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“Showcasing the Most Promising I.T. and Web 2.0 Technology Companies”

Thursday, December 11, 2008
Jones Graduate School of Management, McNair Hall, Rice University

 

8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration
9:00 – 9:15 AM Welcoming Remarks
9:15 – 9:45 AM Opening Keynote - Jeff Dachis, The Dachis Corporation
9:45 – 10:00 AM

Venture Capital Feedback Panel Introductions       
     Chris Eckerman, Hunt Ventures
     Eric Engineer, Sevin Rosen Funds
     Morgan Flager, Silverton Partners
     Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer, Sierra Ventures
     Ned Hill, DFJ Mercury

10:00 – 10:25 AM Business Plan Presentations

10:30 - 11:00 AM
Networking Break
11:00 – 12:00 PM

Business Plan Presentations

12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch and Networking
1:00 – 1:15 PM Afternoon Remarks and Introductions
1:15 – 1:45 PM Afternoon Keynote  - Jaime Casap, Business Development Manager, Google
1:45 – 2:30 PM Elevator Pitches – Session I
2:30 – 3:00 PM Networking Break

3:00 – 3:30 PM

Elevator Pitches – Session II
3:30 – 4:15 PM Texas Web 2.0 Bloggers and Innovators Panel

Moderator: Blair Garrou, DFJ Mercury

Panelists:
Dean McCall, Ideagin
Bryan Menell, Austin Startup
Alex Muse, Texas Startup Blog
Josh Tabin, Startup Houston

4:15 – 4:45 PM Jones Partners Keynote - Bruce Dunlevie, Benchmark Capital
4:45 – 5:00 PM Announce “Most Promising I.T. and Web 2.0 Technology Companies”
5:00 PM Company Showcase and Networking Reception

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