
VEF Momentum is excited to announce a special and unique event to end our 2009/2010 season. In conjunction with Chrysalix, VEF Momentum will be hosting a special networking event with senior members of the Chrysalix team, and other established tech professionals in the cleantech space.
Chrysalix is one of North America’s leading Venture Capital firms providing early stage financing, hands on assistance, & strategic connections to innovative companies creating solutions for the new energy economy. Chrysalix Energy Management has 24 startups in their portfolio and it has raised $123 million in their most recent fund.
This event will be a unique opportunity for the next generation of Vancouver tech entrepreneurs to connect with key players in the Cleantech industry as they answer the following questions (and more):
- What are the future trends in the technology area?
- What qualities do they look for in financing young entrepreneurs
- Is VC funding appropriate for young cleantech entrepreneurs?
As the event from Chrysalix will be:
- Dr. Wal Van Lierop, President & CEO
- Richard MacKeller, Managing Director
- Brian Wawro, Senior Vice President, Investments
- Michael Brown, Chairman
To maintain a close networking atmosphere, we have capped attendance at this event at 80, compared to our usual 200 spots. As a result, tickets for this event are extremely limited, and we encourage all interested individuals to get their tickets while they’re available as we have sold out every VEF Momentum event to-date.
Necessities:
- Date: Friday July 16th
- Time: 5:30pm
- Location: Marmalade Restaurant
- Address: 3-1010 Beach Avenue
- Tickets: $45 Register now at http://www.vef.org/?page_id=27
Included in the ticket price will be full dinner and drinks at Marmalade Restaurant on the Seawall.
Register now! We look forward to seeing you there!
*** JUST IN: The Racing Green Endurance team and its electric supercar will be stopping by the event that evening. The electric car is on a 26 000km trip down the Pan-American Highway, crossing 14 countries. Don’t miss this special showcase for your chance to see this supercar in real life. For more information about the electric car and its trip: http://www.racinggreenendurance.com/
***Additionally, the Brammo electric motorcycle (http://www.brammo.com) will be on display at the event.
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