What is a CEO-a-thon?

Portfolio companies of OVP know (and perhaps dread) this annual event.  However, we look forward to it eagerly.  It comprises three days in the first quarter every year where we have every CEO of ours stand up and deliver a one hour summary of where they've been, where they are going, and why we should still feel great about our decision to invest. Every hour, on the hour, another one steps up to the podium. On one hand, there is nothing quite as exhilarating as seeing all these bright, motivated leaders wax passionately about their companies.  On the other, there may be no more high stakes event for these folks, post our initial investment.