A monthly networking event for business executives, entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, and all professionals who are interested in the emerging field of nanotechnology, bionanotechnology and clean technology.

The  Forum is normally scheduled to be held on the 3rd Tuesday on the month at the Corporate Headquarters of the International Association of Nanotechnology, in San Jose, California.

Upcoming Meeting: Tuesday May 20, 2008 at 5:30 PM-8:00 PM

Location: Corporate Offices of the International Association of Nanotechnology
                1290 Parkmoor Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

Schedule:

Light appetizers and beverage will be served at 5:30 PM
5:30 PM-6:30PM: Networking & light dinner
6:30 PM-8:00PM: Presentation and group discussion

SPEAKERS:

Nicola Corzine
Deal manager
Band of Angels

Rick DeGolia
Angel Investor
The Angels’ Forum

Angel investment strategies in clean tech will be the topic for this month’s Nano Bio Clean Tech Forum on Tuesday, May 20, sponsored by the Clean Tech Institute in conjunction with the International Association of Nanotechnology.

How do you identify a good business model for investment? What are some of the nuances and trends in angel clean tech investment? What’s the best way to secure funding from an angel investment firm? What’s the difference between angel investors and venture capitalists? These are only some of the questions that will be addressed during this interactive forum.

Our guest speakers for the event include Nicola Corzine, deal manager for the Band of Angels. She is the founder and executive director of Financing Partners, an organization offering specific programs designed to help entrepreneurs and investors reach their mutual objectives. Nicola has a broad background in investor relations and marketing at both startup companies such as Digital Integrity and financial institutions, including Credit Suisse First Boston.

Rick DeGolia, an angel investor with The Angels’ Forum, will also serve as a guest presenter during the event. He has raised more than $6 million in venture funding, and was responsible for defining Apptera’s overall business strategy. He also served as a partner with Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati, where he represented clients through formation, private financings and initial public offerings in the software, semiconductor and telecommunications industries.

Networking will take place from 5:30 PM - 6 PM., prior to the start of the program.

Registration Fee: $10 for member; $10 for CINANO alumni, $20 for non-member and $30 pay at door

Registration on-line: http://www.nanotechcongress.com/registration-NBC.htm