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Special Interest Group for Funded Executives
The Evolving Role of the CEO Through Corporate Growth
Our new SIG for Funded Executives
addresses the issues and concerns of funded company executives.
From startup to growth stage, the CEO is a constantly evolving function that drives the vision and business model of a company as it grows and meanders into an established corporation. We dive into the necessary skills and mindset of a CEO as s/he ramps up a company from infancy to multi- level organization. Join our panel of successful CEOs, board members, and investors as we discuss the intricacies of a CEO during the crucial stages of corporate growth.
When you register you’ll have a chance to describe areas you would like covered at this event.
Discussions may include:
The demands of the CEO during various stages of corporate growth
CEO flexibility requirements through the stages
Meeting and missing milestones
How strategic and operational planning, team development and management change through the stages
The differing skill sets needed to manage and lead a company through different stages
The case for the “Professional” CEO (When the Board thinks a CEO needs to step down)
Moderator: Tom Barnes, Managing Partner, Calibre One
Tom Barnes is a founding partner of executive search firm Calibre One and is based at our North American Headquarters in San Francisco. With 18 years of experience in recruiting at the senior level, Tom has devoted all of that time to the acquisition of senior human capital for the technology industries. Tom’s major areas of specialization are currently in software, communications technologies, and advanced hardware and his focus is exclusively on board positions, CEOs and their direct reports. Prior to founding Calibre One in 1999, Tom was head of practice for a major, international executive search firm. During his seven year tenure, Tom always pushed for innovation, accountability and results and was a central figure in growing the company from 40 people to 850 by the time he left.
Panelists:
Elizabeth Fetter, CEO, Symmetricom
Liz Fetter is a five-time CEO with broad experience in software, telecom and technology services. She was appointed CEO of Symmetricom, a leading source of highly precise timekeeping technologies, after serving on the Company’s Board of Directors since 2002. She was formerly President, CEO, and a member of the Board of Directors of NxGen Modular LLC, a provider of modular buildings and assemblies. Over the past ten years, she has been the President and CEO of Jacent Technologies, QRS Corporation, and NorthPoint, all of which were sold under her leadership. She has led organizations ranging in size from early start-up to $5 billion in revenue. She has run both public and private companies and has successfully led an IPO and numerous strategic and M&A transactions. She is currently a board member of Quantum Corporation, a data storage company, and former Chairman of the Board of Alliant International University, a non‐profit educational institute.
Glenn Solomon, Partner, GGV Capital
Since joining GGV Capital as a Partner in 2006, Glenn has led GGV’s investments in Pandora (NYSE: P), Successfactors (NYSE: SFSF/Acq by SAP), Isilon (NASDAQ: ISLN/Acq by EMC), Quinstreet (NASDAQ: QNST), Square, Conviva, DOMO, Nimble Storage, Gridstore and Zendesk, helping the first four successfully navigate the initial public offering process. He is also actively involved with GGV’s investments in Appirio, BlueKai, Buddy Media (acquired by Salesforce.com), Qunar, MediaV and China Talent Group (CTG). Glenn focuses on enterprise software-as-a-service (Saas), cloud infrastructure and mobile. He has been a member of the Forbes Midas list since 2009.
Blair LaCorte, former CEO, XOJET
Blair LaCorte serves as senior advisor at TPG. Previously, he was chief executive officer at XOJET, one of the fastest-growing private aviation companies, where he was responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of the company. Blair is an accomplished general manager and strategist, having held senior executive positions in diverse companies across numerous industries. Before he joined XOJET, Blair was executive vice president of Savi Technology, a network solutions provider that was sold to Lockheed Martin. Prior to Savi, he served as an executive vice president of VerticalNet and played a key role in the team that took the company public. Blair has also served as president of Cadis, which was sold to Aspect Development; founder of Autodesk's GIS and the data publishing divisions; and senior consultant at Gemini Consulting. He was a founding team member of General Electric Capital's Power Funding Corporation.
Gary Swart, CEO, oDesk
Gary Swart is the CEO of oDesk, the world’s largest online workplace - which has more than 3.1 million registered contractors, and on which 36 million hours were worked in 2012 alone. Gary is a thought leader in entrepreneurship; how best to hire and manage teams; and the future of work, including online work. He is passionate about helping small businesses thrive, fueled by his extensive experience working with startups and small businesses that use oDesk, as well as by mentoring entrepreneurs and business school students. Gary has spoken about the future of work on CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, BBC and at the Inc. Leadership Conference, South by Southwest, TechCrunch 50, and at Harvard Business School which teaches a case study on oDesk.
AGENDA
Doors Open: 7:30 AM
Registration & Networking: 7:30-8:00 AM
Panel and Q&A: 8:00-9:30 AM
Networking: 9:30-10AM
REGISTRATION FEES
$65 VC Taskforce Members
$75 Affiliate Organization Members
$95 General Admission
SERVICE PROVIDER PRICING: $159
Register now!
ATTENDEE AUDIO OR VIDEO TAPING THIS PROGRAM IN WHOLE OR IN PART IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED
The CXO Special Interest Group Board Chair: Stephanie Dobyns [email protected]
Committee:
Rick Brounstein
Adrian Rich
Program Manager: Adiba Cremonini [email protected]
The Stage of Development Classifications used in the MoneyTree™ Report are as follows:
Seed/Start-Up Stage: The initial stage. The company has a concept or product under development, but is probably not fully operational. Usually in existence less than 18 months.
Early Stage: The company has a product or service in testing or pilot production. In some cases, the product may be commercially available. May or may not be generating revenues. Usually in business less than three years.
Expansion Stage: Product or service is in production and commercially available. The company demonstrates significant revenue growth, but may or may not be showing a profit. Usually in business more than three years.
Later Stage: Product or service is widely available. Company is generating on-going revenue; probably positive cash flow. More likely to be, but not necessarily profitable. May include spin-offs of operating divisions of existing private companies and established private companies.