VC Taskforce 2013 Innovation Catalyst Award Gala
Recipient: Ann Winblad
VC Taskforce, an organization committed to enhancing collaboration in the venture community, announced that software venture capitalist Ann Winblad will receive its 2013 Innovation Catalyst Award (ICA). The purpose of "The ICA" is to inspire others by highlighting excellence in innovation, leadership, collaboration, and societal benefit. Ann Winblad, founding partner and managing director of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, has founded, funded and nurtured many of today’s most innovative companies. VC Taskforce will present the award at the ICA Gala on October 23, 2013.
AGENDA
5:00 pm
Guests arrive at the beautiful Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club
Fine wines presentation by Charles Krug Winery
Repast: Exquisite hors d'oeuvres
Silent Auction Opens: Accompanied by soft Jazz, Magnolia Jazz Band
6:30 pm
Presentation of Keepsake Book to the Draper Family, our 2012 ICA honorees, by Bill Reichert
Steve Nachtsheim, Trustee, University of St. Thomas
Mitchell Kertzman, Managing Director of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
Mark Gorenberg, Managing Director of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
Fireside chat with Heidi Roizen and Ann Winblad: Women Leaders
Awards Presentation, Ann Winblad, 2013 Innovation Catalyst Award Honoree, presented by Bill Reichert
8:00 pm
Silent Auction Concludes
Introduction of 2013 charities: Girls Who Code and Girls Innovate!
Dessert & coffee
9:00 pm
Event concludes
