Smart companies are tapping into the largest and fastest-growing market segment in the U.S. and globally. The burgeoning boomer market … Is now 77 million strong It represents more than $2 trillion in annual spending Households headed by someone 40 or older hold 91% of America's net worth (Kenneth Gilpin, New York Times) ******************

2008 Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit & Business Plan Competition

where entrepreneurs and leading venture capitalists meet...

We invite you to join us for an exciting one-day program consisting of leaders across a wide range of industries. They all have one thing in common – they invest in or serve the 45+ boomer consumer.

Summit Highlights:

• Learn where and why VCs are investing heavily in the boomer market - hear from VC portfolio companies
• Learn from key analysts ˆ how they segment the market and evaluate opportunity
• Hear all Business Plan Competition finalists present their business ideas to the blue ribbon panel of judges
• Be there when the two $10,000 Grand Prize Winners are selected

Who should attend?

1. Investors and venture capitalists
2. Corporate strategists and marketing experts
3. Analysts who track segments of the market
4. Organizations that serve the boomer consumer
5. Media that report on the marketplace
6. Entrepreneurs who serve this market

Why should you attend?

1. Meet the top thought leaders who lead the investments in aging
2. Learn how the analysts size the market and where they see the next opportunities
3. Understand how new businesses are capitalized
4. Meet the 2008 Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Capital Business Plan Competition’s innovative entrepreneurs

Contact Us: inquiries_boomerventure@scu.edu

Co-Produced by:
Executive Development Center, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
Mary Furlong & Associates