CEO/Technology Spotlight Venture Capital Today: An Insider's Roadmap and Tips to Funding, Plus the Outlook for the Mobility sector Speaker Roman Kitka Managing Partner of Genesis Campus & Mobility Ventures The "nuclear winter" of venture capital funding has been greatly exaggerated. Despite the tumultuous and unpredictable state of today's capital market, entrepreneurs still have plenty of ways to raise funds for their companies. However, venture capital firms are being very selective about deals -- venture capitalist fund only two or three deals out of hundreds that made it to the review process. In his talk, Roman Kikta, will discuss the state of venture capital on a national and local level, plus provide insights on how to get introduced to venture capitalists and tips on the path to getting funded. He will identify the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and start-ups as well as present new opportunities in the Mobility sector. Schedule 11:30  Registration and Networking 12:15  New attendee recognition 12:30  Lunch 12:45  Speaker presentation Have limited time for lunch? No problem. Come at 11:30 for networking and lunch. Or come at 12:30 for lunch and the speaker.

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