New & Notable
[Posted: 09 March 2007]
**Pre-event registration at the following URL is
required to receive comp passes:
www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=130317**
Internet & Mobile Security - Opportunities &
Exits
15 Mar, 6pm - 8:30pm
Gartner security analyst John Pescatore says,
"For every merger, there will probably be a new
startup backed by venture capital and seeking to
address some new type of threat or market
demand," (Source: eWeek 12/26/2006.)
Against this market landscape, SVASE has
assembled an experienced panel of thought
leaders and security industry insiders who will
discuss current opportunities and exits in the
security space. Theses distinguished panelists
will share their experiences and insights on
this unique market.
Specific topics include:
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Is the security market over-invested?
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What areas within security can a startup
firm bulk-up around from a standing start?
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What are the critical success factors unique
to building a security company?
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Should private security firms aim for
acquisition or hold out for the IPO market?
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What changes will an entrepreneur encounter
if/when acquired?
The Panel:
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Kevin Brown, Vice President of Marketing,
Decru
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Asheem Chandna, Partner, Greylock Partners
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Philippe Courtot, Chairman & CEO, Qualys
Inc.
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Srini Gurrapu, Vice President, Product
Management, Facetime Communications
Moderator: Chad Salinas , Managing
Director, Najdorf Capital
When: Thursday, March 15
6.00 - 7.00 pm: Networking and Business Showcase
7:00 – 8:15 pm: Panel discussion and Q/A
8:15 - 8:30 pm: Additional networking
Location: Network Appliance, Inc.,
495 East Java Drive (N. Fair Oaks becomes E.
Java), Sunnyvale , CA 94089
Last Update:
15 May 2007 |
