Thursday, 17th of June 2010 at 11:05:24 AMI just received this email from Aziz Gilani who was inspired by the wildly successful Office Hours hosted by First Round Capital. It seems like an incredible opportunity for aspiring startups to meet informally with the VC’s that have the biggest presence for early stage deals in Houston.
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At DFJ Mercury, nothing excites us more than interacting with entrepreneurs. To this end, we are pleased to announce the launch of DFJ Mercury Office Hours!
DFJ Mercury Office Hours
Friday, June 25 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Coffee Groundz 2503 Bagby St. Houston, TX 77006
Attending VC’s: Blair Garrou, Dan Watkins, Ned Hill, and Aziz Gilani
Sign Up/RSVP: http://bit.ly/alHG97
To learn more about us: www.dfjmercury.com
Our Office Hours series is intended to provide a forum for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to exchange ideas in a casual environment. If you want to think through the market opportunity for your technology, figure out a fundraising strategy, or talk to someone about that great business idea that’s been lingering in your head, this is a great place to start that discussion. Our target audience includes all entrepreneurs, ranging from students with cool ideas to established companies that are already generating revenue.
Follow the link below to sign up for the event. We will allot 10 minutes for each entrepreneur(s) to meet with us. We will start with your 30-second elevator pitch (have one prepared!), which will be followed by a brief discussion. Please note that this is simply an informal discussion so that we can meet you and hopefully offer useful advice, and we are not evaluating your business for funding purposes.
This event is intended for entrepreneurs local to Houston. If you are not from Houston, not to worry, we are in the process of scheduling more office hours throughout Texas and the midcontinent. So hang tight, and we will definitely meet you soon.
If you have any feedback or questions, e-mail zafir@dfjmercury.com. Spread the word, and we will see you on June 25th!
Sign up now, as we anticipate spots will fill up fast: http://bit.ly/alHG97
