Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic 2010

The Class of 2010 "Mid-Atlantic 100" Winners discuss their strategies for success.

It's been over two years since the start of the bear market, and the stock market is finally starting to breakout.  M&A activity is up.  And, more than few IPOs are getting out the door.  Meanwhile, the secondary market for private company stock continues to accelerate.  What's an entrepreneur to do; Buy, Sell, or Hold?

First came the Enterprise, then the Home; now the Classroom is going digital, and there is no turning back.  How has the smart money in the Mid-Atlantic profited from this trend, and why has the region become the heartbeat of Digital Education?  What is the impact of the Internet and digital media on early education, high school, and higher education, and our society in general?  Which are the breakout companies to watch? 

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From the Naval Research Laboratory and DARPA, to Johns Hopkins and George Mason University, opportunity knocks everyday, in the Mid-Atlantic!  Find out how the smart money has been collaborating with the US Government and major universities in the region for more than 50 years, creating opportunities and helping build billion dollar industries in the technology sector.   Where will the next big idea come from, and how can investors get in on the ground floor?

Growth equity funds are booming. There is no shortage of capital --- But, where are the investment opportunities?

According to a 2009 Global Insight study, venture-backed companies accounted for 12.1 million jobs and $2.9 trillion in revenue in the U.S. in 2008.  In addition to job creation and increasing the tax base, venture-backed companies are responsible for medical and healthcare breakthroughs and raising the standard of living for people all over the world.  And, driving innovation in the Internet and IT, and national defense and homeland security.  So why doesn't Washington give the Venture Capital Industry the credit it deserves?

From Apps to Advertising, to Platforms and Mobile Service Management, the Mid-Atlantic is a hot bed of innovation in the Mobile sector.  Where are the growth opportunities for Investors, and who are the hot companies to watch?  How much room does the sector have to run?  What's the next big thing?  Hear from our Roundtable of leading experts.

The US manufacturing and energy industries are going through their biggest transformation since the industrial revolution, and VCs and entrepreneurs are at the forefront of investment and innovation in Clean/Green Technology.  From renewable energy and smart grid, to water and sustainable materials, the opportunities have never been greater.  Who is leading the charge in the Mid-Atlantic, and who is best positioned to succeed, over the next 3-5 years?