U.S. Government Initiatives in Venture Capital and Private Equity June 09, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Posted 05/03/10 at 10:50 am
Randy Mitchell
Senior Adviser for Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship
United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration U.S.
Registration:
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=203111
Free for SVA Members; $25.00 for non-SVA Members.
Join the Strategic Venture Association for a discussion with Randy Mitchell, of the International Trade Administration to learn about U.S. Government products, services, and initiatives to enhance the competitiveness of the U.S. venture capital and private equity industry. Take advantage of the unique opportunity to communicate your suggestions about the role of Government in venture capital and private equity. This talk will also give you an opportunity to identify programs for your company and for your portfolio companies.
The United States Department of Commerce has launched major initiatives to strengthen USA leadership in venture capital and private equity and to increase exports of VC invested companies. Randy Mitchell is instrumental in architecting and driving such global initiatives as:
- Global Deal Flow initiative
- Increasing exports of VC backed companies
- The Global Road Show to present the United States as a compelling destination for Global Alternative Investment
Agenda: 6:00 pm Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres 6:45 pm Randy Mitchell 7:45 pm – 8.30 pm Q&A and Networking
Where: Silicon Valley Bank, Kellogg Auditorium, 3003 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara 95054 ABOUT Randy Mitchell Mr. Mitchell is the U.S. government official responsible for enhancing the competitiveness of the venture capital sector. He also serves as Chairman of the OECD Working Party for Entrepreneurship, the world’s largest body of government officials working on entrepreneurship and small business. He is an alumnus of the Venture Capital Institute and has represented the International Trade Administration on the Board of Advisors to the Latin American Venture Capital Association. Mr. Mitchell has also served as organizer and U.S. chair on bilateral venture capital working groups with the governments of Australia, Brazil, and the European Union. Mr. Mitchell, a speaker of Russian, has traveled to 40 countries. Special thanks to our Sponsor and Host – SVB CAPITAL, A Member of SVB Financial Group
