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Indian Professionals Network (IPN) Re-launch Meeting Date: May 15, 2014 (Thursday) Time: 6:30 PM to 9:15 PM Venue: Ashiana Indian Restaurant Address: 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross, GA 30071 Direction: located in the lower level of Global Mall that is located in the NW corner of Jimmy Carter (exit 99) and I-85. Speaker: Mr. Michael S. Blake (see below for bio) Organizer: Mr. Mustafa Ajmeri, India Tribune Admission Fee: $10 per person (Indian buffet dinner included) Everyone welcome. Help us plan better. Please RSVP to: Mr. Mustafa Ajmeri -- Ajmerimk@aol.com - 678-463-6613 Mr. Rajan Vedak -- rajanvedak@yahoo.com - 404-200-6041 Proposed Program: 6:30 PM - Registration and Networking 6:40 PM - Appetizers and soft drinks served; cash bar available 7:10 PM - Introduction of IPN 2.0 and the organizer 7:15 PM - Introduction of Speaker 7:16 PM - Talk (“Keys to Buying a Business") followed by Q&A 8:00 PM - Vote of Thanks 8:02 PM - Dinner 9:00 PM - Adjourn Speaker: Michael S. Blake, CFA, ASA, Director of Valuation Services Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP Mike Blake is Director of Valuation Services at Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP, the largest regional CPA firm in Georgia and co-founder of StartupLounge.com. With a background of venture finance in Russia, Ukraine, Israel, and the U.S., Mike serves as an educator, mentor and advocate within the Atlanta startup ecosystem. Mike graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Economics from Franklin & Marshall College, and holds an MBA from Georgetown University. Mike’s interests include economic empowerment, adoption of renewable energy, water conservation, and raising awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Mike, his wife Cordelia, and their two sons, Alex and Max, reside in Chamblee. Mike is an avid musician, playing in two Atlanta rock bands.