WAVE's Panel Discussion on Due Diligence: Maximizing Returns/Minimizing Risks  - September 15, 2010
Registration is now open - see details and "Register" link at bottom of the page.

Event Sponsor:



Astia's Doing it Right Program

WAVE is partnering with Astia for their Doing it Right Program. Developed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, the program is about delivering results in every area of your business, from accelerating funding to accessing expertise when you need it. If you want to know what to say to investors and how you say it, who better to ask than an active invetor? They'll be there but that is just the beginning. At Doing it Right, you'll cultivate invaluable relationships with key players and get straight talk from leading experts on developing strategies that support high growth.

Key dates:
May 25, 2010: Application Deadline
June 9, 2010: Screening Day
July 19, 2010: Networking Event
July 20 - 23, 2010: Doing it Right New York
September 22, 2010: New York Investor Forum

Useful Links:
Program overview - http://www.astia.org/content/view/1218/1111/
Program Details & Schedule - http://www.astia.org/contnt/view/1228/1121
Qualification Criteria and Application - http://www.astia.org/content/view/600/877/



Women in the Boardroom

Women in the Boardroom, formerly known as Women on Boards, is an executive leadership event designed to assist in the preparation for board service - better qualifying and connecting attendees with the right resources. Our panelist are executives with for-profit board experience and a desire to share their knowledge and necessary tools for serving as a director. Although the focus is for-profit boards, much of the knowledge gained can be applied to non-profit service.

WAVE is supporting the Boston event for Women in the Boardroom, to be held on Monday, September 13, 2010 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.

Location: Hyatt Regency Boston, 1 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA  02111

Panelists include: Gail Deegan, Executive in Residence, Babson College and Executive in Residence, Simmons School of Management; Myra Hart, Class of 1961 Professor of Management Practive (Retired), Harvard Business School; C. Kim Goodwin, President, Goodwin Global Advisory

Panel Facilitator: Dr. J. Janelle Shubert, Director, The Center for Women's Leadership, Babson College

Topics of Discussion include:
-Role of being a director
-Differences of a non-profit, private and public board
-Board selection process
-Being an effective board member-Positioning yourself for board service/taking the next step

Cost: $125 individual tickets

To register online:
www.bostonwib2010.eventbrite.com

For information on the panel and the facilitator, visit the Women in the Boardroom website.

AllThingsMedia: 2010 Venture Capital Forum

When: October 20, 2010
Where: The Paley Center for Media, New York City
Hosts: Springboard Enterprises
Website: www.springboardenterprises.org/vcf/atm

Hosted by Springboard Enterprises, AllThingsMedia: 2010 is a venture forum program showcasing investment-ready, emerging-growth, media companies led by women. The program includes recruiting, screening, training and coaching components and will involve the entire ecosystem of media executives, investors, attorneys, industry experts, business development professionals, and seasoned entrepreneurs. The progam culminates at the Venture Capital Forum scheduled for October 20, 2919 at which selected companies will present their business opportunities to angel, venture and corporate investors. for more details, visit www.springboardenterprises.org/vcf/atm