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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 27, 2003
Contact: Allyson Wyles, Trainer Public Relations, 916.408.2315, allyson@trainerpr.com
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Golden Capital Network Announces "Alum of the Year"
Finalists - Winner Announced at Upcoming
Sacramento Venture Capital Conference and
Entrepreneur Showcase
Sacramento Conference to Feature John Fisher of Draper Fisher Jurvetson;
Tony Perkins, Editor-in-Chief of Red Herring, to Deliver Keynote
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Chico, CA – January 27, 2003 - Golden Capital Network (GCN), a nonprofit
corporation with the mission of educating and showcasing promising entrepreneurs
to its growing network of angel, corporate and venture capital investors, today
announced the alumni company finalists for GCN's "Alum of the Year" award.
The "Alum of the Year" winner will be announced at GCN's Fourth Annual
Sacramento Venture Capital Conference and Entrepreneur Showcase, taking place at
the Radisson Hotel in Sacramento, California, on February 10-12, 2003.
"The finalists for the 'GCN Alum of the Year' represent a mix of cross regional
companies at different stages that were carefully selected by our distinguished
board based on execution, opportunity for growth and economic impact," said Jon
Gregory, president and CEO of Golden Capital Network. "Each company has
participated in past GCN events, secured funding and are well poised for future
success and growth. Our board will make its final selection in the coming weeks
and the winner will be announced at our upcoming Sacramento conference."
The finalists for the 2002 GCN Alum of the Year Award include:
- Intervideo - Fremont, Calif.
- Kurant Corporation - San Francisco, Calif. and Folsom, Calif.
- Meridian Project Systems - Folsom, Calif.
- modeMD - Reno, Nev.
- SecurityFocus - San Mateo, Calif.
- Sonim Technologies - San Mateo, Calif.
- SpectraSwitch Inc. - Santa Rosa, Calif.
- Steelwedge Inc. - Pleasanton, Calif.
- Teknovus - Petaluma, Calif.
The Sacramento conference will kick off the New Year by showcasing approximately
60 of the hottest entrepreneurs throughout the 11 western states to leading
investors that are actively seeking investments. All presenters will receive
guaranteed investor exposure and an opportunity for follow-up meetings with
qualified investors. The investor panelists will then select several finalists
that will have a chance to compete in the "Winners Circle" for an exclusive
private investor showing and a package of professional services worth over
$25,000.
In addition, the conference will feature prominent speakers, such as John Fisher
of Draper Fisher Jurveston, who will discuss "Successful Investing in 2003"
with other leading investors, including Jack Harrington of Advanced Technology
Ventures, Daniel Rubin of Alloy Ventures and Stephen Bird of Focus Ventures.
Tony Perkins, Editor-in-Chief of Red Herring magazine, will also be featured as
a keynote speaker discussing "Trends and Predictions in the Always-On Business
and Consumer Technology Worlds".
GCN has also confirmed a record number of seed and early-stage venture capital,
corporate, and angel investors to participate as panelists and/or speakers.
Investor speakers have the opportunity to market their fund, share industry
expertise with hundreds of entrepreneurs and their peer investors, review
top-notch, pre-screened deals, and establish important new relationships with
other active angel and venture investors who focus on the Western Unites States. Qualified investors interested in nominating or participating as panelists in GCN events may submit information online or send an email to jim@goldencapital.net.
Accredited investors are also invited to attend a joint session hosted by
CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) and GCN, entitled
"Institutionally-Backed Fund-of-Funds: New Sources of Capital for Private
Equity Managers in California". Leaders from Grove Street Advisors, Thomas
Weisel Partners and Bank of America will discuss the criteria they use in
analyzing new investment opportunities and discuss how the recent volatility
in the capital markets has impacted the private equity industry. Venture
capitalists attending this session, which will take place from 6:30-9:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, February 11, will get insight into CalPERS investment strategies
for 2003 and a personal outlook for California's venture capital investment
landscape.
GCN is still accepting online attendee registration. For the conference overview,
registration and agenda details, visit www.goldencapital.net.
About the Golden Capital Network (GCN)
Golden Capital Network, formed in September 1999, is a nonprofit corporation
with the mission of educating and showcasing promising entrepreneurs to its
growing network of angel, corporate and venture capital investors. The network
primarily focuses its efforts throughout the 11 western states, including Alaska,
Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah
and Washington. Since its inception, companies featured at Golden Capital Network
events have gone on to raise over $250 million in investment capital.
Golden Capital Network also facilitates the Silver and Gold Venture Club, an
exclusive investor-only networking group that connects Sacramento, Tahoe, Reno
and Bay Area investors for deal sharing and discussion on topics of interest.
Golden Capital Network has also launched a number of other innovative initiatives
including the V3 Economic Accelerator Program, the Entrepreneurs Grill, the
Two-Minute Drill and Accelerate It! The network is also a founding sponsor of
Company X and the UC Davis Big Bang Business Plan competition.
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GCN Investment Finalist