Perspectives on Venture Capital 2007

One of YES’s largest on-campus events, “Perspectives on Venture Capital” (POVC) is an annual panel discussion made up of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists as well as a reception before and after with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. POVC is sponsored by Finn Dixon & Herling and Elm Street Ventures and organized in conjunction with the Yale School of Management’s Entrepreneurship Club.

What: Perspectives on Venture Capital: The Rise of the Young Entrepreneur
When: Wednesday, April 9th, 2008, 6-8pm
Where: GM Room, School of Management, 55 Hillhouse Avenue

Panelists will focus on the experience of young entrepreneurs and their quest to start successful businesses, with entrepreneurs sharing their experiences and venture capitalists offering advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. Moderated by Jon Hirschoff, Partner, Finn Dixon & Herling. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Business attire required.

Panelists:
* Rob Bettigole, venture capitalist, founder and managing partner at Elm Street Ventures
* Eric Strauss, entrepreneur, CEO of Legitime, former CEO of NetFabric Corporation
* Maneesh Sagar, venture capitalist, Director of Investments at Connecticut Innovations
* Victor Wong, entrepreneur, Yale Junior, founder of paperG