<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel xmlns:dc="http://dublincore.org/documents/dcmi-namespace/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"> <title>VC Taskforce</title> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/rssfeed/organization/fwSjGwSSXbuV5E2wyBPu4Q==</link> <description>Contains the last 20 releases</description> <copyright>Copyright 2017, VC Taskforce</copyright> <managingEditor>newsdesk@globenewswire.com (NewsDesk)</managingEditor> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2017 19:14:05 GMT</lastBuildDate> <webMaster>webmaster@globenewswire.com (Webmaster)</webMaster> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/11/10/1450786/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Finding-Your-First-Investor-Conference-2017-Aimed-at-Start-ups-Looking-for-Funding.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/11/10/1450786/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Finding-Your-First-Investor-Conference-2017-Aimed-at-Start-ups-Looking-for-Funding.html</link> <title>VC Taskforce "Finding Your First Investor" Conference 2017 Aimed at Start-ups Looking for Funding</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Annual day-long conference takes place November 14 in Menlo Park</p></em></p><p><span class="mw_region">LOS ALTOS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - November 10, 2017) - </span>The <a href="http://www.vctaskforce.com/" rel="nofollow" title="VC Taskforce">VC Taskforce</a> second annual "Finding Your First Investor" (FYFI) conference, which will take place on Tuesday, November 14, will feature investor panels, audience Q&As, and pitching opportunities organized specifically to help start-ups who would like to get funding and are serious about talking to investors. The one-day program gives start-ups an opportunity to not only pitch to some of the most well-known early stage investors in Silicon Valley, but also to hear from the investors themselves as to what they want -- and expect -- from companies seeking funding.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2017 19:14 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450786</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:keyword>FYFI</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>VC Taskforce</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>start-ups</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>entrepreneurs</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/25/1450783/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-StartUP-World-2017.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/25/1450783/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-StartUP-World-2017.html</link> <title>VC Taskforce Announces "StartUP World: 2017"</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Third annual day-long conference takes place May 4 in Palo Alto</p></em></p><p><span class="mw_region">LOS ALTOS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - April 25, 2017) - </span><a href="http://www.vctaskforce.com/" rel="nofollow" title="VC Taskforce">VC Taskforce</a>™, an organization committed to enhancing collaboration in the venture community, today announced the third annual <a href="http://www.vctaskforce.com/events/2017-05-04/startup-world-2017" rel="nofollow" title="StartUP World 2017">StartUP World 2017</a>, a one-day conference for start-ups and entrepreneurs seeking funding. The conference will give start-ups an opportunity to not only pitch to some of the most well-known early stage investors in Silicon Valley, but also to hear from the investors themselves as to what they want -- and expect -- from companies seeking funding.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 18:12 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450783</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/09/22/1450776/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-2015-Women-Investor-Summit.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/09/22/1450776/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-2015-Women-Investor-Summit.html</link> <title>VC Taskforce Announces "2015 Women Investor Summit"</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Day-Long Event on September 24, 2015 at Draper University, San Mateo</p></em></p><p><span class="mw_region">SUNNYVALE, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - September 22, 2015) - </span><a href="http://www.vctaskforce.com/" rel="nofollow" title="VC Taskforce">VC Taskforce</a>™, an organization committed to enhancing collaboration in the venture community, today announced the "2015 Women Investor Summit," a one-day program providing insights about growth and development in investing. On Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Draper University in San Mateo, prominent women speakers and Summit participants will engage in discussions and focus on takeaways and insights throughout the day.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:22 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450776</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/11/1450771/0/en/Prominent-Angel-Investor-and-Serial-Entrepreneur-B-V-Jagadeesh-to-Speak-at-VC-Taskforce-2014-Innovation-Catalyst-Awards-Gala.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/11/1450771/0/en/Prominent-Angel-Investor-and-Serial-Entrepreneur-B-V-Jagadeesh-to-Speak-at-VC-Taskforce-2014-Innovation-Catalyst-Awards-Gala.html</link> <title>Prominent Angel Investor and Serial Entrepreneur B.V. Jagadeesh to Speak at VC Taskforce 2014 Innovation Catalyst Awards Gala </title> <description><![CDATA[<p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Nov 11, 2014) - <strong> </strong>B.V. Jagadeesh, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist and philanthropist, will be the distinguished speaker at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vctaskforce.com/" title="VC Taskforce's 6th Annual Innovation Catalyst Awards Gala">VC Taskforce's 6th Annual Innovation Catalyst Awards Gala</a> to be held November 13, 2014 at the Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club. This year's ICA event, which recognizes venture community leaders for being catalysts of innovation and entrepreneurship, will be honoring TiE, The Indus Entrepreneurs.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2014 21:42 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450771</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201411/290019_BVJagadeesh.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/11/1450771/0/en/Prominent-Angel-Investor-and-Serial-Entrepreneur-B-V-Jagadeesh-to-Speak-at-VC-Taskforce-2014-Innovation-Catalyst-Awards-Gala.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201411/290019_BVJagadeesh.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Prominent Angel Investor and Serial Entrepreneur B.V. Jagadeesh to Speak at VC Taskforce 2014 Innovation Catalyst Awards Gala" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/05/1450765/0/en/Renowned-VC-Philanthropist-TiE-Charter-Member-Vish-Mishra-Named-a-Distinguished-Speaker-at-the-VC-Taskforce-2014-ICA-Gala.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/05/1450765/0/en/Renowned-VC-Philanthropist-TiE-Charter-Member-Vish-Mishra-Named-a-Distinguished-Speaker-at-the-VC-Taskforce-2014-ICA-Gala.html</link> <title>Renowned VC, Philanthropist, TiE Charter Member, Vish Mishra Named a Distinguished Speaker at the VC Taskforce 2014 ICA Gala </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Mishra Shares Wealth of Lessons Learned in Speech: "Mind and Money: Immigrants and VCs role in fueling the Economy"</p></em></p><p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Nov 5, 2014) - Renowned entrepreneur, venture capitalist and charter member of TiE, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=29873&authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=6hqe&locale=en_US&trk=tyah2&trkInfo=idx%3A1-1-1%2CtarId%3A1415050676064%2Ctas%3Avish+mis" title="Vish Mishra">Vish Mishra</a>, will be a distinguished speaker at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://vctaskforce.com/content/view/1226/" title="VC Taskforce's 6th Annual Innovation Catalyst Awards Gala">VC Taskforce's 6th Annual Innovation Catalyst Awards Gala</a> to be held November 13. At the event, Mishra will share the wealth of lessons he's learned in his speech, <em>"</em><em>Mind and Money: Immigrants and VCs role in fueling the Economy."</em> This year's Innovation Catalyst Award (ICA), which will honor TiE, is being held at the Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club. Mishra is a Venture Director at Clearstone Venture Partners. He was listed as one of 51 most influential global Indian men. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:34 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450765</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:43 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201411/288631_vish-bio-pic.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/05/1450765/0/en/Renowned-VC-Philanthropist-TiE-Charter-Member-Vish-Mishra-Named-a-Distinguished-Speaker-at-the-VC-Taskforce-2014-ICA-Gala.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201411/288631_vish-bio-pic.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Vish Mishra, venture director at Clearstone Venture Partners, will be a Distinguished Speaker at VC Taskforce's 6th Annual ICA Gala on November 13" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/23/1450759/0/en/VC-Taskforce-2014-ICA-Gala-Silent-Auction-to-Benefit-No-More-Tears.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/23/1450759/0/en/VC-Taskforce-2014-ICA-Gala-Silent-Auction-to-Benefit-No-More-Tears.html</link> <title>VC Taskforce 2014 ICA Gala Silent Auction to Benefit "No More Tears" </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Founder Bollywood Actress Somy Ali to Receive Award for Outstanding Contribution to Cause of Abused Women and Children</p></em></p><p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 23, 2014) -  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nmtproject.org/" title="No More Tears, Inc.">No More Tears, Inc.</a> will be the beneficiary of the Silent Auction at the VC Taskforce <a rel="nofollow" href="http://vctaskforce.com/content/view/1226/" title="2014 Innovation Catalyst Award">2014 Innovation Catalyst Award</a> Gala, to be held November 13 at the Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club. Founded by Bollywood actress Somy Ali, No More Tears is a not-for-profit organization that provides individualized assistance to human trafficking and domestic violence victims. Somy Ali, who will be at the Gala to raise awareness and garner support for the mission, will also receive an award for her outstanding contribution to the cause of abused women and children. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2014 19:04 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450759</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:43 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201410/285679_img4.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/23/1450759/0/en/VC-Taskforce-2014-ICA-Gala-Silent-Auction-to-Benefit-No-More-Tears.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201410/285679_img4.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Somy Ali, founder, No More Tears, Inc." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/02/1450752/0/en/TiE-to-Receive-VC-Taskforce-2014-Innovation-Catalyst-Award.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/02/1450752/0/en/TiE-to-Receive-VC-Taskforce-2014-Innovation-Catalyst-Award.html</link> <title>TiE to Receive VC Taskforce 2014 Innovation Catalyst Award </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Also Being Honored for Lifetime Accomplishments Is Vinod Dham, Father of the Pentium Chip; Silicon Valley Bank to Sponsor ICA Gala for Third Year in a Row</p></em></p><p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 2, 2014) - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vctaskforce.com/" title="VC Taskforce">VC Taskforce</a>™, an organization committed to enhancing collaboration in the venture community, announced that TiE, The Indus Entrepreneurs, will receive its <a rel="nofollow" href="http://vctaskforce.com/content/view/1226/" title="2014 Innovation Catalyst Award">2014 Innovation Catalyst Award</a> (ICA). The ICA award recognizes venture community leaders for being catalysts of innovation and entrepreneurship. Also being honored this year is Vinod Dham, father of the Pentium Chip, who will receive a lifetime award for contributions to the VC ecosystem. VC Taskforce will present the awards at the 6<sup>th</sup> Annual ICA Gala to be held November 13, 2014 at the Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2014 20:12 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450752</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:43 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201410/TN-80109_Clipboard01.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/02/1450752/0/en/TiE-to-Receive-VC-Taskforce-2014-Innovation-Catalyst-Award.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201410/TN-80109_Clipboard01.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="TN-80109_Clipboard01.jpg" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201410/280813_VenkShukla.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/02/1450752/0/en/TiE-to-Receive-VC-Taskforce-2014-Innovation-Catalyst-Award.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201410/280813_VenkShukla.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="TiE Silicon Valley President Venk Shukla" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201410/280814_VinodDham.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/02/1450752/0/en/TiE-to-Receive-VC-Taskforce-2014-Innovation-Catalyst-Award.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201410/280814_VinodDham.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Lifetime Accomplishments award honoree Vinod Dham" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/10/15/1450747/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-2013-ICA-Award-Gala-Silent-Auction-Items.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/10/15/1450747/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-2013-ICA-Award-Gala-Silent-Auction-Items.html</link> <title>VC Taskforce Announces 2013 ICA Award Gala Silent Auction Items </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>One-of-a-Kind Experiences and "Priceless" Items Available for Bidding; New Sponsors Include Global Upside and Dorsey & Whitney</p></em></p><p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 15, 2013) - <strong> </strong>VC Taskforce™, an organization committed to enhancing collaboration in the venture community, is giving a sneak preview to some of the "one-of-a-kind" experiences and items up for bid at its <a rel="nofollow" href="http://vctaskforce.com/content/view/1093/" title="Silent Auction">Silent Auction</a> to be held during the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://vctaskforce.com/content/view/1011" title="2013 Innovation Catalyst Award (ICA) gala">2013 Innovation Catalyst Award (ICA) gala</a>, October 23, 2013 at the Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club. Some of the "priceless" items in the silent auction include:</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:20 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450747</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:43 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/09/12/1450741/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Launches-StartUP-Academy.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/09/12/1450741/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Launches-StartUP-Academy.html</link> <title>VC Taskforce Launches "StartUP Academy" </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Workshops and "Face-Time" With Investors Designed for Entrepreneurs Serious About Starting a Company; New Academy Card Offers Program Discounts</p></em></p><p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 12, 2013) -  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vctaskforce.com/" title="VC Taskforce">VC Taskforce</a>™, an organization committed to enhancing collaboration in the venture community, has launched the "StartUP Academy," a new program for entrepreneurs who are serious about starting a company. StartUP Academy features a structured program of workshops and pitch events -- as well as face time with investors -- organized specifically to help go from concept to company. The Academy is limited to 50 participants.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:12 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450741</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:43 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/09/10/1450736/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-Agenda-and-Hospitality-Sponsor-for-2013-Innovation-Catalyst-Award-Event.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/09/10/1450736/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-Agenda-and-Hospitality-Sponsor-for-2013-Innovation-Catalyst-Award-Event.html</link> <title>VC Taskforce Announces Agenda and Hospitality Sponsor for 2013 Innovation Catalyst Award Event </title> <description><![CDATA[<p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 10, 2013) - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vctaskforce.com/" title="VC Taskforce">VC Taskforce</a>™, an organization committed to enhancing collaboration in the venture community, today announced the event agenda and the hospitality sponsor for its <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I9jh8wR8ww" title="5th Annual Innovation Catalyst Award (ICA) gala">5th Annual Innovation Catalyst Award (ICA) gala</a>, which this year will be honoring software venture capitalist Ann Winblad. The ICA event, which will take place October 23, 2013 at the Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club, recognizes venture community leaders for being catalysts of innovation and entrepreneurship</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2013 20:41 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450736</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:43 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/09/04/1450731/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Launches-Crowdfunding-Series.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/09/04/1450731/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Launches-Crowdfunding-Series.html</link> <title>VC Taskforce Launches Crowdfunding Series </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Program Series to Focus on New Ether Dollar Economy</p></em></p><p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 4, 2013) - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vctaskforce.com/" title="VC Taskforce">VC Taskforce</a>™, an organization committed to enhancing collaboration in the venture community, today announced its Crowdfunding Series, which will launch on September 18, 2013. Fueled by the new Ether Dollar economy, the new programs will focus on the brave new world of crowdfunding, using equity, debt or pre-sale dollars. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2013 18:30 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450731</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:43 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/04/11/1450727/0/en/VC-Taskforce-to-Honor-Ann-Winblad-With-2013-Innovation-Catalyst-Award.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/04/11/1450727/0/en/VC-Taskforce-to-Honor-Ann-Winblad-With-2013-Innovation-Catalyst-Award.html</link> <title>VC Taskforce to Honor Ann Winblad With 2013 Innovation Catalyst Award </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Prestigious Award Recognizes Venture Community Leaders for Being Catalysts of Innovation and Entrepreneurship</p></em></p><p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 11, 2013) - <strong> </strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vctaskforce.com/" title="VC Taskforce">VC Taskforce</a>™, 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 <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.humwin.com/" title="Hummer Winblad">Hummer Winblad</a> Venture Partners, has founded, funded and nurtured many of today's most innovative companies. VC Taskforce will present the award at the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://vctaskforce.ticketleap.com/icag/dates/Oct-23-2013_at_0500PM" title="ICA Gala on October 23, 2013">ICA Gala on October 23, 2013</a>.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:11 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450727</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:43 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201304/145011_winblad.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/04/11/1450727/0/en/VC-Taskforce-to-Honor-Ann-Winblad-With-2013-Innovation-Catalyst-Award.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201304/145011_winblad.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Ann Winblad, founding partner and managing director, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, is 2013 Innovation Catalyst Award Honoree" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/10/22/1450809/0/en/Dorsey-Whitney-LLP-Named-Key-Sponsor-for-4th-Annual-Innovation-Catalyst-Award-Gala.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/10/22/1450809/0/en/Dorsey-Whitney-LLP-Named-Key-Sponsor-for-4th-Annual-Innovation-Catalyst-Award-Gala.html</link> <title>Dorsey & Whitney LLP Named Key Sponsor for 4th Annual Innovation Catalyst Award Gala </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>VC Taskforce ICA 2012 Gala to Honor Three Generations of the Draper Family</p></em></p><p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - Oct 22, 2012) - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vctaskforce.com/" title="VC Taskforce">VC Taskforce</a>™ today announced that international law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP will be one of the key sponsors for the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://vctaskforce.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=251330" title="4th Annual Innovation Catalyst Awards">4th Annual Innovation Catalyst Awards</a> Gala to be held October 30, 2012, at the Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club in Palo Alto, CA. This year's awards gala will honor three generations of the Draper family.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:45 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450809</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/10/03/1450806/0/en/SVB-Financial-Group-Named-Hospitality-Sponsor-for-4th-Annual-Innovation-Catalyst-Award-Event.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/10/03/1450806/0/en/SVB-Financial-Group-Named-Hospitality-Sponsor-for-4th-Annual-Innovation-Catalyst-Award-Event.html</link> <title>SVB Financial Group Named Hospitality Sponsor for 4th Annual Innovation Catalyst Award Event </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>VC Taskforce ICA 2012 Event to Honor Three Generations of the Draper Family</p></em></p><p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - Oct 3, 2012) - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vctaskforce.com/" title="VC Taskforce">VC Taskforce</a>™, today announced that SVB Financial Group, the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, and long term partner to the most innovative companies in the world as well as the premium wine industry, will be the Hospitality Sponsor for the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://vctaskforce.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=251330" title="4th Annual Innovation Catalyst Awards">4th Annual Innovation Catalyst Awards</a> Event to be held Oct. 30, 2012, at the Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club in Palo Alto, CA. This year's awards gala will honor three generations of the Draper family.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:45 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450806</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/09/06/1450804/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-Keynote-Speakers-for-4th-Annual-Innovation-Catalyst-Award-Event.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/09/06/1450804/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-Keynote-Speakers-for-4th-Annual-Innovation-Catalyst-Award-Event.html</link> <title>VC Taskforce Announces Keynote Speakers for 4th Annual Innovation Catalyst Award Event </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Leaders From Kiva, Asset Management, and Draper Fisher Jurvetson to Speak at This Year's Event Honoring Three Generations of the Draper Family</p></em></p><p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - Sep 6, 2012) - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vctaskforce.com/" title="VC Taskforce">VC Taskforce</a>™, today announced that Kiva CEO Matt Flannery, Asset Management Founder "Pitch" Johnson and Draper Fisher Jurvetson MD Steve Jurvetson will be keynote speakers at the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://vctaskforce.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=251330" title="4th Annual Innovation Catalyst Awards">4th Annual Innovation Catalyst Awards</a> Event to be held Oct. 30, 2012. This year's event will honor three generations of the Draper family.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:15 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450804</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/04/19/1450802/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-2012-Innovation-Catalyst-Award-Recipient-The-Draper-Family.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/04/19/1450802/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-2012-Innovation-Catalyst-Award-Recipient-The-Draper-Family.html</link> <title>VC Taskforce Announces 2012 Innovation Catalyst Award Recipient: The Draper Family </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Drapers Have Shaped VC Industry for More Than 50 Years</p></em></p><p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - Apr 19, 2012) - VC Taskforce™ (<a href="http://www.vctaskforce.com/" title="www.vctaskforce.com" rel="nofollow">www.vctaskforce.com</a>), a leading organization committed to enhancing collaboration in the venture community, announced that the Draper family will receive its prestigious 2012 Innovation Catalyst Award (ICA). Every year VC Taskforce honors an individual or group in the venture capital community for distinguished work in innovation and entrepreneurship. The Draper family has, over three successive generations, invested in and grown hundreds of start-up companies, many of which have become household names, such as Activision, Hotmail and Skype. VC Taskforce will present the award to the Drapers at the ICA gala event on October 30, 2012.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:15 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450802</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201204/37968_draper-03-cropped-hiQ1.JPG"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/04/19/1450802/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-2012-Innovation-Catalyst-Award-Recipient-The-Draper-Family.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201204/37968_draper-03-cropped-hiQ1.JPG" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Bill Draper" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201204/37969_8x10-DFJ_4999.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/04/19/1450802/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-2012-Innovation-Catalyst-Award-Recipient-The-Draper-Family.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201204/37969_8x10-DFJ_4999.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Tim Draper" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2011/04/05/1450801/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-Seed-Stage-Investor-Elevator-Pitch-Series.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2011/04/05/1450801/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Announces-Seed-Stage-Investor-Elevator-Pitch-Series.html</link> <title>VC Taskforce Announces Seed Stage Investor Elevator Pitch Series </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>New Series Launches in San Francisco</p></em></p><p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - April 5, 2011) - VC Taskforce™, an organization committed to enhancing collaboration in the venture community, today announced the launch of the Seed Stage Investor Elevator Pitch Series. Fueled by a surge of interest in seed stage investments, the twelve events featured will be held in San Francisco and will focus on fostering a dialogue and exchange of ideas among seed stage investors and entrepreneurs raising capital. A seed stage investor generally invests $100,000 to $200,000 in an early stage technology company as compared to traditional angels who may invest $25,000 to $50,000.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:15 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450801</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:keyword>venture capital</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>seed stage investors</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>seed stage investment</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2011/02/01/1450798/0/en/Reid-Hoffman-to-Receive-VC-Taskforce-s-2011-Innovation-Catalyst-Award.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2011/02/01/1450798/0/en/Reid-Hoffman-to-Receive-VC-Taskforce-s-2011-Innovation-Catalyst-Award.html</link> <title>Reid Hoffman to Receive VC Taskforce's 2011 Innovation Catalyst Award </title> <description><![CDATA[<p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - February 1, 2011) - <a href="http://www.vctaskforce.com" title="VC Taskforce" rel="nofollow">VC Taskforce</a>™, a leading organization committed to enhancing collaboration in the venture community, today announced that Reid Hoffman will be the recipient of the 2011 Innovation Catalyst Award (ICA). This prestigious award recognizes and honors individuals in the venture capital community for being catalysts of innovation and entrepreneurship. Reid Hoffman, an accomplished entrepreneur, executive and angel investor, has played an integral part in building many of today's leading consumer technology businesses, including <a href="http://www.linkedin.com" title="LinkedIn" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> and PayPal.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:30 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450798</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201101/TN-29028_hoffman-2-1.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2011/02/01/1450798/0/en/Reid-Hoffman-to-Receive-VC-Taskforce-s-2011-Innovation-Catalyst-Award.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201101/TN-29028_hoffman-2-1.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Reid Hoffman, winner of the 2011 Innovation Catalyst Award" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201101/29033_PitchJohnson_BillDraper2.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2011/02/01/1450798/0/en/Reid-Hoffman-to-Receive-VC-Taskforce-s-2011-Innovation-Catalyst-Award.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201101/29033_PitchJohnson_BillDraper2.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Franklin 'Pitch' Johnson (left) and Bill Draper at the 2009 ICA ceremony" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201101/29029_Award2.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2011/02/01/1450798/0/en/Reid-Hoffman-to-Receive-VC-Taskforce-s-2011-Innovation-Catalyst-Award.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201101/29029_Award2.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="KR Sridhar of Bloom Energy with 2010 ICA winner Dick Kramlich " /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2010/04/28/1450797/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Now-on-Facebook-Launches-Social-Media-Initiative.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2010/04/28/1450797/0/en/VC-Taskforce-Now-on-Facebook-Launches-Social-Media-Initiative.html</link> <title>VC Taskforce Now on Facebook, Launches Social Media Initiative </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>New Initiative Fosters Increased Interaction, Engagement With Members and Venture Capital Community</p></em></p><p>PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - April 28, 2010) - VC Taskforce announced it is now on Facebook and has just launched a Social Media initiative allowing its members to better interact, comment and share information. In addition to the Facebook page, the initiatives will include a VC Taskforce blog, a LinkedIn community and a presence on Twitter.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:14 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450797</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2009/09/24/1450792/0/en/Legendary-Venture-Capitalist-Franklin-Pitch-Johnson-to-Be-Honored-at-Innovation-Catalyst-Awards-on-September-30.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2009/09/24/1450792/0/en/Legendary-Venture-Capitalist-Franklin-Pitch-Johnson-to-Be-Honored-at-Innovation-Catalyst-Awards-on-September-30.html</link> <title>Legendary Venture Capitalist Franklin "Pitch" Johnson to Be Honored at Innovation Catalyst Awards on September 30</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Venture Capital, Business, and Government Leaders to Speak</p></em></p><p>Contact Information: Media Contact: Carol Felton InsightCircle PR 408.807.3780 </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:45 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1450792</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>VC Taskforce</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> </item> </channel> </rss>