Bootstrappers Breakfast March 5, 2010

Peter Cohan, Principal at Second Derivative (http://www.secondderivative.com/), is our special guest. His consultancy is focused on helping software organizations improve their sales presentations. Peter will discuss his methodology for "Presenting effective demos and presentations." The ability to present the key benefits of your product is essential to gain prospect interest and eventually revenue. Join us and hear his valuable insights. There will be time for Q&A and our usual round the table discussion.

Peter enabled and began moderating DemoGurus(R) in 2004, a community web exchange dedicated to helping sales and marketing teams improve their software demonstrations. In 2003, he authored Great Demo!, a book that provides methods to create and execute compelling demonstrations.

Previously, Peter founded the Discovery Tools(R) business unit at Symyx Technologies, Inc., where he grew the business from an empty spreadsheet into a $30 million operation.Peter currently serves on the Board of Directors for Collaborative Drug Discovery, Inc. and the board of advisors for Excellin, Inc. He holds a degree in chemistry,and has experience as an individual contributor, manager and senior management in marketing, sales, and business development.

For first time attendees. The breakfast starts at 7:30am and ends at 9am. We will be in the backroom. The other attendees will all be in early stage high-tech startups, it will be a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers. www.bootstrappersbreakfast.com

Join Other Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast.

* Compare Notes
* Exchange Ideas
* Learn from Others Mistakes
* Brainstorm with Peers
* Find Partners
* Small Group Atmosphere
* Serious Conversation

Official Website: http://www.bootstrappersbreakfast.com