Exciting and excruciating – making a start-up take flight.  What are the hallmarks of startups that succeed and what are the flaws of those that flame out?  How do you build and manage a high-growth company?  What are the keys to solidifying the management team?  How do you select angels or venture investors that bring financial and strategic capital?  What are the keys to successful execution?  Our panelists shared their insights on these and other issues facing start-ups.

Panelists
Mark Ashida, Managing Director, OVP Venture Partners
Pete Higgins, Partner, Second Avenue Partners 
Mike Mathieu, Founder and Chairman, Front Seat
Andy Sack, General Partner, Founder's Co-Op 

Moderator
David McShea, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP