Albert Wenger
September 16 9:00AM
This interactive session will describe and evaluate real life case studies of startup companies. The scenarios will involve business models, financing, marketing, product management, and business development and allow for audience members to weigh in and discuss situations in small groups. It will be a good opportunity to get feedback and advice on what keeps you and your founding team up at night. This is led by two people who have experience on both sides of the startup and financing table.
September 17 10:05AM
Clouds are moving in. The two biggest are Amazon Web Services and Google App Engine but many more are forming. What does this change in the weather mean for entrepreneurs and venture investors?Drawing on computer science, economics, history, and examples from the USV portfolio and beyond, this talk will speculate on the impact of cloud computing on the nature of competition, the opportunities for startups, and the changing role of technology.