What is the ‘science’ behind today’s fast-growth companies? What is happening that is new and innovative, and who are the people behind it? What are venture capitalists looking for in environmental and consumer internet start-ups, and why? Going after the incumbents; is taking on the ‘big guys’ good strategy or fool’s errand? These are some of the questions which will be discussed at the 'Silicon Valley Comes to Cambridge' event 19-21 November 2009, which has been organised by NESTA. - NESTA