Inside the Minds: Energy Venture Capital Best Practices: Leading VCs on Spotting Opportunity, Assessing Risk, and Exiting the Investment Book

Energy Venture Capital Best Practices is an authoritative, insider s perspective on the ins and outs of energy venture capital-a highly relevant topic given the increasing discussion of energy crises and the need for alternative sources of energy. Featuring managing directors and senior partners representing some of the nation s top VC firms, this book provides information for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists alike, offering proven strategies for valuing a company, raising capital, and working with management teams. Additionally, the authors discuss why the energy venture industry has been historically difficult for novice investors. From spotting the opportunity to preparing an exit strategy, these experts articulate the finer points around energy venture capital now, as well as what to expect from the industry in the future. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great minds powering the energy venture world, as experts offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this fascinating industry. For understanding and implementing the practices that separate successful VC funding from the rest, Energy Venture Capital Best Practices is truly an indispensable resource.

Chapters include:

1). Robert W. Shaw Jr., President, Aretê Corporation, "Energy Venture Capital: The New Wave"
2). Mark Riser, Partner, Hamilton Robinson LLC, "A Vision for Energy Investing"
3). George Sorenson, Chairman, FE Clean Energy Group, "Recognizing and Managing Risks"
4). Jim Gable, Vice President, Chevron Technology Ventures, "Dealing with Constant Change: Catching Up and Getting Ahead"
5). Michael Bevan, Managing Director, Element Ventures, "Learning from Failure, Preparing for Success"
6). Matt Lecar, Vice President, Projects, Easenergy Inc., "Resource Investment: A New Model for the Energy Venture Capital Market"
7). John Berger, Managing Partner/Investment Adviser, Contango Capital Management, "A Closer Look at the Emerging Sector of Alternative Energy"
8). Dirk W. McDermott, Managing Partner, Altira Group LLC, "Energy Technology: An Emerging Venture Capital Sector".