I'd give the guy some credit?

On 3/14/09, Martine <[address removed]> wrote:

> Hi Armel, it's a great idea but you do have to be careful. I don't know your

> background so assume that you are well-seasoned. However, allow me to share

> some ideas with you.

>

> I run a twice-a-year Funding & Investment event that has been very

> successful but getting the format right can be difficult. We are running

> another later this year.  Event URL: www.fundingsummit.co.uk

> As I have worked with the games industry for some time, I know many

> angel-type investors who made their money from games and are looking for new

> areas for investment and this helped make the event successful.

>

> Concerns are: Someone has to pay somewhere along the line to support the

> costs of running the event (this is not cheap).

> Those that will pay are not necessarily those that you would want to be in

> your 15

> Sponsorship spend is down

> VCs will only give their time if they meet quality start-ups

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> If you then have to go through a process of vetting start-ups you're in the

> domain of the BBC Innovation Lab type of event series. That is great, but

> costly - and who pays?

>

> I'd be happy to hookup with you and maybe we can help each other.

>

> BTW to remind everyone of the last few places at the Smart Phone Forum

> meet-up on 2nd April 6-10pm London.

> Book here: www.smartphoneforum.co.uk

>

> Also, anyone interested in potential investment please contact me offline.

> [address removed]

>

> Best, Martine

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