Washington Venture Financing: An Inside View - WTIA Urban Leadership Series September 9, 2008

Want an inside look at the state of the local VC market? | What’s hot? What’s not? | Interested in hearing what VC’s look for as they evaluate companies to invest in? | Want to pick the brain of some local Venture Capitalists?

Then join your peers for breakfast on September 9th as we launch the WTIA Urban Leadership Series with a "State of the State" on the Venture Capital Industry in Washington.

Ken Myer, President & CEO, WTIA, will moderate a candid discussion with VC and Industry Analysts including:

* John Cook, Reporter, Seattle Post- Intelligencer and author of John Cook's Venture Blog
* Matt McIlwain, Managing Director, Madrona Venture Group

With over $300 Million of Venture Investment in the 2nd quarter alone, Washington continues to be a top market nationally for VC investments. The WTIA – in partnership with local and out of state venture capitalists – has created the quarterly Venture Capital Outlook Survey – a forward looking view of the local venture climate. Hear the 2008 story and get an early peek at the 4th Quarter!

Official Website: http://www.washingtontechnology.org/pages/events/events_events_wsaevent.asp?EventID=754