As part of the pro.manchester research into Innovation and Enteprise in the City Region, this workshop in association with future pro.manchester provides an introduction into private equity and venture capital explaining key concepts and some ideas on risk and return.

The Panel will include Jonathan Diggines from Enterprise Ventures Ltd, Doug Stellman from YFM Private Equity, Gary Tipper from Zeus Private Equity and Mike Perls of Envestors. John Ashcroft CEO of pro.manchester will chair the session.


This session forms part of the pro.manchester Innovation and Enterprise workshops.
pro.manchester has agreed to undertake a study as part of the Commission for the New Economy Discussion paper series to evaluate 'funding for entrepreneurs'

Come and raise a glass to our recently elected chairman Chris Baguley and catch up with pro.manchester members old and new.

Chris Baguley and his fellow pro.manchester directors are looking forward to you joining them for a glass or two of wine and a bite to eat at the upcoming Chairman's reception.

Chris will make a short address outlining his aspirations for his year in the chair. The evening will continue informally with plenty of time for networking in the fabulous setting of Bridgewater Hall

The Bridgewater Hall is an ideal venue where members can renew old acquaintances, make new ones and hopefully do a little business.  We look forward to welcoming as many of you as possible.

There is no limit on the number of places per member firm.

Join us for the next in our series of pro.people discussion groups as Elizabeth McManus of Development Alternatives presents 'Dealing with difficult people'

The session will be led by Keith Cocker and Elizabeth McManus of Development Alternatives who will take a look at:

 - What makes people difficult
 - How not to take it personally
 - Constructive communication, in person and on the phone
 - Managing client expectations

They will also look at in more detail at 3 of the most useful things you can do:

 -  The powerful acknowledgement
 -  Generating options
 -  Using empathy and silence

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED