Dallas Technology Breakfast 2016: "Technology Ecosystems for Nurturing Growth in North Texas"

Online registration for this event is closed.  Chapter members and qualified chapter sponsors may contact Jackie Dunn to join the waitlist:  [email protected]

FEI registrants as of 12/5/16, 7:45 a.m.

Dallas Technology Breakfast 2016:

Technology Ecosystems for Nurturing Growth in North Texas

Co-hosted by FEI Dallas and the Society for Information Management (SIM)
December 9, 2016 | 7:30-10:00 a.m. | 2 CPEs
Business or business casual attire

Innovators need capital to launch and grow. Capital providers need access to entrepreneurs and big ideas. The two are interdependent and part of larger technology, innovation and financial ecosystems. This program will explore how ideas turn into markets and generate capital returns for investors.  Individuals who attend this program will learn:  (1) investment criteria and growth prospects needed to attract growth capital; (2) the importance of financial ecosystems for emerging technology companies; and (3) practical tips for standing out in a crowded technology ecosystem.
 

LOCATION & PARKING

The Clubs of Prestonwood | The Creek Clubhouse
(Formerly Prestonwood Country Club)
15909 Preston Rd. | Dallas, TX  75248
Free surface parking
 

PROGRAMS

Keynote

Hub and Spokes: How Draper Network Brings Silicon Valley to Texas and the World

Executive Director Gabe Turner will discuss how Draper established a multi-billion-dollar network to connect independent venture capital firms to Silicon Valley and the world.
Gabe Turner, Executive Director, Draper Venture Network
 
Panel Discussion

Tapping into the Technology Ecosystem – From Those Who Have Done It

Discussion will focus on the importance of technology, innovation and financial ecosystems to executives from multiple perspectives including the CFO, CTO, and investors.
Gabe Turner, Executive Director, Draper Venture Network
Trey Bowles, CEO, The Dallas Entrepreneurial Center (DEC)
Zachary Lynde, CFO, Factom
Renee Arrington, Senior Vice President, Pearson Partners (moderator)
 

REGISTRATION

Register by Monday, December 5, 2016.
 
FEI Dallas Chapter Members | Free
Register at www.feidallas.org under Upcoming Events.
Chapter members may invite your financial staff and technology executives to accompany you to this event at no charge.  Advance registration required, see the Guests section for details.
 
Chapter Sponsors | Free per the attendance guidelines for your sponsorship level.  Contact Jackie Dunn at [email protected] to register your company representative/s.
 
Chapter Title Sponsor – 2 attendees
Strategic Partners – 1 attendee
Platinum Sponsors – 1 attendee
Media Sponsors – 1 attendee
Academic Partners – 1 attendees
Special Partners – Not included in sponsorship
 
Guests | Guest fee $60 all-inclusive
Chapter members may occasionally bring guests pursuant to the chapter’s Guest Policy and subject to advance registration and approval.  Guest fees are payable by credit card in advance at the time of registration.  Guests may not serve in a business development role for a firm that provides products or services to financial executives unless specifically approved in advance. 
 
To request guest approval, contact Jackie Dunn at [email protected] with the following information.  Complete information required for registrationIf guest is in transition, please also provide a resume or a summary of qualifying experience.
 
Full name
First name for nametag
Company name
Job title
Address | City, State, Zip
Phone number
Email address
 
Payment information for guest fee:
Credit card number
Expiration date
Name on card
 

CHAPTER GUEST POLICY

Chapter members and sponsors may occasionally bring guests to chapter meetings subject to advance registration and approval.  The following general conditions apply with exceptions approved in advance by the chapter board of directors.  Contact Jackie Dunn to request guest approval:  [email protected].
 

Guest fees, if applicable, are payable by credit card in advance at the time of registration.  See ‘Cancellation’ for refund information.

  • Guests generally may not attend chapter meetings on a repeated basis.  A notable exception is that chapter members’ financial staff are invited to the Summer Professional Development Series at no charge as a value-add to members, and may attend more than one session.

  • Guests may not serve in a business development role for a firm that provides products or services to financial executives unless specifically approved in advance.

  • Not all chapter events are open to guests.  Refer to the registration section on meeting notices for guest information.

 
Special Provisions for Prospective Members
FEI members and chapter sponsors are encouraged to invite prospective members to ‘regular’ chapter meetings, the Summer Professional Development Series, and Special Events pursuant to the attendance guidelines for that event.  Prospective members may attend one ‘regular’ chapter meeting (complimentary) and one session of the Summer Professional Development Series (subject to the guest fee) to evaluate the benefits of FEI membership.  Non-member guest fees apply to other events.  Invitations should be limited to those who meet FEI’s membership criteria.
 

CPE CREDIT

CPE credit is available online via FEI’s CPE Center to both FEI members and non-members.  You will need to log in to the CPE Center using the same login credentials associated with your event registration.  If you are not an FEI member and don't know your username or passcode, contact Jackie Dunn for assistance.
 

CANCELLATION

To cancel a registration, contact Jackie Dunn.  Forty-eight ‘business’ hours notice is requested for cancellation.  Cancellations within 48 ’business’ hours and no-shows may be subject to a cancellation fee equal to the guest fee.  Guest fees will be refunded upon request given that cancellation is received at least 48 ‘business’ hours prior to the event.  Absent payment in advance, members are responsible for their guests' late cancellation and no‑show.  We recognize that plans can change at the last minute; however, as good stewards of our chapter finances we ask your help in controlling expenses due to last-minute cancellations and no‑shows.
 

CHAPTER CONTACT

Jackie Dunn
FEI Dallas Chapter Manager
C: 214-789-8999 | 469-241-0079
[email protected] | www.feidallas.org
 


Speakers

Ms. Renee Arrington

Senior Vice President & Director
Pearson Partners International, Inc.

Mr. Trey Bowles

CEO
The Dallas Entrepreneurial Center

Mr. Gabe Turner

Executive Director
Draper Venture Network

Credits

2.00 CPE
Basic

Method

group-live

Field

Specialized Knowledge & Applications

Prerequisites

none

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