March 13: CEOs of VC Backed Companies
On the evening of March 13, Chris Shipley will be moderating a panel of CEOs of VC-backed companies to explore issues of leadership, skills, pressures and balance that every startup CEO faces. Organized by Growth Resources, the event will focus conversation on the skills and characteristics required of CEOs in startup ventures.
What does it take to become a CEO in today’s VC backed companies? What talents are required to get there? What do VCs, Angels and head hunters look for? What pressures are put on CEOs from their investors, board members, their employees, other constituencies and the global economy in general? What personal balance does it require to succeed at home and at the office?
To answer these questions and provide a road map, Growth Resources has gathered a panel of Silicon Valley experts. Learn from their experience and participate in the discussions.
The results of a survey of CEOs in VC backed companies will also be presented during the event. You too can participate by answering a short questionnaire about what kind of CEO you are already or on the way to be and the impact it has on your career and managerial skills.
Speakers
Introduction:
Mark Radcliffe, Partner, DLA Piper
Moderator:
Chris Shipley, Executive Editor of DEMO Conferences and co-Founder of Guidewire Group
Panelists:
Shellye Archambeau, CEO, MetricStream
Kevin Barry, Managing Partner, Schweichler Price and Partners
Jim Lussier, General Partner, Norwest Venture Partners
George Northup, President & CEO, Auction Drop Inc.
Keith Raffel, former Founder and CEO of UpShot, Novelist and Entrepreneur
Geoff Roach, Business Angel, Keiretsu Forum
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Logistics Date
March 13, 2008
Agenda
- 6:30 pm: Registration and networking
- 7:00: Welcome remarks
- 7:15: Panel discussion followed by Q&A
- 8:45: Closing
Location & Directions
DLA Piper Silicon Valley Office
2000 University Avenue
East Palo Alto 94303, CA
From the University Avenue exit off Hwy 101, turn right at Woodland Avenue (instead of continuing on towards downtown Palo Alto), then turn right at the stoplight into the University Circle building complex (where the Four Seasons Hotel is located). Guest parking is to the left behind the buildings. After hours (at 6:00 p.m. or later), visitors will need to walk around to the front of the building and a security guard will let them into the building. More directions with Google.
Pricing
- $35 General Public
- $25 affiliate members
Appetizers and drinks will be served
Please note that spaces are limited. Register now online to reserve a seat. If you choose to register at the door you will pay an additional $10, $45 for general public and $35 for affiliate members.
