First day of ACG LA Conference September 16th, 2008

I had an opportunity to briefly speak with Karl Rove and Robert Reich at a reception held right after they both did their Key Note talks at the ACG LA Conference at the Beverly Hills Hotel. It was a packed room and following their talks the conference assembled 150 Private Equity firms seeking deal flow for companies to buy or sell. Later in the evening they had a great buffet dinner followed by a pool side party.  Wednesday morning will have Richard Parsons followed by Magic Johnson at lunch. This conference has been a great source of contacts for financing and marketing opportunities.   Keynote Speakers

Magic Johnson, Former NBA superstar and now a leading developer of inner-city businesses.

Richard D. Parsons, Board Chairman of Time Warner Inc. who as CEO shaped the company's successful turnaround strategy.

Karl Rove, political strategist and former White House advisor

George Stephanopoulos, ABC Chief Washington Correspondent

Robert Reich, economist and former Secretary of Labor

Joseph. J. Plumeri,  international financial executive and Board Chairman of The Willis Group, one of the world's  largest insurance brokers.

Richard Kovacevich,  the chairman of Wells Fargo & Co., he has overseen more than 200 acquisitions..