Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum- Going Public in 2010: Is the Window Opening?

Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum- Going Public in 2010: Is the Window Opening? sponsored by Reed Smith LLP Thursday, February 25, 2010 6:30-8:30pm Andersen Auditorium- Haas School of Business

Registration is required and includes a networking hour with hors d'oeuvres and beverages. The fee is $20 in advance and $30 at the door. More information, including registration, can be found on the Forum website at http://entrepreneurship.berkeley.edu/bef/feb10forum.html.

2009 was a challenging year for IPOs. As we start 2010, investors, entrepreneurs, investment bankers and other securities professionals are all optimistic that 2010 will be a much better year. Certain online media and networking companies seem to be well positioned to enter the public market including Facebook, Twitter, Skype and Yelp. How receptive will institutional investors be to new market entrants given the market volatility of 2009?

Our distinguished panel will discuss these and other factors that will impact the IPO market in 2010.  Join us as they share their perspectives on these issues as well as factors to consider in the IPO preparation process.

Attend our panel presentation and gain insights into:

    * Key market trends that will impact the IPO market in 2010.
    * The types of companies and technologies that will likely garner interest from institutional investors.
    * What it takes to be ready for an IPO in today’s economic environment.
    * Where valuation of IPO companies are headed and what impact this is likely to have on the valuation of private companies.

Our panel will be moderated by Don Reinke, Partner at Reed Smith LLP.

Location

Andersen Auditorium- Haas School of Business