September 2006
KICK-OFF PROGRAM
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The venture capital industry has long been a source of seed and development capital for early stage start-ups. The environment of the past few years has created a dichotomy not seen in recent times. Venture firms with plentiful investment capital face a market that has spawned few recent early stage successes with limited exit options. Many believe these conditions have created a conundrum of doubt about the future of early stage technology investing. |
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Jackie Kimzey joined Sevin Rosen Funds in 1999 after nearly 20 years as an executive at wireless carriers and service provider companies. He brings a keen understanding of what it takes for a promising venture to evolve into a successful business. He has held management positions at semiconductor manufacturer Mostek and was also co-founder and CEO of wireless provider ProNet. He has developed proprietary products, generated "turnaround" strategies, recruited top executives, and played key roles in mergers and acquisitions. At SRF, Jackie applies his experience and entrepreneurial perspective to young companies in the wireless and software arena, including airBand, InstaJob, GlobeRanger, InnerWireless, MetroFi, Sereniti, Verified Person, and Wayport. He holds a BBA and MS from Abilene Christian University and a MBA from the University of Dallas. For more information, please visit www.srfunds.com. |
Date: | September 26, 2006 |
Time: | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
Location: | Maggiano's Northpark -- Map It! 205 Northpark Center, Dallas, TX 75225 |
Fees Before Sept. 26: | Members $40, Non-members $60. Join now... |
Late Registration (walk-ups) on September 27: | Members $55, Non-Members $75 (First come, first served! Seating is limited.) |
Details: | Due to liability issues, meals only are included with registration fee. A cash bar will be available. |
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DFW Texchange Sponsors:
President: Chuck May, C5 Partners
President-Elect: Chris Phipps, Quickfilter
Secretary: Jim Byrne, Entrepreneurs Foundation North Texas
Treasurer: Scott Wheeler, VCFO
Auxiliary Chair: David Whiting, Comerica Bank
Communications Chair: Philip Budd, Employ Solutions/ES OnDemand
Internet Chair: Kathy Guitierrez, Winstead
Logistics Chair: David Skoog, Trinet
Logistics Vice-Chair: Liz Fannin, Philanthropy World Magazine
Past President, Marketing Chair: B. Anthony Burroughs, Burroughs CMO
Membership Chair: Peter Beasley, Net Watch Solutions
Non-Profit Outreach Chair: J. William Tincup, Starr Tincup
Programming Chair: Mike Park, Deloitte
Programming Vice-Chair: Robert Sureck, Silicon Valley Bank
Assistant Secretary: Bo Sartain, Wood Sartain, LLP
Sponsorship Chair: Elizabeth Frank-Jones, UTD