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4/23/2012 4:37:47 PM

Paul Spicer

Jim Cheng, Secretary of Commerce and Trade, to moderate a panel titled The State of the State for New Business Ventures.

Situated at the interaction of business and capital, Venture Forum has assembled an all-star lineup, featuring some of the biggest and brightest minds in the Commonwealth. Starting at 7:30am, Richmonders will have an opportunity to visit the Virginia Historical Society for a crack at the likes of Jim Cheng, Secretary of Commerce and Trade; Daphne Reid, co-founder and Principal Partner at New Millennium Studios; John May, Managing Partner at New Vantage Group; Karen Booth Adams, Richmond's favorite angel investor; and more.

Venture Forum, which positions itself at the intersection of business innovation and capital in Virginia, has orchestrated the event to inspire connections, business development, and business growth. The Summit will provide a glimpse into the minds of the area's most successful entrepreneurs and investors.

Schedule of Events

April 24, 2012 Virginia Historical Society
7:30a.m. - 3:00p.m.

Wake-Up Call: Daphne Reid, Co-Founder & Principal Partner, New Millennium Studios

Speed Networking

The State of the State for New Business Ventures: Moderator - Jim Cheng, Secretary of Commerce and Trade

The Finance Workshop brought to you by the: Richmond Venture Forum Women's Initiative

Sharks or Angels? Financing your Early Stage Company: Seasoned Angel Investors provide tips for Closing your Seed Round

Series A and Beyond: a panel discussion featuring VC's and Entrepreneurs

Building a Corporate Culture, Maximizing the Journey--and the Exit Value: Brian Callaghan, Founder & Co-CEO - Apex and Scott Walker, CEO - Ironworks Consulting

Keynote Speaker: John May, Managing Partner, New Vantage Group

Five-Minute Forum Showdown: Panelists --

John May, Managing Partner, New Vantage Group

Mike McGinley, Managing Partner, New Dominion Angels

Karen Adams, Angel Investor

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