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November 15, 2023 It’s that time of year, to reflect back upon the many successes in the Venture Capital and Private Equity industries, in addition to honoring those who have worked toward that success, in 2023 and beyond. Kirkland & Ellis LLP will present the annual IVCA Awards Dinner, taking place on Monday, December 4th,…

November 15, 2023 One of the key tributes at the upcoming IVCA Awards Dinner will be for Maura O’Hara, who has shepherded the association as Executive Director from 2003 to 2023 … her final year was as a transitional advisor to the new Executive Director Christie Pruyn. In her tenure, the IVCA has grown from…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, November 15, 2023 VETO SESSION ROUND UP The Veto session ended on November 9th. The General Assembly passed 22 that will go to the Governor. Of the six gubernatorial vetoes under consideration, only one was accepted. This was the amendatory veto of the procurement omnibus…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, November 1, 2023 1st VETO SESSION Staying true to their statements before the VETO session, the Illinois General Assembly has not advanced a supplemental budget to address the crisis of migrant and refugee families coming to Illinois. Four issues have been front and…

November 1, 2023 Right after Halloween, the day reserved for the more unnerving elements in the atmosphere, the economic flow of worldwide markets are dealing with their own frights. What are the issues upcoming in 2024 that could affect the geo-financial world? The online media has weighed in, and offers the following. Bloomberg.com, ’Wider War…

November 1, 2023 Congratulations to our 2023 IVCA Award recipients! Join us on Monday, December 4, 2023, to celebrate their accomplishments at the 2023 IVCA Awards Dinner sponsored by Kirkland & Ellis LLP!  We will also recognize Maura O’Hara on her outstanding service to IVCA as she retires. Schedule: Location: Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Grand…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, October 18, 2023 LEGISLATIVE LEADERS KEEP LID ON BUDGET Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield next week for the first of two weeks of Veto Session. Despite appeals from the Mayor of Chicago and elsewhere, legislative and the governor have decided against advancing a…

October 18, 2023 Artificial Intelligence (or AI) …. there is not a day that doesn’t go by in our modern life where either the topic comes up or the direct effect of the science occurs. Venture Capital and Private Equity have been the drivers for research and development of the science, but what are the…

October 10, 2023 The hottest cultural phenomenon post the millennium is undoubtably the podcast, and its YouTube-type video sibling the “vodcast.” For the price of internet access and a microphone, various voices can broadcast their stories and perspectives. The Venture Capital and Private Equity Industries are no exceptions, as a number of established and newer…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, October 4, 2023 VETO SESSION ON THE HORIZON On October 24-25-26 the Illinois General Assembly meets in the State Capitol for Veto Session. Democratic legislative leaders and Governor Pritzker generally make agreements on major legislation as it moves through the process in the…