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<title>Highland Capital Partners - News and Events</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/news/</link>
<description>Highland Capital Partners is a venture capital partner to entrepreneurs and startups driving the next waves of innovation.  The firm is focused on investing in seed, early and growth stage companies in the information technology (enterprise software, data center and infrastructure, digital media, marketing and entertainment, internet, e-commerce and retail, business services), life sciences (medical devices, biotechnology, healthcare services) and communications (wireline, wireless, silicon and semiconductor) industries.</description>
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<title>Highland Capital Partners Announces $400 Million Fund</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79851.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Eighth fund will continue to fuel the firm-s focus on early through growth stage investments in exceptional healthcare, internet & digital media and technology companies.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:53:21 EST</pubDate>
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<title>CVS Caremark and Generation Health Form Strategic Partnership to Offer Personalized Medicine</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79822.html</link>
<description>CVS Caremark to improve individual health outcomes and reduce overall medical costs with the use of genetic testing. </description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:13:01 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Cirrus Aircraft Offers Avidyne's Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck as a Factory Option</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79814.html</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:50:30 EST</pubDate>
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<title>The Boston Globe Names Starent Networks to Globe 100's Top Places to Work '09</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79813.html</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:44:46 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Helicos BioSciences Provides Strategic Update</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79812.html</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:36:28 EST</pubDate>
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<title>November 19, 2009 Marketing 2.0 Boot Camp</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79754.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Social media, online marketing, reputation management, word-of-mouth marketing, mobile, virtual events and environments. You know what they are but what are the best practice ways that organizations are leveraging these tools to enhance their marketing strategy and programs? 
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This invitation-only event for Highland portfolio companies is an&nbsp;intense, one-day 'marketing 2.0 boot camp" bringing together leaders from across the marketing world to help provide insights and roadmaps for incorporating new marketing technologies and approaches into strategies and programs. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:28:27 EST</pubDate>
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<title>February 2, 2010 AlwaysOn OnMedia New York City</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79753.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[An executive event featuring high-level debates on which forces are disrupting user behavior and creating new opportunities in the marketing, branding, advertising, and public relations industries. Bob Davis to participate on the panel VC Industry in Transition -- What's Next?. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:20:43 EST</pubDate>
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<title>December 4, 2009 MIT Venture Capital Conference</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79752.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[For 12 years, the MIT Venture Capital Conference has attracted leading investors and entrepreneurs to addresses the most important current issues at the core of venture investing and company building. Bob Davis to participate on the Exits panel.
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:12:24 EST</pubDate>
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<title>November 7, 2009 Intercollegiate Business Convention</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79750.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The goals of the 5th annual Intercollegiate Business Convention (IBC) is to encourage tomorrow's leaders to boldly pursue their career goals. By exposing them to a vast range of industries and a wide network of professionals, participants are able to redefine their conception of business and to gain an understanding of the importance of corporate social responsibility. Alex Taussig to participate on the panel Beyond Banking: Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Hedge Funds. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:34:45 EST</pubDate>
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<title>November 3, 2009 The Capital Network  Breakfast Series</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79748.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[An interactive roundtable discussion led by venture capitalists, angels, entrepreneurs and attorneys explains the critical common business and legal terms used in these term sheets. The roundtable also discusses common practices and pitfalls surrounding the use of term sheets and the current market terms for early stage angel and venture investments. Some sample term sheets will be reviewed and explained. Neill Occhiogrosso to participate on the panel Angel Group &amp; Venture Capital Term Sheets.
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:30:27 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Hyperion Therapeutics Announces First Patient Enrolled in Pivotal Trial in Patients With Urea Cycle Disorders</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79650.html</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:36:59 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>November 11, 2009 Nordic Private Equity Congress</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79610.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Venture capitalists, other early stage investors, buyout representatives, and private equity stakeholders will participate in in-depth discussions, led by renowned speakers, on the state of the Nordic private equity industry. Fergal Mullen to participate on the Venture Capital Outlook panel.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:20:24 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>November 20, 2009 HBS Venture Trek</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79575.html</link>
<description>Designed to foster education and interaction between professionals active in the VC arena and current HBS students, members of the Venture Capital Private Equity club will visit Highland's offices to interact with the investment team. Students will  learn about Highland's overall investment strategy, as well receive a more in-depth look at Highland's sector practice and portfolio.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:32:24 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>December 3, 2009 Sales 2.0: Focus on the Future of Selling</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79573.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[How frictionless, low-touch business models are blowing apart the old way of selling.
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Highland is hosting a full-day conference centered on innovative sales and marketing practices, architected to help companies get the most out of available technologies to sell their products more efficiently and effectively. 
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Entitled Sales 2.0: Focus on the Future of Selling, this complimentary conference is designed exclusively for entrepreneurs, CEOs and Vice Presidents of Sales/Marketing. Through a series of single podium presentations and panel discussions, business leaders will candidly share how they have built highly profitable, hyper-growth enterprises using cutting-edge technologies and business practices. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:18:24 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Kairos Selects StreamBase for High Frequency Trading System  </title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79522.html</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:06:29 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Cisco Announces Agreement to Acquire Starent Networks</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content79107.html</link>
<description>Cisco will pay $35 per share in cash in exchange for each share of Starent Networks and assume outstanding equity awards for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $2.9 billion.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:02:16 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>October 15, 2009 Foley's Emerging Technologies Conference: Navigating a New World</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content78927.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Today's business and regulatory environment presents considerable challenges to emerging technology companies. Investors in and advisers to technology companies will explore imminent issues facing entrepreneurs, executives of start-up companies and managers responsible for growing technology businesses. Paul Maeder to participate on the panel Prospering in a Volatile Market: An Investor Perspective.
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:45:21 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>October 1, 2009 2009 Innovation unConference</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content78658.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[With a focus on driving innovation in the region, MassTLC-s Innovation 2009 is an 'unConference' comprised of small interactive sessions around areas of common interest with a professional facilitator to help make it happen. The theme of the unConference is to give entrepreneurs many opportunities to meet people who can help them build their companies. Paul Maeder and Michael Gaiss to participate as Guest Experts. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:03:06 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>October 23, 2009 TiECON Midwest</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content78747.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan-s largest conference on entrepreneurship. TiECon Midwest is designed for the innovative entrepreneur who thinks creatively, innovatively and resourcefully to create their own future regardless of economic conditions and uncertainties. Michael Gaiss to lead the workshop Startup Marketing: Rules for Revolutionaries. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:57:40 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>November 20, 2009 BC TechTrek</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content78662.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A small group of Boston College students from the Information Systems Academy are organizing a TechTrek. Designed to offer small groups of MBA students the opportunity to learn about the investment approach of various firms in an intimate and informal setting. Peter Bell and Dan Nova to host and present An Introduction to Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship.
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:21:45 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>November 7, 2009 HBS Alumni Association Health Industry Conference</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content78650.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bob Higgins to moderate the Finance Panel, aimed at discussing the financing of business opportunities and ventures created by the new healthcare legislation as well as the monetary impact. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:38:30 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>September 11, 2009 2009 Shanghai Private Equity International Summit</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content78655.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[In the light of recovery from the recent financial crisis, private equity funds are welcoming new opportunities while encountering more regulations and higher industry standard. The 2009 Shanghai Private Equity International Summit provides a distinctive occasion to both local and overseas PE leaders to share the experiences in operating PE funds, and exchange insights and ideas on the trends of the industry development, especially for the market in Shanghai and other major cities of China. Kuantai Yeh to participate on the panelExperience From Overseas: Facilitating the Future Development of China.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:37:38 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>November 20, 2009 MIT Graduate Student Council (GSC) Lecture Series</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content78649.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The MIT Graduate Student Council (GSC) works to enhance the overall graduate experience at MIT by offering programs and initiatives that develop opportunities for growth and interaction with the MIT Faculty, administration, industry leaders, and the business community. Sean Dalton to guest lecture The State of Venture Capital.


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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:00:13 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Pervasis Therapeutics Announces $17 Million in Financing and New Board Member</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content78550.html</link>
<description>Developer of a broad portfolio of biologically active therapeutics will use proceeds to advance ongoing clinical development programs.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:57:13 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Zoove Raises $13 Million in Third Round of Financing</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content78538.html</link>
<description>Mobile direct response marketing platform to use funding to support the US launch of cross-carrier abbreviated dialing code services.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:56:30 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Pink OTC Markets Inc. Cuts Reporting Time, Hardware and Programming Costs with Data Warehouse Built on Vertica and Syncsort</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content78503.html</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:33:59 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Virtual Computer's NxTop Named Best of VMworld 2009 Finalist for Desktop Virtualization </title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content78502.html</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Online Event Service InXpo Scores $9M in Series C Funding</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content78477.html</link>
<description>Peter Bell joins the board of leading software provider for hosting virtual events.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:43:04 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>FOX Business: City Sports COO on Back-to-School Sales</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content78453.html</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:47:38 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>November 17, 2009 Ad Club: EDGE Conference</title>
<link>http://www.hcp.com/content78418.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A gathering of the industry-s most creative minds, discussing, presenting, and debating their insights on where ideas are coming from in advertising today. Bob Davis to participate as a speaker.
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:06:07 EDT</pubDate>
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