Speakers:Mark G. Heesen, President, National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) &John O. Huston, Manager, Ohio TechAngel FundMark Heesen has advocated for the venture capital industry, entrepreneurship and innovation two decades as head of public policy for NVCA and since 1999 as the Association's president. Under Mark's leadership, the NVCA has grown in both scope and scale as it relates to its public policy agenda, research initiatives and member programs.During his 30-year commercial banking career, John Huston's positions at banks in five states ranged from Chief Lending Officer to CEO. Upon retiring from banking in 2000 he commenced his business angel activities and formed USPrivateCompanies, LLC which has provided equity to over thirty of Ohio's most promising entrepreneurs. Less