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CEO Playbook- Venture All Stars- 12/02, Seattle, WA

November 8, 2004 /

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2004-12-02 07:15:00

Pier 66, 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA

Contact: 206-675-1800 [email protected]

A Comprehensive Reference Guide for
Executive Management of
Growth Companies

Real Tools

Real Techniques

Real Knowledge

Venture All Star Speakers & Faculty

Raise Capital, Motivate Your Team,
Expand Your Market … Play to Win!

This program includes

A MOCK NEGOTIATION OF A
VENTURE CAPITAL TERM SHEET

Among Leading Venture
Capital Experts

DATE: December 2nd, 2004

COST: $295 Members, $395 Early & $495 Regular

LOCATION: Pier 66, 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA

REGISTRATION: Register Online – Click Here (PDF Form) http://whatcounts.com/t?ctl=9D28C0:3F7A1

VENUE

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Who Should Attend

This program is designed for Executive C-Level Management of a company that has attained local success for its product/service, is generating annual revenues, has a payroll of full-time employees, and has raised significant capital from the team, family and friends.

The company is growing, continues to innovate while adapting to more efficient business processes, seeks to expand nationally and globally, and is preparing itself to seek additional capital from the professional investment market.

In addition, the following groups would find good value in attending:

* Angel Investors

* Venture Capitalists

* Entrepreneurs

* Attorneys & Accountants (CLE / CPE Credits are Available )

* Venture Service Providers

Event Higlights

* 2005 Private Equity Market Outlook

* The Importance of Your Playbook

* Building a Can Do Crew

* Hiring and Firing Employment Law

* Operations, Training, Communications & Performance

* Turning Customers into Fans

* Building Global Market Share

* Effective CRM & Competitive Intelligence

* Observations on the Initial Public Offering (IPO) Pipeline

* The Role of Specialized Service Providers

* Keeping your Company in the Public Eye

* The Art of Sarbanes Oxley

* Diversification and Tax Planning

* A Mock Negotiation of a VC Term Sheet

About the Program

The CEO in the startup phase is the chief player. As the company launches and transitions to its Growth Phase the successful CEO must transition to become the Coach.

“The CEO Playbook” focuses on the challenges of accelerating an organization that is in the Growth Stage of its business cycle. The intent of the playbook is to provide tools, thoughts and techniques for the CEO (and the “C” level management team) transitioning from a hands-on, do everything player role to the role of a Coach with responsibilities to guide the team, provide management direction and be the bridge between players and the Board of Directors.

The CEO Playbook event presents the best plays based on the real world experience of industry experts. A Keynote Speaker from The National Venture Capital Association will define the current marketplace for growth companies seeking financing. The event culminates with the on stage execution of a mock negotiation of a VC term sheet to finance company expansion, every CEO’s defining play.

Choosing the sports analogy to focus the message of this event seems appropriate. All sports develop strategic/tactical offensive and defensive plays. All sports have similar constituents – Crew (players, coaches, support personnel), Customers (fans, suppliers), Community (corporate stewardship, public relations, charity), and Capital (Investors, retained earnings, strategic partners).

We believe presenting the best plays, based on real world experiences of business experts in a sports context, will help attendees retain and later use the information gained at the event.

Program Schedule

Morning Session
7:15 a.m. Registration & Coffee

8:00 a.m. Introduction & Welcoming Remarks
Brad Furber, program co-chair
Holland + Knight

Tom Armstrong, program co-chair
Grant Thornton

8:15 a.m. 2005 Private Equity Market Outlook

Mark Heesen, President
The National Venture Capital Association

8:45 a.m. The Importance of Your Playbook

Tod Leiweke, CEO
Seattle Seahawks

9 :05 a.m. Crew Offensive Plays

What it Takes to Be a Level 5 Coach
Carl Robinson, Ph.D.,
Advanced Leadership Consulting

Building a Can Do Team
Mike O’Donnell, CEO
StartUpBiz

9:50 a.m. Crew Defensive Plays

Hiring and Firing Employment Law
Wendy Lazerson
Holland + Knight

Communications, Operations, Training
& Performance Measures
Michelle Burris, CFO
Corixa Corporation

10:35 a.m. Coffee Break

10:45 a.m. Customer Offense

Turning Customers into Fans
Dan Marsh, Director of Business Development
Speakeasy

Building Global Marketshare
Frank Cutitta, CEO
International Advertising Association

11:30 a.m. Customer Defense

Effective CRM & Competitive Intelligence
Paul Johnston, CEO Entellium (Invited)

Lunchtime Keynote Speaker
12:30 p.m.
Observations on the Initial Public Offering (IPO) Pipeline

Eric Landheer, Managing Director
The NASDAQ Stock Market

Afternoon Session
1:05 p.m. Special Teams

The Role of Specialized Service Providers
What to Outsource and What to Keep in House
Graham Evans, Principal
Aqua Consulting

1:35 p.m. Community Offense

Keeping your Company in the Public Eye
Bob Silver, Senior Vice President
MWW Group

Joni Hanson, CEO
DrivePoint Communications

2:10 p.m. Community Defense

The Art of Sarbanes Oxley Act – What it Means to the Coaching Staff
Steve Yount
Sarbanes Oxley Solutions

2:40 p.m. Capital Defense

Diversification and Tax
Personal Financial Planning

Jeffrey Mullen
Morgan Stanley

Chris Cline, Attorney
Holland + Knight

3:15 p.m. Coffee Break

3:25 p.m. Capital Offense
A Mock Negotiation of a VC Term Sheet
Tax Commentary: Roger F. Clark
Grant Thornton

Growth Company Negotiating Team: Thomas S. Huseby
SeaPoint Ventures
&
William E. Van Valkenberg
Holland + Knight

Investor Negotiating Team: Charles (Chad) P. Waite, Jr.
OVP Venture Partners
&
Samantha Horn
Stikeman Elliott

5:30 p.m. Adjourn to Post Event Reception

Special thanks to our event sponsors:

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EVENT SPONSORSHIP
Become a Venture All Stars sponsor and contribute your knowledge to the definitive CEO reference guide. Call 206-675-1800 for details.

GROUP DISCOUNTS
Group discounts are available. Individuals from the same organization must register and pay at the same time. Call Venture All Stars at 206-675-1800 for more information about available group discounts.

REFUND/CANCELLATIONS
Refunds are generally not available for this program. In lieu of a refund we encourage participants to send a substitute. Please notify Venture All Stars of any requests for substitutions.

CREDITS
8.0 CLE / CPE credits are available to attorneys and accounting professionals.

If you have any questions or would like to register to attend this event please send email to [email protected] 206-675-1800

–If you are a venture expert, service provider or other and wish to contribute content to the Venture All Stars CEO Playbook resource, then please conact [email protected] 206.255.8870

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