Join us for a reprise of MRUN's Summer meeting If you could not make it to Madison in June, now you can attend this dynamic interactive workshop in Chicago Thursday, Oct 29.
The Midwest Research University Network (MRUN), the Illinois Technology Association (ITA) and the Illinois Business & Investor Forums (ILBIF) will host this program designed to bring technology transfer professionals together with early stage investors while exploring one of the most difficult aspects of investing, due diligence.
Agenda
9:30 am Registration and coffee
10:00 am Welcome and introductions - Fred Hoch, ITA and Allen Dines, MRUN
10:15 am The Midwest Co-investment Network - Dennis Serio, ILBIF
11:00 am The Current Environment for University Startups - Bob Okabe, RPX Group
Noon Working lunch: Introduction to Due Diligence - John May, New Vantage Group
12:45 pm Panel Discussion on Due Diligence - John May, Moderator. Panelists: Bob Geras, LaSalle Investments; Mike Rosenthal, Sonnenshein, Nath and Rosenthal; Ted Feierstein, First Analysis
1:30 pm Advanced topics in Due Diligence - John May
2:45 pm break
3:00 pm Fast Pitch session - featuring selected high tech company presentations
4:00-5:00 pm Concluding remarks and networking reception
Bob Okabe's talk will highlight results of and insights from RPX Group's study on university trends and practices in creating startups based on university technology.
John May returns to present an introduction to Due Diligence and then lead off the Advanced Topics in Due Diligence workshop with a expert panel.
Practical exercise opportunities abound - Prior to the networking reception at the conclusion of the workshop, selected MRUN-nominated early stage CEO's will present highlights of their companies.
The afternoon workshop is typically only open to accredited investors, but through this MRUN-collaboration, tech transfer professionals are invited to participate. The workshop will be presented by John May, Chariman Emeritus of the Angel Capital Association and founder of New Vantage Group of Washington DC. John brings internationally recognized expertise to this topic.
Cost is $75 and includes materials, lunch and the networking reception at the end of the program.
Please Note: this program is open by invitation to tech transfer licensing managers as well as to university or research institution-affiliated officials engaged in startup company formation and development. Please Forward this announcement to others at your institution who could benefit from this opportunity.
Follow this link to register: http://www.illinoistech.org/calendar.aspx/1980
Questions: Contact Allen Dines ajdines@wisc.edu
