2015 - PE/VC Conference

Each year the Columbia Business School's 21st Annual Private Equity & Venture Capital Conference attracts hundreds of industry leaders, professionals, faculty, alumni and students.

The 2015 Conference 'Evolving Strategies in a New Era of Investing' featured several distinguished speakers and panelists.

Keynotes included Joshua Kushner of Thrive Capital, Alexander Navab CC '87 of KKR, Robert Smith '94 of Vista Equity Partners and Ian Sigalow '06 of Greycroft Partners.

Sponsors included EY, Kirkland & Ellis and Ropes & Gray


Panel topics:

Emerging Trends in Internet and Mobile Technology

LBOs: Managing Cycles and the Road Ahead

Is Growth Equity the New Black? A Discussion About the Asset Class and Its Recent Rise

Operating Perspectives: Identifying and Driving Value Creation

Bridging the Gender Gap: Women in PE/VC

Shifting GP/LP Dynamics: an Evolving Landscape