Hey BVCPErs,
The 2010 New England Venture Summit is this coming Wednesday and Thursday in Dedham at the Hilton. While you can buy a ticket for $495, we have found space for volunteers! Details about the conference and volunteering are below. I should have more details soon.
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The 2010 New England Venture Summit (December 14-15 @ Hilton in Boston Dedham) is an exclusive venture capital summit which will bring together an intimate group of over 450 Venture Capitalists, Corporate VCs, Private Investors, Investment bankers and CEOs of cutting edge companies, and will feature an impressive line-up of VCs on interactive panels; CEO presentations and high-level networking opportunities.
By volunteering, students are able to gain free admission (normally $495) and in turn help out for part of the day and enjoy the summit for the other part.
Partial list of VCs confirmed to speak include:
• Neeraj Agrawal, General Partner, Battery Ventures
• Omar Amirana, MD, Partner, Oxford Biosciences
• Christian Bailey, General Partner, incTANK Ventures
• Michael Balmuth, General Partner, Edison Ventures
• Dr. Jonathan Behr, Principal, PureTech Ventures
• Tom Cain, Managing Partner, Sail Venture Partners
• Jon Chait, Partner, Dace Ventures
• Andrew D. Clapp, Managing Partner, Arctaris Capital
• Issam Dairanieh, US Director, BP Alternative Energy Ventures
• Rob Day, Partner, Black Coral Capital
• Ohad Finkelstein, Partner, Venrock
• Patrick J. Fortune, Ph. D., Partner, Boston Millennia Partners
• Liron Gitig, Principal, FTV Capital
• Jeffrey Glass, Managing Director, Bain Capital Ventures
• Greg Kats, Managing Director, Good Energies
• Alan J. Koenning, Fund Manager, UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund
• Venetia Kontogouris, Managing Director, Trident Capital
• John Lawrence, Partner & CFO, Longworth Venture Partners
• David J. Martirano, Co-Founder and General Partner, Point Judith Capital
• Chuck McDermott, General Partner, Rockport Capital Partner
• Robert McNeil, Ph.D., Managing Director, Sanderling Ventures
• Jeffrey B. Moore, Vice President, MP Healthcare Venture Management
• Ira Nydick, Senior Technology Analyst, Panasonic Venture Group
• Brendan O’Leary, General Partner, Prism VentureWorks
• Patrick O'Neill, P.E., Investment Associate, Connecticut Innovations
• Scott Requadt, Transactional Partner, Clarus Ventures
• Chris Risley, Operating Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners
• Joseph Riley, Managing Member, Psilos Group Managers
• Robert Rosenberg, Partner, New Venture Partners
• Mitchell Rosich, Partner, Athenian Venture Partners
• Praveen Sahay, Founder & Managing Director, WAVE Equity Partners
• Gavin B. Samuels, M.D., MBA, Senior Partnering Director, Teva Innovative Ventures
• Steven St. Peter, Managing Director, MPM Capital
• Bart Stuck, Managing Director, Signal Lake
• Jake Tarr, Managing Director, Kinetic Ventures
• Louis A. Toth, Senior Managing Director, Comcast Interactive Capital
• Markus Thill, Managing Director, Robert Bosch Venture Capital
• Chris Varma, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Third Rock Ventures
• Patrick Wack, Venture Partner, Rho Capital Partners
• Tracy S. Warren, General Partner, Battelle Ventures
• Tom Whiteaker, AVP, Hartford Ventures
• Caleb Winder, Vice President, Excel Venture Management
• Bilal Zuberi, Principal, General Catalyst Partners
Dec 8, 2010
Dec 3, 2010
Today: Meet VCs from HLM, Polaris, Harbourvest, New Harbour, and General Catalyst! Pe guys too! Babson Venture Capital & Private Equity Club Newsletter
Announcements
Remember, you didn't come to business school to study, you came to network! (aka:Drink!) You are not going to succeed on your own. So everyone should make it out to the Holiday Happy Hour at the Bottom Line Lounge at 5:30pm today. Come meet Babson professors from the industry, angels, and VCs from HLM, Polaris, Harbourvest, New Harbour, General Catalyst, and others. Pe guys too! Come have a drink with us and relax. It will be Christmas break soon.
David Gammell of Brown Rudnick gave a great overview of term sheets for the VCIC competition last Tuesday. He even drew on his experiance as a VCIC judge to help guide teams towards exactly what will matter during the competition. His powerpoint slides are attached. If any of you want to get in touch with him for further questions about the competition or about your next great business idea, you can reach him at:
dgammell@brownrudnick.com
P: +1.617.856.8582
Enjoy the lull in networking over the next few weeks and good luck with exams!
If you know anyone who is interested in the club, anyone can join our mailing list by sending a blank email to join-bvcpe@listserv.babson.edu.
Upcoming Events
Follow all of BVCPE clubs events at our Google Calendar and our Life @ Babson page.
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d1rtihf4el3sptonck8n7fm1hc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
and
https://life.babson.edu/organization/babson-venture-capital-private-equity-
________________________________________
VCIC Mock Competition: Late January - TBA
Get ready for our mock competition after the break. Part of learning is failing. Do it here before the real thing. Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
VCIC will put you in front of real VCs and give you the chance to negotiate with real startups, you can learn more about it here: http://www.vcic.unc.edu/
Still need a team? Have a team already? Register your team and scout for talent by filling in your information to this Google Doc.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Am_3P5GXFQ96dGlncDZORExHWFZ6a3djZnVOTWlScVE&hl=en&authkey=CJenyvgP
________________________________________
BVCPE Holiday Happy Hour: Friday, December 3rd @ 5:30pm - Bottom Line Lounge
Beavers, the weekend starts here. Come celebrate the holidays with BVCPE and class up your on-campus drinking at the Bottom Line. VCs, PEs, angels, and Babson Professors will be there to grab a drink and slip into the weekend. Come to look for a job, seek funding, or find out what professors to take next semester, but really, just come for a drink.
________________________________________
Other Events
Know of an event that you don't see listed? Email me at arthurawaston@gmail.com
For more events in the Boston startup scene, check out Greenhorn Connect, at http://greenhornconnect.com/events/calendar and for help paying all those registration fees, visit Stay in MA, at http://www.stayinma.com/home
New!!! Tie: Nuts and Bolts of Starting Up: 12/6 @ 6:30-9pm - MIT, 77 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA
(What a ripoff name!!!! Oh well, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.)
Please join us for the first 'Open' Startup Leadership class to learn the key steps and identify the biggest mistakes of growing a new business. Our expert guests will offer an inside look at four critical areas that every new business must work through: Incorporation, Finding space, Insurance and Accounting.
Speakers
Paul Sweeney is a Partner of Foley Hoag LLP
Scott Goodwin is a Certified Public Accountant at Wolf & Company
Sean Coady is a Senior Partner of EBS Capstone Insurance
Ty Janney is a Principal Partner at Landmark Real Estate Advisors
Learn more here:http://slpopenevent2.eventbrite.com/
________________________________________
New!!! In Search of the Perfect Earnout and Other Practical Tips for Successful Mergers & Acquisitions:
12/8 @ 7:30am-9:15am - Olin Auditorium
Panel:
•Helgi Bloom, Vice President for Corporate Development, Nuance Communications, Inc.
•Tom Donahue, Managing Director, Bulger Capital Partners
•Iain Michel, Senior Vice President for Corporate Development, PTC
•Kevin Mulvaney, Senior Lecturer Babson College, Former President, DRI/McGraw Hill
•Lawrence Siff, Managing Director, Neptune Advisors
Moderator: Neil Aronson, Partner, Gennari Aronson
Admission is free but seating is limited and advance registration is required. Please RSVP to Claudia Eden at ceden@galawpartners.com or 781 719-9805
________________________________________
New!!! Xconomy Forum: 5x5—Five Cities, Five Big Tech Ideas: Wednesday 12/8 @ 1:30PM - 5:30 PM - Fidelity Center for Applied Technology, 245 Summer Street, Boston
Xconomy has canvassed its national network for the most potentially transformative tech ideas—across mobile, software, hardware, energy, robotics, Internet, and more—and we are inviting a select few companies to Boston for an afternoon of mind-bending presentations and networking.
Keynote: How to Build Your Startup From the Heart Bill Warner, entrepreneur evangelist, angel investor, founder of Avid,Wildfire, and more
Featured 5×5 presenters: Kiva Systems (CEO Mick Mountz), Boston—warehouse robots for retail, distribution, and manufacturing applications On-Ramp Wireless (CEO Joaquin Silva), San Diego—wireless monitoring and data tracking for the electric grid (World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer) TerraPower (CEO John Gilleland), Seattle—nuclear power startup backed by Bill Gates, Nathan Myhrvold, Vinod Khosla, and Charles River Ventures Arbor Networks (chief scientist Craig Labovitz), Detroit—mobile and Internet security firm CarWoo (CEO Tommy McClung), San Francisco—online car-buying startup out of the Y Combinator incubator
Bonus presentations: Duo Security, Ann Arbor, MI–secure mobile/Internet transactions Fashion Playtes, Salem, MA–online customized clothing peerTransfer, Cambridge, MA–global finance Pixability, Cambridge, MA–online video Prysm, San Jose, CA–next-generation laser displays
Learn more here: http://xconomyforum30.eventbrite.com/
________________________________________
New!!! Cleantech Project Finance 101: 12/9 - Virtual
Clean Economy Network welcomes its members to our next Executive Briefing to learn about and discuss what it takes to develop a cleantech project that is “bankable” in the project finance market.
Speakers include:
*Maura Goldstein, Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P. (moderator)
*Steve Krebs, Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.
*John Zahurancik, Vice President, The AES Corporation
*Sid Sinha, Vice President, Marathon Capital
The purpose of this call is to lay the foundation for follow-on briefings in which we will explore particular aspects of project development and finance for cleantech projects, including cleantech project incentive schemes, financing sources and key issues in early stage development agreements, such as project site arrangements and joint development agreements.
Register here to receive instructions to join the briefing <http://www.cleaneconomynetwork.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2045&qid=61830>
________________________________________
The New England Venture Summit: 12/10 - Hilton, Boston Dedham
Whether you are an investor seeking access to new early stage deals, or a CEO or Founder of a new venture looking for funding, visibility and growth, the New England Venture Summit is one event you won’t want to miss. This exclusive full-day Venture CapitalSummit will feature:
• 40+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/newengland2010/overview.php
________________________________________
The Capital Network - Upcoming Events:
Dec. 1
Women's Entrepreneurship Breakfast
How to Build an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Women in Greater Boston
For information on all TCN events, check http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.upcoming.php
________________________________________
Masschallenge Upcoming Events: http://www.masschallenge.org/resources/events/calendar
________________________________________
Entretech Forums Upcoming Events:
For more check http://www.entretechforum.org/2_calendar.htm
December 21, 2010 Energy Storage: Focus on batteries
January 18, 2011 Communications Intersections of smart-phone/netbook/laptop/desktop web services
________________________________________
MIT Enterprise Forum Events: http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/category/events/upcoming/
Links, Articles and Resources
http://www.techcrunch.com/
http://www.venturebeat.com/
http://www.bostinnovation.com/
http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/
http://www.vcaonline.com/news/
http://www.pehub.com/
http://www.xconomy.com/
http://www.thedeal.com/
http://www.avc.com/
http://www.venturehacks.com/
Remember, you didn't come to business school to study, you came to network! (aka:Drink!) You are not going to succeed on your own. So everyone should make it out to the Holiday Happy Hour at the Bottom Line Lounge at 5:30pm today. Come meet Babson professors from the industry, angels, and VCs from HLM, Polaris, Harbourvest, New Harbour, General Catalyst, and others. Pe guys too! Come have a drink with us and relax. It will be Christmas break soon.
David Gammell of Brown Rudnick gave a great overview of term sheets for the VCIC competition last Tuesday. He even drew on his experiance as a VCIC judge to help guide teams towards exactly what will matter during the competition. His powerpoint slides are attached. If any of you want to get in touch with him for further questions about the competition or about your next great business idea, you can reach him at:
dgammell@brownrudnick.com
P: +1.617.856.8582
Enjoy the lull in networking over the next few weeks and good luck with exams!
If you know anyone who is interested in the club, anyone can join our mailing list by sending a blank email to join-bvcpe@listserv.babson.edu.
Upcoming Events
Follow all of BVCPE clubs events at our Google Calendar and our Life @ Babson page.
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d1rtihf4el3sptonck8n7fm1hc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
and
https://life.babson.edu/organization/babson-venture-capital-private-equity-
________________________________________
VCIC Mock Competition: Late January - TBA
Get ready for our mock competition after the break. Part of learning is failing. Do it here before the real thing. Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
VCIC will put you in front of real VCs and give you the chance to negotiate with real startups, you can learn more about it here: http://www.vcic.unc.edu/
Still need a team? Have a team already? Register your team and scout for talent by filling in your information to this Google Doc.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Am_3P5GXFQ96dGlncDZORExHWFZ6a3djZnVOTWlScVE&hl=en&authkey=CJenyvgP
________________________________________
BVCPE Holiday Happy Hour: Friday, December 3rd @ 5:30pm - Bottom Line Lounge
Beavers, the weekend starts here. Come celebrate the holidays with BVCPE and class up your on-campus drinking at the Bottom Line. VCs, PEs, angels, and Babson Professors will be there to grab a drink and slip into the weekend. Come to look for a job, seek funding, or find out what professors to take next semester, but really, just come for a drink.
________________________________________
Other Events
Know of an event that you don't see listed? Email me at arthurawaston@gmail.com
For more events in the Boston startup scene, check out Greenhorn Connect, at http://greenhornconnect.com/events/calendar and for help paying all those registration fees, visit Stay in MA, at http://www.stayinma.com/home
New!!! Tie: Nuts and Bolts of Starting Up: 12/6 @ 6:30-9pm - MIT, 77 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA
(What a ripoff name!!!! Oh well, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.)
Please join us for the first 'Open' Startup Leadership class to learn the key steps and identify the biggest mistakes of growing a new business. Our expert guests will offer an inside look at four critical areas that every new business must work through: Incorporation, Finding space, Insurance and Accounting.
Speakers
Paul Sweeney is a Partner of Foley Hoag LLP
Scott Goodwin is a Certified Public Accountant at Wolf & Company
Sean Coady is a Senior Partner of EBS Capstone Insurance
Ty Janney is a Principal Partner at Landmark Real Estate Advisors
Learn more here:http://slpopenevent2.eventbrite.com/
________________________________________
New!!! In Search of the Perfect Earnout and Other Practical Tips for Successful Mergers & Acquisitions:
12/8 @ 7:30am-9:15am - Olin Auditorium
Panel:
•Helgi Bloom, Vice President for Corporate Development, Nuance Communications, Inc.
•Tom Donahue, Managing Director, Bulger Capital Partners
•Iain Michel, Senior Vice President for Corporate Development, PTC
•Kevin Mulvaney, Senior Lecturer Babson College, Former President, DRI/McGraw Hill
•Lawrence Siff, Managing Director, Neptune Advisors
Moderator: Neil Aronson, Partner, Gennari Aronson
Admission is free but seating is limited and advance registration is required. Please RSVP to Claudia Eden at ceden@galawpartners.com or 781 719-9805
________________________________________
New!!! Xconomy Forum: 5x5—Five Cities, Five Big Tech Ideas: Wednesday 12/8 @ 1:30PM - 5:30 PM - Fidelity Center for Applied Technology, 245 Summer Street, Boston
Xconomy has canvassed its national network for the most potentially transformative tech ideas—across mobile, software, hardware, energy, robotics, Internet, and more—and we are inviting a select few companies to Boston for an afternoon of mind-bending presentations and networking.
Keynote: How to Build Your Startup From the Heart Bill Warner, entrepreneur evangelist, angel investor, founder of Avid,Wildfire, and more
Featured 5×5 presenters: Kiva Systems (CEO Mick Mountz), Boston—warehouse robots for retail, distribution, and manufacturing applications On-Ramp Wireless (CEO Joaquin Silva), San Diego—wireless monitoring and data tracking for the electric grid (World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer) TerraPower (CEO John Gilleland), Seattle—nuclear power startup backed by Bill Gates, Nathan Myhrvold, Vinod Khosla, and Charles River Ventures Arbor Networks (chief scientist Craig Labovitz), Detroit—mobile and Internet security firm CarWoo (CEO Tommy McClung), San Francisco—online car-buying startup out of the Y Combinator incubator
Bonus presentations: Duo Security, Ann Arbor, MI–secure mobile/Internet transactions Fashion Playtes, Salem, MA–online customized clothing peerTransfer, Cambridge, MA–global finance Pixability, Cambridge, MA–online video Prysm, San Jose, CA–next-generation laser displays
Learn more here: http://xconomyforum30.eventbrite.com/
________________________________________
New!!! Cleantech Project Finance 101: 12/9 - Virtual
Clean Economy Network welcomes its members to our next Executive Briefing to learn about and discuss what it takes to develop a cleantech project that is “bankable” in the project finance market.
Speakers include:
*Maura Goldstein, Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P. (moderator)
*Steve Krebs, Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.
*John Zahurancik, Vice President, The AES Corporation
*Sid Sinha, Vice President, Marathon Capital
The purpose of this call is to lay the foundation for follow-on briefings in which we will explore particular aspects of project development and finance for cleantech projects, including cleantech project incentive schemes, financing sources and key issues in early stage development agreements, such as project site arrangements and joint development agreements.
Register here to receive instructions to join the briefing <http://www.cleaneconomynetwork.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2045&qid=61830>
________________________________________
The New England Venture Summit: 12/10 - Hilton, Boston Dedham
Whether you are an investor seeking access to new early stage deals, or a CEO or Founder of a new venture looking for funding, visibility and growth, the New England Venture Summit is one event you won’t want to miss. This exclusive full-day Venture CapitalSummit will feature:
• 40+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/newengland2010/overview.php
________________________________________
The Capital Network - Upcoming Events:
Dec. 1
Women's Entrepreneurship Breakfast
How to Build an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Women in Greater Boston
For information on all TCN events, check http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.upcoming.php
________________________________________
Masschallenge Upcoming Events: http://www.masschallenge.org/resources/events/calendar
________________________________________
Entretech Forums Upcoming Events:
For more check http://www.entretechforum.org/2_calendar.htm
December 21, 2010 Energy Storage: Focus on batteries
January 18, 2011 Communications Intersections of smart-phone/netbook/laptop/desktop web services
________________________________________
MIT Enterprise Forum Events: http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/category/events/upcoming/
Links, Articles and Resources
http://www.techcrunch.com/
http://www.venturebeat.com/
http://www.bostinnovation.com/
http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/
http://www.vcaonline.com/news/
http://www.pehub.com/
http://www.xconomy.com/
http://www.thedeal.com/
http://www.avc.com/
http://www.venturehacks.com/
Nov 30, 2010
Holiday Happy Hour Edition: Babson Venture Capital & Private Equity Club Newsletter
Announcements
I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving because now it is exams. The time spent with family, naps, and turkey sandwiches are over. You are going to spend 24 hours in group exams. Try not to kill anyone.
On the bright side, we have some great BVCPE events to look forward to! This afternoon, come out to learn about term sheets with an expert, David Gammell. He has negotiated term sheets for Hubspot and others, but one day he may negotiate term sheets against you. Find out how to beat him at his own game this afternoon at 4:30pm in Olin 220.
This weekend, come celebrate the holidays with BVCPE, VCs , PEs, Angels, and Babson Professors at the Bottom Line Lounge at 5:30pm on Friday. BVCPE invites you to our Holiday Happy Hour. Come have a drink with us and relax. It will be Christmas break soon.
Also, on Wednesday morning, be sure not to miss "The Uncle's" visit to Babson. Kanwal Rekhi, both VC and entrepreneur, will be visiting Babson on Wednesday, December 1, at 8AM. He is the man to see if you are an Indian, or any, entrepreneur. In 1982 Kanwal founded Excelan which was the first to commercialize ethernet and the TCP/IP protocol, becoming the first Indian to take a company public on the NYSE. He then lead Novell's development of Unix after acquiring it from AT&T. Recently, he formed TiE, a venture/support organization for Indian entrepreneurs, and has been an active angel in Silicon Valley. This spawned his nickname, bestowed by many grateful Indian entrepreneurs, "The Uncle."
If you know anyone who is interested in the club, anyone can join our mailing list by sending a blank email to join-bvcpe@listserv.babson.edu.
Upcoming Events
Follow all of BVCPE clubs events at our Google Calendar and our Life @ Babson page.
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d1rtihf4el3sptonck8n7fm1hc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
and
https://life.babson.edu/organization/babson-venture-capital-private-equity-
________________________________________
VCIC Training Session 2: Tuesday, November 30th @ 4:30pm - Olin 220
The second of the VCIC training sessions features David Gammell, the startup lawyer who negotiated term sheets for Hubspot, to walk us through the details of a deal, term by term. Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
VCIC will put you in front of real VCs and give you the chance to negotiate with real startups, you can learn more about it here: http://www.vcic.unc.edu/
Still need a team? Have a team already? Register your team and scout for talent by filling in your information to this Google Doc.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Am_3P5GXFQ96dGlncDZORExHWFZ6a3djZnVOTWlScVE&hl=en&authkey=CJenyvgP
________________________________________
BVCPE Holiday Happy Hour: Friday, December 3rd @ 5:30pm - Bottom Line Lounge
Beavers, the weekend starts here. Come celebrate the holidays with BVCPE and class up your on-campus drinking at the Bottom Line. VCs, PEs, angels, and Babson Professors will be there to grab a drink and slip into the weekend. Come to look for a job, seek funding, or find out what professors to take next semester, but really, just come for a drink.
________________________________________
Kanwal Rehki, "An Entrepreneur's Journey:" Wednseday, December 1st @ 7:30pm - Olin Hall 220
Be sure not to miss "The Uncle's" visit to Babson. Kanwal Rekhi, both VC and entrepreneur, will be visiting Babson on Wednesday, December 1st, at 7:30am. He is the man to see if you are an Indian, or any, entrepreneur. In 1982 Kanwal founded Excelan which was the first to commercialize ethernet and the TCP/IP protocol, becoming the first Indian to take a company public on the NYSE. He then lead Novell's development of Unix after acquiring it from AT&T. Recently, he formed TiE, a venture/support organization for Indian entrepreneurs, and has been an active angel in Silicon Valley. This spawned his nickname, bestowed by many grateful Indian entrepreneurs, "The Uncle."
Kanwal will be speaking at Babson on "The Entreprenurial Journey." Come and learn what one man, who has gone through it himself and can help you in your venture, thinks it takes to make a new venture succeed. Breakfast starts at 7:30am. You can learn more here http://www3.babson.edu/newsroom/releases/rekhi12110.cfm .
Other Events
Know of an event that you don't see listed? Email me at arthurawaton@gmail.com
For more events in the Boston startup scene, check out Greenhorn Connect, at http://greenhornconnect.com/events/calendar and for help paying all those registration fees, visit Stay in MA, at http://www.stayinma.com/home
________________________________________
The New England Venture Summit: 12/10 - Hilton, Boston Dedham
Whether you are an investor seeking access to new early stage deals, or a CEO or Founder of a new venture looking for funding, visibility and growth, the New England Venture Summit is one event you won’t want to miss. This exclusive full-day Venture CapitalSummit will feature:
• 40+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/newengland2010/overview.php
________________________________________
The Capital Network - Upcoming Events:
Dec. 1
Women's Entrepreneurship Breakfast
How to Build an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Women in Greater Boston
For information on all TCN events, check http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.upcoming.php
________________________________________
Masschallenge Upcoming Events: http://www.masschallenge.org/resources/events/calendar
________________________________________
Entretech Forums Upcoming Events:
For more check http://www.entretechforum.org/2_calendar.htm
December 21, 2010 Energy Storage: Focus on batteries
January 18, 2011 Communications Intersections of smart-phone/netbook/laptop/desktop web services
________________________________________
MIT Enterprise Forum Events: http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/category/events/upcoming/
Links, Articles and Resources
http://www.techcrunch.com/
http://www.venturebeat.com/
http://www.bostinnovation.com/
http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/
http://www.vcaonline.com/news/
http://www.pehub.com/
http://www.xconomy.com/
http://www.thedeal.com/
http://www.avc.com/
http://www.venturehacks.com/
I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving because now it is exams. The time spent with family, naps, and turkey sandwiches are over. You are going to spend 24 hours in group exams. Try not to kill anyone.
On the bright side, we have some great BVCPE events to look forward to! This afternoon, come out to learn about term sheets with an expert, David Gammell. He has negotiated term sheets for Hubspot and others, but one day he may negotiate term sheets against you. Find out how to beat him at his own game this afternoon at 4:30pm in Olin 220.
This weekend, come celebrate the holidays with BVCPE, VCs , PEs, Angels, and Babson Professors at the Bottom Line Lounge at 5:30pm on Friday. BVCPE invites you to our Holiday Happy Hour. Come have a drink with us and relax. It will be Christmas break soon.
Also, on Wednesday morning, be sure not to miss "The Uncle's" visit to Babson. Kanwal Rekhi, both VC and entrepreneur, will be visiting Babson on Wednesday, December 1, at 8AM. He is the man to see if you are an Indian, or any, entrepreneur. In 1982 Kanwal founded Excelan which was the first to commercialize ethernet and the TCP/IP protocol, becoming the first Indian to take a company public on the NYSE. He then lead Novell's development of Unix after acquiring it from AT&T. Recently, he formed TiE, a venture/support organization for Indian entrepreneurs, and has been an active angel in Silicon Valley. This spawned his nickname, bestowed by many grateful Indian entrepreneurs, "The Uncle."
If you know anyone who is interested in the club, anyone can join our mailing list by sending a blank email to join-bvcpe@listserv.babson.edu.
Upcoming Events
Follow all of BVCPE clubs events at our Google Calendar and our Life @ Babson page.
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d1rtihf4el3sptonck8n7fm1hc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
and
https://life.babson.edu/organization/babson-venture-capital-private-equity-
________________________________________
VCIC Training Session 2: Tuesday, November 30th @ 4:30pm - Olin 220
The second of the VCIC training sessions features David Gammell, the startup lawyer who negotiated term sheets for Hubspot, to walk us through the details of a deal, term by term. Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
VCIC will put you in front of real VCs and give you the chance to negotiate with real startups, you can learn more about it here: http://www.vcic.unc.edu/
Still need a team? Have a team already? Register your team and scout for talent by filling in your information to this Google Doc.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Am_3P5GXFQ96dGlncDZORExHWFZ6a3djZnVOTWlScVE&hl=en&authkey=CJenyvgP
________________________________________
BVCPE Holiday Happy Hour: Friday, December 3rd @ 5:30pm - Bottom Line Lounge
Beavers, the weekend starts here. Come celebrate the holidays with BVCPE and class up your on-campus drinking at the Bottom Line. VCs, PEs, angels, and Babson Professors will be there to grab a drink and slip into the weekend. Come to look for a job, seek funding, or find out what professors to take next semester, but really, just come for a drink.
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Kanwal Rehki, "An Entrepreneur's Journey:" Wednseday, December 1st @ 7:30pm - Olin Hall 220
Be sure not to miss "The Uncle's" visit to Babson. Kanwal Rekhi, both VC and entrepreneur, will be visiting Babson on Wednesday, December 1st, at 7:30am. He is the man to see if you are an Indian, or any, entrepreneur. In 1982 Kanwal founded Excelan which was the first to commercialize ethernet and the TCP/IP protocol, becoming the first Indian to take a company public on the NYSE. He then lead Novell's development of Unix after acquiring it from AT&T. Recently, he formed TiE, a venture/support organization for Indian entrepreneurs, and has been an active angel in Silicon Valley. This spawned his nickname, bestowed by many grateful Indian entrepreneurs, "The Uncle."
Kanwal will be speaking at Babson on "The Entreprenurial Journey." Come and learn what one man, who has gone through it himself and can help you in your venture, thinks it takes to make a new venture succeed. Breakfast starts at 7:30am. You can learn more here http://www3.babson.edu/newsroom/releases/rekhi12110.cfm .
Other Events
Know of an event that you don't see listed? Email me at arthurawaton@gmail.com
For more events in the Boston startup scene, check out Greenhorn Connect, at http://greenhornconnect.com/events/calendar and for help paying all those registration fees, visit Stay in MA, at http://www.stayinma.com/home
________________________________________
The New England Venture Summit: 12/10 - Hilton, Boston Dedham
Whether you are an investor seeking access to new early stage deals, or a CEO or Founder of a new venture looking for funding, visibility and growth, the New England Venture Summit is one event you won’t want to miss. This exclusive full-day Venture CapitalSummit will feature:
• 40+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/newengland2010/overview.php
________________________________________
The Capital Network - Upcoming Events:
Dec. 1
Women's Entrepreneurship Breakfast
How to Build an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Women in Greater Boston
For information on all TCN events, check http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.upcoming.php
________________________________________
Masschallenge Upcoming Events: http://www.masschallenge.org/resources/events/calendar
________________________________________
Entretech Forums Upcoming Events:
For more check http://www.entretechforum.org/2_calendar.htm
December 21, 2010 Energy Storage: Focus on batteries
January 18, 2011 Communications Intersections of smart-phone/netbook/laptop/desktop web services
________________________________________
MIT Enterprise Forum Events: http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/category/events/upcoming/
Links, Articles and Resources
http://www.techcrunch.com/
http://www.venturebeat.com/
http://www.bostinnovation.com/
http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/
http://www.vcaonline.com/news/
http://www.pehub.com/
http://www.xconomy.com/
http://www.thedeal.com/
http://www.avc.com/
http://www.venturehacks.com/
Nov 23, 2010
"The Uncle" speaks at Babson
BVCPErs.
I hope that many of you are making your way towards family and home cooking, but I wanted to let you know that "The Uncle," Kanwal Rekhi, both VC and entrepreneur, will be visiting Babson on Wednesday, December 1, at 8AM. He is the man to see if you are an Indian, or any, entrepreneur. In 1982 Kanwal founded Excelan which was the first to commercialize ethernet and the TCP/IP protocol, becoming the first Indian to take a company public on the NYSE. He then lead Novell's development of Unix after acquiring it from AT&T. Recently, he formed TiE, a venture/support organization for Indian entrepreneurs, and has been an active angel in Silicon Valley. This spawned his nickname, bestowed by many grateful Indian entrepreneurs, "The Uncle."
Kanwal will be speaking at Babson on "The Entreprenurial Journey." Come and learn what one man, who has gone through it himself and can help you in your venture, thinks it takes to make a new venture succeed. Breakfast starts at 7:30am. You can learn more here.
I hope that many of you are making your way towards family and home cooking, but I wanted to let you know that "The Uncle," Kanwal Rekhi, both VC and entrepreneur, will be visiting Babson on Wednesday, December 1, at 8AM. He is the man to see if you are an Indian, or any, entrepreneur. In 1982 Kanwal founded Excelan which was the first to commercialize ethernet and the TCP/IP protocol, becoming the first Indian to take a company public on the NYSE. He then lead Novell's development of Unix after acquiring it from AT&T. Recently, he formed TiE, a venture/support organization for Indian entrepreneurs, and has been an active angel in Silicon Valley. This spawned his nickname, bestowed by many grateful Indian entrepreneurs, "The Uncle."
Kanwal will be speaking at Babson on "The Entreprenurial Journey." Come and learn what one man, who has gone through it himself and can help you in your venture, thinks it takes to make a new venture succeed. Breakfast starts at 7:30am. You can learn more here.
Babson Venture Capital & Private Equity Club Newsletter: Nov 23, 2010
Announcements
This week we had our first VCIC training session with Professor Zacharakis on Valuation. Zach described different ways to value an early-stage company as well as providing some insight into changes in the Venture Capital industry and valuation over the last few years.
VCIC will put you in front of real VCs and give you the chance to negotiate with real startups. If you are completely unfamiliar with the competition and need a place to start, you can learn more about it here: http://www.vcic.unc.edu/
Remember that after Thanksgiving, we will come back to David Gammell, the startup lawyer who negotiated term sheets for Hubspot, to walk us through the details of a deal, term by term.
Still need a team? Have a team already? Register your team and scout for talent by filling in your information to this Google Doc.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Am_3P5GXFQ96dGlncDZORExHWFZ6a3djZnVOTWlScVE&hl=en&authkey=CJenyvgP
Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
If you know anyone who is interested in the club, anyone can join our mailing list by sending a blank email to join-bvcpe@listserv.babson.edu.
Upcoming Events
Follow all of BVCPE clubs events at our Google Calendar and our Life @ Babson page.
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d1rtihf4el3sptonck8n7fm1hc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
and
https://life.babson.edu/organization/babson-venture-capital-private-equity-
________________________________________
VCIC Training Session 2: Tuesday, November 30th @ 4:30pm - Olin 220
The second of the VCIC training sessions features David Gammell, the startup lawyer who negotiated term sheets for Hubspot, to walk us through the details of a deal, term by term. Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
Other Events
Know of an event that you don't see listed? Email me at arthurawaton@gmail.com
For more events in the Boston startup scene, check out Greenhorn Connect, at http://greenhornconnect.com/events/calendar and for help paying all those registration fees, visit Stay in MA, at http://www.stayinma.com/home
________________________________________
The New England Venture Summit: 12/10 - Hilton, Boston Dedham
Whether you are an investor seeking access to new early stage deals, or a CEO or Founder of a new venture looking for funding, visibility and growth, the New England Venture Summit is one event you won’t want to miss. This exclusive full-day Venture CapitalSummit will feature:
• 40+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/newengland2010/overview.php
________________________________________
The Capital Network - Upcoming Events:
Nov. 16
Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Series Lunch - Part 2
Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Lunch Series for College Entrepreneurs: IP for Startups
Dec. 1
Women's Entrepreneurship Breakfast
How to Build an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Women in Greater Boston
For information on all TCN events, check http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.upcoming.php
________________________________________
Masschallenge Upcoming Events: http://www.masschallenge.org/resources/events/calendar
________________________________________
Entretech Forums Upcoming Events:
For more check http://www.entretechforum.org/2_calendar.htm
November 16, 2010 Digital Media & Gaming
December 21, 2010 Energy Storage: Focus on batteries
January 18, 2011 Communications Intersections of smart-phone/netbook/laptop/desktop web services
________________________________________
MIT Enterprise Forum Events: http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/category/events/upcoming/
Links, Articles and Resources
http://www.techcrunch.com/
http://www.venturebeat.com/
http://www.bostinnovation.com/
http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/
http://www.vcaonline.com/news/
http://www.pehub.com/
http://www.xconomy.com/
http://www.thedeal.com/
http://www.avc.com/ New! Check out MBA Mondays!
http://www.venturehacks.com/ New! Check out Venture Hack's guide to pitching!
This week we had our first VCIC training session with Professor Zacharakis on Valuation. Zach described different ways to value an early-stage company as well as providing some insight into changes in the Venture Capital industry and valuation over the last few years.
VCIC will put you in front of real VCs and give you the chance to negotiate with real startups. If you are completely unfamiliar with the competition and need a place to start, you can learn more about it here: http://www.vcic.unc.edu/
Remember that after Thanksgiving, we will come back to David Gammell, the startup lawyer who negotiated term sheets for Hubspot, to walk us through the details of a deal, term by term.
Still need a team? Have a team already? Register your team and scout for talent by filling in your information to this Google Doc.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Am_3P5GXFQ96dGlncDZORExHWFZ6a3djZnVOTWlScVE&hl=en&authkey=CJenyvgP
Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
If you know anyone who is interested in the club, anyone can join our mailing list by sending a blank email to join-bvcpe@listserv.babson.edu.
Upcoming Events
Follow all of BVCPE clubs events at our Google Calendar and our Life @ Babson page.
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d1rtihf4el3sptonck8n7fm1hc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
and
https://life.babson.edu/organization/babson-venture-capital-private-equity-
________________________________________
VCIC Training Session 2: Tuesday, November 30th @ 4:30pm - Olin 220
The second of the VCIC training sessions features David Gammell, the startup lawyer who negotiated term sheets for Hubspot, to walk us through the details of a deal, term by term. Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
Other Events
Know of an event that you don't see listed? Email me at arthurawaton@gmail.com
For more events in the Boston startup scene, check out Greenhorn Connect, at http://greenhornconnect.com/events/calendar and for help paying all those registration fees, visit Stay in MA, at http://www.stayinma.com/home
________________________________________
The New England Venture Summit: 12/10 - Hilton, Boston Dedham
Whether you are an investor seeking access to new early stage deals, or a CEO or Founder of a new venture looking for funding, visibility and growth, the New England Venture Summit is one event you won’t want to miss. This exclusive full-day Venture CapitalSummit will feature:
• 40+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/newengland2010/overview.php
________________________________________
The Capital Network - Upcoming Events:
Nov. 16
Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Series Lunch - Part 2
Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Lunch Series for College Entrepreneurs: IP for Startups
Dec. 1
Women's Entrepreneurship Breakfast
How to Build an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Women in Greater Boston
For information on all TCN events, check http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.upcoming.php
________________________________________
Masschallenge Upcoming Events: http://www.masschallenge.org/resources/events/calendar
________________________________________
Entretech Forums Upcoming Events:
For more check http://www.entretechforum.org/2_calendar.htm
November 16, 2010 Digital Media & Gaming
December 21, 2010 Energy Storage: Focus on batteries
January 18, 2011 Communications Intersections of smart-phone/netbook/laptop/desktop web services
________________________________________
MIT Enterprise Forum Events: http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/category/events/upcoming/
Links, Articles and Resources
http://www.techcrunch.com/
http://www.venturebeat.com/
http://www.bostinnovation.com/
http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/
http://www.vcaonline.com/news/
http://www.pehub.com/
http://www.xconomy.com/
http://www.thedeal.com/
http://www.avc.com/ New! Check out MBA Mondays!
http://www.venturehacks.com/ New! Check out Venture Hack's guide to pitching!
Nov 18, 2010
Seed Trackers: Networking Reception
BVCPErs,
Here is an event that might interest many of you.
Seed Trackers: Networking Reception
Thursday, November 18, 2010, 7pm - 9pm, Blank Center Rotunda.
For those who are interested in angel investing or that have an early stage business idea, come learn about how 34 member of a Babson MBA Fast Track Cohort started their own seed fund and how you can too!
Seed Trackers is a membership organization comprised of 34 current Babson Fast Track MBA students in the March 2009 cohort. The members share the common objectives of:
a) supporting economic development within the Babson community, particularly in early-stage businesses
b) improving their individual investment returns by working together, leveraging their collective and diverse experience and expertise
c) sustaining and nurturing Seed Trackers as a Babson leadership organization for committed and energetic professional men and women, both active and retired.
Link: http://www3.babson.edu/Newsroom/Releases/gew2010.cfm
Here is an event that might interest many of you.
Seed Trackers: Networking Reception
Thursday, November 18, 2010, 7pm - 9pm, Blank Center Rotunda.
For those who are interested in angel investing or that have an early stage business idea, come learn about how 34 member of a Babson MBA Fast Track Cohort started their own seed fund and how you can too!
Seed Trackers is a membership organization comprised of 34 current Babson Fast Track MBA students in the March 2009 cohort. The members share the common objectives of:
a) supporting economic development within the Babson community, particularly in early-stage businesses
b) improving their individual investment returns by working together, leveraging their collective and diverse experience and expertise
c) sustaining and nurturing Seed Trackers as a Babson leadership organization for committed and energetic professional men and women, both active and retired.
Link: http://www3.babson.edu/Newsroom/Releases/gew2010.cfm
Nov 14, 2010
Babson Venture Capital & Private Equity Club Newsletter: Nov 14, 2010
Announcements
VCIC training is heating up. This week we nailed down the first two training sessions on valuation and term sheets.
• First up is valuation with Professor Zacharakis. Learn what's worth what (It's less than you think.)
• After Thanksgiving, we will come back to David Gammell, the startup lawyer who negotiated term sheets for Hubspot, to walk us through the details of a deal, term by term.
Block out your schedule, get prepared, and learn what you need to win.
If you are unfamiliar with the competition, you can learn more about it here: http://www.vcic.unc.edu/
Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
Also, thanks to everyone who came out to the MassChallenge Center last Thursday! Over one hundred people turned out on a rainy night for last week's Angel Groups: Nuts and Bolts. The angels gave many insights into their group's process and were very open to being approached afterwards by the audience. Many took advantage of the opportunity. There was also some great networking and conversations between Boston's and Babson's entrepreneurs. You can read more about the event, including some of what the angels had to say and the answers from the angel's pre-panel questionnaire on their groups, here: bostinnovation.com/2010/11/05/angel-groups-demystified/
Did the event inspire you to get more involved in the Boston startup scene? Fordors might not publish a guide, but some of the leading investors do:
Don Dodge, Developer Advocate at Google - The Original
http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing/2009/10/boston-startup-events-resources-people-you-need-to-know.html#
John O'Shaughnessy, Dace Ventures - The Comprehensive
http://www.jonoshaughnessy.org/boston-startup-ecosystem-resources-people/
Rob Go, NextView Ventures- The Update
http://www.robgo.org/post/1525018376/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-boston-tech-community
Now get out there and start something!
If you know anyone who is interested, anyone can join our mailing list by sending a blank email to join-bvcpe@listserv.babson.edu.
Upcoming Events
Follow all of BVCPE clubs events at our Google Calendar and our Life @ Babson page.
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d1rtihf4el3sptonck8n7fm1hc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
and
https://life.babson.edu/organization/babson-venture-capital-private-equity-
_____________________________________
VCIC Training Session 1: Thursday, November 18th @ 4:30pm - Olin 120
This is the first of several training sessions for the upcoming VCIC competition. After a short introduction to VCIC, you will get a good overview of the industry, including opportunity assessment and basic valuation methods. Hosted by Prof. Andrew Zacharachis. Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
_____________________________________
VCIC Training Session 2: Tuesday, November 30th @ 4:30pm - Olin 220
The second of the VCIC training sessions features David Gammell, the startup lawyer who negotiated term sheets for Hubspot, to walk us through the details of a deal, term by term.
Other Events
Know of an event that you don't see listed? Email me at arthurawaton@gmail.com
For more events in the Boston startup scene, check out Greenhorn Connect, at http://greenhornconnect.com/events/calendar and for help paying all those registration fees, visit Stay in MA, at http://www.stayinma.com/home
MIT VC Conference: 11/19 @ 8:00am-7:00pm - Charles Hotel, 1 Bennet St., Cambridge, MA
http://www.mitvcconference.com/
The MIT Venture Capital Conference brings together venture capitalists, rising entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss current opportunities and challenges in Venture Capital investing. The theme for 2010, Here & Now, returns the focus to the entrepreneur and building companies in the present. The full day Conference will be held on November 19th, at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge. Steve Case, co-founder of AOL and Brian McAndrews, Managing Director of the Madrona Venture Group, will be keynote speakers.
_____________________________________
The New England Venture Summit: 12/10 - Hilton, Boston Dedham
Whether you are an investor seeking access to new early stage deals, or a CEO or Founder of a new venture looking for funding, visibility and growth, the New England Venture Summit is one event you won’t want to miss. This exclusive full-day Venture CapitalSummit will feature:
• 40+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/newengland2010/overview.php
_____________________________________
The Capital Network - Upcoming Events:
Nov. 16
Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Series Lunch - Part 2
Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Lunch Series for College Entrepreneurs: IP for Startups
Dec. 1
Women's Entrepreneurship Breakfast
How to Build an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Women in Greater Boston
For information on all TCN events, check http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.upcoming.php
_____________________________________
Masschallenge Upcoming Events: http://www.masschallenge.org/resources/events/calendar
_____________________________________
Entretech Forums Upcoming Events:
For more check http://www.entretechforum.org/2_calendar.htm
November 16, 2010 Digital Media & Gaming
December 21, 2010 Energy Storage: Focus on batteries
January 18, 2011 Communications Intersections of smart-phone/netbook/laptop/desktop web services
_____________________________________
MIT Enterprise Forum Events: http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/category/events/upcoming/
Links, Articles and Resources
http://www.techcrunch.com/
http://www.venturebeat.com/
http://www.bostinnovation.com/
http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/
http://www.vcaonline.com/news/
http://www.pehub.com/
http://www.xconomy.com/
http://www.thedeal.com/
http://www.avc.com/ New! Check out MBA Mondays!
http://www.venturehacks.com/ New! Check out Venture Hack's guide to pitching!
VCIC training is heating up. This week we nailed down the first two training sessions on valuation and term sheets.
• First up is valuation with Professor Zacharakis. Learn what's worth what (It's less than you think.)
• After Thanksgiving, we will come back to David Gammell, the startup lawyer who negotiated term sheets for Hubspot, to walk us through the details of a deal, term by term.
Block out your schedule, get prepared, and learn what you need to win.
If you are unfamiliar with the competition, you can learn more about it here: http://www.vcic.unc.edu/
Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
Also, thanks to everyone who came out to the MassChallenge Center last Thursday! Over one hundred people turned out on a rainy night for last week's Angel Groups: Nuts and Bolts. The angels gave many insights into their group's process and were very open to being approached afterwards by the audience. Many took advantage of the opportunity. There was also some great networking and conversations between Boston's and Babson's entrepreneurs. You can read more about the event, including some of what the angels had to say and the answers from the angel's pre-panel questionnaire on their groups, here: bostinnovation.com/2010/11/05/angel-groups-demystified/
Did the event inspire you to get more involved in the Boston startup scene? Fordors might not publish a guide, but some of the leading investors do:
Don Dodge, Developer Advocate at Google - The Original
http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing/2009/10/boston-startup-events-resources-people-you-need-to-know.html#
John O'Shaughnessy, Dace Ventures - The Comprehensive
http://www.jonoshaughnessy.org/boston-startup-ecosystem-resources-people/
Rob Go, NextView Ventures- The Update
http://www.robgo.org/post/1525018376/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-boston-tech-community
Now get out there and start something!
If you know anyone who is interested, anyone can join our mailing list by sending a blank email to join-bvcpe@listserv.babson.edu.
Upcoming Events
Follow all of BVCPE clubs events at our Google Calendar and our Life @ Babson page.
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d1rtihf4el3sptonck8n7fm1hc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
and
https://life.babson.edu/organization/babson-venture-capital-private-equity-
_____________________________________
VCIC Training Session 1: Thursday, November 18th @ 4:30pm - Olin 120
This is the first of several training sessions for the upcoming VCIC competition. After a short introduction to VCIC, you will get a good overview of the industry, including opportunity assessment and basic valuation methods. Hosted by Prof. Andrew Zacharachis. Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
_____________________________________
VCIC Training Session 2: Tuesday, November 30th @ 4:30pm - Olin 220
The second of the VCIC training sessions features David Gammell, the startup lawyer who negotiated term sheets for Hubspot, to walk us through the details of a deal, term by term.
Other Events
Know of an event that you don't see listed? Email me at arthurawaton@gmail.com
For more events in the Boston startup scene, check out Greenhorn Connect, at http://greenhornconnect.com/events/calendar and for help paying all those registration fees, visit Stay in MA, at http://www.stayinma.com/home
MIT VC Conference: 11/19 @ 8:00am-7:00pm - Charles Hotel, 1 Bennet St., Cambridge, MA
http://www.mitvcconference.com/
The MIT Venture Capital Conference brings together venture capitalists, rising entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss current opportunities and challenges in Venture Capital investing. The theme for 2010, Here & Now, returns the focus to the entrepreneur and building companies in the present. The full day Conference will be held on November 19th, at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge. Steve Case, co-founder of AOL and Brian McAndrews, Managing Director of the Madrona Venture Group, will be keynote speakers.
_____________________________________
The New England Venture Summit: 12/10 - Hilton, Boston Dedham
Whether you are an investor seeking access to new early stage deals, or a CEO or Founder of a new venture looking for funding, visibility and growth, the New England Venture Summit is one event you won’t want to miss. This exclusive full-day Venture CapitalSummit will feature:
• 40+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/newengland2010/overview.php
_____________________________________
The Capital Network - Upcoming Events:
Nov. 16
Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Series Lunch - Part 2
Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Lunch Series for College Entrepreneurs: IP for Startups
Dec. 1
Women's Entrepreneurship Breakfast
How to Build an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Women in Greater Boston
For information on all TCN events, check http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.upcoming.php
_____________________________________
Masschallenge Upcoming Events: http://www.masschallenge.org/resources/events/calendar
_____________________________________
Entretech Forums Upcoming Events:
For more check http://www.entretechforum.org/2_calendar.htm
November 16, 2010 Digital Media & Gaming
December 21, 2010 Energy Storage: Focus on batteries
January 18, 2011 Communications Intersections of smart-phone/netbook/laptop/desktop web services
_____________________________________
MIT Enterprise Forum Events: http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/category/events/upcoming/
Links, Articles and Resources
http://www.techcrunch.com/
http://www.venturebeat.com/
http://www.bostinnovation.com/
http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/
http://www.vcaonline.com/news/
http://www.pehub.com/
http://www.xconomy.com/
http://www.thedeal.com/
http://www.avc.com/ New! Check out MBA Mondays!
http://www.venturehacks.com/ New! Check out Venture Hack's guide to pitching!
Oct 28, 2010
Babson Venture Capital & Private Equity Club Newsletter: Oct 28, 2010
Announcements
This next week is full of great events. Make sure you plan ahead and make some time for learning more about the industry and networking.
The venue for the angel event has been upgraded to
MassChallenge Auditorium, One Marina Park Drive, Boston, MA 02210.
We are trying to gauge the size of the crowd, so please register here. But don't let registration stop you from bringing last minute friends! We are always working on more events (We are brainstorming on a Cleantech event and a Gaming event right now) so if you have a speaker you would like to bring in, or an event you would like to see, let us know!
Also, we want the club to be as big and vital as possible. So if you have a friend that is interested, curious, or thinks they might be the next great investor or entrepreneur, bring them along to any club event.
If you know anyone who is interested, anyone can join our mailing list by sending a blank email to join-bvcpe@listserv.babson.edu.
Upcoming Events
Follow all of BVCPE clubs events at our Google Calendar and our Life @ Babson page.
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d1rtihf4el3sptonck8n7fm1hc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
and
https://life.babson.edu/organization/babson-venture-capital-private-equity-
________________________________________
Angel Groups Nuts and Bolts: Thur. 11/4 @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm - MassChallenge Auditorium, One Marina Park Drive, Boston, MA 02210
Cohosted by Bostinnovation Are you an aspiring VC, entrepreneur, or angel investor? Discover what you need to know before you walk in the door. Angel Groups are a sophisticated and growing force in the startup landscape. Their members are experienced and savvy, but keep the workings of their groups to themselves. This event will blow off that cover as several of the leaders of Boston's most prominent angel groups go into the details of how their groups work. They will explain:
• What they decide when you leave the room.
• The life of a deal, from discovery to screening to a presentation to due diligence to investment and beyond.
• What not to do if you want a call back.
• How to become a member.
Panelists will include Michael Mark of Walnut Ventures, Chris Sheehan of Common Angels, Hambleton Lord of Launchpad Ventures,Ben Litauer of Boston Harbor Angels, and Jean Hammond of Golden Seeds. The event will be moderated by Babson's own Robert Adler. This will be one of the largest club events this fall and will be attended by entrepreneurs throughout the Boston community. It will be a great opportunity to network and learn more about the Boston startup scene. Mark your calendars and tell your friends.
We are trying to gauge the size of the crowd, so please register here. But don't let registration stop you from bringing last minute friends!
________________________________________
VCIC Training Session 1: Early November - TBA
This is the first of several training sessions for the upcoming VCIC competition. After a short introduction to VCIC, you will get a good overview of the industry, including opportunity assessment and basic valuation methods. Hosted by Prof. Andrew Zacharachis. Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
Other Events
Know of an event that you don't see listed? Email me at arthurawaton@gmail.com
For more events in the Boston startup scene, check out Greenhorn Connect, at http://greenhornconnect.com/events/calendar and for help paying all those registration fees, visit Stay in MA, at http://www.stayinma.com/home
BAWMBA Women in Finance Event: Monday, November 1st @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm - Wellesley Room (patio side), Babson College
Olin Hall 'Women In Finance' is a event organized by Babson Association of Women MBAs each fall. It provides an opportunity for students to learn from successful women with careers in finance. It is an excellent networking opportunity to mingle with industry leaders and ask questions in an informal setting. Refreshments will be served!
Please RSVP directly to Jen Griffin: jgriffin2@babson.edu . Only 30 spots available!
________________________________________
Raising Capital in Today’s Economy: A Conversation Among Investment Professionals: 11/3 @ 4:30pm-6:30pm - Needham Wellesley Room, Olin Hall
Register Here
Panel Discussion featuring:
Larry Begley, Co-Founder and Managing Director, .406 Ventures
Jean Hammond, Entrepreneur and Investor, The Capital Network
Bill LaPoint, Partner, Halpern, Denny & Co.
Tim McMahon, Managing Director, Covington Associates
Moderator: Professor Richard Bliss
Schedule
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Welcome, Panel Presentation, and Q & A
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception
________________________________________
Lifesciences and Healthcare Venture Summit: 10/21 - Digital Sandbox, New York City
Whether you're seeking funding, partnerships or new investment opportunities, The Life Sciences & Healthcare Venture Summit, now in its 7th year, is one event you won't want to miss. This premier forum for the emerging growth bioscience industry will feature:
• 35+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/lifesciences2010/overview.php
________________________________________
Yale School of Management: 11/12
For a decade, the Yale School of Management Private Equity Conference has been the premier university-backed, professionally-focused industry event. Join our world-renowned keynotes, expert panelists, and fellow industry leaders at our tenth annual conference on November 12th, 2010 to take part in our tradition of excellence and learn from a decade of insight. Register now athttp://pe.som.yale.edu. Save 10% on registration by using codePEHub.
________________________________________
Harvard Cyberposium: 11/13 - Harvard Business School
http://www.cyberposium.com
Cyberposium is the premier MBA technology conference in the world. Held annually at Harvard Business School, Cyberposium facilitates an interactive network of current and future business leaders to engage in a provocative dialog about technology and its impact on business and society.
________________________________________
MIT VC Conference: 11/19 @ 8:00am-7:00pm - Charles Hotel, 1 Bennet St., Cambridge, MA
http://www.mitvcconference.com/
The MIT Venture Capital Conference brings together venture capitalists, rising entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss current opportunities and challenges in Venture Capital investing. The theme for 2010, Here & Now, returns the focus to the entrepreneur and building companies in the present. The full day Conference will be held on November 19th, at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge. Steve Case, co-founder of AOL and Brian McAndrews, Managing Director of the Madrona Venture Group, will be keynote speakers.
________________________________________
The New England Venture Summit: 12/10 - Hilton, Boston Dedham
Whether you are an investor seeking access to new early stage deals, or a CEO or Founder of a new venture looking for funding, visibility and growth, the New England Venture Summit is one event you won’t want to miss. This exclusive full-day Venture Capital Summit will feature:
• 40+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/newengland2010/overview.php
________________________________________
The Capital Network - Upcoming Events:
Oct. 21 - Expert Lunch
Deep Dive: Angel and Venture Capital Term Sheets
Oct. 26 - Life Sciences Event
Life Science Licensing: Opportunities, Challenges and Traps for the Unwary
Nov. 9 - Venture FastTrack
TCN Venture Fast Track
Nov. 16 - Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Series Lunch - Part 2
Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Lunch Series for College Entrepreneurs: IP for Startups
Dec. 1 - Women's Entrepreneurship Breakfast
How to Build an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Women in Greater Boston
For information on all TCN events, check http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.upcoming.php
________________________________________
Masschallenge Upcoming Events: http://www.masschallenge.org/resources/events/calendar
________________________________________
Entretech Forums Upcoming Events:
For more check http://www.entretechforum.org/2_calendar.htm
November 16, 2010 Digital Media & Gaming
December 21, 2010 Energy Storage: Focus on batteries
January 18, 2011 Communications Intersections of smart-phone/netbook/laptop/desktop web services
________________________________________
MIT Enterprise Forum Events: http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/category/events/upcoming/
Links, Articles and Resources
http://www.techcrunch.com/
http://www.venturebeat.com/
http://www.bostinnovation.com/
http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/
http://www.vcaonline.com/news/
http://www.pehub.com/
http://www.xconomy.com/
http://www.thedeal.com/
This next week is full of great events. Make sure you plan ahead and make some time for learning more about the industry and networking.
The venue for the angel event has been upgraded to
MassChallenge Auditorium, One Marina Park Drive, Boston, MA 02210.
We are trying to gauge the size of the crowd, so please register here. But don't let registration stop you from bringing last minute friends! We are always working on more events (We are brainstorming on a Cleantech event and a Gaming event right now) so if you have a speaker you would like to bring in, or an event you would like to see, let us know!
Also, we want the club to be as big and vital as possible. So if you have a friend that is interested, curious, or thinks they might be the next great investor or entrepreneur, bring them along to any club event.
If you know anyone who is interested, anyone can join our mailing list by sending a blank email to join-bvcpe@listserv.babson.edu.
Upcoming Events
Follow all of BVCPE clubs events at our Google Calendar and our Life @ Babson page.
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d1rtihf4el3sptonck8n7fm1hc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
and
https://life.babson.edu/organization/babson-venture-capital-private-equity-
________________________________________
Angel Groups Nuts and Bolts: Thur. 11/4 @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm - MassChallenge Auditorium, One Marina Park Drive, Boston, MA 02210
Cohosted by Bostinnovation Are you an aspiring VC, entrepreneur, or angel investor? Discover what you need to know before you walk in the door. Angel Groups are a sophisticated and growing force in the startup landscape. Their members are experienced and savvy, but keep the workings of their groups to themselves. This event will blow off that cover as several of the leaders of Boston's most prominent angel groups go into the details of how their groups work. They will explain:
• What they decide when you leave the room.
• The life of a deal, from discovery to screening to a presentation to due diligence to investment and beyond.
• What not to do if you want a call back.
• How to become a member.
Panelists will include Michael Mark of Walnut Ventures, Chris Sheehan of Common Angels, Hambleton Lord of Launchpad Ventures,Ben Litauer of Boston Harbor Angels, and Jean Hammond of Golden Seeds. The event will be moderated by Babson's own Robert Adler. This will be one of the largest club events this fall and will be attended by entrepreneurs throughout the Boston community. It will be a great opportunity to network and learn more about the Boston startup scene. Mark your calendars and tell your friends.
We are trying to gauge the size of the crowd, so please register here. But don't let registration stop you from bringing last minute friends!
________________________________________
VCIC Training Session 1: Early November - TBA
This is the first of several training sessions for the upcoming VCIC competition. After a short introduction to VCIC, you will get a good overview of the industry, including opportunity assessment and basic valuation methods. Hosted by Prof. Andrew Zacharachis. Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
Other Events
Know of an event that you don't see listed? Email me at arthurawaton@gmail.com
For more events in the Boston startup scene, check out Greenhorn Connect, at http://greenhornconnect.com/events/calendar and for help paying all those registration fees, visit Stay in MA, at http://www.stayinma.com/home
BAWMBA Women in Finance Event: Monday, November 1st @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm - Wellesley Room (patio side), Babson College
Olin Hall 'Women In Finance' is a event organized by Babson Association of Women MBAs each fall. It provides an opportunity for students to learn from successful women with careers in finance. It is an excellent networking opportunity to mingle with industry leaders and ask questions in an informal setting. Refreshments will be served!
Please RSVP directly to Jen Griffin: jgriffin2@babson.edu . Only 30 spots available!
________________________________________
Raising Capital in Today’s Economy: A Conversation Among Investment Professionals: 11/3 @ 4:30pm-6:30pm - Needham Wellesley Room, Olin Hall
Register Here
Panel Discussion featuring:
Larry Begley, Co-Founder and Managing Director, .406 Ventures
Jean Hammond, Entrepreneur and Investor, The Capital Network
Bill LaPoint, Partner, Halpern, Denny & Co.
Tim McMahon, Managing Director, Covington Associates
Moderator: Professor Richard Bliss
Schedule
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Welcome, Panel Presentation, and Q & A
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception
________________________________________
Lifesciences and Healthcare Venture Summit: 10/21 - Digital Sandbox, New York City
Whether you're seeking funding, partnerships or new investment opportunities, The Life Sciences & Healthcare Venture Summit, now in its 7th year, is one event you won't want to miss. This premier forum for the emerging growth bioscience industry will feature:
• 35+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/lifesciences2010/overview.php
________________________________________
Yale School of Management: 11/12
For a decade, the Yale School of Management Private Equity Conference has been the premier university-backed, professionally-focused industry event. Join our world-renowned keynotes, expert panelists, and fellow industry leaders at our tenth annual conference on November 12th, 2010 to take part in our tradition of excellence and learn from a decade of insight. Register now athttp://pe.som.yale.edu. Save 10% on registration by using codePEHub.
________________________________________
Harvard Cyberposium: 11/13 - Harvard Business School
http://www.cyberposium.com
Cyberposium is the premier MBA technology conference in the world. Held annually at Harvard Business School, Cyberposium facilitates an interactive network of current and future business leaders to engage in a provocative dialog about technology and its impact on business and society.
________________________________________
MIT VC Conference: 11/19 @ 8:00am-7:00pm - Charles Hotel, 1 Bennet St., Cambridge, MA
http://www.mitvcconference.com/
The MIT Venture Capital Conference brings together venture capitalists, rising entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss current opportunities and challenges in Venture Capital investing. The theme for 2010, Here & Now, returns the focus to the entrepreneur and building companies in the present. The full day Conference will be held on November 19th, at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge. Steve Case, co-founder of AOL and Brian McAndrews, Managing Director of the Madrona Venture Group, will be keynote speakers.
________________________________________
The New England Venture Summit: 12/10 - Hilton, Boston Dedham
Whether you are an investor seeking access to new early stage deals, or a CEO or Founder of a new venture looking for funding, visibility and growth, the New England Venture Summit is one event you won’t want to miss. This exclusive full-day Venture Capital Summit will feature:
• 40+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/newengland2010/overview.php
________________________________________
The Capital Network - Upcoming Events:
Oct. 21 - Expert Lunch
Deep Dive: Angel and Venture Capital Term Sheets
Oct. 26 - Life Sciences Event
Life Science Licensing: Opportunities, Challenges and Traps for the Unwary
Nov. 9 - Venture FastTrack
TCN Venture Fast Track
Nov. 16 - Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Series Lunch - Part 2
Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Lunch Series for College Entrepreneurs: IP for Startups
Dec. 1 - Women's Entrepreneurship Breakfast
How to Build an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Women in Greater Boston
For information on all TCN events, check http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.upcoming.php
________________________________________
Masschallenge Upcoming Events: http://www.masschallenge.org/resources/events/calendar
________________________________________
Entretech Forums Upcoming Events:
For more check http://www.entretechforum.org/2_calendar.htm
November 16, 2010 Digital Media & Gaming
December 21, 2010 Energy Storage: Focus on batteries
January 18, 2011 Communications Intersections of smart-phone/netbook/laptop/desktop web services
________________________________________
MIT Enterprise Forum Events: http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/category/events/upcoming/
Links, Articles and Resources
http://www.techcrunch.com/
http://www.venturebeat.com/
http://www.bostinnovation.com/
http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/
http://www.vcaonline.com/news/
http://www.pehub.com/
http://www.xconomy.com/
http://www.thedeal.com/
Oct 22, 2010
Babson Venture Capital & Private Equity Club Newsletter: Oct 22, 2010
Announcements
We have some great events to bring you this fall, so clear your schedules and get ready. VCIC training is kicking off, Peer-to-Peer Career week will help you prepare for your job search, and our Angel Event is prepped to be one of the biggest events in the Boston startup community this November. We are always working on more events (We are brainstorming on a Cleantech event and a Gaming event right now) so if you have a speaker you would like to bring in, or an event you would like to see, let us know!
Also, we want the club to be as big and vital as possible. So if you have a friend that is interested, curious, or thinks they might be the next great investor or entrepreneur, bring them along to any club event.
People can join our mailing list by sending a blank email to join-bvcpe@listserv.babson.edu
Upcoming Events
Follow all of BVCPE clubs events at our Google Calendar and our Life @ Babson page.
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d1rtihf4el3sptonck8n7fm1hc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
and
https://life.babson.edu/organization/babson-venture-capital-private-equity-
VC Industry Overview: Tue. 10/26 @ 5:00pm - Malloy 102
Attorney John Hession of Cooley will be our guest as he provides an overview and the issues currently facing the Venture Capital Industry. The VC industry has had a wild ride of late, and John will spare no drama as he takes you on every up and down. Club members will also share resources and events to become more involved in the Boston startup community, and some tactics to maybe, just maybe, land a VC job.
________________________________________
1st Annual GSC Peer-to-Peer Career Week: Thur. 10/28 @ 5pm - Olin 102
Join our club, along with Babson Investment Management Association, Babson Corporate Finance Club, and ALPFA, as our group of clubs feature a panel of students and alums sharing their experiences in the club's area of expertise. Panelists will reflect the diversity of the Babson MBA student and alum community.
________________________________________
Angel Groups Nuts and Bolts: Thur. 11/4 @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Downtown Boston, exact location TBA
Cohosted by Bostinnovation
Are you an aspiring VC, entrepreneur, or angel investor? Discover what you need to know before you walk in the door. Angel Groups are a sophisticated and growing force in the startup landscape. Their members are experienced and savvy, but keep the workings of their groups to themselves. This event will blow off that cover as several of the leaders of Boston's most prominent angel groups go into the details of how their groups work. They will explain:
• What they decide when you leave the room.
• The life of a deal, from discovery to screening to a presentation to due diligence to investment and beyond.
• What not to do if you want a call back.
• How to become a member.
Panelists will include Michael Mark of Walnut Ventures, Chris Sheehan of Common Angels, Hambleton Lord of Launchpad Ventures, and representation from Boston Harbor Angels. The event will be moderated by Babson's own Robert Adler. This will be one of the largest club events this fall and will be attended by entrepreneurs throughout the Boston community. It will be a great opportunity to network and learn more about the Boston startup scene. Mark your calendars and tell your friends.
________________________________________
VCIC Training Session 1: Early November - TBA
This is the first of several training sessions for the upcoming VCIC competition. After a short introduction to VCIC, you will get a good overview of the industry, including opportunity assessment and basic valuation methods. Hosted by Prof. Andrew Zacharachis. Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
Other Events
Know of an event that you don't see listed? Email me at arthurawaton@gmail.com
For more events in the Boston startup scene, check out Greenhorn Connect, at http://greenhornconnect.com/events/calendar and for help paying all those registration fees, visit Stay in MA, at http://www.stayinma.com/home
________________________________________
Raising Capital in Today’s Economy: A Conversation Among Investment Professionals: 11/3 @ 4:30pm-6:30pm - Needham Wellesley Room, Olin Hall
Panel Discussion featuring:
Larry Begley, Co-Founder and Managing Director, .406 Ventures
Jean Hammond, Entrepreneur and Investor, The Capital Network
Bill LaPoint, Partner, Halpern, Denny & Co.
Tim McMahon, Managing Director, Covington Associates
Moderator: Professor Richard Bliss
Schedule
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Welcome, Panel Presentation, and Q & A
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception
________________________________________
Lifesciences and Healthcare Venture Summit: 10/21 - Digital Sandbox, New York City
Whether you're seeking funding, partnerships or new investment opportunities, The Life Sciences & Healthcare Venture Summit, now in its 7th year, is one event you won't want to miss. This premier forum for the emerging growth bioscience industry will feature:
• 35+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/lifesciences2010/overview.php
________________________________________
Yale School of Management: 11/12
For a decade, the Yale School of Management Private Equity Conference has been the premier university-backed, professionally-focused industry event. Join our world-renowned keynotes, expert panelists, and fellow industry leaders at our tenth annual conference on November 12th, 2010 to take part in our tradition of excellence and learn from a decade of insight. Register now at http://pe.som.yale.edu. Save 10% on registration by using codePEHub.
________________________________________
Harvard Cyberposium: 11/13 - Harvard Business School
http://www.cyberposium.com
Cyberposium is the premier MBA technology conference in the world. Held annually at Harvard Business School, Cyberposium facilitates an interactive network of current and future business leaders to engage in a provocative dialog about technology and its impact on business and society.
________________________________________
MIT VC Conference: 11/19 @ 8:00am-7:00pm - Charles Hotel, 1 Bennet St., Cambridge, MA
http://www.mitvcconference.com/
The MIT Venture Capital Conference brings together venture capitalists, rising entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss current opportunities and challenges in Venture Capital investing. The theme for 2010, Here & Now, returns the focus to the entrepreneur and building companies in the present. The full day Conference will be held on November 19th, at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge. Steve Case, co-founder of AOL and Brian McAndrews, Managing Director of the Madrona Venture Group, will be keynote speakers.
________________________________________
The New England Venture Summit: 12/10 - Hilton, Boston Dedham
Whether you are an investor seeking access to new early stage deals, or a CEO or Founder of a new venture looking for funding, visibility and growth, the New England Venture Summit is one event you won’t want to miss. This exclusive full-day Venture Capital Summit will feature:
• 40+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/newengland2010/overview.php
________________________________________
The Capital Network - Upcoming Events:
Oct. 21 - Expert Lunch
Deep Dive: Angel and Venture Capital Term Sheets
Oct. 26 - Life Sciences Event
Life Science Licensing: Opportunities, Challenges and Traps for the Unwary
Nov. 9 - Venture FastTrack
TCN Venture Fast Track
Nov. 16 - Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Series Lunch - Part 2
Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Lunch Series for College Entrepreneurs: IP for Startups
Dec. 1 - Women's Entrepreneurship Breakfast
How to Build an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Women in Greater Boston
For information on all TCN events, check http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.upcoming.php
________________________________________
Masschallenge Upcoming Events: http://www.masschallenge.org/resources/events/calendar
________________________________________
Entretech Forums Upcoming Events:
For more check http://www.entretechforum.org/2_calendar.htm
November 16, 2010 Digital Media & Gaming
December 21, 2010 Energy Storage: Focus on batteries
January 18, 2011 Communications Intersections of smart-phone/netbook/laptop/desktop web services
________________________________________
MIT Enterprise Forum Events: http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/category/events/upcoming/
Links, Articles and Resources
http://www.techcrunch.com/
http://www.venturebeat.com/
http://www.bostinnovation.com/
http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/
http://www.vcaonline.com/news/
http://www.pehub.com/
http://www.xconomy.com/
http://www.thedeal.com/
We have some great events to bring you this fall, so clear your schedules and get ready. VCIC training is kicking off, Peer-to-Peer Career week will help you prepare for your job search, and our Angel Event is prepped to be one of the biggest events in the Boston startup community this November. We are always working on more events (We are brainstorming on a Cleantech event and a Gaming event right now) so if you have a speaker you would like to bring in, or an event you would like to see, let us know!
Also, we want the club to be as big and vital as possible. So if you have a friend that is interested, curious, or thinks they might be the next great investor or entrepreneur, bring them along to any club event.
People can join our mailing list by sending a blank email to join-bvcpe@listserv.babson.edu
Upcoming Events
Follow all of BVCPE clubs events at our Google Calendar and our Life @ Babson page.
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d1rtihf4el3sptonck8n7fm1hc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
and
https://life.babson.edu/organization/babson-venture-capital-private-equity-
VC Industry Overview: Tue. 10/26 @ 5:00pm - Malloy 102
Attorney John Hession of Cooley will be our guest as he provides an overview and the issues currently facing the Venture Capital Industry. The VC industry has had a wild ride of late, and John will spare no drama as he takes you on every up and down. Club members will also share resources and events to become more involved in the Boston startup community, and some tactics to maybe, just maybe, land a VC job.
________________________________________
1st Annual GSC Peer-to-Peer Career Week: Thur. 10/28 @ 5pm - Olin 102
Join our club, along with Babson Investment Management Association, Babson Corporate Finance Club, and ALPFA, as our group of clubs feature a panel of students and alums sharing their experiences in the club's area of expertise. Panelists will reflect the diversity of the Babson MBA student and alum community.
________________________________________
Angel Groups Nuts and Bolts: Thur. 11/4 @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Downtown Boston, exact location TBA
Cohosted by Bostinnovation
Are you an aspiring VC, entrepreneur, or angel investor? Discover what you need to know before you walk in the door. Angel Groups are a sophisticated and growing force in the startup landscape. Their members are experienced and savvy, but keep the workings of their groups to themselves. This event will blow off that cover as several of the leaders of Boston's most prominent angel groups go into the details of how their groups work. They will explain:
• What they decide when you leave the room.
• The life of a deal, from discovery to screening to a presentation to due diligence to investment and beyond.
• What not to do if you want a call back.
• How to become a member.
Panelists will include Michael Mark of Walnut Ventures, Chris Sheehan of Common Angels, Hambleton Lord of Launchpad Ventures, and representation from Boston Harbor Angels. The event will be moderated by Babson's own Robert Adler. This will be one of the largest club events this fall and will be attended by entrepreneurs throughout the Boston community. It will be a great opportunity to network and learn more about the Boston startup scene. Mark your calendars and tell your friends.
________________________________________
VCIC Training Session 1: Early November - TBA
This is the first of several training sessions for the upcoming VCIC competition. After a short introduction to VCIC, you will get a good overview of the industry, including opportunity assessment and basic valuation methods. Hosted by Prof. Andrew Zacharachis. Past participants note: Unless you have been to the regional competition, you are still eligible to compete. You can compete in the Babson competition as many times as you want.
Other Events
Know of an event that you don't see listed? Email me at arthurawaton@gmail.com
For more events in the Boston startup scene, check out Greenhorn Connect, at http://greenhornconnect.com/events/calendar and for help paying all those registration fees, visit Stay in MA, at http://www.stayinma.com/home
________________________________________
Raising Capital in Today’s Economy: A Conversation Among Investment Professionals: 11/3 @ 4:30pm-6:30pm - Needham Wellesley Room, Olin Hall
Panel Discussion featuring:
Larry Begley, Co-Founder and Managing Director, .406 Ventures
Jean Hammond, Entrepreneur and Investor, The Capital Network
Bill LaPoint, Partner, Halpern, Denny & Co.
Tim McMahon, Managing Director, Covington Associates
Moderator: Professor Richard Bliss
Schedule
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Welcome, Panel Presentation, and Q & A
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception
________________________________________
Lifesciences and Healthcare Venture Summit: 10/21 - Digital Sandbox, New York City
Whether you're seeking funding, partnerships or new investment opportunities, The Life Sciences & Healthcare Venture Summit, now in its 7th year, is one event you won't want to miss. This premier forum for the emerging growth bioscience industry will feature:
• 35+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/lifesciences2010/overview.php
________________________________________
Yale School of Management: 11/12
For a decade, the Yale School of Management Private Equity Conference has been the premier university-backed, professionally-focused industry event. Join our world-renowned keynotes, expert panelists, and fellow industry leaders at our tenth annual conference on November 12th, 2010 to take part in our tradition of excellence and learn from a decade of insight. Register now at http://pe.som.yale.edu. Save 10% on registration by using codePEHub.
________________________________________
Harvard Cyberposium: 11/13 - Harvard Business School
http://www.cyberposium.com
Cyberposium is the premier MBA technology conference in the world. Held annually at Harvard Business School, Cyberposium facilitates an interactive network of current and future business leaders to engage in a provocative dialog about technology and its impact on business and society.
________________________________________
MIT VC Conference: 11/19 @ 8:00am-7:00pm - Charles Hotel, 1 Bennet St., Cambridge, MA
http://www.mitvcconference.com/
The MIT Venture Capital Conference brings together venture capitalists, rising entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss current opportunities and challenges in Venture Capital investing. The theme for 2010, Here & Now, returns the focus to the entrepreneur and building companies in the present. The full day Conference will be held on November 19th, at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge. Steve Case, co-founder of AOL and Brian McAndrews, Managing Director of the Madrona Venture Group, will be keynote speakers.
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The New England Venture Summit: 12/10 - Hilton, Boston Dedham
Whether you are an investor seeking access to new early stage deals, or a CEO or Founder of a new venture looking for funding, visibility and growth, the New England Venture Summit is one event you won’t want to miss. This exclusive full-day Venture Capital Summit will feature:
• 40+ Venture Capital Speakers
• 5 Venture Capital Panels
• 50 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking Funding
• Emerging Company Presentations
• High Level Networking Opportunities
More information here: http://www.youngstartup.com/newengland2010/overview.php
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The Capital Network - Upcoming Events:
Oct. 21 - Expert Lunch
Deep Dive: Angel and Venture Capital Term Sheets
Oct. 26 - Life Sciences Event
Life Science Licensing: Opportunities, Challenges and Traps for the Unwary
Nov. 9 - Venture FastTrack
TCN Venture Fast Track
Nov. 16 - Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Series Lunch - Part 2
Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Lunch Series for College Entrepreneurs: IP for Startups
Dec. 1 - Women's Entrepreneurship Breakfast
How to Build an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Women in Greater Boston
For information on all TCN events, check http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.upcoming.php
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Masschallenge Upcoming Events: http://www.masschallenge.org/resources/events/calendar
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Entretech Forums Upcoming Events:
For more check http://www.entretechforum.org/2_calendar.htm
November 16, 2010 Digital Media & Gaming
December 21, 2010 Energy Storage: Focus on batteries
January 18, 2011 Communications Intersections of smart-phone/netbook/laptop/desktop web services
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MIT Enterprise Forum Events: http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/category/events/upcoming/
Links, Articles and Resources
http://www.techcrunch.com/
http://www.venturebeat.com/
http://www.bostinnovation.com/
http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/
http://www.vcaonline.com/news/
http://www.pehub.com/
http://www.xconomy.com/
http://www.thedeal.com/
Oct 8, 2010
Venture Capital and Private Equity Club Kickoff
Hi Everyone,
It was great getting a chance to meet so many of you at the club expo. For those that we didn’t get a chance to meet, the Babson Venture Capital and Private Equity Club (“BVCPE”) educates students on all aspects of the venture capital and private equity industries, including purpose, structure, best practices, career advice, and general interest. We plan to host speaker events, provide relevant industry information, facilitate access to local events, and host the Venture Capital Investment Competition. (For those that signed up for our mailing list at the club expo, you will be receiving an email from the club shortly, if you don’t, please subscribe by following the instructions below).
We are having our first Club Information Session this Thursday (Oct. 14th) from 5:00pm – 6:30pm in Malloy 101. At this session, you’ll get a chance to meet the current leadership team, learn more about upcoming events, including career forums, speaker events, and the Venture Capital Investment Competition. We are also looking forward to hearing from everyone on suggestions/ideas you might have for the club.
Best,
The BVCPE Leadership Team
If you want to continue to get updates on the Babson VC and PE club please sign up for our mailing list by sending a blank email to join-bvcpe@listserv.babson.edu.
It was great getting a chance to meet so many of you at the club expo. For those that we didn’t get a chance to meet, the Babson Venture Capital and Private Equity Club (“BVCPE”) educates students on all aspects of the venture capital and private equity industries, including purpose, structure, best practices, career advice, and general interest. We plan to host speaker events, provide relevant industry information, facilitate access to local events, and host the Venture Capital Investment Competition. (For those that signed up for our mailing list at the club expo, you will be receiving an email from the club shortly, if you don’t, please subscribe by following the instructions below).
We are having our first Club Information Session this Thursday (Oct. 14th) from 5:00pm – 6:30pm in Malloy 101. At this session, you’ll get a chance to meet the current leadership team, learn more about upcoming events, including career forums, speaker events, and the Venture Capital Investment Competition. We are also looking forward to hearing from everyone on suggestions/ideas you might have for the club.
Best,
The BVCPE Leadership Team
If you want to continue to get updates on the Babson VC and PE club please sign up for our mailing list by sending a blank email to join-bvcpe@listserv.babson.edu.
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