-- Entrepreneurship 101 - This panel will discuss the critical first
steps of launching a business. Many critical issues will be addressed,
including how to create a meaningful business plan, choosing the right
corporate structure, building a management team, and how and when to raise
capital. Panelists are Sid Mohasseb, Managing Director of Venture Farm;
John Lown, CEO of Snapware Corporation; Rajiv Dulepet, Founder of Wise
Window; Dr. David Saad, Chairman & CEO of Cluepedia; Nilesh K. Shah of
Sharp Investments LLC; and Irfan Lateef, Partner at Knobbe Martens Law
Firm.
-- Venture Capital - This panel will answer the "what-where-when-who-how"
questions that every entrepreneur has, regarding raising capital. The panel
will talk about the different levels of funding options, from Angel to VC
to Private equity, and will look at what sectors investors are looking to
fund in the future. Moderated by Toni DasGupta of the Tech Coast Angels,
experts on this panel include Kevin Jacques, Partner at Palomar Ventures;
Renee LaBran, Co-founder & Partner at Rustic Canyon Partners; Glen Kacher,
Partner at Integral Capital Partners; and Leib Orlanski, Partner at KL
Gates.
-- Future Technologies - Keeping up with the ever-changing software and
hardware that revolutionize our personal and professional lives, is both
critical and challenging for every business. This panel will look at new
products and services available, as well as how to incorporate them into
your business to maximize efficiency. Expert panelists are Ken Rutkowski of
Refresh IQ; Gregory Markel, CEO of Infuse Creative; Seth Shapiro, Principal
of New Amsterdam Media Company LLC; David Stump, Cinematographer; and Ash
Kumra, CEO and Co-Founder of Desi You.
-- Global Media & Entertainment - While Hollywood is known as the
entertainment capital of the world, India is known as the world's most
prolific producer and consumer of motion pictures and is now among the
world's fastest growing television markets. This panel will discuss the
future of entertainment between these two robust countries with leaders
from some of the biggest companies in the business. Moderated by Ken
Silverman, President of Interactive Teamworks, the panelists include: Arish
Fyzee, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Prana Animation Studios; Arnold
Peter, Esq., Partner at Raskin, Peter, Simon, & Rubin, LLP, publisher of
Global Convergence: India; and Sanjay Pothen, CEO of Pliq, LLC.
-- Life Sciences - This panel will discuss the prospects of biotechnology
in the business sense, ranging from new life science discoveries to health
care delivery possibilities. Continued research has provided breakthrough
innovations and improvements that have created a new avenue for business.
Panelists include Philip Ginsburg, President & CEO of MedStar, Inc.; Sam
Osman, CEO of Premier Medical Services; Dr. Satish Sunder, CEO of Indigo
Orb, Inc.; Rajesh Shrotriya of Spectrum; and Sharon Stevenson of OKAPI.
-- Business Opportunities in India - This panel will discuss the
viability and vibrancy of India, not only as a prime resource for high-
quality and cost-effective offshore services and manufacturing, but also as
a booming consumer market and a place to invest in real estate, businesses
and public markets. Panelists include Sanjay Kucheria, President of Trinus,
and Suman Naresh, CEO of International Strategy Group.
TiECon Southwest is supported by Platinum Level Sponsors Knobbe Martens
Olson & Bear, Norwest Venture Partners, Ontario Investment and Trade
Division, and Xerox. Gold Level Sponsors are The Chugh Firm, Integral
Capital Partners, and Palomar Ventures. Silver level sponsors are K&L Gates
and Mission Partners.
For more information about TiECon Southwest participation or sponsorship,
visit www.TieConSouthwest.org.
Contact Information: Media Contact: Elina Heng Terpin Communications (310) 821-6100 x108