Due to popular demand, we are producing this fast paced, one day workshop designed to give you all the information you need to launch and success for your own company.   And for only $99, includes lunch, networking reception, and private consultations with speakers.

You will learn how to raise funds and meet strategic partners. You can network with investors and also pitch in our pitch fest.Want to pitch for funding or strategic partners?  You will eat lunch and network with serious investors representing millions of dollars in funds with proven track records? Then join us now.

What Types of Entrepreneurs Should Attend

• Members of angel investment organizations
• Angel investors
• Strategic investors
• Venture capital and private equity investors
• Banks and financial services
• Successful entrepreneurs who have exited their businesses and have interest in staying involved in early stage companies
  
• High net-worth individuals who are considering investing in early stage companies
  

What Subjects are Covered

• How to raise money now
• Getting the most from deal terms with your investors
• Using social media for sales and marketing leads
• Using Internet search engines to promote your brand
• Retaining and recruiting an achievement oriented management team
• Principals of sales leadership and training
• What to expect from the due diligence process
• Structuring the deal
• Developing exit strategies--current market outlook for acquisition, merger, and sale, and IPO
  
• Determining the value of your company
• Using networking to meet investors, partners and customers
• Managing relationships with strategic partners and VC firms
• Creative financing strategies are emerging as low risk optiions for startups?
• Understand the terms commonly used in deal negotiations: deal terms, valuation, degree of control, and equity stake?
• What are opportunities for investments from US government and foreign government grants and loans

Apply to Pitch to a Panel of Investors
If you want to pitch to investors, there is no charge to apply to pitch once you have a ticket. We will select six companies to give a live five minute pitch with feedback from investors.   To learn more about the Pitch Program, go here.   Apply now, the deadline is Jan. 10.