Entertainment: Entrepreneurs, entertainment and the future of advertising

While advertising has become increasingly pervasive in nearly every existing medium, consumers are gaining power to choose how this advertising enters their lives. Through the utilization of time shifting and ad-blocking, advertisement consumption is no longer an obligatory and passive activity. This panel will call upon the knowledge of three seasoned entertainment entrepreneurs from varying industry backgrounds to discuss how the entertainment industry is redefining advertising in new media.
Sponsored by the Entertainment Management Association

Bootstrapping Your Startup: Only wimps complain about a lack of funding

This workshop will discuss proven and successful strategies for bootstrapping early-stage ventures. Especially relevant in the current economic environment, when outside financing is scarce, participants will be exposed to various methods for successfully growing young companies within the limits of internally generated cash flows.
Sponsored by Mixergy

Frank Carrere (Moderator)
Fox International

Matti Leshem
Protagonist

John Moshay
Something Massive

Daniel Rappaport
Management 360

Andrew Warner (Host)
Mixergy

Adeo Ressi (Host)
TheFunded.com

Cleantech Entrepreneurs: Leading LA in the green revolution

The Obama administration's stimulus plan dedicates about $80 billion to clean tech, and Mayor Villaraigosa has a mission to "build a future in which clean technology is as synonymous with Los Angeles as motion pictures or aerospace.” The panelists will focus their discussion on the opportunities available in clean tech, the current entrepreneurial environment in the LA area, and what changes are necessary to transform LA into a clean tech mecca.
Sponsored by Net Impact

Marketing Makeover: Moving out of the basement and into the board room

The panel will bring together three talented professionals with diverse marketing backgrounds, aiming to address the challenges faced by Knockaround Sunglasses, a young company on the brink of expansion. Incorporating a unique case-based discussion format, the panel will attempt to makeover Knockaround’s current marketing strategy with the goal of re-positioning it for a bright and “sunny” future.
Sponsored by the Marketing Association

Michelle Garakian (Moderator)
Los Angeles Business Council

Jordan Ramer
NanoH2O

Diana Schulz
Cyber-Rain

Matt Ridenour
Momentum Venture Management

Adam Moyer (Moderator)
Knockaround Sunglasses

Henri Myers
EM Productions

Holly Han
myShape

Diane Reichenberger
MoboGift

Healthcare: From idea generation to business initiation

Given the high research and development requirements for many healthcare businesses, it is easy to assume that starting a business in this space is impossible without major funding resources, particularly venture capital. Yet even in healthcare, there are numerous paths to success. Moderated by a seasoned venture capitalist, this panel of entrepreneurs and industry veterans will highlight some of these innovative ways to get from the first idea to a healthy going concern.
Sponsored by DaVita

Growing Pains: Obstacles facing entrepreneurs in scaling ventures

This panel will feature the candid experiences of three successful entrepreneurs who will discuss various frameworks to evaluate a firm's growth objectively, anticipate problems, and plan strategies to make a successful transition. The panelists are eager to share their stories and experiences founding, working with, and helping to grow a variety of world-class companies. This panel promises to help both current and future entrepreneurs better prepare for the trials and tribulations of growing a successful business.

Doug Kelly (Moderator)
Alloy Ventures

Marisa Co
Seredigm Corporation

Bill Hughson
DaVita

Rangapriya Narasimhan (Moderator)

Isaac Larian
MGA Entertainment

Yvonne Randle
Management Systems

Dan Sandel
Sandel Medical Industries