You might have killer technology, a cant miss value proposition for customers plus a team with demonstrable experience and execution skills, but if you cant get your business fundamentals across to potential investors clearly and concisely youll fall at the first hurdle of the funding race.
Please note that this event is intended exclusively for startup executives and entrepreneurs seeking funding. Please do NOT register if you do not fit this profile.
The Funding Pitch Workshop was peppered with practical advice that I've been putting into practice since attending. In particular, walking through the 10 slide deck and understanding all of the opportunities to provide evidence to back up the business assumptions has changed my approach to writing a compelling presentation, Mike McGrath, CEO, Yosho
The vast majority of startups never get the opportunity to pitch their idea to potential investors, so when you do get the chance you shouldnt throw it away by talking about the wrong things. So if youve not successfully raised venture capital before, attending this workshop is a must, to give you critical insights into what information VCs and Angels are looking for, and how they want it presented.
Topics covered in this interactive workshop include: - Is my idea/business fundable? - What VCs and Angels look for from a Funding Pitch & why - Valuations & who get what %? - The successful funding flow from idea to A round - Creating the Killer Funding Pitch for YOUR startup
Guest Investor: TBD (see below for bio).
PRE-REGISTERED RATES (All Rates Include Hors Doeuvres) SVASE Members - $25 Non-SVASE members - $49 Walk-In rate is an additional $10 to the above rates.
Where: DLA Piper, 2000 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, 94303
his event is co-sponsored by DLA Piper, www.dlapiper.com
Please note that this event is intended for startup executives and entrepreneurs seeking funding. Please do NOT register if you do not meet this profile.
DISCLAIMER: Our aim is to continuously provide our
progressive audience with an open and interactive medium to view
and share relevant,
beneficial and interesting "career, economic, lifestyle and
networking" listings, ads, content and resources.
While the above information may be accurate and viable, the role
of Minority Professional Network, Inc. (MPN) is
strictly as a communications medium, and we do not
accept any responsibility for
cancellation, changes, errors, omissions, inconveniences, or any other form
of liability for any content
displayed or disseminated via our web sites, or e-marketing or social media
promotional services.
If there are any
doubts, we
encourage you to conduct additional research or contact the listed host or responsible entity.
CLICK HERE to inform us about any ads, listings or content
which appear to be
inappropriate,
fraudulent or misleading, or inconsistent with our theme and focus.