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March 28, 2008

An experienced Private Equity company run by a very successful man, Andrew Filipowski

SilkRoad Equity Company Information

Just thought I'd post about an excellent private equity company I have known about for a while, SilkRoad Equity, run by the very successful Andrew "Flip" Filipowski. (How many other people can say they sold a company to a large technology company, CA, for a dew billion dollars?) They invest in a wide range of opportunities focusing on those with high growth potential and strong management. They have an extensive portfolio of companies and what really impresses me is the following statement from their site:

We do not acquire businesses with a predefined exit strategy; rather, we focus on the entry strategy.  Beginning with a deep appreciation for the employee skill sets and customer relationships, we are intent on nurturing and supporting a company's growth and enhanced value.

Now, how many other private equity companies have you seen with anything similar to that on their website?

If you are searching for capital and have high growth potential and strong management, make sure SilkRoad is at the top of your list!

Much Success!
eMarv

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October 22, 2007

12/13/07 - Baltimore Discovery StartupLab (a new MITEF event)

12/13/07 - Baltimore Discovery StartupLab (a new MITEF event)
 
The Forum screens candidate firms, coaches them and presents the two finalists before you and a panel of experts. Don't miss this new, exciting Forum event. Stay tuned for more details.
 
The MITEF is seeking Maryland companies to present. Go to www.mitef.org to apply. 
 
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, 12/13, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. (buffet and networking followed by program)
LOCATION: JHU Applied Physics Lab, Parsons Auditorium, Laurel, MD (just south of Columbia on Route 29)
COST: Open to the public. Free for MITEF members. $25* for non-members

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12/11/07 - DC Discovery StartupLab (a new MITEF event)

12/11/07 - DC Discovery StartupLab (a new MITEF event)
 
The Forum screens candidate firms, coaches them and presents the two finalists before you and a panel of experts. Don't miss this new, exciting Forum event. Stay tuned for more details.
 
The MITEF is seeking startup companies in the Washington metro area to present. Go to www.mitef.org to apply. 
 
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, 12/11, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. (buffet and networking followed by program)
LOCATION: NRECA, 4301 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA (by Ballston Metro)
COST: Open to the public. Free for MITEF members. $25* for non-members

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May 16, 2007

Tech Transfer Lab - May 22, 2007 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. - NRECA, 4301 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA

Listen, learn and provide your own questions and comments as cutting-edge technologies are presented and an expert panel suggests ways to commercialize them.
 
** 5/22/07 Tech Transfer Lab
 
TIME:  6:30-8:30 p.m. (buffet and networking followed by program)
LOCATION: NRECA, 4301 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA (by Ballston metro, free parking)
COST: Open to the public. FREE for MITEF members. $20* for nonmembers.
 
How is wireless technology enabling new innovations? 
 
Join the MIT Enterprise Forum for Tech Transfer Lab, a unique opportunity to:
-   Learn about new technologies that are being developed
-  Join experts in evaluating the market potential of these innovations
-  License one of the new technologies to start your own company (as two entrepreneurs did after last year's event)
 
Scheduled presenters include:
NASA - the Nanocompass
- George Mason University - the Kellar Instructional Handheld Data (KIHd) System
- University of Maryland, College Park
            Conditional Access in Broadcast/Multicast Systems
            Co-present Mobile Collaboration
            PinPoint
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County - Personal Audio Assistant
 
Keynote speaker:  Gerard Eldering, Director of Technology Transfer, MITRE

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January 11, 2007

Anne Arundel Community College Job Fair - March 13, 2007 - Seeking Employers

This is not a secific start-up event but since most start-ups are looking for quality people, I thought I'd post it for your information...

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Dear Employer:

Are you seeking qualified employees? Anne Arundel Community College invites you to participate in our Graduate Job Fair on Tuesday March 13, 2007. 

AACC offers degrees/certificates/letters of recognition in the following areas of study Business, Computing and Technical Studies, Arts and Sciences, Continuing and Professional Studies, Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education. Our graduates are trained to work in jobs for architecture, interior design, fine arts, the sciences, allied health, accounting, marketing, retail management, advertising, communications, computer information systems, computer network, computer science, education, electronic engineering, paralegal and criminal justice, human services, healthcare, hotel/restaurant management, finance, and many more disciplines. 

Your participation will provide your organization/company with a perfect opportunity to directly interview qualified graduating students, alumni, other professionals and job seekers in the community. The graduating class for our college for 2006-2007 totals more than 1500 students and we expect to have additional job seekers from other areas in the community.

In addition to campus advertising, the job fair will be publicized with various community media outlets and organizations, other colleges in and around the county, Capital-Gazette Newspapers, students and alumni.

Details of Event:

Space is limited to 75 employers. Please make your registration as soon as possible.

DATE:    Tuesday March 13, 2007

LOCATION:   Anne Arundel Community College -- Arnold Campus

      West Campus at CALT 100

REGISTRATION FEE:  $100.00 due ASAP, but no later than February 12, 2007

Registration will not be complete and a table cannot be guaranteed until both the registration form and payment are received and there are available tables (see registration form for full details)

EQUIPMENT:   We will provide a 5’ table, 2 chairs, table cover and company directory

LUNCH:   Will be provided

INTERVIEW:   A room will be available for on site interviews 

Please return your company’s registration form (see 2nd page) and check/money order payable to Anne Arundel Community College to: Attn: Veronica Boreland, Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway SSVC 222, Arnold, MD 21012. A confirmation will be sent to you after receipt of both your registration form and payment.

We look forward to your company’s participation. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Veronica Boreland at 410-777-2512 or Jean Herzog at 410-777-2764 (TTY: use Maryland Relay Service).

Sincerely,

Veronica Boreland

Job Services Specialist

REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE TYPE AS YOU WISH THE INFORMATION TO APPEAR IN THE DIRECTORY

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 12, 2007

Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

                                    

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code: _______________________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________Fax: ________________________________________________

E-mail Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

Representative #1: _________________________________________________________________________

Representative #2: _________________________________________________________________________

Positions you have available: _________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Electrical Outlet Required:________ YES_________NO______  (circle one). We cannot guarantee outlets, but we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

To reserve a table, you may return your completed registration by fax only to 410-777-2494. HOWEVER, REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE COMPLETE AND A TABLE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNTIL BOTH REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT ARE RECEIVED AND TABLES ARE STILL AVAILABLE. 

Return the completed registration form and your check payable to Anne Arundel Community College to:

Attn:   Veronica Boreland

      Anne Arundel Community College--Career Services

      101 College Parkway, SSVC 222

      Arnold, MD 21012


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November 13, 2006

The Eighth Annual Early Stage Capital Forum - Call for Startup Company applications ends November 28, 2006

The Eighth Annual Early Stage Capital Forum
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
 
Featuring Co-Chairmen

Mark Ein
Founder and CEO, Venturehouse Group

Raul Fernandez
Chairman and CEO, ObjectVideo
 
 
Area Companies Are Invited to Submit Applications to present at the first event of the New Year
Application Period Now Open
Submit Applications from
October 12 - November 28, 2006
Selection and participation in the event provides emerging companies exposure to hundreds of investors, potential partners and customers. The conference showcases capital availability for the region’s promising technology companies—early through expansion stage—and provides an exchange on current industry and capital markets issues among company managements and capital sources. 

Download Application Form Here

Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?
Please Click Here

Interested in Becoming an Investor Patron?
Please Click Here

* * * * * * * * * * *
Schedule
October 12 - Application Process Opens
November 28 – Last Day to Submit Applications
December 6 – Official Notification to Presenting Companies
December 15 – Mandatory Boot Camp for Presenting Companies
December 15 – Launching of Coaching Period
January 23 – Early Stage Capital Forum

Who Should Apply? Companies that are:  actively seeking funding in the range of $1 million to $10 million in any industry sector from sophisticated angels and / or venture capitalists in the Greater Washington, DC – Mid-Atlantic region. 

Participating organizations include: The Business Alliance of George Mason University, Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, The Dinner Clubs, ExecutiveBiz, The Entrepreneur Center at NVTC, Entrepreneur Roundtable of George Washington University, Greater Baltimore Technology Council, The Marathon Club, Maryland DBED, Mid-Atlantic Venture Association, Netpreneur, Inc., Northern Virginia Technology Council, Springboard Enterprises, Technology Council of Maryland

* * * * * * * * * * *

Related Publications:
  • 2007 Investor Patron Letter
  • 2007 Sponsorship Opportunities
  • 2007 ESCF Company Alpplication


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October 13, 2006

Visionaries in Information Technology Forum featuring Carly Fiorina - 11/7/2006

Register Online
Date and Time and featured speaker
Featured Speakers title
 

NOTE: This is not a startup event, per se, but it could very useful to hear the thoughts of the former HP CEO, Carly Fiorina.

Please share this information with your colleagues!

The Visionaries in Information Technology Forum is an annual, four-part breakfast series created to help elevate the prominence and recognition of Maryland as a critical hub of information and emerging technologies.

The forum is free and includes a complimentary breakfast.

Who should attend
This forum was developed for individuals interested in the future of IT and Maryland's role in the IT economy. The forum has drawn over thousands of technologically savvy, business-minded attendees. Join industry visionaries, tech professionals from throughout the region and members of the UMBC community to share ideas on the future of IT and its critical role in shaping the modern business environment.

Schedule
7:30 - 8 a.m., Registration, breakfast and networking
8 - 9 a.m., Program
9 - 9:30 a.m., Networking

Directions
Hyatt Regency Baltimore
300 Light Street,
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-528-1234

Register! 


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October 07, 2006

The 2006 Life Sciences Venture Summit - October 25, 2006

Register Now & Save $200 Off the "At the Door" Fee

The 2006 Life Sciences Venture Summit presented by youngStartup Ventures is the premier bioscience industry gathering, connecting senior executives of early stage biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device and diagnostic companies with venture capitalists, angel investors, corporate VCs and professional service firms.

Whether you're seeking funding, partnerships or new investment opportunities, The Life Sciences Venture Summit is one event you won't want to miss.

This premier forum for the emerging growth bioscience industry will feature:

25+ Venture Capital Speakers

Interactive VC Panels

40 of the hottest emerging companies seeking funding

Emerging Company Presentations

High-level networking

Venture Capital Firms Confirmed to Speak Include:

5AM Ventures

Advent International

Alta Partners

Ascent Biomedical Ventures

Atlas Ventures

Bay City Capital LLC

Catalyst Health & Technology Partners

Eastern Technology Fund

Easton Capital Partners

EDF Ventures

Fidelity Biosciences

Forward Ventures

Foundation Medical Partners

Galen Partners

Millennium Technology Ventures

Montreux Equity Partners

New Jersey Technology Fund

New Leaf Venture Partners

Novartis Venture Fund

Oxford Bioscience Partners

Pappas Ventures

Polaris Venture Partners

Quaker Bioventures

Rock Maple Ventures

Space Center Ventures

SR One

Triathlon Medical Ventures

Venue

 


Hotel Pennsylvania
401 7th Ave
New York, New York 10001

The venue for this year's Life Sciences Venture Summit will be the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City.

Register by October 11th and Save $200!

 


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September 20, 2006

OnMedia NYC -- January 29-31, 2007

OnMedia NYC -- January 29-31, 2007Meet the Disruptors of Marketing, Avertising, Branding, and PR.
January 29-31, 2007
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York, NY

We wanted to make sure you had an opportunity to provide us with your program input for OnMedia, AlwaysOn's new executive event focusing on the disruption of marketing, advertising, branding, and PR! The event will be held on January 29th-31st at the Mandarin Hotel in New York City.

Check out our program plans below and let me know what you think. Our goal is to make OnMedia the most powerful executive event of its kind in the heart of the media capital of the world.

We also wanted to make sure you were able to buy your tickets for OnMedia at their lowest possible rate. Click here to take advantage of the 50%—off ticket we have reserved for you before it expires.
 
OnMedia is where cutting-edge technology CEOs from companies such as Technorati, MySpace and Quigo meet the advertising and media establishment. This two-and-a-half day industry insider event features high-level debates on which forces are disrupting and creating new opportunities in marketing, branding, advertising, and public relations. OnMedia also showcases 50 "top innovator demos" from CEOs who are revolutionizing the way media is being created, distributed, and consumed.



Confirmed and Invited Speakers:


Tuesday, January 30, 2007


8:30 am – 9:30 am
Are There Chinks in Google’s Advertising Armor?
Iggy Fanlo, CEO, AdBrite
Larry Braitman, CEO, Adify
Gurbaksh Chahal, CEO, Blue Lithium
Mike Yavonditte, CEO, Quigo
Lance Podell, CEO, Seevast


9:30 am 10:15 am
CEO Showcase: Mobile Marketing & Advertising
Demo Review by Industry Experts


Workshop: Becoming a Power Blogger
Power bloggers share their recipe for building reputation and audience. Learn the strategies and tactics that worked for them, and could help you build your power base.


Jeff Jarvis, BuzzMachine
Steve Rubel, MicroPersuasion
Michael Arington, TechCrunch
Robert Scoble, PodTech.Net


10:15 am 10:30 am Break

10:30 am – 11:15 am
CEO Showcase: Online Advertising Service Providers
Demo Review by Industry Experts


Workshop: Managing Your Online Media Buy
There's more to buying ads online than choosing which adwords to buy. Join the CEOs of startups with successful new buying approaches for publishers and advertisers.


11:15 am – Noon
CEO Showcase Public Relations Firm Pitch Competition
Demo Review by Industry Experts

Noon
– 1:45 pm 
Lunch Panel: How to Make Money From Consumer-Generated Media
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Facebook
Tom McInerney, CEO, Guba
Chris de Wolfe, founder, MySpace


1:45 pm – 2:30 pm 
How to Get Your Brand into the Game
Featuring: Double Fusion, Electronic Arts, IGN Network, Massive, and OMD


2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
CEO Showcase: In-Content (Gaming, Audio, Video) Advertising
Demo Review by Industry Experts


Workshop: Learning About GoingOn
GoingOn is a network of networks. Learn how this new open web publishing and community management platform can benefit your company.


3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
CEO Showcase: Technology Enablers
Demo Review by Industry Experts


4:00 pm – 4:15 pm Break

4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
CEO Showcase: Community Platforms
Demo Review by Industry Experts


Workshop: How Does the Internet Change Media Metrics?
Pete Blackshaw, CMO, Nielsen BuzzMetrics
Dave Sifry, CEO, Technorati
Joe Davis, CEO, Coremetrics
Joshua James, CEO, Omniture


5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Can Brands Get Away with "Buzz Marketing" in the Blogosphere?
Steve Rubel, SVP, Edelman PR
Buzzer
Pitchfolks
Ogilvy PR 


6:00 pm –  9:00 pm
Reception: Top of the Rock

Featured Entertainment/Presentation TBA – Big Name



Wednesday, January 31, 2007


8:30 am – 9:30 am
How Can Advertisers Go Mobile?
Featuring: Endemol, Weather.com, and a leading mobile handset maker.


9:30 am 10:15 am
CEO Showcase: Web & Blog Analytics & Research
Demo Review by Industry Experts


Workshop: Engaging Contagious Behavior
Engaging contagious behavior is something of value to all tech companies, not just the few like MySpace, YouTube, and FireFox. This workshop will jump-start your efforts.


10:15 am 10:30 am Break

10:30 am – 11:15 am
CEO Showcase:
Demo Review by Industry Experts


Workshop: Harnessing Web Analytics to Your Advantage
Are you confident that you're making the most out of your web analytics? Do you know what analytics can drive your business advantage? This workshop will show you how. 


11:15 am – Noon
CEO Showcase: Advertising Agency Pitch Competition
Demo Review by Industry Experts

Noon – 1:30 pm
Lunch Panel: Is It Possible to Achieve "Brand Engagement" in a One-to-One Online Environment?
Featuring: Brandimensions, AOL, McCann, and Daimler Chrysler


1:30 pm – 2:30 pm 
How Long Will Search Advertising Dominate?
Featuring: Ask.com, Yahoo, and Google

2:30
pm - 3:15 pm
CEO Showcase: Next Generation Search
Demo Review by Industry Experts



3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
How Much is the New Dotcom Worth?
Featuring: Battery Venture, Venrock, Deliva & Phillips, and Veronis Suhler










OnMedia NYC -- January 29-31, 2007

 


If you are in media, advertising or public relations, or a venture capital or I-Banker playing in the new media space, this is an event you can't afford to miss. Click here to buy your ticket to OnMedia now and take advantage of the 50% off "AO Insider" ticket rate before it expires on September 30th.


Our OnMedia guests will receive a very special room rate of $495.00 when booking a room at the Mandarin Oriental.  To make sure you receive this special room rate, we ask that you reference: The AlwaysOn OnMedia Conference to get this special rate. The call-in reservation number is 1-866-801-8880

The rooming block is in effect until January 15, 2007. Please call early to secure your room.  We anticipate a sold out hotel for this event.

Mandarin Oriental, New York
80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street
New York, New York  10023


OnMedia Brand Sponsor & CEO Showcase Opportunity
Our two-and-a-half day industry insider event also borrows on the "film market" tradition by providing a space for 50 top companies to present 6-minute CEO Showcases. To see if your company qualifies, contact Ryan Brenner, the Director of Private Companies at AlwaysOn, at ryan@alwayson-network.com or 650.346.4726.


If you do not want to pay online by clicking one of the links above or want to inquire about group rates, please call Kathy Osweiler @ 415.751.0170 to order by phone or email her at kathy@alwayson-network.com.


We look forward to any thoughts on how our program is shaping up and hope to see you at OnMedia in January!


Best,
Tony Perkins
Founder/Editor, AlwaysOn




Important OnMedia Information:


OnMedia CEO Showcase Program
Up to 50 CEO's from the OnMedia 100 nominated companies are pre-qualified to present at OnMedia 2007. To see if your company qualifies, and learn how you can gain exposure to OnMedia' 500 live attendees plus anticipated global webcast audience of more than 15,000, please contact:

Ryan Brenner
ryan@alwayson-network.com
650.346.4726

Pete Venturi
pete@alwayson-network.com
650.867.6970


Noah Gellman
noah@alwayson-network.com
310.351.5671


OnMedia Brand Sponsor Program
OnMedia brand sponsors will be promoted through online branding and editorial opportunities on alwayson.goingon.com, print advertising, direct mail, e-newsletters and direct email campaigns, on-site materials distribution and signage. To find out how your company can join this distinguished group of sponsors, contact:

Mike Sly
sly@alwayson-network.com
415.235.0358


Ryan Brenner
ryan@alwayson-network.com
650.346.4726

Grant Gunderson
grant@alwayson-network.com
916.217.0427


Group Ticket Rates & Other Information
If you do not want to pay online by clicking one of the links above or want to inquire about group rates, please conctact:

Kathy Osweiler
kathy@alwayson-network.com
415.751.0170

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August 29, 2006

2006 Biometric Consortium Conference and Technology Expo

2006 Biometric Consortium Conference and Technology Expo
September 19-21, 2006
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, Maryland
http://www.biometrics.org/bc2006


Register Now!
Last date to register: September 12

Conference Registration:
Fees:     Regular - $495.00 USD
               Student - $250.00 USD (active student ID required)
Receipts will be generated and emailed within 3-5 days of registration.

Keynote Speakers:
  • Dr. Eric Haseltine, Associate Director of National Intelligence for Science and Technology
  • Ms. Michele Weslander, Principal Deputy Associate Director of National Intelligence and Deputy Chief Information Officer
  • Ms. Cita Furlani, Director, Information Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology
  • Mr. Robert LaPenta, Chairman of the Board of Viisage Technology, Inc., Chairman and Founder of L-1 Investment Partners, LLC.

Click here for program details.

We anticipate over 1000 attendees at the Conference with representatives from over 60 federal, state, and local government agencies, 300 commercial vendors, and 25 universities. Attendees will include government executives and program managers, biometric technology vendors, system integrators, commercial technology users, researchers, and policy makers.

The 2006 Biometric Consortium Conference is being held in conjunction with and co-located with the 2006 Biometrics Technology Expo hosted by AFCEA. Click here for details.

For more information:
Please contact Matt Lake, Booz Allen Hamilton, at 301-821-8209 or email bc2006speakers@nist.gov for more information.


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