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[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:

  • Is the security market over-invested?
  • What areas within security can a startup firm bulk-up around from a standing start?
  • What are the critical success factors unique to building a security company?
  • Should private security firms aim for acquisition or hold out for the IPO market?
  • What changes will an entrepreneur encounter if/when acquired?

The Panel:

  • Kevin Brown, Vice President of Marketing, Decru
  • Asheem Chandna, Partner, Greylock Partners
  • Philippe Courtot, Chairman & CEO, Qualys Inc.
  • 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:  10 July 2009

 

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