Venture Capital Conferences

Silver & Gold Venture Capital Conference - Reno - Oct 20 - 21

Posted April 23rd, 2008

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Save the date for the 8th Annual Silver & Gold Venture Capital Conference to be held at the Peppermill Convention Center in Reno on October 20 and 21.

The 8th Annual Silver and Gold Venture Capital Conference brings together the most substantial base of actively-investing angels and VCs of any event outside of Silicon Valley, and includes many Silicon Valley investors and presenting companies.

Presented by NCET, Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, Golden Capital Network, and the Sierra Angels.

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2007 Silver & Gold Conference

Over 50 Venture and Angel Investors
More than 30 Presenting Companies

The Seventh Annual Silver & Gold Venture Capital Conference presented by Golden Capital Network, NCET and the Sierra Angels and hosted at the Siena Hotel Spa and Casino on October 22-23, 2007 introduces a dynamic network of active investors to exciting early-stage growth companies in these innovation categories:

  • Life Sciences
  • Communications
  • Software
  • Emerging Technologies

High-impact Networking

The program kicks off October 22 with the Best of the West Early Stage Expo, bringing together all critical components of the early-stage value chain - entrepreneurs, angel investors, business and technology executives, venture capitalists and a complete range of critical professional services providers-in a high energy, high impact networking setting during the opening reception. During this one-of-a-kind event, you’ll make a year’s worth of important contacts in one 3-hour setting.

Keynote Speakers

VIEW CONFERENCE AGENDA AT A GLANCE VIEW CONFERENCE AGENDA IN DEPTH

Entrepreneur’s Bootcamp Seminar

The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Angling for Angels and Venture Capital bootcamp is a must-attend program for all early-stage company executives. Led by Jim Schraith from the El Dorado Hills Technology Incubator, a faculty of successful serial entrepreneurs and venture investors conducts a half-day program examining all facets of early-stage capitalization, including:

  • Who are the investors out there?
  • The Importance of Focusing Your Efforts - Segment Investors by Type
  • What Investors Look For - Golden Rules to Maximize Your Efforts
  • Understanding Valuation and How Investors View It
  • Term Sheets and Minimizing mistakes when closing

ENTREPRENEUR’S BOOTCAMP AGENDA

Plan to Present

Entrepreneurs wishing to present at the conference should submit up to a 3-page executive summary. The cut-off date for acceptance of executive summaries is Friday, October 5, 2007. After screening by a selection committee to ensure quality, qualified entrepreneurs will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a $700 presenting company fee, which includes conference registration for two company representatives, a 10-minute presentation to a panel of qualified investors, participation in the Entrepreneur Bootcamp, a one-page summary in the conference binder, and exhibit space. A maximum of 40 companies will be selected, so it is important to submit executive summaries as early as possible. PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

Plan to Attend

Registration for:

  • Silver & Gold Venture Capital Conference Only $325
  • Entrepreneur’s Bootcamp $175
  • Combined Conference and Bootcamp $395

The Siena Hotel Spa Casino offers conference participants lodging at a discounted rate of $99 per night through October 10th, 2007. SIENA HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Plan to Sponsor

Your organization can join the sponsors listed below and enjoy privileged access to our network of investors and entrepreneurs. Please contact Jon Gregory at jon@goldencapital.net or phone him at 530-893-8828. VIEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HERE VIEW EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES HERE

Title Sponsors

Host Sponsors

Program Sponsors

PRESIDENT’S CLUB SPONSORS

PROMOTIONAL SPONSORS