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Entertainment

Flirting Italian Style Keynotes Convention & Contest

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The San Francisco Bay Area’s top flirts will compete for the title of Mr or Ms Bay Area Flirt, Friday, May 17, 2013, 7:30pm, at the Marriott Hotel, 1770 S Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo CA 94402.

San Rafael, CA, April 16, 2013 — Contact: Rich Gosse, 415-479-3800

The San Francisco Bay Area’s top flirts will compete for the title of Mr or Ms Bay Area Flirt, Friday, May 17, 2013, 7:30pm, at the Marriott Hotel, 1770 S Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo CA 94402.

The Convention features a Flirting Contest, where attendees compete, en masse, in a crowded hotel ballroom. This spectacle concludes with the winners being awarded prizes for winning the flirting championship of the Bay Area.

The world’s first Flirting Convention, held in San Francisco in 1994, was featured by Oprah. Since then, Flirting Conventions throughout the major cities of the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, have attracted heavy media attention.

The Flirting Contest will be preceded by a Keynote Address by Francesca Gentille, a nationally recognized relationship coach, clinical sexologist, and aging specialist. Her topic is Flirting…Italian Style.

“Americans don’t know how to flirt,” says Ms. Gentille. “They confuse flirtation with seduction. Italians know how to flirt playfully and successfully with everyone.”

Ms. Gentille should know. Though a 2nd generation Italian in the USA, her many years traveling internationally, and her sensuous year in Italy gave her first-hand experience with the world’s top flirts… the Italians!

During her keynote, Ms. Gentille will reveal:

•How to Flirt without ruffling feathers or being misinterpreted
•How to make flirting a win/win experience for everyone
•When and with whom it is OK to flirt
•The best places to flirt
•How to progress from flirting to dating
•How to flirt in an ongoing relationship

Francesca Gentille is the co-director of the Integrative Arts Institute and the founder of The Sacred Courtesan School of Feminine Mystique and Power. She is a contributing author to the widely acclaimed anthology, The Marriage of Sex and Spirit, which won the National Book Award for the best new relationship and sexuality book of 2006. She is the host of the popular Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra internet radio show, which is the number one Tantra show on I-tunes. Her website is http://www.FrancescaGentille.weebly.com. Ms. Gentille is available to the news media for interviews by calling 415-990-5754 or emailing relationshipdiva@gmail.com.

The Flirting Convention begins with the Keynote Address at 7:30pm, and concludes with a giant Dance Party, 9pm-Midnight. The cost is $20 at the door. Adults of all ages are welcome. Dressy attire is recommended for this lovely facility.

The Convention is sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, world’s largest non-profit singles organization. Anyone wishing information about this and many more events for singles may visit http://www.ThePartyHotline.com or call 415/507-9962.

Media Contact:
Rich Gosse
Society of Single Professionals
205 Mark Twain Avenue, San Rafael CA 94903
415-507-9962
richgosse@richgosse.com
http://www.thepartyhotline.com

Business, Construction

Demolition Set to Begin for New Development at 257 Osborne Street

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Landmark Office Tower to transform Winnipeg’s Confusion Corner.

WINNIPEG, MB (April 16, 2013) — Demolition will begin Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the site of the future Landmark Office Tower at Confusion Corner in Winnipeg.

The demolition, which will begin at 10 a.m. and last four to six weeks, will make way for the new construction project. Local firm Imperial Properties is the property manager and leasing agent for the development.

“We are very excited to see work begin on the Landmark Office Tower this week,” said Adrian Schulz, spokesperson for Imperial Properties. “This is a great opportunity for the local community and members of the news media to attend and watch this major project commence. Over the next year, there are going to be some significant changes made to the site that will transform and enhance Confusion Corner overall.”

Space at 257 Osborne St. site opened up when the previous commercial tenant, Bruni Auto, moved to a different location. The Imperial Properties team has been working on the development project for the past months, and now that warmer weather is on its way, the company is eager begin the demolition and construction process.

The Landmark Office Tower will be a first-class commercial structure featuring large windows, an open and customizable floor plan, modern mechanical systems and onsite property management. It is located at the highest traffic count intersection of Winnipeg, where traffic counts average more than 91,100 vehicles per day. It is the key connection point to the City Center, Osborne and Corydon Village.

Already leased are the main retail floor-to a national restaurant chain-and one office floor, which a business center operator will occupy. This leaves three floors and 18,120 total square feet available which are ideal for professional or medical office use.

“This will be a state-of-the-art office building, and there is still plenty of space with ground and underground parking available for business tenants to claim,” Schulz said. “We do expect this space to lease up quickly, so we encourage all interested parties to inquire soon. The amenities of the new building, combined with its outstanding landmark location, are sure to give tenants some wonderful opportunities for success.”

Wednesday’s demolition will also provide media members with the opportunity to take “before” photos of the current structure, and then track the effort’s progress in the upcoming months.

The Landmark Office Tower project is scheduled for completion by 2014. To learn more about Imperial Properties and its work, visit http://www.imperialproperties.ca/commercial.

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Please direct inquiries to: Adrian Schulz, 204-272-8799

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Art

Don Jacobson Announced as Featured Artist by Art Gallery

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Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST) is pleased to announce that fine art photographer; Don Jacobson is now the gallery’s featured artist.

Jupiter, Florida, USA (April 16, 2013) — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST) is pleased to announce that fine art photographer; Don Jacobson is now the gallery’s featured artist. Don has participated in many of the gallery’s past art competitions and he has placed in every art exhibition that he competed in!

The world of photography and the world of the natural wonders of the Sierra Nevada opened to Don Jacobson simultaneously. The photographs he took with his little Kodak Brownie were woefully inadequate to express the grandeur of the Range of Light. Within a week of his first backpack trip into the high country, he bought his first SLR, a Pentax Spotmatic and began to take photography classes.

Don’s degree is in electrical engineering and he worked in that field for three years. Working for the defense industry became more of a contradiction with his political views initiating a search for a desperately needed a creative outlet. For the next twenty-eight years he worked as a glassblower. His work was shown in galleries across the United States, and the Corning Museum included a piece of his in their 1986 collection of 200 international glassblowers. Although glassblowing was his “day job,” he continued to practice the art of photography, studying photography with Edmund Teske at UCLA for a year. The two different mediums are connected by light. The magic of glass is in its ability to transmit and reflect light while photography is the capturing of light.

Don states this about his art and photography, “I see the world differently now. The camera, which narrows the field of vision, has actually expanded my vision. When I realized I was viewing reality as if it were a series of photographs, I initially questioned that perspective. Now, I know my perception is enhanced and enriched from my pursuit of photography. An already dynamic and interesting world has become more so.” Don’s work can be found at http://www.donjacobsonphoto.com.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery offers monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. Light Space & Time’s intention is to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these artists.

The art gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com

Media Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
info@lightspacetime.com
http://www.lightspacetime.com

Biotech

ISOLUTE® Myco SPE Columns, a Dedicated Product for The Efficient Extraction of Mycotoxins from Food Matrices

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Biotage has announced the launch of ISOLUTE® Myco SPE columns, a new product for the ‘catch and release’ clean up of mycotoxins from food matrices, prior to analysis by LC-MS/MS.

Uppsala, Sweden, April 16, 2013 — Biotage (STO: BIOT), a leading global supplier of solutions and technology for analytical, medicinal and peptide chemistry, has announced the launch of ISOLUTE® Myco SPE columns, a new product for the ‘catch and release’ clean up of mycotoxins from food matrices, prior to analysis by LC-MS/MS.

The ISOLUTE® Myco sorbent is a proprietary polymeric phase (patent pending) optimized for the extraction of a broad spectrum of mycotoxins from a wide range of foodstuffs; enabling chemists to utilize a single SPE product to extract all relevant mycotoxins from an individual foodstuff. Using a single, easy to use sample preparation product, along with optimized matrix specific application notes, scientists can prepare diverse samples for analysis by LC-MS/MS.

ISOLUTE® Myco SPE columns have been developed for use together with LC-MS/MS analysis, their selective clean up enables robust, reliable quantitation of mycotoxins without compromising analytical data quality. The coupling of a dedicated polymer based sorbent with LC-MS/MS analysis saves both time and money as more samples can be processed each day compared to IAC based clean up. The tabless 3 mL format of the ISOLUTE® Myco columns is suitable for a variety of processing equipment including vacuum manifolds, positive pressure manifolds and automated SPE workstations.

“ISOLUTE® Myco SPE columns are a real step forward in mycotoxin sample preparation, helping scientists to fully exploit the advantages of higher productivity and highly selective LC-MS/MS analysis through the use of a truly optimized sample preparation regime” says Dr. Claire Desbrow, Global Product Manager.

For further information visit http://www.biotage.com or call:
In Europe: +46 18 56 57 10
In North America: (Toll Free) 1 800 446 4752
In Japan: +81 422 28 1233
Other areas, please call: +46 18 56 57 10.

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For further press information at Biotage please contact:
James Churchill
Marketing Communications
Biotage GB Limited
Distribution Way
Dyffryn Business Park
Ystrad Mynach
Hengoed, Wales CF82 7TS
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1443 811 849
Mobile: +44(0)7875484778
E-Mail: james.churchill@biotage.com

About Biotage
Biotage offers solutions, knowledge and experience in the areas of analytical and medicinal chemistry. Customers include the world’s top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as leading academic institutes. The company is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, with offices in China, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States and a worldwide network of distributors. Biotage has 272 employees with sales of 462.9 MSEK in 2012. Biotage is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Stock Exchange. Website: http://www.biotage.com.

Business

The Mobile Design and Development Firm Stanfy Enters US Market of Native App Development

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Stanfy, a mobile UI/UX design and development firm, enters US market to bring experience of ultimate native iOS and Android application development and join international tech community in the USA.

San Francisco, CA, USA (April 15, 2013) — The Stanfy team started developing mobile applications about five years ago, when the iOS and Android platforms began to expand globally. However, their roots in software development go back to 2005 and Java-based backends. The company was originated in Ukraine by three co-founders, at that time the students of the leading technical university. At the moment Stanfy is a team of more than 30 people with a research and development office in Kyiv, Ukraine and a management and sales office in San Francisco.

Stanfy‘s strongest fields of expertise are mobile strategy consulting, mobile UI/UX design and native development of business applications for iOS and Android. Most of the mobile apps created by Stanfy, were made for e-commerce, seed or A/B funded social startups, popular media services with 1B daily users, mobile carriers and leading movie theatres. Clients’ geography is vast enough: USA, Western and Eastern Europe countries, Australia, Russia and Ukraine.

Clients admit Stanfy’s deep understanding of mobile users and their behaviors, passion for beauty and high quality development. Best Agile practices and Lean philosophy also are an inseparable part of Stanfy team values, which is confirmed with numerous clients’ testimonials. “I have found Stanfy to do excellent work on mobile application development. Our experience has been in iOS and Android. Stanfy is reliable and provides excellent project management services, along with creative, thoughtful advice. I have been very happy with the work quality and the spirit of cooperation at Stanfy.” – Brian Cavanaugh (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/brian-cavanaugh/15/870/614), President & Founder at Klox Inc.

Charged with the spirit of innovation, the Stanfy team is excited to join the advanced US tech community of mobile developers to transform original ideas into cutting-edge mobile products. “Entering the US market is a big challenge for our team. We are really excited to deal with new opportunities, meeting new clients, and work on innovative products”, stated Stanfy CEO and Co-founder Paul Bashmakov.

Currently Stanfy is proceeding with US market integration finding new customers and partners. Mobile market environment is changing rapidly, so company’s main goal is to foresee users trends and apply them to their mobile solutions.

About Stanfy

Stanfy (http://www.stanfy.com) is a San Francisco based design and development team with R&D office in Ukraine focused on Android and iOS applications. Stanfy works with the leading companies, innovators and startups to create outstanding mobile experience for its customers. The company has a strong presence at the mobile market, and since 2009 has released more than 60 iOS and Android apps for its customers all over the world.

Media Contact:
Maria Tereschenko
Stanfy
964 Eddy St
San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
+4152165213
mtereshenko@stanfy.com.ua
http://www.stanfy.com

Business

Edgar Perez in London and Kiev Previewing Knightmare on Wall Street, the Knight Capital Story

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Edgar Perez, Author, ‘The Speed Traders, An Insider’s Look at the New High-Frequency Trading Phenomenon That is Transforming the Investing World’ and Course Director, The Speed Traders Workshop 2013, Previewing ‘Knightmare on Wall Street’ in London and Kiev.

New York City, NY, USA (April 15, 2013) — Edgar Perez, author of The Speed Traders, An Insider’s Look at the New High-Frequency Trading Phenomenon That is Transforming the Investing World (http://www.TheSpeedTraders.com), spoke at High-frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London (http://www.HFT-Leaders-Forum.com) and Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University (http://kneu.edu.ua), and offered a preview of his forthcoming book Knightmare on Wall Street (http://www.KnightmareonWallStreet.com).

Knight Capital was one of the companies whose fortune had risen as U.S. regulators made a series of changes in the structure of financial markets over the last 15 years. On Wednesday August 1, 2012, 9:30am, right after the markets opened for the day, the firm would issue an unprecedented number of erroneous orders into the market. What followed after this shocking announcement were rounds of conversations with a number of players that had smelled blood and were ready to pick up the pieces, if not stopped by an unprecedented frantic telephone activity in an industry where everybody knows everybody. Knightmare on Wall Street is the behind-the-scenes story of this epic event; it will provide a comprehensive account of what took to elevate Knight Capital to the cusp of the investing revolution of the late 1990s and what almost brought down the firm.

Edgar Perez’s first book, The Speed Traders. published in English by McGraw-Hill Inc. (2011), Mandarin by China Financial Publishing House (2012), and Bahasa Indonesia by Kompas Gramedia (2012), provides “a clear and informative read that can be useful to both seasoned industry professionals and those who are only exploring the financial industry” and has confirmed him as the preeminent global expert in the specialized area of high-frequency trading. Perez has led The Speed Traders Workshop 2012, How High Frequency Traders Leverage Profitable Strategies to Find Alpha in Equities, Options, Futures and FX (http://www.TheSpeedTradersWorkshop.com), Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Warsaw, Kiev, New York, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, and was Adjunct Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, where he taught Algorithmic Trading and High-Frequency Finance. He contributes regularly to The New York Times and China’s International Finance News and Sina.

Perez has been interviewed on CNBC Cash Flow, CNBC Squawk Box, BNN Business Day, CCTV China, Bankier.pl, TheStreet.com, Leaderonomics, GPW Media, Channel NewsAsia Business Tonight and Cents & Sensibilities. In addition, Perez has been featured on Sohu, News.Sina.com, Yicai, eastmoney, Caijing, ETF88.com, 360doc, AH Radio, CNFOL.com, CITICS Futures, Tongxin Securities, ZhiCheng.com, CBNweek.com, Caixin, Futures Daily, Xinhua, CBN Newswire, Chinese Financial News, ifeng.com, International Finance News, hexun.com, Finance.QQ.com, Finance.Sina.com, The Korea Times, The Korea Herald, The Star, The Malaysian Insider, BMF 89.9, iMoney Hong Kong, CNBC, Bloomberg Hedge Fund Brief, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Dallas Morning News, Valor Econômico, FIXGlobal Trading, TODAY Online, Oriental Daily News and Business Times.

Perez has been engaged to present to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Washington DC), CFA Singapore, Hong Kong Securities Institute, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University, University of International Business and Economics (Beijing), Hult International Business School (Shanghai) and Pace University (New York), among other public and private institutions. In addition, Perez has spoken at a number of global conferences, including Harvard Business School’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference (Boston), High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum (New York, Chicago), MIT Sloan Investment Management Conference (Cambridge), Institutional Investor’s Global Growth Markets Forum (London), Technical Analysis Society (Singapore), TradeTech Asia (Singapore), FIXGlobal Face2Face (Seoul) and Private Equity Convention Russia, CIS & Eurasia (London).

Perez was a vice president at Citigroup, a senior consultant at IBM, and a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Co. in New York City. Perez has an undergraduate degree from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Lima, Peru (1994), a Master of Administration from Universidad ESAN, Lima, Peru (1997) and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School, New York, with a dual major in Finance and Management (2002). He belongs to the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. Perez resides in the New York City area and is an accomplished salsa and hustle dancer.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
The Speed Traders
516-761-4712
jpetrova@thespeedtraders.com
http://www.thespeedtraders.com

Travel

Luxury Travel Ltd has launched the first in a series of Luxury Travel Packages in Vietnam and Cambodia

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Luxury Travel Ltd. has launched the first in a series of set departure, luxury travel packages in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Hanoi, Vietnam, April 13, 2013 — Luxury Travel Ltd. (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has launched the first in a series of set departure, luxury travel packages in Vietnam and Cambodia, allowing guests to experience the finest food, nature and culture, while discovering the countries essential highlights and witnessing its astounding diversity, from North to South.

The “Vietnam Highlights in 12 Days” will be departing on the 1st of every month from Ho Chi Minh City. Also, there will be scheduled departures for the “Vietnam and Cambodia Experience in 14 Days” starting from Hanoi on the 15th of every month and ending in Siem Riep, Cambodia.

“Vietnam and Cambodia are fast emerging as luxury travel destinations.” says Luxury Travel founder Mr. Pham.

These journeys are perfect for first-time travellers anxious about travelling to Vietnam and Cambodia, families and small groups of friends, as well as single travellers not wanting to travel alone.

With small groups of up to only 12 guests per departure (with a minimum of 2 people for guaranteed departure) it is a great way to meet other elite travelers and share with them the experiences of a lifetime in these exotic countries in Southeast Asia.

The first departure of the Vietnam Experience will start from 1 June 2013 and the Vietnam and Cambodia Experience will start from 15 June 2013.

All departures are accompanied by an English speaking tour guide to ensure the best interpretive and unique experience.

Luxury Travel Ltd. (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) sales and marketing manager Hung Nguyen says, “In response to market demand, our set departure offerings will enable our travel partners and their clients the opportunity to book luxury tours on a predictable and affordable basis. If you book, we guarantee you are going.”

Vietnam offers a magical mix of tropical beaches, post-colonial charm, a string of world heritage sites, stunning inland scenery, world-renowned cuisine and a home-grown flair for hospitality.

The country also boasts many attractions, including beautiful resorts, spas, majestic scenery, a rich traditional culture, easy going and welcoming locals and an improving tourist infrastructure. This makes Vietnam a more attractive destination for travelers seeking authenticity coupled with luxury.

The Vietnam Highlight package tour is priced from $ 1571 per person, in a twin shared room, and includes internal economy flights, 11 nights’ premium accommodations, most meals, airport transfers and sightseeing tours as per the itinerary.

“The beauty of our luxury tours is the first hand knowledge and excellent service of local travel experts. Our trips have been carefully designed to capture the crème de la crème, and allow you to really experience the culture, flow smoothly from place to place, and allow time for relaxation and personal discovery. You will stay at hotels with great character and we ensure that you will have unique, high end experiences,” added Hung.

The package is valid for sale until May 2013, unless sold out prior, for travel on June 1, 2013. Phone +8491234686996 or visit http://www.luxurytravevietnam.com for more information about travel and experiences to any of these destinations.

Visit http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/Set_Departure/Vietnam_Experience_in_12days.htm.

Media Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing13@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Government, Law, Politics

PAC Launches 2014 Campaign Program To Stop Amnesty Legislation in DC

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ALIPAC is launching their 2014 candidate and campaign program to put the brakes on any legislation that would put America’s borders on a path to destruction by legalizing illegal aliens.

Raleigh, NC, USA (April 10, 2013) — Contact: Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) 866 703-0864 / press@alipac.us

In response to illegal invader supporters marching in American streets today demanding amnesty legislation that is expected soon in Washington, ALIPAC is launching their 2014 candidate and campaign program to put the brakes on any legislation that would put America’s borders on a path to destruction by legalizing illegal aliens.

“The vast majority of Americans want border and immigration law enforcement instead of any form of amnesty for illegal invaders,” said William Gheen President of ALIPAC who was cited in the national and global media last week opposing the AP style change discarding the term ‘illegal immigrant.’ “By starting our 2014 campaign efforts early, we will send a clear message to all incumbent lawmakers that they will not be able to hide any cloture or actual votes on amnesty from their constituents!”

ALIPAC was formed on September 11, 2004 in honor of the victims of 9/11 who were killed due to the inadequate enforcement of America’s existing immigration laws, just like the DC sniper victims and the thousands of Americans killed each year on American soil by illegal invaders. Millions of American are displaced in their jobs and billions of dollars are lost to illegals due to depreciated wages and stolen taxpayer resources.

ALIPAC opposes Obama’s DACA (Deferrred Action) amnesty because it is unlawful, unconstitutional, and not backed by any legislation or lawmaker voters.

ALIPAC opposes any new legislation that would rubber stamp Obama’s dictatorial actions, because changing America’s laws to accommodate millions of illegal invaders is sending the message around the world that America’s defenses are down and that illegal immigration will not be stopped. While over 80% of Americans want the current borders of the United States enforced, the Executive Branch refuses to comply.

Such hopes for future border security or immigration law enforcement designed to protect American jobs, property, and lives from invasion will vanish if Comprehensive Immigration Reform Amnesty passes, placing millions of illegal invaders on a path to voting rights and a radical transformation of American politics which will displace over 15 million American voters.

ALIPAC is currently endorsing more than 100 members of Congress that the organization feels can be counted on to oppose Amnesty for illegal aliens CLICK HERE FOR LIST.

For more information about ALIPAC’s 2014 candidate and campaign operations, or to schedule interviews with William Gheen, please visit http://www.ALIPAC.us.

Business

Looking to Join a Portfolio Company? Experts Connection Explains the Risks and Rewards of Working for Private Equity

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Do You Have What It Takes to Work with a Start-Up or Turnaround? Recruiter Mary Kier Describes What You Need and How to Interview to Get Hired by a Private Equity Firm.

NOVATO, Calif. (April 10, 2013) — Even in a down economy, start-ups are thriving as private equity firms continue to invest looking for returns on new ideas and new technologies. If you are aggressive and have a taste for risk working for a portfolio company may be a perfect career choice. To see if you have what it takes, Mary Kier, CEO of Cook Associates Executive Search, will explain what it takes to get hired by a portfolio firm and how to navigate the interview process in the next Experts Connection (http://www.experts-connection.com) webinar entitled, “Spotlight on Private Equity: How Do You Get Hired.” The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PT), and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

Drawing from almost three decades of recruiting executives for private equity companies, Mary will provide an insider’s look at the world of private equity hiring, providing first-hand insight into what resonates when they are seeking executives to run their portfolio companies. Private equity firms are looking for specific qualifications in their executive candidates to ensure a fast return on their investments. They also use a different interview process, looking for special characteristics that demonstrate that the candidate is well-suited for the fast-paced world of private equity. Mary will explain what private equity wants, how to match their criteria to your skillset, how they use retained search recruiters, and share real life stories about candidates who succeeded, and those who didn’t and why.

During this 90-minute session, Mary will explain what it takes to work with a privately equity firms managing portfolio company and the qualifications you will need to be considered. Topics of discussion will include:

– Today’s portfolio environment and what private equity companies look for in executive candidates;
– Conducting a self-assessment analysis to determine if the world of private equity is for you;
– Sharpening your interview skills before you meet with a portfolio firm; and
– Asking the right and appropriate interview questions.

“Equity in a successful start-up company is the brass ring for any executive, but not all executives are well suited to manage portfolio companies,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection teleseminars. “Mary has been working with private equity companies for some time and has a firm understanding of what they are looking for, and what a candidate needs to do to be successfully considered for a role in a portfolio company. If you have any interest at all in working with start-ups, this is the perfect session to help you plan your next career move.”

The cost of the Experts Connection seminar is $60, $50 for NETSHARE members. Access is provided via web and telephone and a web archive also is available for registrants. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com.

About Mary Kier
Mary Kier has been with Cook Associates Executive Search since 1984 and now serves as the firm’s CEO and a leader in the firm’s Private Equity Practice. She is respected for her ability to ascertain the underlying themes in the portfolio company and identify with the executive leadership team in order to quickly assess new talent. Her search work encompasses CEO’s, COOs, CFOs, CMOs, Divisional Presidents as well as functional heads of Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR and Operations. Mary earned her BS degree in Management and Industrial Relations, graduating with honors.

About NETSHARE
NETSHARE (http://www.netshare.com) is a confidential, membership based organization dedicated to providing executives across all disciplines and industries with quality $100K plus job lists. NETSHARE also offers networking opportunities and a community of peers for the exchange of strategic information related to job search, professional development and best practices. NETSHARE has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines as the best online destination for executive positions.

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700
annette@netshare.com