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Overview
Introduction
Ian connects clients with capital.
Ian Westberg advises clients on strategic business issues that are critical to funding and connects them with targeted capital sources through the firm’s investor network. Before joining Ashurst Perkins Coie, he was a co-founder and senior executive of DLA Piper’s firm's Venture Pipeline group. Over the past 19 years, Ian has worked with hundreds of companies across a range of industries, advising them on investor pitching strategies, investor targeting, and market development.
Education & credentials
- University of Phoenix, B.S., Business Administration; Finance, 2002
- DLA Piper, Senior Executive, Venture Pipeline
- Gray Cary, Co-Founder and Regional Manager, Venture Pipeline
- Graham & James LLP, Corporate & Securities Paralegal
Professional recognition
Recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. for his "standout knowledge of early stage funding and excellent support of early stage companies," 2009
40 Under 40 Finalist, Sacramento Business Journal, 2011
Impact
- Sacramento Regional Technology Alliance (SARTA), Board Member, 2011-2015
- UC Davis - Big Bang Business Plan Competition, Mentor