| Community development venture capital funds provide equity capital to businesses in underinvested markets, seeking market-rate financial returns as well as the creation of good jobs, wealth, and entrepreneurial capacity. Both Kerwin Tesdell and Nathanial Henshaw serve on the Board of Directors of Community Development Venture Capital Association. |
Community Development Venture Capital Roundtable
The Plaza Club
May 3, 2012 |
| I. |
Welcome |
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Introductions
Announcements
Examination update |
| II. |
Introduction to CDVC |
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What is Community Development Venture Capital
Overview of the Community Development Venture Capital industry |
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Kerwin Tesdell, President, Community Development Venture Capital Alliance |
| III. |
How CDVC Funds Benefit the Community |
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Background – CEI Ventures
Examples of Benefits Realized by CEI Ventures Using the CDVC Model
Outline Partnership with AKAMAI |
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Nathaniel Henshaw, Managing Director, CEI Ventures |
| IV. |
The Financing Gap in Hawaii |
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Current Gap in Local Capital Markets
Other Concerns |
| V. |
The AKAMAI Capital CDVC Fund |
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How the AKAMAI Capital CDVC Could Address the Financing Gap in Hawaii |
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Colin Brady, Managing Director, AKAMAI Capital Ventures – The AKAMAI Capital CDVC Fund |
| VI. |
Top-line Income Generation Rights Certificates |
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Top-income Generation Rights Certificates |
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Mark Mord, Vice President, Regional Manager, Ventana Group |
| VII. |
Next Steps |
| VIII. |
Adjourn |