PARTNERING WITH MICROSOFT:
	November 29		The Insider's Guide for Start-up
	UNDER THE RADAR
	November 16		Enterprise Technologies
	August 09		The SOA Start-up Death Match (evening)
	May 31		Consumer Technologies
	March 02		Wireless Mesh Networks - Bridging the Gap (evening)
	February 02		Secure Communications and Compliance (evening)
	STRATEGY SERIES
	November 01		Building and Launching a Consumer Company
	October 11		Best Practices for Building a Board
	August 02		Not Every Angel Comes From Heaven: The Pros and Cons of Working With Early-Stage Investors
	July 12		Balancing Your Company on the High Wire: Managing for Multiple Exit Paths
	June 14		Terms of the Deal Were Not Disclosed!
	May 10		Venture Capital: How to Find, Structure & Negotiate Deals in Today's Economy
	March 08		Part 2 - Making Acquisitions Work: Keys to Post-Merger Success
	February 15		Merger Mania: Positioning Your Company for an Acquisition
	THE DEALMAKER FORUM
	September 28		THE DEALMAKER FORUM
	April 13		THE DEALMAKER FORUM

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11-29-05 PARTNERING WITH MICROSOFT: The Insider's Guide for Start-ups

 

     

Microsoft Emerging Business Team and IBDNetwork present:

**ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED - We have a few spots left. Please email Sonia Russell at soniaraye@sbcglobal.net This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it if you would like to attend.**

PARTNERING WITH MICROSOFT: The Insider's Guide for Start-ups

Tuesday, November 29, 2005
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus, Building 1, Mountain View, CA

 

For emerging companies, building and nurturing strong partnerships is critical to your success. Start-ups, VCs, and business development executives are invited to this one-day symposium, hosted by Microsoft's Emerging Business Team (EBT) to learn how to maximize opportunities, build strategic initiatives, and develop a successful partner engagement with Microsoft. For more information about EBT, go to http://www.microsoft.com/startups

This invitation-only event is limited for space reasons and to allow for one-on-one interaction during breakout sessions. Request an invitation by contacting soniaraye@sbcglobal.net This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
 

 

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? 

	Gain first-hand knowledge of how and who to connect with at Microsoft
	Learn which industries are on Microsoft's "hot list" and where VCs are likely to put their funding next
	Hear success stories from the people who have been working with or acquired by Microsoft and how they did it
	Learn about new Microsoft products and opportunities for building your next product or service

 

SCHEDULE
Agenda subject to change

 

8:00am - 9:00am	Registration and Breakfast
9:00am - 9:15am	Opening remarks Dan'l Lewin, Corporate Vice President, Developer and Platform Evangelism Business Development, Microsoft
9:15am - 10:00am	Tips for Start-up Success Speaker: Sam Jadallah, General Partner, MDV
10:00am - 10:15am	Break
10:15am - 11:00am	EBT Partner Roadmap and Success Stories Moderator: Mark Barry, Microsoft Panelists: James Philips, Akimbi John Powers, Digipede Networks Emmett DeMoss, Visual Network Design Ilan Shmargad, Identify Software Guy Maisnik, AtHoc, Inc.
11:00am - 12:00pm	EBT Portfolio Roundtables | Opportunities for Partnering with Microsoft Breakout into portfolio discussion groups Application Development - Sam Ramji Consumer - Jon Nogrady Collaboration - Don Dodge Infrastructure - Nicolas Kardas Integration - Matthew Mulligan Mobility - Sanjiv Parikh Security - Don Canning Vertical & LOB Applications - Mark Barry
12:00pm - 1:00pm	LUNCH & Discussion with Royal Farros, Evangelist, MSN Alerts, Microsoft
1:00pm - 2:00pm	VC Discussion Panel: Trends in Venture Investing Moderator: Ann Winblad, Hummer Winblad Panelists: Jim Lussier, Northwest Venture Partners Greg Gretsch, Sigma Partners Vladimir Jacimovic, NEA Theresia Gouw, Accel Partners
2:00pm - 2:45pm	Product Breakout Sessions VisualStudio/BizTalk Server Windows Vista Office 12
2:45pm - 4:00pm	Networking Reception and MTC Tour (Optional)

To request an invitation or if you have received an invitation, but do not have access to your private link, please contact Sonia Russell at soniaraye@sbcglobal.net This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it.

 

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11-16-05  UNDER THE RADAR | Enterprise Technologies Produced by IBDNetwork
November 16, 2005 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Microsoft | Mountain View, CA

Under the Radar is a one-day showcase of early-stage innovation. The IBDNetwork team, along with its advisors, have spent the last six months researching the hottest sectors and companies to bring you 32 companies that are still considered "under the radar" within the enterprise technology sector.

 

**VIEW A COMPLETE UNDER THE RADAR SCHEDULE...**

 

WHY ATTEND UNDER THE RADAR? 

	See 32 emerging companies - with less than 3 rounds of funding - from the fastest-growing enterprise sectors.
	Hear hard-hitting Q&A from potential investors, partners, buyers, and the audience to better understand the trends and growth potential in each sector.
	Meet the next group of Top Innovators at the close of the day when the Judges reveal their picks, and compare them with the audience choices for best bets.
	Network with the dealmakers of Silicon Valley including CEOs; CIOs; VCs; corporate and business development execs from companies such as Intel, HP, Yahoo! and Microsoft; and the valley's top business and technology journalists.
	Discover for yourself why Under the Radar has been called the "most innovative business development conference in Silicon Valley."

 

WHO WILL YOU MEET?
If you are looking for partnerships, investors, press contacts or just to network with Silicon Valley's dealmakers, you've come to the right place.  This is a gathering of CEOs; CIOs; VCs; corporate and business development execs from companies such as Intel, HP, Yahoo! and Microsoft; and the valley's top business and technology journalists.

 

LOCATION:  Microsoft - Mountain View Campus
Conference Center, Bldg 1, 1065 La Avenida Street, Mountain View, CA 94043

Directions and nearby accommodations:http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/info/usaoffices/northernca/siliconvalley.mspx 

 

UNDER THE RADAR SPONSORS:  

 

		Breakfast/Break Sponsor:
		Reception Sponsor:
VIP Reception Sponsor:		Media Sponsor:
Official Podcaster:

 

 

CATEGORIES  Security - Insider threat  Identity management  Next-gen. business intelligence  Messaging and collaboration

Source-code management Second-generation RFID Data-center virtualization Mobile productivity tools

PRESENTING COMPANIES Abrevity Akimbi Systems Black Duck Software Bridgestream Central Desktop ClairMail Clearwell Coverity Enigmatec Fortify Software Funambol GroveSite Identity Engines IDV Solutions Intelligenxia Leostream Metallect Oakley Networks Oversight Systems Pandora Networks Reconnex Reva Systems RF Code SoonR SWsoft Sxip Identity T3Ci Tablus Tekever TrueDemand Software Trusted Network Technologies Zimbra

MODERATORS AND JUDGES Michael Copeland, Senior Writer, Business 2.0 Lara Druyan, General Partner, Allegis Capital Kevin Efrusy, Partner, Accel Partners Tom Foremski, Silicon Valley Watcher Tom Furlong, Granite Ventures Steve Fox, Editor-in-Chief, Infoworld Michael Jung, Principal, JPMorgan Partners Mitchell Kertzman, Partner, Hummer Winblad Lisa Lambert, Managing Director, Intel Capital Gary Little, General Partner, Morgenthaler Ventures Jeff Nolan, Investment Manager, SAP Ventures Amanda Reed, Partner, Palomar Ventures Ted Schlein, Partner, Kleiner Perkins Evangelos Simoudis, Partner, Trident Capital Robin Vasan, Managing Director, Mayfield Sam Whitmore, Media Columnist, Forbes.com   ADVISORY BOARD   Mark Albert, Perkins Coie Drew Clark, IBM Venture Group Lara Druyan, Allegis Capital Kevin Efrusy, Accel Partners Jerry Iwata, Comerica Bank Michael Jung, JPMorgan Partners Mitchell Kertzman, Hummer Winblad Lisa Lambert, Intel Capital Gary Little, Morgenthaler Ventures Morgan McLintic, LEWIS PR Jeff Nolan, SAP Ventures Jennifer Rosa, Microsoft Evangelos Simoudis, Trident Capital Rod Werner, Comerica Bank

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11-01-05 STRATEGY SERIES | Building and Launching a Consumer Company 

 

The economics of building a successful consumer technology company have changed in the past few years.  Today, it takes fewer people and less capital to create a new application test for eager Internet users.  But while classic barriers to entry may be lower than ever, launching and sustaining a new company is still a delicate balancing act that requires an air-tight strategy.  This IBDNetwork Strategy Series will focus on how to build a consumer technology company, based a discussion of leading models that have hit pay dirt in the past 12 months, or have spectacular near-term prospects.

 

Topics to be covered include:

• How much time and money will it realistically take to develop a working prototype?
• Regarding business models -- if not advertising-based, then what others should you consider?
• When should you raise venture capital, and what are VCs looking for?
• When should you put your application in the hands of users, and how do you leverage their feedback in the next development cycle?
• Who should be on your startup team, and when should they quit their day jobs? 

 

MODERATOR:
Sam Jadallah, Partner, MDV

EXPERTS:
Mark Fletcher, Vice President & General Manager, Bloglines (now Ask Jeeves)
Eric Rice, Co-Founder, Audioblog

Sean Ryan, CEO, Donnerwood Media

 

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10-11-05 STRATEGY SERIES | Best Practices for Building a Board 

 

For new entrepreneurs and seasoned start-up executives alike, creating an effective board of directors can be a make-or-break situation only mastered with experience. Every CEO should know the basic principles of building a board that will help grow his or her company. Many CEOs lose out on the opportunity to leverage their boards' collective experience while navigating the challenges of building the company. At this Strategy Series event, experienced entrepreneurs and professionals will talk about the right way to build, manage, and leverage a board.

• Who should be on your board - required vs. recruited members? How many people with what expertise?
• How often should you communicate with your board, what should you tell them, and how should you manage the relationships in between board meetings?
• What do boards expect from the management team?
• What should you expect from your board?
• How should you deal with disputes among board members, other investors, and with your management team - and keep your job?

 

MODERATOR:
Carl Showalter, General Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners

EXPERTS:
Mark Albert, Partner, Perkins Coie
Dan Carr, CEO, Level 5 Networks
Tom Meyer, CEO, ScaleMP

 

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08/02/2005 STRATEGY SERIES | Not Every Angel Comes From Heaven: The Pros and Cons of Working With Early-Stage Investors

One of the most important decisions a CEO can make is how to fund its first stage of the start-up venture. Angel investments are often the chosen route, yet experienced CEOs and finance executives say that angels are not all the same, and that their involvement has a significant impact on future rounds of funding with traditional VCs. Our panel of experts debated the issues of taking an angel round and what impact it will have on future rounds. Participants walked away with a better understanding when considering early-stage investments.

* A review of findings from a recently published survey by George Washington University, describing the relationship between angels and VCs.
* Further examination of the pros and cons of angel investments - is it true that more than half of VCs won't work with companies that take an angel round?
* Defining the characteristics of an ideal angel investor, according to experienced VCs and CEOs.
* Knowing what to expect from angels once the investment is made - management involvement, etc.
* What angel investments are worth - standard equity ratios.
* Legal issues - how to negotiate clear financial and other terms.

MODERATOR:
Mark Albert, Partner, Perkins Coie

EXPERTS:
Katrina Roche, CEO, Cistera
Stewart Sonnenfeldt, On-Demand Ventures, Member of Sand Hill Angels
George Zachary, Partner, Charles River Ventures

 

 

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07/14/2005 STRATEGY SERIES | Terms of the Deal Were Not Disclosed!

 

We've all seen the latest headlines of the M&A activity in the technology industry, but when public companies buy privates, we don't get to know the 'financial dirt.' Meanwhile, there are plenty of non-financial questions surrounding deals that entrepreneurs would like to ask, but don't have the opportunity or the forum.

IBDNetwork has assembled a panel of three top executives from recently acquired companies to NOT discuss the 'Terms of the Deal' - but they can dish on the behind-the-scenes deal-making that occurred. Don't count on these executives to bend any SEC disclosure laws, but they will offer insight that will help executives become better prepared for M&A activity - the most probable exit for a startup company.

Topics to be discussed: * How did the acquisition happen - did they approach you or vice versa?
* What were the expectations behind it, and have they been met?
* Did you plan to sell your company?
* How is the integration going - is it what you expected?
* Are you having any internal issues due to the acquisition? How are you handling them?
* At what point will you know if the acquisition was a success? How will this be measured?

MODERATORS:
Buddy Arnheim, Partner, Perkins Coie

EXPERTS:
Mike Markson, VP, Business Development, Topix.net
Jalil Shaikh, VP & Assistant GM, Broadcom
Ken Sims, Strategic Advisor, Oracle

 

 

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5/10/05 | STRATEGY SERIES | Venture Capital: How to Find, Structure & Negotiate Deals in Today's Economy

 

Private companies looking for funding need to know how to efficiently and expertly land capital to fuel the growth of their companies. In this strategy session, private company executives will walk away with tips on how to negotiate a mutually beneficial deal. Participants can ask questions and seek advice from their peers and our panel of seasoned industry experts. We will cover the following:

* Which industry sectors are hot, and which are not.
* What to include, and what not to include, in your business plan.
* Strategies in approaching venture capitalists - who, when and how.
* What are VCs looking for in a deal?
* Red flags for venture capitalists.
* Current trends in venture capital deal terms.
* What really matters in negotiating a deal, standing firm vs. a compromise?
* Differences in deal terms for early- and late-stage deals.
* How to close the deal from a company perspective.
* What to expect of a venture capitalist post-closing, and what not to expect.

MODERATOR:
Ronald Weissman, Venture Partner, Apax Partners

EXPERTS:
Raj Atluru, Managing Director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson
Tim Chang, Principal, Gabriel Venture Partners
Venky Ganesan, Managing Director, Globespan Capital Partners

 

 

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03/08/05 | STRATEGY SERIES | Part 2 - Making Acquisitions Work: Keys to Post-Merger Success

 

Dealmakers know that a deal is only as good as its implementation. After a corporate acquisition is complete, then comes the hard part: making those long-promised merger benefits come to fruition. Join IBDNetwork's panel of M&A integration experts who will share their war stories, insights, and dos and don'ts for post-merger success.

MODERATOR:

Michael Glaser, Partner, Perkins Coie
Michael is a member of the firm's nationwide emerging companies practice group. He represents growth-stage companies in a wide range of business sectors and has developed core competencies in enterprise software, digital media, fixed and mobile communications, semiconductors, and e-commerce. He has led clients through more than 200 venture capital financing transactions with aggregate proceeds in excess of $1.5 billion. Michael also has an active M&A practice, and has advised both public and private clients in complex mergers and strategic business combinations ranging in size from several million to several hundred million dollars.

EXPERTS:

Wael Aburida, Director, M&A, Intel
Wael joined Intel's treasury department in May 2000. He is responsible for structuring and negotiating acquisitions, divestitures, and spinouts on behalf on Intel. Prior to joining Intel, he was a mergers and acquisitions associate at Bowles Hollowell Conner, a private M&A advisory firm. Earlier in his career, Wael worked in the technology mergers and acquisitions group at Lehman Brothers and was a sell-side equity research analyst with Prudential Securities. He serves on the board of directors of Gifts in Kind International, the third largest charity in the United States, where he chairs the finance and audit committee.

Gregg Nahass, Director, M&A Advisory Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Gregg leads the west region integration services practice and is responsible for development and delivery of M&A integration solutions at a national advisory program level for PricewaterhouseCoopers. Gregg specializes in merger integration, divestiture management, and merger and acquisition process development. He is a frequent guest speaker and instructor on M&A trends and integration best practice. Gregg is a Certified Public Accountant and has an undergraduate degree in accounting, a masters degree in taxation, and an MBA from the University of Southern California.

Mark Wolfram, General Manager, Venture Integration, Microsoft Corporation
Mark joined Microsoft in 1992. He has been general manager of venture integration since September, 2003. Previous roles included driving the transformation of Microsoft and ensuring tight connections between the seven business groups and the field; general manager of Pacwest sales and marketing; general manager of telesales; and various finance roles. Prior to Microsoft, Mark was vice president of Australia/New Zealand for Mellon Bank. 

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02-15-05 STRATEGY SERIES | Merger Mania: Positioning Your Company for an Acquisition

M&A activity is clearly heating up and companies are focused on taking advantage of this trend. This Strategy Series event will take a look at how to position your company as an attractive acquisition target. Join our experts who have been through it all and can give us the timely advice necessary to attain the results. Points to be covered in this highly interactive discussion include:

The top 10 things today's buyers look for in a potential target company.

Evaluating your business - identifying what's not working and what next steps you can take to improve your position.

How to size up a potential buyer.

Spotting contractual deal breakers.

 

MODERATOR:
Mark Albert, Partner, Perkins Coie

EXPERTS:
Ivan Brockman, Managing Director, Global Technology Investment Banking Group, Citigroup Global Markets
Steven Mitzenmacher, Director, Corporate Development, Business Objects
Keith Nilsson, VP, Corporate Development, Yahoo! Inc.

 

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09-28-05 THE DEALMAKER FORUM  

Produced by IBDNetwork
September 28, 2005 | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm | Fenwick & West | Mountain View, CA

ABOUT THE DEALMAKER FORUM
If your company's strategy involves a merger, acquisition, or strategic partnership, The Dealmaker Forum is where you need to be. The Dealmaker Forum brings together expert dealmakers - CEOs, corporate development executives, VCs, and M&A experts - for an exchange of strategy, ideas, and best practices. Through an interactive, roundtable format, participants can delve into topics of critical interest for the growth of their businesses.

For space reasons, this event is now invitation-only.

TO REQUEST AN INVITATION:
Send an email to greta@ibdnetwork.com This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it with your name, title, company, company URL, and phone number.

AUDIENCE PROFILE

• Space is limited to 100 people.
• Press is not permitted to attend.

Attendees are VCs, corporate investors, angel investors, investment bankers, CEOs of emerging growth companies, and VPs of corporate and business development.
       

8:00 am - 8:45 am	Registration and Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:15 am	Discussion Session Tracks: I. Alliances | Successful Strategic Alliances Most successful start-ups must forge alliances with key industry players in their relative market sectors to grow their businesses. Once the partnership deal is sealed, the next challenge is effectively using and managing the alliance. We've assembled a panel of experts to share their best practices for successful strategic partnerships, including: Creating shared visions and accountabilities - mapping your corporate strategy with your partners', and setting up clear responsibilities Mastering the internal sales and marketing campaign - how to motivate and manage strategic partners to actively sell your product through their channels, and what to do if it doesn't work Preparing for possible acquisition and partner investments Protecting your intellectual property at every stage of the partnership - how paranoid should you be? Balancing human and financial resources within your company to succeed with the strategic alliance, in addition to the rest of your critical initiatives Moderator: David Rowley, VP, Business Development, Software Technologies Group, Macrovision Experts: Royal Farros, Evangelist, Microsoft (former CEO of MessageCast, bought by Microsoft in 2005) Cheryl Traverse, Ex-President, CEO & Chairman, Immunix Paul Weinstein, VP, Business Development, Check Point Software Technologies II. Venture Capital | The Changing Landscape of VC Investment The finance trade publications tell us that tech VC funds are oversubscribed, but if this is true, why aren't we seeing a sizeable boom in start-up investments? It seems that more entrepreneurs are bootstrapping, while VCs can't find many "quality investments." A panel of leading experts on venture funding will talk about the current state of affairs, including: What makes a quality investment - the five most important things VCs want entrepreneurs to know New investment directions for VC firms, and what it means to private companies On bootstrapping - should entrepreneurs take traditional VC money at all? If so, how much and when? The increased role of angel investors, and what to look for when considering this direction Moderator: Greg Gianforte, CEO, RightNow Experts: Brad Feld, Managing Director, Mobius Venture Capital Venky Ganesan, Managing Director, Globespan Capital Partners Ann Winblad, General Partner, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
10:15 am - 10:45 am	Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm	Discussion Session Tracks: I. Mergers & Acquisitions | Will There Be "Happily Ever After" for Private Software Companies? According to VentureOne, there are more than 10,000 private software companies in business today. However, they are caught in a consolidation squeeze, caused by a stingy IPO market, a drop in software market capitalization, and the ongoing acquisition spree by large companies. Given this reality, exit options are limited. Experts will discuss ways to survive in this tough world. Topics will include: Adjusting your product and market focus - are niche and vertical plays the better way to go? Creative acquisitions and roll ups - is it wise to buy smaller or "broken" companies with great IP to fill gaps, or build it on your own? Determining when the IPO market is no longer an option for your company Knowing when and how to "shop" your company (without looking desperate) Moderator: Wael Aburida, Managing Director, Head of Investment Banking, Douglas, Curtis & Allyn Experts: Bill Burnham, Managing Partner, Celsius Capital Steven Mitzenmacher, Director, Corporate Development, Business Objects Ken Sims, Strategic Advisor, Oracle II. Growth Strategies | Growth is Back As the technology industry gains its post-bubble footing, Valley executives are once again focused on growth. In this discussion, we'll examine all options, and the strategies and tactics to make growth happen. Hear insights from a seasoned panel of industry executives as they discuss questions such as: What are the latest growth strategies among the industry leaders? Are you deriving enough growth from your core business? What tactical things can you do to increase revenue in the next 3-6 months? On "Customer Led Growth" - how do you leverage their feedback in your strategy? How can you sow the seeds for growth in areas that are highly speculative? Moderator: Kevin Frick, Principal, McKinsey & Company Experts: Vik Chaudhary, VP, Marketing & Corporate Development, Keynote Systems Jace Kowalzyk, VP, Technology Practice, Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin Clarence So, VP, Marketing and General Manager, Dreamforce, salesforce.com
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Lunch

 

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THE DEALMAKER FORUM

 

April 13, 2005 | 8:00AM - 1:00PM | Fenwick & West

 

The Dealmaker Forum brought together expert dealmakers - start-up CEOs, corporate development executives, VCs, and M&A experts - for an interactive exchange of strategy, ideas, and best practices. Through an interactive, roundtable format, participants had the opportunity to delve into topics of critical interest for the growth of their businesses.

* Discussion Session Tracks:
I. Business Models
II. VC Funding

* Discussion Session Tracks:
I. Growth Strategy
II. M&A

PANELISTS:

Business Models
Moderator:
Monette Stephens, Managing Director, Newforth Partners LLC

Experts:
Ken Gullicksen, General Partner, Morgenthaler Ventures
Allan Leinwand, Operating Partner, JPMorgan Partners
Tien Tzuo, SVP, Marketing, Strategy & Product Management, salesforce.com

VC Funding
Moderator:
Mark Albert, Partner, Perkins Coie

Experts:
Rob Born, Venture Partner, Thomas Weisel Venture Partners
Duncan Davidson, Managing Director, VantagePoint Venture Partners
Evangelos Simoudis, Partner, Apax Partners

Growth Strategy
Moderator:
Peter Bershatsky, Principal, The Chasm Group

Experts:
Vik Chaudhary, VP, Marketing & Corporate Development, Keynote Systems
Ben Dillon, SVP, Business Development, Macromedia
Babak Salimi, VP, Strategy & Partnerships, Sygate

M&A
Moderator:
Jennifer Muller, Director, Technology Group, Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin

Experts:
Wael Aburida, Managing Director, Head of M&A, Douglas, Curtis & Allyn LLC
Brian Moriarty, Director, Business Affairs, Sun Microsystems
Keith Nilsson, VP, Corporate Development, Yahoo! Inc.

 

 

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08-09-05 UNDER THE RADAR EVENING | The SOA Start-up Death Match 

August 9, 2005 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM | Fenwick & West 

 

Don't miss your chance to see the battle of the hottest startups in SOA, moderated by Steve Fox, Editor-in-Chief of InfoWorld, which just completed its hugely successful conference on SOA.

Is 2005 the year that the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) market gets real? Software VC and blogger Bill Burnham thinks so - check out his blog. BEA is betting the farm on it with their recent AquaLogic launch. Since battle between the big enterprise companies has heated up in the last quarter, new leaders are emerging fast, filling their dance cards with strategic partnerships and large customer deals.

In our 16th Under the Radar event, we'll highlight four private companies poised to play and win a piece of this emerging market. They'll pitch to a panel of expert VCs active in this space. And as in other UTR events, both the VC judges and the audience vote for the company most likely to succeed.

 

MODERATOR:
Steve Fox, Editor-in-Chief, Infoworld

 

PRESENTERS:
Kevin Haar, Chairman & CEO, Appistry
Frank Martinez, Co-Founder & CTO, Blue Titan
Tim Matthews, Co-Founder & VP, Marketing, Ipedo
Glenn Osaka, President & CEO, Reactivity

 

JUDGES:
Bill Burnham, Managing Partner, Celsius Capital
Venky Ganesan, Managing Director, Globespan Capital Partners
Evangelos Simoudis, Partner, Trident Capital

 

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