To VC or Not to VC: Taking money without giving up the farm.

July 15, 2008 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Battery Ventures | 2884 Sand Hill Rd., Suite 101 | Menlo Park, CA 94025

Whether you're a broke entrepreneur with a game-changing idea or a seasoned veteran who's used to swimming with the sharks, there is no avoiding the constantly-changing climate of Startup-ville. In this land, the decision to bootstrap, raise angel money, or take the VC highway is a complicated one, and it could be the main factor in your success...or your failure.

In this Strategy Series, we'll discuss:

• The Decision: When should a startup consider outside funding? What are the landmarks entrepreneurs should be aware of to help them make the right calls on which options to pursue at each stage of their venture?
• Choosing Your "Green" Path: VC vs. Angel - How do they evaluate startups? What are the differences in their investment criteria?
• Filling Your Pipeline: All investors are ellusive prey, often heavily camoflauged and difficult to spot. What are the different techniques that the hunter can use to locate investors? Networking? Conferences? What works, what doesn't?

Manatt, Microsoft, Opsource

Startup Metrics

August 12, 2008 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sierra Ventures | Menlo Park, CA

SPONSORS:  

Manatt, Microsoft, Opsource