Red Herring

THE BUSINESS OF TECHNOLOGY

2014 Red Herring Global: Agenda

Tuesday, November 18

7:15 – 9:00pm Welcome Cocktail & Registration

Wednesday, November 19

7:45 – 8:30 Breakfast & Registration

8:30 – 9:00 Opening Comments, Alex Vieux

9:00 – 9:45 Keynote Roundtable: Getting Funded

VC money is flowing to companies across the globe.  However, entrepreneurs still need to meet the right people and say the right things. What do leading investors look for when the sign a term sheet? How do you get in front of the right investors and say the right things?

9:45 – 10:30 Keynote Session: Smart Money

What matters most when finding an investor? How can entrepreneurs ensure they get the funding they need while reaping the benefits of an experienced and knowledgeable mentor?

10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 – 11:45 Keynote Session: Success Stories & Lessons Learned

Outstanding entrepreneurs with invaluable experience share their insights, strategies and recipes for success.

11:45 – 12:15 Keynote Session: The Drive to Innovate

As technology’s sophistication accelerates at an exponential rate, how can entrepreneurs ensure their companies stay ahead of the innovation curve? What factors need to be in place to ensure that creativity and the development of groundbreaking ideas can flourish?

12:30 – 1:30   Lunch

1:30 – 3:30 Presentations: Red Herring Global Finalists

3:30 – 4:00 Coffee Break

4:00 – 6:00 Presentations: Red Herring Global Finalists

7:00 – 9:00 Cocktail & Dinner Reception

Thursday, November 20

7:45 – 8:15 Breakfast & Registration

8:15 – 9:00 Opening Comments, Alex Vieux

9:00 –  9:45 Keynote Session: State of the Industry

How does the current economical climate affect the technology sector? What are the trends and forecasts entrepreneurs should know?

9:45 – 10:30 Keynote Roundtable: Exits

Tech IPOs such as Alibaba, GoPro, Twitter, and Hortonworks have made headlines consistently over the past few years. Yet, there are far more M&A deals than IPOs. How do you make the right decision? When should you take the plunge?  Is there a clear map you can follow to make your way towards an exit?

10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 – 11:30 Keynote Roundtable: Opening the Door to the Corporates

One of the most daunting hurdles an entrepreneur may face is doing a deal with a large corporate. The different culture, speed and set of priorities can make for a tricky encounter. How does a private company reach out to the giants? What is their vetting process?  How can they make sure to make a good first impression?

11:30 – 12:00 Keynote Roundtable: Going Global

Tech companies routinely expand beyond their homeland. For nations with smaller markets, international expansion is not always a choice but a necessity. What are some of the common pitfalls encountered when going global, and how can they be avoided? As importantly, is there a universal best practice, or is each country a new proposition?

12:00 – 12:30 Keynote Roundtable: Managing Growth

Inflection points lead startups to reconsider and change their execution plans. Companies cross invisible lines with visible effects. How can companies pivot and adapt? Is there a common set of challenges inherent in scaling a company? Is there a secret sauce to the process, or just good old elbow grease?

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch

1:30 – 3:30 Presentations: Red Herring Global Finalists

3:30 – 4:00 Coffee Break

4:00 – 6:00 Presentations: Red Herring Global Finalists

7:00 – 10:00 Red Herring 100 Global Award Ceremony & Dinner