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“The event was a rare opportunity for a free and frank discussion amongst first-time CEOs within the Cambridge Cluster. As could be expected, technology trends and the current economic climate were discussed in equal measure, with insight, analysis, and suggestions provided by all. Certainly an evening of benefit to all who attended.”
Founder/CEO, early stage healthcare

 

“Thank you very much for organising another great event - I found it very valuable, and it is much appreciated.”
CEO, software start-up

St John's Innovation Centre,
Cowley Road,
Cambridge,
CB4 0WS

T: +44 (0) 1223 422433

We are delighted to announce details of our first CEO Drinks & Panel Discussion, for CEOs of early stage & high-growth technology companies.

This is the first in a series of an informal networking events for high-growth CEOs. If you would be interested in receiving an invitation to this or future events, please contact helen@baileyfisher.com  



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Thursday 17 May 2012, from 6pm - 8.30pm
St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge

Technology, team, investment: looking beyond the obvious

Panel discussion with leading figures from the high-growth technology sector:
John Cronin - Chairman, Picochip, Cyan Technology, Antenova
Andrew Davison - Investment Director, Scottish Equity Partners
Chris Winter - Partner, New Venture Partners

Discussion will be chaired by Zickie Lim - Partner, Mills & Reeve

The Panel
John Cronin is a serial Chairman and CEO, with 4 company exits, in Picochip, Azure Solutions, i2 & Netsource Europe, totalling $600m.  He has recently been appointed Chairman of Antenova & Cyan Technology. 

A Partner at Scottish Equity Partners, Andrew Davison leads SEP's investments in the ICT sector from early-stage, through corporate spin-outs to MBOs.  In 2011 Andrew led SEP's investment in Zeus, sold to Riverbed Technology for $140m.

Chris Winter is Managing Partner at Brightstar Innovations and Partner at New Venture Partners, a global VC firm with $700m under management, dedicated to corporate spin-outs. He has been involved in around 35 investments, with exits worth more than $500m. 

Zickie Lim is a Partner at Mills & Reeve, advising VC funds & angels on their investments mainly in the technology sector.  Zickie also assists fast growth and emerging technology businesses from start up to exit, and has advised over 60 University spin-out companies across the UK.

Technology, team, investment: looking beyond the obvious
The panel will share their insights into building for success in the key areas of technology, team and investment. Discussion will include the importance of attracting funds, recruiting the right people & making the most of your Chairman, as well as diversifying your technology, making the most of advocates for your company outside the immediate team, and planning for long-term success rather than short-term exit. 

This is an informal event for CEOs, with panel discussion, Q&A, drinks, canapes and networking. Attendance is by invitation.  If you are a CEO or company founder in the early stage or high-growth technology sector and would be interested in receiving an invitation, please contact Joe Graziano or Helen Poole at Bailey Fisher on 01223 422433.

Twitter users: please use #BFCEO for this event