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The Semiconductor Entrepreneurship Series is a resource for those interested in founding, funding and growing new ventures in the area of semiconductor design and manufacturing. The series provides:

  • a venue for networking with entrepreneurs and other interested professionals
  • opportunities for entrepreneurs to meet leaders in the industry and learn from their experiences
  • perspectives from analysts and investors regarding opportunities for starting new ventures

Events are normally held at 7pm on the second Thursday of the month in Palo Alto, and feature a refreshments and networking session (starting at 6:30pm), followed by a panel discussion or keynote presentation. The series is OPEN to the public. Established in 2002, the semiconductor program has attracted a growing community of attendees drawn from semiconductor design and manufacturing, including independent entrepreneurs and consultants to the industry, as well as legal, investment and market research professionals.

UPCOMING EVENTS - please click on the Events Calendar link for more information

 

PAST EVENTS LIST

April 9: Exit Strategies: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

 

December 2008:  What's Fundable in a Down Economy  (Click Here for Article on Event)

Panelists:
Eric Buatois, General Partner, Sofinnova Ventures
Shahin Farshchi, Associate Partner, Lux Capital
Vivek Mehra, General Partner, August Capital
Bob Pavey, General Partner, Morgenthaler Ventures
Moderator: Bill Eichen, CEO, Sensor Platforms

July 2008: Semiconductor Summer Mixer

June 2008: Is It Time to Rename Silicon Valley?
Panelists:
Shahin Farshchi, Associate Partner, Lux Capital
Jim Smith, General Partner, Mohr Davidow Ventures
Tom Riordan, President and CEO, Exclara Inc.
Erica Brand, Program Management Director, Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Moderator: Drew Lanza, General Partner, Morgenthaler Ventures

May 2008: MEMS and Startups, Keynote Address by Dr. Kurt Petersen

February 2008: Energy and the Future: A presentation by Dr. Amit Kumar, CEO, CombiMatrix                       

2007 Events Summary

2006 Events Summary

2005 Events Summary

2004 Events Summary

2003 Events Summary

2002 Events Summary

 

GETTING INVOLVED

Join us to help organize interesting events, network with the leaders in our field, and provide an important service to our community. Committee membership is open to the public, you do not need to be a MIT alum. We meet once a month to plan events.  For more information, please email Alissa Fitzgerald, Semiconductor Entrepreneurship Series Director.

ADVISORY BOARD

Alex Yu, Partner, Gabriel Venture Partners
Demetris Paraskevopoulos, Managing Director, Nif/T

Eric Reifschneider, Cooley Godward LLP
John Yue, Vice President, Omnivision Technologies
Jim Smith, General Partner, Mohr Davidow Ventures
Peter Moran, General Partner, Doll Capital Management  
Sujit Banerjee, Nokia Venture Partners

 

The MITCNC Semiconductor Entrepreneurship Series thanks our sponsors for their generous support: