Colorado Capital Conference

18th Annual Colorado Capital Conference
Date: Thursday, June 8, 2006
Place: Marriott Downtown City Center, Denver, Colorado

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Workshop Sponsors Arthur Harrison & Company Dorsey & Whitney LLP Purchase Order Solutions TECHtionary.com UK Trade and Investment

The Colorado Capital Conference - held in late spring - is the signature event of the Rockies Venture Club. Now in its 18th year, this full-day conference is focused on connecting companies to funds. The event has two tracks: one designed to educate entrepreneurs and one designed as an investor forum where prescreened, rehearsed deals are presented to a panel of funding sources - angels and venture capitalists - and receive real-time, professional and audience feedback. There are two keynote speakers, a closing reception with cash bar, and a private sponsored reception for funding sources and the presenters. Plenty of time is allowed for networking.

Morning Keynote Address
Frank Day: Co-founder, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, ChopHouse & Brewery and Old Chicago, and Serial Entrepreneur

Lunch Keynote Address
Reid Hoffman: CEO and Founder, LinkedIn, and previously, EVP of PayPal, where he was instrumental in the acquisition by eBay.

Registration is closed. Walkins are accepted at the door day-of-event.

* Disclaimer:
The RVC does not endorse the business opportunities presented by a participant in the Investor Forum. The RVC makes no representations or warranties regarding the amount or type of venture capital, if any, a participant will or may obtain as a result of participation in the Conference. RVC and its members do not make any representations or warranties regarding the financial background or business acumen of any participating venture capitalist or investor. All participants are encouraged to contact legal counsel prior to participating in the Investor Forum and/or entering into any agreements or arrangements with investors. By submitting a business plan, all participants and potential participants waive any and all claims they have or may have against RVC, any RVC member, or event.

2006's COLORADO CAPITAL CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE WAS AS FOLLOWS:

TIME
EDUCATION TRACK

INVESTOR TRACK

Early Stage Emerging Growth Track 1

7:30 - 8:00 Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking

8:00 - 8:10 Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:10 - 8:45 Opening Keynote Address: Frank Day, Co-founder, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, ChopHouse & Brewery and Old Chicago, and Serial Entrepreneur

8:45 - 9:00 Networking and break

9:00 - 10:15 Workshop I: The Real World: What Actually Happens vs. What You'd Like to Happen
Two case studies: a real life situation and a best possible scenario of financing strategies through various stages of a company's growth. Each scenario will discuss what types of funding was used and how each capital decision impacted the companies and their owners.

Panelists
Todd Woloson, Izze Beverage Company
R. Michael Carruthers, Array Biopharma
Matthew Rich, Thomas Weisel Partners

Workshop I: Dancing with the Stars: Strategic Partnering Strategies
This panel will discuss the myriad partnering vehicles available to entrepreneurs today - corporate venturing, partnering with competitors as well as partnering with large and small companies - how to identify those partners, how to approach prospective partners and what to bear in mid when negotiating a deal.

Moderator:
Dan Hudspeth, vcfo

Panelists
Robert Goodman, Phiar Corporation
David Drach, Microsoft Corporation
Kenneth S. Rubin, Xact Impact Natural Pest Management

Angel Presentations I
Live in action: See what it's like as the first three of six pre-qualified companies present for angel financing in front of an angel investor panel and an audience. This is your chance to experience the "moment of truth." Companies will get 10 minutes for their presentations and 10 minutes for feedback from the panel and Q&A from the audience. Angel presentations will be held in two sessions.

10:15 - 10:30 Networking and break

10:30 - 11:45 Workshop II: The Practice - How to Legally Raise Money
Did you know that you have to comply with certain securities regulations to raise money for your early stage enterprise? Most entrepreneurs are unaware that their fund raising efforts are not compliant. Our panel of experts will discuss such topics as Regulation D, the pitfalls of not complying with SEC rules, how to comply, limitations of the rules, costs of complying and how these efforts affect later rounds of funding.

Moderator:
Jeff Bartholomew, Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, P.C.

Panelists
Kenneth Sam, Dorsey & Whitney,LLP
Paul Edwards, Ehrhardt, Keefe, Steiner & Hottman
Steve Ossello, Aspenwood Capital

Workshop II: Nip/Tuck: Life Support Systems
What if all your hard work and efforts are not paying off fast enough? What do you do to keep the Company up and running until success starts knocking at your door? Join us as we discuss strategies you can use if your business is struggling. We will discuss emergency financing options, capital budget cutting, effective staff reduction, effective use of your board, obtaining volunteer support, professional turn-around support, pay/equity compensation packages, phased growth as well as alliances with competitors.

Moderator:
Mark Endry, Arrow Investments, Ltd.

Panelists
Clare Cavanaugh, Purchase Order Solutions
Mark Pougnet, Hyperspace Communications, Inc.
Dave Hansen, Plummer & Hansen

Angel Presentations II
The second three of six pre-qualified companies present for angel financing in front of an angel investor panel and an audience.

11:45 - 12:00 Networking and break

12:00 - 1:30 Lunch Keynote Address: Reid Hoffman, CEO and Founder, LinkedIn, and previously, EVP of PayPal, where he was instrumental in the acquisition by eBay.

1:30 - 1:45 Networking and break

1:45 - 3:00 Workshop III: Survivor: Lessons of Serial Entrepreneurs
Serial entrepreneurs will discuss their successes, the challenges they faced and how they overcame those challenges, the lessons they learned and are still learning, the most valuable tools they picked up along the way and what they will do differently next time.

Moderator:
Larry Nelson, w3w3 Media Network

Panelists
Jared Polis, Jared Polis Foundation
Juan Rodriguez, Exabyte Corporation
Don Springer, Collective Intellect
Workshop III: The Apprentice
No, neither Donald Trump or Martha Stewart will be on hand for our take on The Apprentice. However, an early stage company will be selected to present its marketing plan to a panel of experts for their feedback and critiquing. The Company's principles and senior marketing team are the apprentices. While their will be no winners or losers at the end of the presentation, the Company will walk away with winning ideas.

Moderator:
Stu Perlmeter, First Resource

Panelists
Michael Doyle, Brand Iron Marketing
Bruce Stouffer, The Sopris Group
Bernie Michalek, Ravenhouse International
Mike Reagan, Vericept Corporation

Venture Capital Presentations
Just like the angel presentations, at this session two pre-qualified companies will have the enviable opportunity to pitch to a Venture Capital investor panel and an audience. Companies get 12 minutes for their presentations and 18 minutes for feedback from the panel and Q&A from the audience. Don't miss it as you can learn from what happens here!

3:00 - 3:15 Networking and break

3:15 - 4:30 Venture Capital Panel

Moderator:
KPMG (TBA)

Panelists
Chris Scoggins, Sequel Venture Partners
Chris Olsen, Technology Crossover Ventures
Derek Pilling, Meritage Funds
David Eastman, Prospector Equity Capital

4:30 - 6:00 Closing Reception

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TIME	EDUCATION TRACK		INVESTOR TRACK
	Early Stage	Emerging Growth	Track 1
7:30 - 8:00	Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking
8:00 - 8:10	Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:10 - 8:45	*Opening Keynote Address: Frank Day, Co-founder, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, ChopHouse & Brewery and Old Chicago, and Serial Entrepreneur*
8:45 - 9:00	Networking and break
9:00 - 10:15	Workshop I: The Real World: What Actually Happens vs. What You'd Like to Happen Two case studies: a real life situation and a best possible scenario of financing strategies through various stages of a company's growth. Each scenario will discuss what types of funding was used and how each capital decision impacted the companies and their owners. Panelists Todd Woloson, Izze Beverage Company R. Michael Carruthers, Array Biopharma Matthew Rich, Thomas Weisel Partners	Workshop I: Dancing with the Stars: Strategic Partnering Strategies This panel will discuss the myriad partnering vehicles available to entrepreneurs today - corporate venturing, partnering with competitors as well as partnering with large and small companies - how to identify those partners, how to approach prospective partners and what to bear in mid when negotiating a deal. Moderator: Dan Hudspeth, vcfo Panelists Robert Goodman, Phiar Corporation David Drach, Microsoft Corporation Kenneth S. Rubin, Xact Impact Natural Pest Management	Angel Presentations I Live in action: See what it's like as the first three of six pre-qualified companies present for angel financing in front of an angel investor panel and an audience. This is your chance to experience the "moment of truth." Companies will get 10 minutes for their presentations and 10 minutes for feedback from the panel and Q&A from the audience. Angel presentations will be held in two sessions.
10:15 - 10:30	Networking and break
10:30 - 11:45	Workshop II: The Practice - How to Legally Raise Money Did you know that you have to comply with certain securities regulations to raise money for your early stage enterprise? Most entrepreneurs are unaware that their fund raising efforts are not compliant. Our panel of experts will discuss such topics as Regulation D, the pitfalls of not complying with SEC rules, how to comply, limitations of the rules, costs of complying and how these efforts affect later rounds of funding. Moderator: Jeff Bartholomew, Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, P.C. Panelists Kenneth Sam, Dorsey & Whitney,LLP Paul Edwards, Ehrhardt, Keefe, Steiner & Hottman Steve Ossello, Aspenwood Capital	Workshop II: Nip/Tuck: Life Support Systems What if all your hard work and efforts are not paying off fast enough? What do you do to keep the Company up and running until success starts knocking at your door? Join us as we discuss strategies you can use if your business is struggling. We will discuss emergency financing options, capital budget cutting, effective staff reduction, effective use of your board, obtaining volunteer support, professional turn-around support, pay/equity compensation packages, phased growth as well as alliances with competitors. Moderator: Mark Endry, Arrow Investments, Ltd. Panelists Clare Cavanaugh, Purchase Order Solutions Mark Pougnet, Hyperspace Communications, Inc. Dave Hansen, Plummer & Hansen	Angel Presentations II The second three of six pre-qualified companies present for angel financing in front of an angel investor panel and an audience.
11:45 - 12:00	Networking and break
12:00 - 1:30	Lunch Keynote Address: Reid Hoffman, CEO and Founder, LinkedIn, and previously, EVP of PayPal, where he was instrumental in the acquisition by eBay.
1:30 - 1:45	Networking and break
1:45 - 3:00	Workshop III: Survivor: Lessons of Serial Entrepreneurs Serial entrepreneurs will discuss their successes, the challenges they faced and how they overcame those challenges, the lessons they learned and are still learning, the most valuable tools they picked up along the way and what they will do differently next time. Moderator: Larry Nelson, w3w3 Media Network Panelists Jared Polis, Jared Polis Foundation Juan Rodriguez, Exabyte Corporation Don Springer, Collective Intellect	Workshop III: The Apprentice No, neither Donald Trump or Martha Stewart will be on hand for our take on The Apprentice. However, an early stage company will be selected to present its marketing plan to a panel of experts for their feedback and critiquing. The Company's principles and senior marketing team are the apprentices. While their will be no winners or losers at the end of the presentation, the Company will walk away with winning ideas. Moderator: Stu Perlmeter, First Resource Panelists Michael Doyle, Brand Iron Marketing Bruce Stouffer, The Sopris Group Bernie Michalek, Ravenhouse International Mike Reagan, Vericept Corporation	Venture Capital Presentations Just like the angel presentations, at this session two pre-qualified companies will have the enviable opportunity to pitch to a Venture Capital investor panel and an audience. Companies get 12 minutes for their presentations and 18 minutes for feedback from the panel and Q&A from the audience. Don't miss it as you can learn from what happens here!
3:00 - 3:15	Networking and break
3:15 - 4:30	Venture Capital Panel Moderator: KPMG (TBA) Panelists Chris Scoggins, Sequel Venture Partners Chris Olsen, Technology Crossover Ventures Derek Pilling, Meritage Funds David Eastman, Prospector Equity Capital
4:30 - 6:00	Closing Reception

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