Emerging companies can utilize strategic alliances at all different stages of their growth. This session will discuss how emerging companies and the larger industry players can work together to everyone’s advantage and how to manage the changing relationship as the industry leaders evolve from investor to strategic partner to possible acquirer.
Moderator
Beth J. Felder, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Panelists
Mike Majors, Investment Partner – Venture Capital, Siemens Venture Capital
Jay Steinfeld, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Global Custom Commerce, Inc. (Blinds.com)
John West, Founder and Chairman, Kids Sports Entertainment, Inc. (The Whistle)
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