVENTS
GEW 2011
How to Read a Term Sheet
Washington, District of Columbia
18 November 2011-19 November 2011
9:00-11:00 HOW TO READ A TERM SHEET Host: Matt Vandergoot, DLA Piper Matt Vandergoot, of counsel at DLA Piper, dissects a term sheet and leads a discussion about negotiating with Investors. Venue: DLA Piper 500 8th Street, NW Washington D.C., DC 20004
Pitch An Investor
Washington, District of Columbia
18 November 2011-19 November 2011
9:00-11:00 PITCH AN INVESTOR: Investor TBA Pitch Event Investor TBA Venue: DLA Piper 500 8th Street, NW Washington D.C., DC 20004
DCEW Closing Gala
Washington, District of Columbia
18 November 2011-19 November 2011
7:30-10:30 PM DCEW Closing Gala (Location TBA) Closing Gala location to be announced
Pitch An Investor
Washington, District of Columbia
17 November 2011-18 November 2011
9:00-11:00 PITCH AN INVESTOR: Investor TBA Pitch Event Investor TBA Venue: DLA Piper 500 8th Street, NW Washington D.C., DC 20004
Women in Entrepreneurship
Washington, District of Columbia
17 November 2011-18 November 2011
WOMEN IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP Thursday November 17, 2011 / 10:00 AM Location: George Washington University *specific location TBA* Moderated by Lindsey Mask Participants TBA
Security Panel Discussion
Washington, District of Columbia
17 November 2011-18 November 2011
12:00-2:00 SECURITY PANEL DISCUSSION Simita Bose, Partner at Novak Biddle Venture Partners, and Navroop Mitter, founder of Gryphenmobile.com, lead a panel discussion on the burgeoning innovation around security and how startups are working with the US government and their contractors. Simita Bose Partner Novak Biddle Venture Partners Navroop Mitter Founder Gryphen Mobile About Novak Biddle Venture Partners Novak Biddle Venture Partners provides equity financing and assistance to the management of early-stage, information technology companies principally located in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our mission is to help build successful, long-term, sustainable companies. Gryphn is a mobile privacy company on a mission to protect individuals, enterprises and government entities from mobile threats. Our solutions are different from those of our competitors – we’re easy to use and sill grounded in sound security principles. Our privacy solutions are designed to be simple, one-touch and robust, with a design that was conceived for mobile, not copied from the PC world. Gryphn’s privacy solutions rare designed around how individuals interact with their mobile devices today and how they will interact with them tomorrow. That’s why our solutions help protect you against both malicious and behavioral threats. Our solutions won’t impede how you use your mobile device today, they’ll enhance it! Our aim is to be your one stop shop for mobile privacy protection. Any other aim would be aiming too low.
Pitch An Investor
Washington, District of Columbia
16 November 2011-17 November 2011
9:00-11:00 PITCH AN INVESTOR: Investor TBA Investor: To Be Announced Entrepreneurs who apply will be selected and allowed to pitch an investor from the Washington, DC region. These events are fun and interactive and audience members will be allowed to participate in the discussion. Location: Cooley LLP 777 6th St NW # 1100 Washington, DC 20001-3706
Finance 101 for Startups
Washington, District of Columbia
16 November 2011-17 November 2011
9:00-11:00 FINANCE 101 for STARTUPS Rick Kohr, CEO of Evergreen Advisors, leads a discussion with Chuck Cullen, General Partner and CFO or GroTech Ventures, about creating an effective financial dashboard for your startup. Rick Kohr Founding Member and Chief Executive Officer Evergreen Advisors Chuck Cullen General Partner and Chief Financial Officer Grotech Ventures About Evergreen The mission of Evergreen Advisors is to create innovative, strategic options and subsequently execute the solution. Our focus is on emerging growth and middle-market companies by offering a comprehensive suite of investment banking, corporate finance, valuation, and advisory services during the various stages of their business lifecycle. We create exceptional results for our clients by investing thoroughly in each and every relationship, while leveraging our core values of honesty, integrity, and connectivity. Ultimately, it is our unwavering commitment to this mission that drives us to help each client Realize Their Destiny. About GroTech Ventures At Grotech Ventures, we are a team committed to helping creative and driven entrepreneurs build technology companies that last. As one of the longest-established firms in the venture industry, Grotech Ventures has built a reputation for being a collaborative, long-term partner for CEOs and entrepreneurs by aligning our definition of success with that of our partners. Our strategy is simple: early investors in high-potential technology companies. Grotech Ventures initially invests from $500,000 to $5 million and looks to continue investing and building value throughout the growth of your enterprise. We have the operational knowledge, personal networks, and industry expertise necessary to support our portfolio companies at each stage of the partnership. We know what it takes and we work hard to help make big things happen. Whether you need help building your team, introductions to new business development opportunities, or unvarnished advice on strategic issues, the Grotech team is here for you. We invest to win: expect the collective power and network of all our partners behind you and your vision. Location: Cooley LLP 777 6th St NW # 1100 Washington, DC 20001-3706
Being an Entrepreneur in DC
Washington, District of Columbia
16 November 2011-17 November 2011
12:00-2:00 BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR IN DC Host: DC Deputy Mayor’s Office of Planning and Economic Development David Zipper and Jen Boss David Zipper, Director of Strategy for the Deputy Mayor’s office, leads a panel discussion about why DC is a great place to be an entrepreneur. Venue: Washington, DC Economic Partnership 1495 F Street, NW Washington D.C., DC 20004
Liquidity Events and Your Startup (M&A)
Washington, District of Columbia
16 November 2011-17 November 2011
3:00-5:00 LIQUIDITY EVENTS AND YOUR STARTUP (M&A) Ryan Naftulin, Partner in Charge of Cooley LLP Washington DC, leads a panel discussion about mergers and aquisitions and what entrepreneurs need to think about when approaching a liquidity event. Panelists to be announced Location: Cooley LLP 777 6th St NW # 1100 Washington, DC 20001-3706
Pitch An Investor
Washington, District of Columbia
16 November 2011-17 November 2011
3:00-5:00 PITCH AN INVESTOR: Investor TBA Pitch Event Investor TBA Location: Cooley LLP 777 6th St NW # 1100 Washington, DC 20001-3706
Pitch An Investor
Washington, District of Columbia
15 November 2011-16 November 2011
PITCH AN INVESTOR: Investor TBA Investor: To Be Announced Entrepreneurs who apply will be selected and allowed to pitch an investor from the Washington, DC region. These events are fun and interactive and audience members will be allowed to participate in the discussion. Location: Cooley LLP 777 6th St NW # 1100 Washington, DC 20001-3706
Five Things to Think About When Starting a Business
Washington, District of Columbia
15 November 2011-16 November 2011
FIVE THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN STARTING A BUSINESS Ryan Naftulin, Partner in Charge of Cooley LLP Washington DC, leads an interactive discussion about five things entrepreneurs need to think about when starting a business. Mr. Naftulin has taught seminars on venture capital transactions at the University of Michigan Business School, University of Michigan Law School and Duke University Law School, and for the University of Virginia Darden School of Business’s “Venture Boot Camp.” Mr. Naftulin serves on the National Venture Capital Association committee for model venture capital financing documents and has also moderated a webcast for that group regarding venture capital deal structures. Mr. Naftulin has served on a panel entitled “Beyond the Series A Financing — Issues to Consider on Subsequent Financings” at the American Bar Association’s Section of Business Law annual spring meeting. Mr. Naftulin has been selected for the 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 editions of The Best Lawyers of America. Location: Cooley LLP 777 6th St NW # 1100 Washington, DC 20001-3706
Pitch An Investor: Core Capital and Amplifier Ventures
Washington, District of Columbia
15 November 2011-16 November 2011
PITCH AN INVESTOR: CORE CAPITAL AND AMPLIFIER VENTURES Investors Core Capital Partners Evan MacQueen Core Capital Partners Amplifier Jonathan Aberman Amplifyer Ventures Entrepreneurs who apply will be selected and allowed to pitch an investor from the Washington, DC region. These events are fun and interactive and audience members will be allowed to participate in the discussion. 12:00-2:00 PM Venue: Cooley LLP 777 6th St NW # 1100 Washington, DC 20001-3706
Financing for Startups; Angel to VC
Washington, District of Columbia
15 November 2011-16 November 2011
3:00-5:00 PM FINANCING FOR STARTUPS; ANGEL to VC Informational Session Jonathan Aberman, Managing Director of Amplifyer Ventures and Professor at University of Maryland Robert H Smith School of Business, leads a panel discussion about financing startups in the current economic environment. Panelists Jim Condon Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, GeoStellar Dr. Dean Chang Director, MTech Ventures Adam Viener Chairman and Founder, imwave Clara Conti Aurora Technology Solutions Location: Cooley LLP 777 6th St NW # 1100 Washington, DC 20001-3706
Pitch An Investor
Washington, District of Columbia
15 November 2011-16 November 2011
PITCH AN INVESTOR: Investor TBA Investor: To Be Announced Entrepreneurs who apply will be selected and allowed to pitch an investor from the Washington, DC region. These events are fun and interactive and audience members will be allowed to participate in the discussion. Location: Cooley LLP 777 6th St NW # 1100 Washington, DC 20001-3706
How to Pitch Your Business to An Investor
Washington, District of Columbia
14 November 2011-15 November 2011
HOW TO PITCH YOUR BUSINESS TO AN INVESTOR Monday November 14, 2011 / 10:00 AM Location: Microsoft Corporation at 9th and K NW Moderated by Lindsey Mask
Opening Day Registratioin
Washington, District of Columbia
14 November 2011-15 November 2011
OPENING DAY: REGISTRATION BEGINS Registration will be open starting at 9:00am till 6:00pm daily throughout the conference (Monday-Friday). Location: To Be Announced
Pitch Event Investor
Washington, District of Columbia
14 November 2011-15 November 2011
PITCH EVENT INVESTOR TBA Monday November 14, 2011 / 12:30 PM Investor: TBA



