Please note the Program is subject to change.
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11.45am Registration & Networking
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12.00pm Welcome
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12.05pm The VC Landscape
Where do VCs get their money? How do they manage their funds? What is Venture Capital? Fiona will provide us with an overview of the VC environment here and overseas.
SPEAKER: Fiona Pak-Poy, General Partner, Innovation Capital
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12.40pm What Does the VC Want/Look For?
Steve will lead a workshop to help attendees understand the process, requirements and expectations of the VC.
SPEAKER: Steve Lane, Partner, CM Capital
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1.20pm Lunch
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1.50pm Closing the Deal
What is the process? This session will outline the required documentation, outline due diligence, discuss managing co-investors and give you advice on how to approach negotiations with a VC.
MODERATOR: Fiona Pak-Poy, General Partner, Innovation Capital
SPEAKERS: Mike Aston, CEO, Distra; John Grimes, Managing Director & Founder, Perpetual Water; David Landers, CEO, Allen & Buckeridge Emerging Technologies Fund; Matthew Michalewicz, Founder & Managing Director, SolveIT Software
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2.30pm Ins and Outs of Term Sheets
Once you’ve got their interest, how do you negotiate terms to meet your needs? What do things like preference shares, drag alongs, veto rights and board control REALLY mean? This workshop will take you through termsheets from go to whoa.
MODERATOR: Mike Zimmerman, Principal, Technology Venture Partners
SPEAKERS: Nick McNaughton, CEO, Blue Cove Ventures; Dr Deborah Rathjen, CEO & Managing Director, Bionomics; David Landers, CEO, Allen & Buckeridge Emerging Technologies Fund
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3.10pm Funding Strategy
Valuations, Exit Strategies, Funding Rounds. How do you work out how much you need and when you need it? How do you agree to the right valuation? And how do you determine potential exit strategies for investors?
MODERATOR: Steve Lane, Partner, CM Capital
SPEAKERS: Dr Paul MacLeman, CEO, Hatchtech; Bill Bartee, Managing Partner, Southern Cross Venture Partners; Mike Zimmerman, Principal, Technology Venture Partners; Dax Kukulj, COO, RPO
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3.50pm Afternoon Tea
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4.10pm Working with the VC after the Deal
What should you expect from your VC? How do you meet the needs and expectations of investors? How does the relationship evolve after the deal? Investors can take on various roles within the companies they invest. This session will discuss the relationship and how it works on both sides.
MODERATOR: Doron Ben-Meir, Principal, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Jagen
SPEAKERS: Graeme Port, Vice President of Engineering, Managesoft; Bill Bartee, Managing Partner, Southern Cross Venture Partners; Mike Aston, CEO, Distra; Dr Paul MacLeman, CEO, Cryptopharma Pty Ltd & Hatchtech
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5.00pm Taking on the World
Money is useful for global expansion. Hear from our experienced speakers about the best way to approach global growth.
SPEAKERS: Dr Deborah Rathjen, CEO & Managing Director, Bionomics; Roger Price, Investment Manager, Innovation Capital; John Riedl, Executive Chairman, Signav; Malcolm Thornton, Investment Director, Starfish Ventures; Graeme Port, Vice President of Engineering, Managesoft
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5.40pm Drinks and Networking
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Click here to download a PDF of the VC Connect Program.
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11.45am Registration & Networking
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12.00pm Welcome
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12.05pm The VC Landscape
Where do VCs get their money? How do they manage their funds? What is Venture Capital? Fiona will provide us with an overview of the VC environment here and overseas.
SPEAKER: Fiona Pak-Poy, General Partner, Innovation Capital
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12.40pm What Does the VC Want/Look For?
Steve will lead a workshop to help attendees understand the process, requirements and expectations of the VC.
SPEAKER: Steve Lane, Partner, CM Capital
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1.20pm Lunch
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1.50pm Closing the Deal
What is the process? This session will outline the required documentation, outline due diligence, discuss managing co-investors and give you advice on how to approach negotiations with a VC.
MODERATOR: Fiona Pak-Poy, General Partner, Innovation Capital
SPEAKERS: Mike Aston, CEO, Distra; John Grimes, Managing Director & Founder, Perpetual Water; David Landers, CEO, Allen & Buckeridge Emerging Technologies Fund; Matthew Michalewicz, Founder & Managing Director, SolveIT Software
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2.30pm Ins and Outs of Term Sheets
Once you’ve got their interest, how do you negotiate terms to meet your needs? What do things like preference shares, drag alongs, veto rights and board control REALLY mean? This workshop will take you through termsheets from go to whoa.
MODERATOR: Mike Zimmerman, Principal, Technology Venture Partners
SPEAKERS: Nick McNaughton, CEO, Blue Cove Ventures; Dr Deborah Rathjen, CEO & Managing Director, Bionomics; David Landers, CEO, Allen & Buckeridge Emerging Technologies Fund
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3.10pm Funding Strategy
Valuations, Exit Strategies, Funding Rounds. How do you work out how much you need and when you need it? How do you agree to the right valuation? And how do you determine potential exit strategies for investors?
MODERATOR: Steve Lane, Partner, CM Capital
SPEAKERS: Dr Paul MacLeman, CEO, Hatchtech; Bill Bartee, Managing Partner, Southern Cross Venture Partners; Mike Zimmerman, Principal, Technology Venture Partners; Dax Kukulj, COO, RPO
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3.50pm Afternoon Tea
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4.10pm Working with the VC after the Deal
What should you expect from your VC? How do you meet the needs and expectations of investors? How does the relationship evolve after the deal? Investors can take on various roles within the companies they invest. This session will discuss the relationship and how it works on both sides.
MODERATOR: Doron Ben-Meir, Principal, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Jagen
SPEAKERS: Graeme Port, Vice President of Engineering, Managesoft; Bill Bartee, Managing Partner, Southern Cross Venture Partners; Mike Aston, CEO, Distra; Dr Paul MacLeman, CEO, Cryptopharma Pty Ltd & Hatchtech
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5.00pm Taking on the World
Money is useful for global expansion. Hear from our experienced speakers about the best way to approach global growth.
SPEAKERS: Dr Deborah Rathjen, CEO & Managing Director, Bionomics; Roger Price, Investment Manager, Innovation Capital; John Riedl, Executive Chairman, Signav; Malcolm Thornton, Investment Director, Starfish Ventures; Graeme Port, Vice President of Engineering, Managesoft
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5.40pm Drinks and Networking
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Click here to download a PDF of the VC Connect Program.
