Growing Pains: Secrets for Setting Your Business Up for Success October 6, 2008

This program is open to all.

Every entrepreneur starts with the dream of building a wildly successful, profitable business. One that provides must-have products and services while creating wealth for founders and shareholders. This is easier said than done. Growth and success come bundled with complex challenges. In this engaging panel discussion, you will hear from a panel of A-list experts who share surefire tips for:
* Attracting and retaining the right talent
* Building a strong leadership team that creates an accountable, performance-based culture
* Developing and implementing scalable processes for tracking products and revenue
* Artfully transitioning from founder to CEO
* Putting in place legal systems that protect your IP and minimize legal challenges

You will leave this presentation with tips, ideas, and actionable steps you can immediately implement to tackle growing pains head on.

Moderator:
Stan Pierson, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

Panelists:
Ash Dhar, Entrepreneur/CEO and Venture Partner, Horizon Ventures
Danny Wallace, Partner - Software and Internet Practice, PriceWaterhouseCoopers
E.J. Dieterle, CEO, YES Partners
Marcia Reuben, Certified Executive Coach & President, Ruben Consulting Group

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Agenda:
Registration & Networking: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Panel Discussion: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Q&A: 8:00 - 8:30 pm
Wrap up and networking: 8:30 - 9:00 pm
Enjoy the buffet: Hors d'oeuvres, wine and soft drinks

Register now!

Sunset Meeting Board
Chair Person: Ellice J. Papp, CIMA, Sr. Vice President - Investments, UBS Financial Services Inc.
Program Manager: Rose Mortilla, Vice President, YES Partners

$45 member, $65 affliate, $87 general + door.

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