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Sequoia Capital's Michael Moritz Moderates Distinguished Panel of Original Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists
Western Association of Venture Capitalists Hosts 'VC Legends Roundtable' to Examine Investment in Today's Business Climate and the Future of Venture Capital
MENLO PARK, California (March 25, 2009) - The Western Association of Venture Capitalists (WAVC) will host a VC Legends Roundtable for the venture capital community on Wednesday, April 15th at the newly-opened Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel in Menlo Park. Sequoia Capital's Michael Moritz will moderate a discussion with six of the venture capital industry's earliest pioneers--men who literally created the venture industry in the late 1950's. The roundtable will include:
- Arthur Rock, Founder of Davis & Rock
- Don Valentine, Founder of Sequoia Capital
- Dick Kramlich, Founder of New Enterprise Associates
- Reid Dennis, Founder of Institutional Venture Partners
- Bill Draper, Founder of Sutter Hill Ventures
- Bill Edwards, Founder of Bryan & Edwards
- Moderator: Michael Moritz, General Partner of Sequoia Capital
Participants will share their views on the challenges and opportunities young companies face in today's business environment as well as their perspective on the past, present and future of venture investment.
"A handful of individuals laid the groundwork for Silicon Valley to become the global epicenter for entrepreneurship and innovation, providing not just the working capital but the guidance to help startups to reach their full potential," said Paul Holland, WAVC board member and general partner with Foundation Capital. "During this difficult economic climate, much can be learned from these original venture investors."
WAVC's VC Legends Roundtable takes place on April 15th from 4:00 to 6:30 pm at the Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel in Menlo Park. The roundtable will be followed by a cocktail reception. This event is for WAVC members only and tickets are $75. For more information or to register, go to www.wavc.org.
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About the Western Association of Venture Capitalists For more than 40 years, WAVC (www.wavc.org) has offered West Coast venture capitalists a chance to come together to network, socialize, and share insights. WAVC's distinguished speaker series has hosted some of the country's most legendary business, political and academic leaders. The group's distinguished history also includes annual sporting events as well as community outreach and industry advocacy. Today, WAVC is made up of over 140 venture firms and some 800 venture capitalists.
Contact: Molly Davis Partner, Rainmaker Communications (925) 296-6104 molly@rainmakercommunications.com
