Technology Exits: What will Microsoft acquire? November 27, 2007

Technology Exits: How do you get Microsoft to acquire your company? Microsoft has a long history of technology development through acquisition, spending well over $10bn to acquire nearly 60 companies in the past five years. VC Taskforce has pulled together a team of experts to explore mergers and acquisitions from a variety of roles; operations, venture, entrepreneurial and legal. Join our breakfast meeting as we share insight on Microsoft and other merger-related questions:

* How do you attract Microsoft's attention as a small to medium sized company?

* What is the typical deal process look like with Microsoft?

* What are sure-fire deal killers for Microsoft?

* What are current valuations across various sectors?
* What does a typical M&A process entail?
* What should your company do to prepare for M&A?

* What happens after an acquisition?

Moderator:
Tricia Salinero, Managing Director, Newforth Partners LLC

Panelists:
Mark Wolfram, Managing Director, US Venture Integration, Microsoft Corporation
Bambi Francisco, Founder and CEO, Vator.tv
David Frazee, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
Mark Lazar, Executive-in-Residence, Redpoint Ventures

Agenda:
Doors Open: 7:30am
Program: 8-9:30am

$55 VCTF members. $65 Affiliates, $85 General, door + $10.

Official Website: http://www.VCTaskForce.com