1) Current Trends in Social Networking
In the startup world, social networking is a crowded space, and standing out is not easy. For entrepreneurs in the social networking space and their advisors and investors, understanding market trends (and market successes/failures) is integral to developing a successful company. This month, you'll get perspectives on current social networking trends from three viewpoints: a startup attorney, a venture capitalist, and a successful founder in the social networking space.
Presenters: Matt Lombardi, CEO of Hear It Local, Jon Soberg, Blumberg Capital and Kevin Rooney of Sheppard Mullin
2) Working With Partners - How Other Companies Can Help Accelerate Your Business
For startups, finding the right partner can be the difference between success and failure. Successful partnering can lead not only to accelerated customer acquisition but an increased value in the eyes of the investor community. Learn from this month's experts about how to develop the type of relationships with companies that will support your company's road to success.
Presenters: Arif Janmohamed of LightSpeed Venture Partners, Leif Langensand of Angels Forum, and Deepak Jeevankumar of General Catalyst Partners.
