Monday, June 1
7:00 – 9:00pm Welcome Cocktail & Registration
Tuesday, June 2
7:45 – 8:30 Breakfast & Registration
8:30 – 9:15 Opening Comments, Alex Vieux
9:15 – 10:00 Keynote Roundtable: Getting Funded
VC money is flowing to companies across the globe. However, entrepreneurs still need to meet the right people and say the right things. What do investors look for when the sign a term sheet? At the same time, do you really need institutional venture money?
- BizSlate, Marc Kalman, Founder & CEO
- Bootstrap Ventures, Kyle Williams, Managing Director
- Firsthand Capital, Kevin Landis, CEO
- Satisfi, David Montoya, Founder & CEO
- Keating Investments, Rexford Darko, Managing Director
10:00 – 10:30 Keynote Session: Smart Money
What matters most when finding an investor? How can entrepreneurs ensure they get the funding they need while reaping the benefits of an experienced and knowledgeable mentor? With so much capital available in the VC ecosystem, how does an entrepreneur avoid being just another piece of spaghetti on the wall?
- Bootstrap Ventures, Parker Hinshaw, Managing Director
- Comstock Investors, Jeffrey Balash, CEO
- Iris Capital, Denis Barrier, Managing Director
- Sierra Ventures, Tim Stanley, Partner
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:45 Keynote Session: Lessons Learned
Entrepreneurs with invaluable experience share war stories – what were the lessons they learned after years in the industry?
- BlueTalon, Eric Tilenius, Chief Executive Officer
- ChartWise Medical Systems, Jonathan Elion, President and CEO
11:45 – 12:15 Keynote Session: The Drive to Innovate
As technology’s sophistication accelerates at an exponential rate, how can entrepreneurs ensure their companies stay ahead of the innovation curve? What factors need to be in place to ensure that creativity and the development of groundbreaking ideas can flourish?
- Sierra Ventures, Tim Stanley, Partner
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 3:30 Presentations: Red Herring North America Finalists
3:30 – 4:00 Coffee Break
4:00 – 6:00 Presentations: Red Herring North America Finalists
7:00 – 9:00 Cocktail & Dinner Reception
Wednesday, June 3
7:30 – 8:30 Breakfast & Registration
8:30– 9:00 Opening Comments, Alex Vieux
9:00 – 9:45 Keynote Session: Fireside Chat
- RedSeal, Ray Rothrock, President & CEO
9:45 – 10:15 Keynote Presentation: Exit Opportunities for Tech Companies
- GCA Savvian Advisors, Steven Fletcher, Managing Director
10:15 – 10:45 Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:15 Keynote Roundtable: Exits
Tech IPOs such as Alibaba, GoPro, Twitter, and Hortonworks have made headlines consistently over the past few years. Yet, there are far more M&A deals than IPOs. How do you make the right decision? When should you take the plunge? Is there a clear map you can follow to make your way towards an exit?
- GCA Savvian Advisors, Steven Fletcher, Managing Director
- Parallels, Michael Monu, Director of Business Development
- Raymond James, Jerry Darko, Technology Investment Banking
- Siemer & Associates, Ivan Nikkhoo, Managing Director
11:15 – 11:45 Keynote Roundtable: Opening the Door to the Corporates
One of the most daunting hurdles an entrepreneur may face is doing a deal with a large corporate. The different culture, speed and set of priorities can make for a tricky encounter. How does a private company reach out to the giants? What is their vetting process? How can they make sure to make a good first impression?
- Docomo Capital, Jay Onda, Principal
- Honda Silicon Valley Lab, Daniel Essindi-Behrendt, Director
- Samsung Electronics, Kevin Morrow, VP Strategic Partnerships
- Sempra Utilities, Chris Chen, Smart Grid Market Development
11:45 – 12:30 Keynote Session: Managing Growth
Inflection points lead startups to reconsider and change their execution plans. Companies cross invisible lines with visible effects. How can companies pivot and adapt? Is there a common set of challenges inherent in scaling a company? Is there a secret sauce to the process, or just good old elbow grease?
- Tealium, Ali Behnam, Founder
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 3:30 Presentations: Red Herring North America Finalists
3:30 – 4:00 Coffee Break
4:00 – 6:00 Presentations: Red Herring North America Finalists
7:00 – 10:00 Red Herring 100 North America Award Ceremony & Dinner