Last month, Michael Euperio and Rob Delwo, two second-year MBA students, organized a VC Boot Camp for CU business and law students. The event took place over two Fridays in November and brought six area venture capitalists which included: Kirk Holland of Vista Ventures, Pam Shepherd and Kim Bixel of Greenmont Capital, Jason Mendelson of the Foundry Group along with Brad Bernthal - CU Law professor, Chris Wand and Keating Investments.
In true *Boulder VC* form, the speakers provided a candid overview of the industry and their experience. Pam Shepherd and Kim Bixel from Greenmont Capital, two of four female Jr. VCs in the state, discussed how they became involved in the industry and the 'unique' focus of their firm as a fund investing in early-stage companies in the $500-billion Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability ("LOHAS") market.
Jason Mendelson of the Foundry Group along with Brad Bernthal, CU Law professor, led the group through a discussion about term-sheet negotiations, highlighting incentives, motivations and critical deal terms. The pair provided a very casual, yet highly informative session to the group.
It's rare that one would have such entre to the venture capital process however the accessibility of the VCs and their willingness to be engaged in the student community is characteristic of the strong entrepreneurial culture found in Boulder. Arguably one of the best events of the year!
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