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AUGUST 18th EVENT
Anatomy of a Successful Tech Venture:
From Idea to IPO
Moderated by Guy Kawasaki

Garage Technology Ventures

Wednesday, August 18, 2004  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Connexion by Boeing Conference Center - Irvine, CA

SOLD OUT


Are you building the next great technology company? Perhaps you've got a great idea for a product, a prototype - maybe you're already in the sales channel. Are you where you need to be right now to assure success? Do you know where you need to be tomorrow? It’s time to find out!

Join the legendary Guy Kawasaki, Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures and author of The Art of the Start, along with a stellar panel of been-there-done-that entrepreneurs and investors as they reveal the practical secrets to successful technology ventures.

Interact directly with the panel, and gain “real world” answers to key questions like:

  • Essentials of starting well: You've got a great idea. Now what?  What are the critical steps to quickly and effectively jumpstart your company?
  • Development: What product or service development strategies work better in the early days? How do you evolve as you get more successful?
  • Sales & Marketing: How do you win the battle for market share and sustain profitable growth?
  • Funding: Is your business venture fundable?  Which investors are right for your company and how can you reach them?
  • HR: How do you recruit, reward and retain top talent?
  • Exit: How to plan a successful exit strategy that achieves maximum value in advance? IPO or acquisition, how do you decide which is best for you?
  • What lessons can be learned from these been-there-done-that technology entrepreneurs and investors?  How do you minimize costly mistakes?
  • What are the "keys" to success in today's competitive business environment?
Moderator: Guy Kawasaki
Managing Director, Garage Technology Ventures
Renowned businessman, investor, and a columnist for Forbes. Previously, he was an Apple Fellow at Apple Computer, Inc. A noted speaker and the founder of various personal computer companies, Guy was one of the individuals responsible for the success of the Macintosh computer. He is also the author of eight books including Rules for Revolutionaries, How to Drive Your Competition Crazy, and Selling the Dream.

PANELISTS:
Gene Wang, CEO and Chairman, Bitfone Corporation
More than 21 years of experience in building businesses from the ground up. Gene served as CEO of three start-up companies and is currently serving as CEO of Bitfone Corporation; a company he founded in 2000. Bitfone Corporation provides revolutionary technology to upgrade the embedded software of mobile phones over-the-air (OTA). In 2004, Gene was awarded “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Software Council of Southern California.

Fred Thiel, former CEO, Gamespy and Lantronix
A serial entrepreneur and CEO with a proven track record of building successful companies and teams, raising both public and private equity, leading companies through major change and turnarounds, and creating compelling strategic vision based on over 20 years experience in the high technology industry both domestically and internationally.

Gil Figueroa, CEO, Software Nation
Over 30 years in the computer industry with broad experience ranging from hardware and manufacturing to software development and retail distribution. Gil is most noted for his acquisition of PICK Systems Inc. and merging it with Omnis Software/Raining Data Corp. (RDTA), where he initially served as Executive Vice President/COO in the early 1990’s and led the resurgence of the mid-range business software vendor from $7-million per year to $22-million+ within three years.

Matt Witte, Chairman & CEO of Marwit Capital
The former President and CEO of IndX Software, Matt leads the private equity and venture capital firm of Marwit Capital, which bought and sold 27 companies in the last 10 years. He also servers on the boards of many Marwit portfolio companies, including Marina Medical and Paciolan.

David Grant, founder of MEDeMorphus (Rx-Connect)
A quintessential entrepreneur, David has started 8 companies and successfully exited 6 of them, including the sale of MEDeMorphus to PacifiCare Health System. Recognized as InfoWorld's CTO of the Year finalist, he founded or co-founded several successful consulting startups which were later acquired for their products or services.

If you have questions for our panelists, please email them to Jack Bicer at president@TechBizConnection.org.

This event is likely to sell out quickly, so please RSVP today!

When: Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Where: Connexion by Boeing  -  MAP
15460 Laguna Canyon Road
Irvine, CA 92618
Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm

MEETING AGENDA
6:00pm - 7:00pm - Registration / Networking / Buffet Dinner
7:00pm - 7:15pm - News & Announcements
7:15pm - 8:00pm - Panel Discussion
8:00pm - 9:00pm - Q & A from the Audience
9:00pm - 9:30pm - Closing, Networking

Cost: $25 - If RSVP'd on or before August 16th
$30 - After August 16th and at the door

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Guy Kawasaki

The Art of the Start