Newsgroups: comp.parallel From: parallel@netcom.com (B. Mitchell Loebel) Subject: July 11th meeting notice - The PARALLEL Processing Connection Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 1994 12:43:28 GMT Message-ID: Working With Venture Capital - What? Why? How? Are you currently developing a new product or service in the area of high performance computing? Are you seeking venture capital funding - now or soon? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then our July 11th meeting will be an unusual opportunity for you. PPC's good friend, Dr. Robert Larson, Senior Partner, Woodside Fund will discuss the intricate details of the VC role in building high technology (including parallel processing) companies. Bob will show us the criteria used in determining whether or not to fund a project and the process used by his firm to evaluate investment opportunities. Beyond mere dollars, VC's can be very helpful to companies after a deal is struck. How? Why is a good exit plan essential to a VC? What ROI does a VC typically look for? Dr. Larson will be available to answer these and other questions you might have. A discussion of member entrepreneurial projects currently underway will begin at 7:15PM and the main meeting will start promptly at 7:45PM at Sun Microsystems at 901 San Antonio Road in Palo Alto. This is just off the southbound San Antonio exit of 101. Northbound travelers also exit at San Antonio and take the overpass to the other side of 101. Please be prompt; as usual, we expect a large attendance; don't be left out or left standing. There is a $10 fee for non-members and members will be admitted free. Yearly membership fee is $50; corporate membership fee is $400/year. -- B. Mitchell Loebel parallel@netcom.com Director - Strategic Alliances and Partnering 408 732-9869 PARALLEL Processing Connection