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A Startup Workshop (2012)

Date
2/15/2012

Sponsorship

Presented by: University of Minnesota Office for Technology Commercialization

Gray Plant Mooty is proud to be a sponsor of The Office for Technology Commercialization's Venture Center workshop that focuses on the creation of new “startup” companies based on University-developed technologies. This event will provide answers to key questions faculty and post-docs have about the creation of new companies and to introduce startup resources available at the University of Minnesota.

Join the Office for Technology Commercialization for a free workshop on financing startups based on U of M research. A panel of investors will answer questions about the financing process.

All U of M researchers are invited to attend, including faculty, graduate students and post-docs. RSVP online by Feb. 13.

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
5:00-7:00 p.m.

Campus Club
Room A/B/C
300 Washington Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Agenda

5:00-5:15   Networking with beer, wine and appetizers
5:15-6:45   Presentation
6:45-7:00   Networking

Financing a Startup
Jeff Sellner, principal, LarsonAllen

Panel Discussion
Doug Johnson, director, Venture Center
Randy Hines, managing partner, Oak Ridge Financial
Tom Kieffer, CEO, Virteva
Joy Lindsay, president and co-founder, StarTec Investments, LLC
Kathy Tune, partner, Thomas, McNerney & Partners

Time:
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location:
Campus Club, Room A/B/C, 300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455