ZINO Society Will Award $100,000 to 2 Top Start-Up Companies
SEATTLE, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- A $100,000 investment fund will be awarded to the top two companies with greatest investment potential as selected by the fund investors: $50,000 Best Technology Investment and $50,000 Best Non-Technology investment, at ZINO Society's 5th annual ZINO Zillionaire Investment Forum September 15, 2010, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Bell Harbor Conference Center, Seattle.
Accredited investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders will have the chance to connect throughout the day via 5-minute presentations in front of a Due Diligence LIVE! panel, 2-minute Back-of-the-Napkin presentations with a VC panel, Exhibitions, Table Top Demonstrations in the Beer Garden, and ZINO Zenith Awards and the announcement of Fund Finalists at the Awards and Wine Reception.
"This new ZZIF format enables 40+ entrepreneurs to be featured and to connect with investors throughout the day," explained Cathi Hatch, ZINO Society Founder and CEO.
Panelists include: David Allen, Executive VP, McKinstry; Peter Ueberroth, Chairman, Contrarian Group; John Cook, Executive Editor, TechFlash; Bill Bryant, Venture Partner, Draper Fisher Jurvetson; Andy Dale, Managing Director, Montlake Capital; Gregg Bennett, Angel Investor; Troy Hartzell, Managing Partner, Evolution Capital Partners; Ron Howell, CEO, Washington Research Foundation; Daniel Kingston, Managing Partner, Vulcan Capital; Rick LeFaivre, Partner, OVP Venture Partners; Byron McCann, Managing Partner, Ascent; John Otter, President & Managing Partner, Commerce Bridge Company; Gregg Semler, Managing Director, Pivotal Investments; Alan Smith, Partner, Fenwick & West; and Charles Finkelstein, Angel Investor.
Companies Eligible for $100,000 Fund | |||
Banshee Bungee | Kevin Veon | ||
BedRock Hotels | Bert Carder | ||
BuiltBurger | David N. Makuen | ||
Cloudpak | Michael Templeman | ||
Daddy-O Productions, Inc | Brian Maggio | ||
Emergent Detection | Eric Fogel | ||
Enroute Systems Corporation | Keith McCall | ||
FiatLux Imaging, Inc. | Max Lyon | ||
Flux Drive, Inc. | Philip "Chip" Corbin III | ||
Hydrovolts | Burt Hamner | ||
IMOS | Adam Stein | ||
Indie Vinos, Inc | Karin McKercher | ||
Mobile On Services | Anders Davidson | ||
Moprise, Inc | David D'Souza | ||
NanoICE, Inc. | Craig C. Rominger | ||
Vioguard | Larry Ranta | ||
Wine Valet, Inc. | Geff Woodward | ||
About ZINO Society
ZINO Society is a membership network that connects accredited investors with entrepreneurs seeking funding and connects people for business and social interaction, enrichment, education and commerce. Since its inception, ZINO Society has facilitated angel funding in excess of $15 million for early-stage and expansion businesses. More information can be found at zinosociety.com.
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