The 5th Founder Showcase – Oct. 21st, 2010

The Founder Showcase is a quarterly startup pitch and networking event that gathers 300 top technology CEOs, investors, and early-stage companies in Silicon Valley for one action-packed night to hear talks from leading CEOs, and help launch a promising start-up company to greatness. The 5th Founder Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 21st, in Mountain View, will feature a Keynote Speech by the pioneer of the “Super Angel Fund” and investor in Twitter and Digg – Mike Maples, Jr., Founding Partner of FLOODGATE. Guests will also be treated to a light dinner and drinks in the networking hall, which features Event Tables from leading startups and service providers. This event has sold out the last two times, so purchase your inexpensive tickets or Event Tables today.

The Founder Showcase is now accepting applications to its free and open Pitch Competition. The Grand Prize Winner gets $2,500 cash, pitching slots at the Silicon Valley chapters of the Keiretsu Forum ($6000 value), $2000 of free legal services from Cooley, and free services from oDesk.

Keynote Speaker

Mike Maples, Jr. – Founding Partner of FLOODGATE

Mike Maples, Jr. is the Managing Partner of FLOODGATE, and was recently named as one of “8 Rising VC Stars” by Fortune Magazine for his investments in business and consumer technology companies – such as Twitter and Digg. Before becoming a full-time investor, Mike was an entrepreneur and operating executive who worked in a variety of senior management roles in high-growth companies. His background spans a variety of markets including consumer technology, small business, and the enterprise, and he has led various functions in product development, marketing, business development, and corporate strategy.

Agenda

Judges

George Zachary, General Partner, Charles River Ventures

George Zachary joined Charles River Ventures in 2004, bringing more than 17 years of operating and investing experience in computing and consumer technology. Zachary focuses on building services and software technology companies, and he’s led CRV’s investments in Twitter, Yammer, Millennial Media, Cloudshare, Geni, SocialMedia, Metaplace, and Scribd (co-led with Bill Tai).

Rebecca Lynn, Partner, Morgenthaler Ventures

Rebecca joined Morgenthaler’s Menlo Park office in 2007, and she focuses on early-stage investments in mobile, health 2.0, Internet services and financial services. She serves on the boards of Lending Club and Practice Fusion, and she is a second on the boards of OpinMind and Autonet.

Jed M. Katz, Managing Director, Javelin Venture Partners

One of the pioneers of Internet commerce, Jed has spent his 18-year career developing, advising and investing in early stage technology ventures. Jed also served on the Technology, Telecom & Media advisory group for President Barack Obama’s campaign. Prior to Javelin, Jed was a Managing Director of DFJ Gotham Ventures, an early-stage VC firm based in NY, where he was selected in the “Silicon Alley 100.”

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Tickets & Event Tables

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