Events

Breakfast Meeting on 2 April 2008
SIG in Venture Capital and New Business Development

Welcome to the 4th event of our VC breakfast talk series. We're very pleased that Mr. KO Chia, who delivered a wonderful presentation to our members last December, has kindly consented to meet with us again and speak on a very fundamental subject. Event summary as follows:

Topic:	Transforming from Engineer to Entrepreneur
Speaker:	Mr. KO Chia President, HK Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCPEA) Former Managing Director at Walden International, a US-Asia VC/PE firm Previously held senior management positions at HP/ Agilent Europe & Asia-Pacific, Apple Computer Asia, and venture backed start-up Premisys Communications, Inc.
Venue:	1702 One Exchange Square, Central, Office of Champion Technology
Date:	2 April 2008 (Wednesday)
Time:	8:30 am for breakfast 8:45-9:15 am for presentation Followed by practical discussion, experience sharing, and Q and A
Language:	Presentation in English, Q and A can be in either English or Chinese
Abstract:	Discuss strengths and weaknesses of engineers. How engineers can leverage to acquire new skills needed to prepare to be an entrepreneuer. Sharing of personal experiences as well as observations as a venture capitalist in working with engineers & entrepreneurs
Organisers:	Hong Kong Information Technology Industry Council (HKITIC) of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries iProA Special Interest Group "Venture Capital and New Business Development" Hong Kong IT Alliance