Monetization through Online Advertising

Next week I will be the panel moderator for September 2008 Entrepreneurs Forum on “Monetization through Online Advertising” organized by Ultra Light Startups™ . A slightly different approach to my regular speaking schedule, it will be good to observe and interact with our speakers.

The companies represented by the panelists for the evening include:

  • PerformLine – Alex Baydin, Founder and CEO
  • SocialDough – Derek Lee, Founder and CEO
  • Zanox Inc – Rani Nagpal, Vice President of Affiliate Management
  • Blinkx – Max Ramirez, Head of online ad sales

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  Thursday, September 4, 2008
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  7:00pm &#8211; 9:00pm
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  Rose Technology Ventures, LLC
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  30 East 23rd Street
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  New York, NY
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