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- 434-924-3606
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University of Virginia Venture Summit
Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research
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The first annual U.Va. Venture Summit featured U.Va. thought-leaders on forefront topics, venture capitalists and alumni from top investment firms across the nation, fascinating discussions with inventors and researchers, and relationship-building opportunities with the University and with participating leaders from the venture community.
In the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, the weekend blended forward-thinking energy with the storied history of the University.
This historic event included two events that were open to the public:
Friday, April 3, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - “Is the Venture Model Broken?”
Presentations by U.Va. thought-leaders and a venture capitalist panel discussion. View a flyer for this event.
VC panelists: Peter Barris and Chuck Newhall (NEA), Jim Blair (Domain Associates), Ed Glassmeyer (Oak Investment Partners), and Ashton Newhall (Montagu Newhall Associates).
U.Va. faculty participants: Joe Campbell Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering; Stephen Rich M.D., Director-Center for Public Health Geonomics; Andrew Grimshaw, Ph.D., Computer Science; and Brent Gunnoe, Ph.D., Department of Chemistry.
Location: Old Cabell Hall. Event Program.
Saturday, April 4, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - U.Va. Entrepreneur Interactive Showcase
Eight U.Va. start-ups showcased their technology. Opening remarks made by Phillippe Sommer, Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at Darden. View a flyer for this event.
Location: Room 50 - Darden School of Business
News About the First Annual Summit
Venture Capital Meets University Research at First U.Va. Venture Summit (from U.Va. Today, 04.07.09)
U.Va. Holds Venture Summit to Stimulate Partnerships Between Nation's Leading Venture Capitalists and U.Va. Faculty (from U.Va. Today, 03.30.09)
For more information contact Cheryl Wagner, 434.243.1100 or 434.243.8000.