Recent market volatility has dramatically changed the market valuation of many technology companies, many of which require access to the capital markets to finance their growth. As an entrepreneur, how should recent market events impact your financing strategy? As a company considering going public, or looking for late stage financing, how do you maximize value for the various stakeholders in your firm?On Wednesday, May 17, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. at the Bellevue Hyatt Regency, the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest and the Harvard Business School Club of Puget Sound will present a panel of speakers that will address the issue of maximizing value in late stage financing.Our distinguished panel includes:Moderator: Tom Simpson, Managing Partner, Northwest Venture AssociatesPresenting Company: Evan Kaplan, President & CEO, Aventail CorporationPanelists: Paul Crisci (HBS '91), Managing Director, Broadview International;Matthew McEvoy, Vice President, High Technology Investment Banking Group, Goldman SachsSpecifically, the panelists will explore:* Tough, and seldom discussed, issues faced during late stage financing.* Impact of earlier round capital structure problems and complexities.* If, when and how to retain an investment bank or other financial advisor.* Bright side of the recent market turmoil.* Weighing the financing options. Convertible debt?* That pesky valuation question.* Is it time to sell?This highly interactive session will allow the panelists to share their experiences, knowledge and viewpoints, and give the audience an opportunity to ask questions.Register now, and join us Wednesday, May 17, at 5:00 p.m. at the Bellevue Hyatt Regency, 900 Bellevue Way NE. Tickets for the May event are $35 per person, $45 after May 12th space permitting. Prepaid reservations are required, and may be arranged as follows: Register online at www.mitwa.org or call (206)283-9595. VISA, MasterCard and American Express are welcome. Companies may reserve a table of ten.
