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April 16th – Challenges of foreign technology companies moving to the U.S and becoming successful

Topics will include:

    * Structure – what is the preferred legal structure?

    * Timing – when you start raising money, before relocating or after relocating?

    * Management Team – which team members need to be located in the US?

    * Competition – how does a foreign company address the competitive landscape in the US?

    * Advantage – what advantages does the company need to have to move to the US?

    * Location – how do you determine what is the best specific location within the US?

    * Intellectual Property – does that IP need to be in the US or can it be in the originating country

    * Immigration Status – do the team members who are located in the US need specific Visa/Green Card 

Moderator

Shai Goldman, SVB Capital - www.svb.com/svbcapital

Panelists

-Brian Wilcove, Sofinnova Ventures – www.sofinnova.com

-John Scull, Southern Cross Venture Partners - www.sxvp.com

-Andrew Roberts, Ephox – www.ephox.com

Location

DLA Piper LLP
2000 University Ave.(University Circle)
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Note: These are the tall buildings on the corner of University Avenue and Woodland Avenue on the west side of Hwy. 101. They are in the University Circle complex near the  Four Seasons Hotel.