GUARD DOG BRAND DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF THE ALLTHINGSLIFESCIENCES 2009 VENTURE CAPITAL FORUM

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New York, NY (July 8, 2009) –Guard Dog Brand Development^® (GDBD) is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the AllThingsLifeSciences 2009 Venture Forum Bootcamp program on July 15-16 in Washington, DC.

AllThingsLifeSciences 2009 is the first venture capital forum exclusively for women-led life sciences companies from biotech and devices to healthcare products and services. The Forum will showcase high-growth investment opportunities to audiences of active angel, venture, and corporate investors. The six-month program includes recruiting, screening, training and coaching with participation from life science executives, investors, attorneys, industry experts, business development professionals, and seasoned entrepreneurs. The Bootcamp for companies selected will be held in Washington, DC. The Forum events themselves will take place in New York City; Silicon Valley, CA; Austin, TX; and Madison WI later this year.

"GDBD's involvement will provide these up-and-coming life sciences companies with the ability to not only raise additional capital, but assist them in their goals to pursue strategic partnerships and creative strategies to ensure sustainability and success," said Camille DeSantis, co-founder and co-president of GDBD. "As award-winning, industry-recognized experts in brand identity development for the life sciences sector, GDBD is uniquely positioned to help improve the valuation potential of these candidate companies by providing mentoring on brand strategy, strategic brand design, and investor relations," added Ms. DeSantis.

AllThingsLifeSciences 2009 Bootcamp will begin with a special White House Briefing with Administration Officials and a celebratory Capitol Hill Reception with members of the U.S. Congress, co-hosted by Women in Bio. The Bootcamp sessions will take place at The George Washington University School of Business.

"As a women-led company supporting the life sciences industry, GDBD strongly relates to the companies invited to the Bootcamp. As successful entrepreneurs ourselves, Ms. DeSantis and I feel extremely honored to be contributing to the mentoring of these selected companies and look forward to helping them achieve their business goals," said Maria Casini, co-founder and co-president of GDBD.