Venture Development Center (VDC) is an advisory and investment services firm with deep experience and contacts in the information services industry. VDC identifies information-based assets/sources, develops innovative product and distribution concepts, and creates business plans for their monetization:

	Advisory Services
	Identify breakthrough innovation concepts
	Evaluate innovations
	Develop and/or refine implementation plans
	Identify and secure first customers
	Recruit staff as needed
	Evaluate initial and ongoing deployment success
	Investment Services
	Identify sources of funding
	Assist management in evaluating sources of funding
	Advise management regarding acquisition and divestiture plans

Since 1992, VDC has worked with dozens of firms both within and outside the information services industry to identify, define, and implement innovative breakthrough strategies. VDC has created many new product, distribution, and market development ideas yielding exceptional returns for its clients. Collaboration typically involves strategy formulation, product creation, marketplace distribution, early-stage investment support, and business development.

Dr. Charles Stryker and his management team have years of experience resulting in a very rich network of contacts. Representative clients include: 24/7 RealMedia, Acxiom, AOL, AT&T, Convergys, Greenfield Online, Harte-Hanks, IAC, Kintera, LexisNexis, Sprint, Tranzact, and V12. In addition, VDC has relationships with many early-stage firms with unique technology and/or business advantage. For a more detailed client roster, click here.

For more information and to discuss your needs, e-mail us at: innovate@venturedc.com