Friday, October 24, 2008

Marriott Hanover

1401 Rt. 10 East, Whippany, NJ

Take advantage of this opportunity to network with venture capital firms, angel investors, early stage startup companies, professional service providers, entrepreneurs and corporate licensing and strategic partnering executives.

Learn more about investing, corporate partnering, and technology licensing and acquisition opportunities.

At 10:00 AM the exhibit hall opens and as many as 35 companies that are seeking capital showcase their companies. At noon the luncheon program begins with our investor panel that focuses on the best ways for early stage companies to attract growth capital from angel or venture capital investors. The day’s luncheon program ends with the Elevator Pitch Olympics from 1:30 – 3:00 PM. The exhibits will open up again at 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM for further networking.

An elevator pitch is a short presentation made by an entrepreneur raising money for a venture. The term describes a pitch that’s short enough that it could be given during an elevator ride when the entrepreneur has the only chance to talk with a potential investor. Just as in the real Olympics, the investor judges hold up their scores and give points ranging from one to ten in the categories of quality of presentation and business fundability.

Efficiently invest your time to visit entrepreneur exhibits and hear the elevator pitches at one event.

Network with Investors and learn from other entrepreneurs exhibits and elevator pitches.

Matt Bieber, Senior Associate, Originate Ventures
Hugh Cullman, Managing Partner, ITJ Ventures
Michael E. Helmer, Esq., Partner, Thacher Proffitt & Wood
Daniel Raynor, Managing Partner, The Argentum Group
Peggy Wallace, Managing Director, Golden Seeds

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008

Company Exhibits 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM


Luncheon Program & 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Elevator Pitch Olympics

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

Luncheon Program: Register by mail using the form below. The cost of the luncheon program is $75.00 (VANJ Members $50.00). Given the large turnout expected for the luncheon we may not be able to accept door registrations and reservations MUST be prepaid. Register early — last year’s luncheon was oversubscribed. Registrations after October 20th are door registrations and are $100.

View Company Exhibits: FREE 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon (Pre-registration Not Required)

For luncheon registration complete the following information (or attach your business card), attach your check to VANJ for the proper amount and mail to VANJ, Box 1982, Morristown, NJ 07962-1982. Telephone, fax or e-mail reservations are possible, but your registration and payment for the luncheon must be received within 7 business days before. Please call Clara Stricchiola at 973-631-5680. or fax your registration to 973-984-9634 or email clara@vanj.com. (An attendance roster will be distributed.) Visit www.vanj.com to view pictures from previous events.


Spring 2008 Entrepreneurs Expo & Elevator Pitch Olympics Registration
($75 non-members; $50 members)
Friday, May 24th
(Fill out this form or simply attach your business card)

I will attend the Luncheon Program ($75 non-members; $50 members)
(Please note, pitches are given by exhibitors only)
(Door Registrations $100-After October 20th)


Name & Title:

Company:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone: Fax: Email:

Luncheon Fee: $50 VANJ Members $75 Non-Members

(Circle One) Entrepreneur Investor/Lender Consultant Seeking New Job