Event Agenda
“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
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| 10:00 – 10:25 AM |
Business Plan Presentations |
10:30 - 11:00 AM |
Networking Break |
| 11:00 – 12:00 PM |
Business Plan Presentations
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| 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 |
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3:00 – 3:30 PM
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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
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| 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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