Welcome to Emerging Entrepreneurs, 2006

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Interactive case studies will be used to explore critical issues faced by entrepreneurs in the first 100 days of starting a new venture.

A special, small group networking session has been organized around key topics for Emerging Entrepreneurs.


November 10, 2006
2:30 pm	Registration Check-in and Networking - refreshments served
3:30 pm	Opening Remarks:
	Jay Watkins, De Novo Ventures [agenda slides (ppt)]
	Paul Yock, M.D. Stanford Biodesign Program [slides (ppt)]
	Main Session Program Format - Each segment will begin with a 10-minute overview followed by an interactive case discussion.
3:35 pm	Part I: The Concept
	Discovering & evaluating product opportunities that make a difference. Concept Panel slides 1 (ppt) Concept Panel slides 2 (ppt) Concept Panel slides 3 (ppt)
	Moderator - Karen Boezi, Thomas, McNerney Partners
4:05 pm	Part II: The Network
	Identifying & recruiting a powerful team. Network Panel slides (ppt)
	Moderator - Richard Ferrari, De Novo Ventures
4:35 pm	Part III: Ownership
	Share the wealth among founders (& others) fairly. Ownership slides (ppt)
	Moderator - Casey McGlynn, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
5:05 pm	Closing Remarks
5:30 pm	Break
5:40 pm	Structured Networking
5:40 pm	Discuss specific topics with the experts, in small groups, with additional opportunities to meet entrepreneurs in your specific area of clinical interest.
6:15 pm	Reception
8:00 pm	Program Adjourns