CVF Past Events: 2005
Here is a brief description of our most recent events. When possible, we provide the speaker's power point presentation. Please click on the date and topic of interest, and you will be directed to that information on this page.
November 17, 2005
Syndicating the Deal
September 15, 2005
The differences in Angel and Institutional rounds
July 21, 2005
Lessons from the Trenches
May 19, 2005
How to integrate & retain out of state recruits
March 17, 2005
Successfully addressing role & personnel transitions as companies grow
January 20, 2005
Mapping New Mexico's Human Capital Assets
NOVEMBER 17, 2005 Featured Presentation:
Syndicating the Deal
David Van Avermaete, CEO of VeraLight and Mike Connolly, Principal with vSpring Capital
Description:
The program focused on the positives and negatives of the different rounds of funding, the changes (elevated) expectations from one to another and what additional contacts/neworks the institutional investors bring. Cash is the fuel of any business. Whether you are looking for equity investment now or in the future, whether that investment will come from friends, angel or institutional investors, you can learn from 'those who have gone before' how the entrepreneur and the investor look at the issue of valuation.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 Featured Presentation:
The differences in Angel and Institutional rounds
Rusty Schmit and Kristin Martinez, of Advent Solar
Description:
The program focused on the positives and negatives of the different rounds of funding, the changes (elevated) expectations from one to another and what additional contacts/neworks the institutional investors bring. Cash is the fuel of any business. Whether you are looking for equity investment now or in the future, whether that investment will come from friends, angel or institutional investors, you can learn from 'those who have gone before' how the entrepreneur and the investor look at the issue of valuation.
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JULY 21, 2005 Featured Presentation:
Lessons from the Trenches: Determining Valuation
Clint Bybee, of ARCH Venture Partners and Tom Brennan of MODE (Micro Optical Devices, Inc. acquired by Emcore)
Description:
Clint, as the lead investor, and Tom, as the entrepreneur, discussed their different perspectives on the valuation of the company during several funding rounds. They also shared their insights for how investors and entrepreneurs can use milestones to justify specific funding levels and ownership percentages.
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MAY 19, 2005 Featured Presentation:
How to integrate & retain out of state recruits
Tina Rulo, Vice President of Human Resources and Administration,
Eclipse Aviation
Description:
In her tenure as vice president of human resources at various high technology companies, Tina Rulo has created and lead the implementation of worldwide staffing and training programs, professional and leadership development institutes, and employee retention plans. At Eclipse, Rulo directs the company's continued efforts to establish the culture and supporting policies to attract and retain highly skilled employees.
Download Tina's presentation. (PPT; 109 KB)
The VC Forum
VC Forum:
John Dunning, Wasatch Venture Fund
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MARCH 17, 2005 Featured Presentation:
Successfully addressing role & personnel transitions as companies grow
Jarratt Applewhite, CEO,
New Mexico Community Capital
Description:
Jarratt Applewhite has more than twenty years experience as an entrepreneur in the private sector as well as twenty years experience in public service. Special expertise has been acquired in founding and managing five successful companies that interact with state and local government. His current job is CEO, New Mexico Community Capital.
The VC Forum
VC Forum:
Jerry Mattingly, Executive Director, New Mexico Private Investors
Download Jerry's presentation on New Mexico Private Investors, Inc. (PPT; 236 KB)
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JANUARY 20, 2005 Featured Presentation:
Mapping New Mexico's Human Capital Assets
Kenneth J. Martin
Professor of Finance in the College of Business Administration and Economics
New Mexico State University
Description:
Kenneth J. Martin is Professor of Finance in the College of Business Administration and Economics at New Mexico State University and is a past holder of the Bank of America Distinguished Professorship. His research interests include topics involving executive compensation and corporate governance as well as the impact of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth. He has published research articles in such journals as the Journal of Financial Economics, The Journal of Finance, Journal of Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Journal of Accounting and Economics, International Review of Law and Economics, University of Cincinnati Law Review, Washington Law Review, Boston University Law Review, Wake Forest Law Review, and Managerial and Decision Economics.
Download Dr. Martin's Presentation (PPT; 264 KB)
The VC Forum
VC Forum:
Greg Kulka, Director of Alternative Investments for NM State Investment Council
Brian Birk, Regional Director for Fort Washington Capital Partners
Download Greg and Brian's presentation on the New Mexico State Investment Council and Ft. Washington Capital Partners (PPT; 2.1 MB)
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