TiECON TEXAS 2007 Entrepreneurship 2.0 --- The New Rules ( The Conference for Entrepreneurs)

TiECon Texas 2007

“Entrepreneurship 2.0 – The New Rules”
Friday, September 21, 2007

Renaissance Hotel - Austin, Texas

Time: 8.00 AM to 6.30 PM Conference, 6.30 Onwards Gala Dinner, Dance

Register: www.austin.tie.org

About TiECon Texas 2007

TiECon Texas is the premier technology and entrepreneurship conference in Texas. The conference is hosted by the Austin chapter of TiE, a non-profit professional organization with 48 chapters in 11 countries focused on fostering entrepreneurship around the World. Every year about 300 business executives, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and government leaders gather to share their perspectives, network and learn about the latest trends in entrepreneurship, technology, and business.

The Program

This year’s conference theme is: Entrepreneurship 2.0 – The New Rules. Through keynotes and panel sessions, the conference will focus on how the very nature of starting and building a great company is fundamentally changing. Companies can get started on a shoestring budget. Core product development can be outsourced to a third party. Sales can come from anywhere in the World. Talent can be sourced globally. The conference will focus on how the rules have changed and how the entrepreneur can take advantage of the opportunities created by the new rules.

MORNING AGENDA

8:00 – 09:00 AM: Registration/Breakfast/Networking

9:00 – 09:10 AM: Welcome Address by TiE Austin President, Anurag Kumar

9:10 – 09:20 AM: Conference Introduction, Kannan Kaliyur, Conference Chair

9:20 – 10:00 AM: Keynote - Peter Harrison – CEO, GlobalLogic

10:00 – 11:30 AM: Panel Session: The New Funding Paradigm

Whether your venture is at the seed stage or the expansion stage, finding the right funding source and partner is one of the most critical decisions that the entrepreneur makes. The funding equation has changed significantly and this panel will discuss the benefits and challenges of the new funding paradigm. When is bootstrapping a venture the best option? Is there a vibrant angel network in Austin and how do you tap into it? What are the sectors that the venture capital community finds attractive? This distinguished panel of leading venture capitalists, angel investors, and growth-equity partners will discuss the new funding paradigm.

Moderator – Paul Hurdlow – Partner, DLA Piper

Michael Barker – Partner, Revolution Partners

Jay Campion – Partner, Access Venture Partners

Phil Siegel - Partner, Austin Ventures Growth Equity Fund

Chris Shonk - Angel Investor, Central Texas Angel Network

11:30 – 12:00 PM: Distinguished Speaker – Peter Strople “Building Your Personal Network”

12:00 – 01:30 PM: Lunch/Networking

AFTERNOON AGENDA

1:30 – 02:15 PM: Bill Morrow - Chairman, Texas Emerging Tech Fund

, “Entrepreneurship 2.0 in Texas”

2:15 – 03:30 PM: Panel Session: The Future Hot Tech Sectors

Semiconductors and software have been the foundation of the Austin high-tech scene for the past 20 years. Will these sectors continue to dominate Austin high-tech? What are the future technology sectors? How can Austin distinguish itself from other high-tech centers around the world? What are the opportunities for an aspiring entrepreneur? Can Internet 2.0 or clean energy build a solid foundation in Austin? A distinguished panel of entrepreneurs and experts will provide their insights and perspective on these questions.

Moderator - Angelos Angelou, Founder, Angelou Economics

Brett Hurt - CEO, Bazaarvoice

Kevin Lalande - Partner, Santé Healthcare Fund

Dave Pietruszynski - Founder, BlackSand Technologies

Joel Serface - Director, Clean Energy Institute

Gordon Walton - Co-Studio Director, BioWare Austin

3:30 – 03:45 PM: Coffee Break/Networking

3:45 – 04:45 PM: Panel Session: Emerging Asia

Asian technology companies in India, China, and Asia-Pac are expanding their footprint in the US and European markets. Some are making selective acquisitions. All are aggressively growing in their home and regional markets. How can Texas-based companies capitalize on these trends? Are there opportunities to join these firms and build their U.S. operations? A multi-national panel will address these topics and share their perspectives.

Moderator - Pradeep Anand, Partner, Preng & Assoc.

Matt Porta – Vice President, IBM Global Business Services

Mark Riedy - Partner, AndrewsKurth LLP

Sanjeev Kapoor - SVP and Semicon Division Head, Infosys

Mohan Kharabanda - Executive-in-Residence with Baird Venture Partners

4:45 – 05:30 PM: Keynote – Ramalinga Raju, Founder, Satyam Computer Services “Perspectives on Building a Global Services Firm”

5:30 – 06:30 PM: Happy Hour/Networking

6:30 – Onwards: TiE Gala “Dancing in Eternal Bliss” (dinner and dance) –Benefiting TYE (TiE Youth Entrepreneurs)

For additional information, please contact:

Laurie C. Payne
Executive Director
TiE Austin
office: 512.305.0575

mobile: 832.287.7407

email: tieaustined@gmail.com

Limited seating: Register at www.austin.tie.org