Simultaneous disruptions are underway in venture capital investing. New Web-based platforms provide startup companies with alternatives to traditional venture funding. And at least some of the entrepreneurs behind the platforms bring new philosophies to investing as well. They want their investments to serve a purpose as well as generate a profit--applying their financial acumen to advance innovations in clean energy, medical technology and education. And they frequently seek out opportunities in underserved communities. In this session, a panel of successful, tech-focused investors will discuss these trends, their business models and venture capital's potential to help solve some of the world's biggest challenges. Moderator Court Coursey, Managing Partner, TomorrowVentures, LLC Speakers Chance Barnett, CEO, Crowdfunder Troy Carter, Founder and CEO, Atom Factory; Founding and General Partner, Cross Culture VC Dave McClure, Founding Partner, 500 Startups Kara Nortman, Partner, Upfront Ventures; Chairman, Seedling D.A. Wallach, Partner, Inevitable Ventures; Recording Artist
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