Red Herring Announces North American Finalists

June 17, 2010 - PRLog -- San Diego, Calif. - June 17, 2010 – Red Herring today announced their finalist nominations for the Red Herring 100, a selection of the 100 private companies in North America that play a leading role in innovation and technology.  To view the Red Herring list of Finalists, please visit http://www.herring100.com/RHNA2010/2010finalists/2010finalists.html

Red Herring’s lists of private companies are an important part of the magazine’s tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs.  Red Herring editors have honored many leading companies at their early stages, including Google and eBay, as those that would change the way we live and work.

Red Herring’s editorial staff rigorously evaluated more than 1,000 private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and other criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development.  

The winners of the Red Herring 100 will be invited to share their insights on the future of innovation at the Red Herring North America 2010 conference, a forum for technology’s most exciting companies.  Scheduled for June 22-24, 2010 in San Diego, California at the Hotel Del Coronado, this intimate, three-day conference will explore the dynamics of disruption and associated opportunities.

About Red Herring North America

Red Herring North America is an invitation-only event for CEOs, select senior executives, and venture capitalists from the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Red Herring North America 2010 will bring together executives from private companies, joined by senior executives from public companies and venture capital firms.  Please contact Anam Alpenia at aalpenia@redherring.com or (650) 585-3411 if you would like to request an invitation to attend the event.

About Red Herring

Red Herring allows technology entrepreneurs, investors and industry observers to stay ahead of the curve and to be better informed about the global marketplace. Red Herring covers technology, innovation, financial strategies, important personalities and trends that are transforming the world of business with unique insight, opinion and forward-looking analysis. Readers turn to Red Herring for knowledge to make strategic decisions, build companies and create a competitive advantage for their businesses. Red Herring articles, blogs, research and event information can be found online at www.redherring.com.

Red Herring Conference contact: Anam Alpenia at aalpenia@redherring.com or (650) 585-3411

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