The Harvard Business School Association of Orange County is grateful for the great sponsors who are making the 2003 Entrepreneurs Conference possible. Click on the name of each sponsor for detailed information and a link to their home page.

Authentic Leader
Organizational Change and Leader Solutions

Authentic Leader is a consulting firm focused on a whole systems approach to organizational change. We recognize the fact that any true organizational change must involve not only the nuts and bolts of strategy, but must also focus on the people involved in implementing that change.

Using its 5 Link Process ^TM, Authentic Leader brings it expertise and passion to provide leaders with a reliable set of tools to create conditions for rapid and sustainable change. To learn more about our success implementing the 5 Link Process^TM, we encourage you to check out our case studies and what clients say about how we diagnose key organizational barriers to high performance, and then guide them to create realistic action plans to remove these barriers and improve service to all their key stakeholders.
www.authenticleader.com

Bauer Jaguar
Orange County’s Premier Jaguar Dealership

Bauer Jaguar has been serving Orange County for over 30 years. Located in the Santa Ana Auto Mall, Bauer Jaguar is proud to represent the complete lineup of Jaguar products from the all wheel drive X-type to the completely reborn XJ. Consistently ranked as one of the top ten retailers for new and pre-owned Jaguars in the United States, Bauer Jaguar is a Pride of Jaguar Award winner. A prestigious award recognizing Jaguar retailers that focus on improving processes to achieve Business Excellence. A Jaguar is more than mere transportation. By the same token, Bauer Jaguar is more than a mere dealership. We adhere to the philosophy that each customer is a unique individual, deserving of the highest level of service and personal attention. No matter what brings you to Bauer Jaguar, you can rest assured that we are devoted to your complete satisfaction. Visit Bauer Jaguar, test drive any new or pre-owned Jaguar, and experience the level of service you expect and deserve.
bauerjaguar.com

cFour Partners

cFour Partners/ITP is an international retained executive search firm focusing on technology (from software to semiconductors), internet commerce/digital content, private equity, bio/life sciences, manufacturing, defense, and global markets. In response to the ever-evolving marketplace, we have fine-tuned our business focus to emerge as the leading strategic aggregators of information on both human and financial capital. The firm is committed to providing companies with top-tier, senior-level executives who successfully meet and exceed their combined goals and expectations. The firm's search consultants are some of the industry's most experienced, dedicated and highly networked professionals, effectively serving both U.S. and international businesses since 1978. The cFour/ITP practice is multinational, with officer-level assignments throughout North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. cFour is a member of International Technology Partners (ITP Worldwide), which allows it to remain a specialized "boutique" firm but have a global reach.
www.cfour.com

City National Bank

City National Bank, with total assets of $11.9 billion, and assets under management and administration of $19.5 billion, is California's Premier Private and Business Bank®. The second largest independent bank headquartered in the state, City National Bank provides banking, trust an investment services through more than 50 banking offices and 12 full-service regional centers in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of City National Corporation (NYSE: CYN), City National Bank provides specialized and highly personalized service and financial solutions to small- and mid-size businesses, as well as to affluent individuals, professionals and entrepreneurs.
www.cnb.com.

GO • Brand Engineering
Analysis, Strategy | Advertising, Design

Astute business leaders know that effective branding is much more than a logo, a brochure, a web site or an ad. Well engineered brands are the result of well engineered companies with sound strategic business models executed with acumen and ingenuity. They are keenly aware that the brand is the sum total of all that the company represents - people, products and services. . .from the perspective of all stakeholders. And, they believe deeply that the brand, as a symbol, is a promise to deliver performance, quality, and service. We define Brand Engineering as the utilization and application of software and analytical tools combined with experience, inductive reasoning, and creativity. The process yields strategically driven marketing and communications solutions.

Example of GO accounts and client experience includes: Nokia, Avery Dennison, Crystal Cruises, The Great Golf Caddie, Intel, Sun Microsystems, 18/8 Men’s Hair and Grooming Centres, and The Anderson School at UCLA.
www.thinkgo.com

Hyatt Regency Irvine
World Class Hotel and Conference Center

This is the venue of the 2001 HBSAOC Entrepreneurs Conference. Midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, central to businesses in Irvine and Newport Beach, with easy access to Newport, Huntington and Laguna beaches, plus shopping at Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza, 1.5 miles to John Wayne/Orange County Airport; 40 miles to Los Angeles International Airport.
www.hyatt.com/pages/i/irvina.html

Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

Founded in 1962 and with more than 150 lawyers who specialize in intellectual property law, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States. Practice components include patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, trade secrets and rights of publicity. Services include client consultation, licensing, preparation and procurement of patents and trademarks, copyright applications, appeals, oppositions and cancellations and intellectual property litigation before federal and state courts. The firm serves clients around the globe, including private companies at various stages of growth from startup to Fortune 500.
www.kmob.com

McDermott, Will & Emery
Leading Full-service Law Firm

With offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and nine other cities worldwide, McDermott, Will & Emery offers a comprehensive suite of legal services for both established businesses and emerging entrepreneurs. Major practice areas include corporate law, securities, intellectual property, e-business, employee benefits, estate planning, health law, international law, regulation & government affairs, taxation, and trial. The Orange County office has a particular focus on the representation of technology based companies. Experience includes venture capital fund formation and financings, public and private securities offerings, debt financings, mergers & acquisitions, patent, trademark and copyright prosecution, and U.S. and international licensing and development agreements.
www.mwe.com

NetLedger, Inc.

NetLedger was founded by Evan Goldberg and three Oracle colleagues in 1998. Since then the company’s seasoned team of technologists has successfully built the first Web-based, completely integrated ERP and CRM suite for small and mid-size companies. NetLedger’s product offerings include Oracle® Small Business Suite, NetSuite^TM, and NetCRM^TM and have won many accolades from industry-leading publications such as ISM Guide’s Top 30 CRM package award, the PC Magazine Editors’ Choice Awards in 2001 and 2002; PC World 2001 World Class Award; and Forbes.com’s Best of the Web 2001 and 2002. Recently NetLedger’s NetSuite has won five stars out of five from PC Magazine. NetLedger also provides enhanced, integrated solutions through its strategic partnerships including Yahoo! Inc., Paytrust, and Innovative Merchant Solutions.

Headquartered in San Mateo, California, NetLedger has more than 180 employees. The company currently has more than 7,000 companies using its products and the company’s investors include Larry Ellison, StarVest Partners L.P., ADP and PaineWebber.
www.netledger.com

Orange County Business Journal
The Leading Business Journal in Orange County, California

Read by over 60,000 people every week, the Orange Business Journal is the leading business information source for Orange County, California. This is where you can learn about emerging companies, the mover and shakers who are making it happen, and great events like the 2001 HBSAOC Entrepreneurs Conference. Also a great place to advertise to reach the greater Orange County business community.
www.ocbj.com

Preston Gates & Ellis LLP
Premier Full-service Law Firm

One of the premier, full-service law firms in the country, Preston Gates & Ellis LLP has long been recognized for its breadth of experience handling technology, intellectual property and complex business transaction issues; as well as governmental and public policy work. The 400-attorney firm is dedicated to providing clients with sound legal counsel and trusted representation by the best talent the industry has to offer from 11 strategic locations worldwide. In addition to being named one of the 10 Best Places to Work in a national ranking compiled by Vault.com, independent sources consistently rank Preston Gates among the nation's Top 10 firms for bond transactions. Founded in 1883, the firm is one of the first established in the western United States and is the oldest in Seattle.
www.prestongates.com

PricewaterhouseCoopers

PricewaterhouseCoopers is the world's largest professional services organization. Drawing on the knowledge and skills of more than 125,000 people in 142 countries, we build relationships by providing services based on quality and integrity. PricewaterhouseCoopers' Vision To Reality program (www.pwcV2R.com) offers a comprehensive range of services to emerging technology companies at every stage of development. Whether your company is seeking seed capital, is venture-backed, or is expanding its operations, PwC understands the issues you'll face and will assist you to bring your vision to reality. We've helped countless start-up companies develop their business plans, build value, and create wealth through IPOs, merger transactions and other liquidity events. From inception, each of these companies exhibited extraordinary potential, possessing the right combination of disruptive technology, management expertise, and entrepreneurial vision necessary to succeed in today's economy.
www.pwc.com

Sanli Pastore & Hill

Sanli Pastore & Hill, Inc. (SP&H) is a specialist business valuation firm headquartered in Los Angeles and with offices in San Diego, San Francisco and Sacramento. Its professionals have performed over 1,500 valuations and have been named as expert witnesses in over 250 court proceedings during their careers. Each year, SP&H completes over 100 valuations for its clients, among whom are Fortune 500 companies, Forbes 400 members, United States government agencies, foreign governments, and privately held companies with revenues ranging from $5 million to $200 million. The firm has unequaled research and analytical capabilities, as well as the dedication, creativity and excellence of its staff, have ensured superior quality products and results.
www.sphvalue.com

The Silver Company
Getting You Noticed

The Silver Company is an independent, experienced public relations team with a passion for strategically raising the awareness and credibility of client companies among their target audiences. Founded in 1991, The Silver Company delivers results with local, regional, national and global communications programs for entrepreneurial and mid-market companies on the West Coast. The agency's "top-heavy" consultancy structure and systematic, strategic approach provides a compelling value proposition for clients such as Tech Coast Angels and the HBS Entrepreneurs Conference.

The Silver Company has years of experience working with entrepreneurial companies in successfully building brands and awareness as well as driving traffic, customers and results for its clients. Reflecting the entrepreneurial heritage of the staff, the agency is responsive and innovative, and understands the dynamics and unique challenges of early-stage businesses.
www.thesilvercompany.com

Tech Coast Angels
Early stage financing for entrepreneurs

Tech Coast Angels is a group of individuals, who invest in and assist early-stage, Southern California companies. The group generally funds seed or startup businesses with capital needs of less than $1 million, which they believe have the potential to become substantial national or international enterprises. It serves as an efficient mechanism to match entrepreneurs with interested investors. The members are all accredited investors and have a wide range of backgrounds, including CEO’s, senior executives, entrepreneurs, attorneys and professional venture capitalists.
www.techcoastangels.com

The Private Financing Group
Investment Banking Advisory

The Private Financing Group has been advising and supporting clients in need of growth capital and advisory services for over ten years. When TPFG is engaged to access the capital markets, along with consult and advisory services, the client is afforded a wide range of reliable capital sources. Also, many years of experience are afforded the client to help structure, groom, position and represent the client in the most effective way. This process includes total strategic plan development and valuation construct developed specifically for the capital markets. In addition, TPFG is associated with numerous companies that can provide further client support. These areas include: technology completion, key personnel, market entry, production sourcing and investor exit, which are typical of the additional benefits of working with TPFG. The relationships of TPFG represent a highly valued intellectual property that is transferred to the client during engagement. TPFG is an engaged firm only.
www.privatefinancinggroup.com