2010 MAC Institute

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Thursday,
April, 29, 2010

11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

ACE Conference Center
800 Ridge Pike
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

What is MAC Institute?

MAC Institute is a half-day series of educational classes designed to provide Investors, attorneys, accountants, lenders and business advisors with a greater understanding of venture capital and private equity investing and the critical issues facing their portfolio companies.

Keynote Speaker

Overview of VC Markets Presentation featuring Michael A. DiPiano, General Partner, NewSpring Ventures and Managing Partner of NewSpring Capital

The 2010 MAC Institute

The 2010 MAC Institute will commence with a presentation focused on an overview of the current venture capital climate in the region, and will proceed with two educational tracks. The first track will focus on important issues relevant to companies seeking first time funding from angels or venture capital investors. The second track will focus on issues relevant to companies that have already obtained first time funding. The program will conclude with a networking session, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres.

Panel and Roundtable Discussions

Track 1: Companies Seeking First Round of Angel or VC Financing
Track 2: Companies After Completion of First Round of VC Financing

Track 1, Session 1
Typical Investor Structure: How a VC firm works

During this session, a panel comprised of venture capital investors and entrepreneurs will discuss the typical venture capital investor structure, including how a venture capital firm works, as well as the economics of venture capital investing. The panel will also discuss valuation expectations and strategies for seeking angel and venture capital financing.

Panelists:
Jonathan Brassington, Partner & CEO, LiquidHub
Saul Richter, Managing Partner, Emerald Stage2 Ventures
Tom Olenzak, Board Member, Robin Hood Ventures
Katherine O’Neill, Executive Director, Jumpstart NJ Angel Network

Moderator:
Adam VeVerka, Associate, NewSpring Capital

Track 2, Session 1
Best Practices for follow on Financing

This session will focus on the key issues companies face as they look to bring new equity partners into an existing capital structure. Topics will include balancing various shareholders interests, internal vs. external rounds, facilitating communications between new and existing investors, striking the proper balance between investor interests and business interests, creative solutions for bridging divergent investor interests (including potential down rounds) and common pitfalls to avoid in multi-handed capital structures.

Panelists:
Christopher Miller, Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP
Christopher College, Managing Director, Stifel Nicolas Private Financing
Scott Perricelli, Partner, LLR Partners Inc.
Charles E. Mather, Managing Director, Head of Private & Alternative Capital Group
Janney Montgomery, Scott LLC

Moderator:
David A. Stienes, Principal, LLR Partners Inc.

Track 1, Session 2
Strategies for Preparing for a First Financing Round

During this session, a panel comprised of venture capital investors, entrepreneurs and attorneys will discuss important strategies for preparing for a financing round, including important due diligence issues investors focus on in making an investment decision. The panel will also discuss key venture capital term sheet concepts, as well as what to expect from investors once a financing round is completed.

Panelists:
Andrew Hamilton, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Ed Riegl, Vice President and Relationship Manager, Silicon Valley Bank
Jeff Kozloff, CEO, Verilogue
Michael Kopelman, Principal, Edison Venture Fund

Moderator:
Jeff Bodle, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Track 2, Session 2
Prepare for Success: Meeting Your Board’s Expectations Post Funding

In this difficult economic climate, emerging technology, life science and clean tech companies face challenges obtaining venture capital financing that are unlike their predecessors. If a company successfully obtains venture capital financing, it must also deal with the new challenges that come with managing a venture-backed company in today's challenging environment, and in particular managing its new board of directors and meeting the heightened expectations that come with venture capital financing. This panel explores how to successfully manage the expectations of a venture-backed company's board of directors and will focus on preparing for board meetings, appropriate financial reporting, corporate governance and best practices, and managing and maximizing the board's relationship with management. The panel members represent some of this region’s most successful venture capitalists, independent board members, and entrepreneurs who have deep experience and a successful track record advising venture-backed companies. Whether you are heading an emerging technology company, considering investing in one, or advising such a company, this panel presentation will be for you.

Panelists:
Glen Bressner, Managing Partner, Originate Ventures
Jane Hoffer, CEO, BrainRewards
Kevin Kemmerer, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Technology Group, Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.
Rick Riegel, Chief Executive Officer, Liquent, Inc.

Moderator:
Michael Harrington, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP

Continuing Education Credits for Pennsylvania and New Jersey are available.

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• Diversified FInancials, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Angel Funding

• Entrepreneurship
• Funding Your Business

• Business Networking
• Meals - Lunch
• Meals - Mixer/Cocktails/Pub

• Finance