Last week I had a GREAT meeting with Elana Boehm of the Capital Network. Elana and TCN are providing incredible resources for entrepreneurs and startups. Look for some Boston Young Entrepreneurs/The Capital Network collaboration in the near future.
In the meantime, take a look at what they have next Tuesday (There’s a 50% discount for us BYE members, and you can wander straight to BYE right after, so make sure to take advantage!):
Venture Fast Track
One Day Boot Camp for VC & Angel Success
Tuesday, November 9, 2020
7:30am - 6:00pm
Nutter McCLennen & Fish LLP
Seaport West, 155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
The limited seat Venture Boot Camp, led by leading experts in the field of startup financing, is an intensive, interactive full-day seminar designed to provide entrepreneurs and investors an in-depth understanding of what it takes to raise early stage capital for a startup. The Boot Camp is a dynamic, fast-track version of TCN’s comprehensive roundtables and expert lunches. So if you want an invigorating refresher, or are new to TCN events, this is your chance!
TCN Venture Boot Camp is a comprehensive 1-day program to understand early stage finance.
Among the topics covered will be:
- Creating a Business Model & Financing Plan
- Dilution - Economic Impact of Early Stage Investment; Founder Equity Issues
- Pitching the Plan: Marketing Materials, Presentations & Building the Team
- Angel & Venture Term Sheets
- Valuation & Negotiation
- Financial Impact of Raising Capital from Friends & Family (Common Stock) vs. Angel/VC (Preferred Stock)
Program Highlight: The Mentor: Mentee Lunch session is an opportunity for the Boot Camp entrepreneurs to ask questions and receive advice from experienced entrepreneurs, strategic professionals, or early stage investors and who are active supporters of New England’s entrepreneurial community. The lunch will be structured for several entrepreneurs to be matched and eat lunch with an entrepreneurship expert.
50% Discount for the BYE community! Register as an Affiliate here and use the code “TCNGuest”
TCN Venture Fast Track will features panels led by industry experts, interactive roundtable sessions, a special lunch program pairing participating entrepreneurs with key mentors, and a follow on networking opportunity over cocktails.
Partial Faculty and Mentor List:
Geraldine Alias - Principal, Volition Capital
Jeffrey Arnold - President, Arnold Strategies LLC
Elon Boms - Managing Director, Launch Capital LLC
Mirena Bagur - Founder & Principal, CONTeXO Group
Yumin Choi - Associate, HLM Venture Partners
Bob Creeden - Managing Partner, Partners Innovation Fund
Mike Grandinetti - Managing Director, Southboro Capital
Jean Hammond – Member, Golden Seeds, Hub Angels, Launchpad Ventures
Bill McPhee - Member, Boston Harbor Angels
Dina Routhier - Principal, Massachusetts Technology Development Corp.
Sheryl Schultz - Member, Golden Seeds
Arnie Scott - Member, Hub Angels
Chris Sheehan - Managing Director, Common Angels
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