If the Venture Model is Broken, Who’s Funding All These Startups? Dealmaker Media LA. Early stage investing is booming and we are finally seeing the kind of exits that show signs of a potential IPO market in our future. What is the new business of investing – startups are getting funded at rapid speeds, if venture is broken, who’s doing the investing? What role do angel fund and incubators like Ycombinator and Techstars play in nurturing entrepreneurs to build better, bigger companies? Speakers: Paige Craig, Founder and CEO - BetterWorks; William Quigley, Managing Director - Clearstone Venture Partners; Dana Settle, Partner - Greycroft Partners; Yves Sisteron, Managing Partner and Co-Founder - GRP Partners. Moderator: Vince Thompson, Middleshift and author of the business bestseller, Ignited. See http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=210990 |