| Raising capital from Angel investors can be a challenge, particularly given just 10 minutes to distill your entire business plan into a compelling presentation. What information is critical? How much detail is enough, or too much? What do angel investors consider when evaluating an investment opportunity? Since 1999, the Program Managers at the Alliance of Angels have been coaching early-stage companies and bringing the best deals to angel investor members. Having collectively interviewed hundreds of companies, we have developed a set of best practices regarding the presentations that resonate with the angel investment community. In the 10-Minute Pitch Clinic, we share these best practices with you in an interactive workshop. Instead of learning these lessons the hard way, when you're in front of angels asking for money, consider attending our clinic first to get the inside information you need to know, now. This workshop format will be divided into two parts. First, the AoA program staff will give an overview of the Alliance of Angels and discuss the components of a good 10 minute pitch. Afterwards, we will work directly with the participants on specific start-up messaging. All you need to bring is your vision for your company and your desire to make this workshop truly participative-- no other preparation is necessary. Space is limited to 20 attendees, so reserve your spot today. The price to attend is $95 per person with advanced registration, or $110 at the door. Notes This event is intended for entrepreneurs (no service providers, please). To prepare, please just think about a succinct way to describe your business. This will be the starting point for our messaging discussion. It is designed for new companies looking to fine-tune their messaging, business plan, and investor pitch-- you need not be seeking funding from the AoA or at all, but it has been developed with an eye to pitching to the angel investor community. The workshop is not part of the AoA interview process, but attendees will be given special consideration should they choose to apply to the Alliance of Angels coaching and screening process. |
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| This workshop is jam-packed with material. Registration starts at 1:45 so we can start promptly at 2 PM. |
The eastside startup meeting is an open coffee version on east side. We meet at Tully's Coffee, 8862 161st Ave NE, Redmond, WA - on Wednesday @ 8:30am
Hack Night is a weekly meeting held by Seattle Wireless.
We now meet at Metrix at 1605 Boylston Ave at Pine around 7:00 PM.
Always check the EventCalendar to confirm that we are planning to meet.
This is a generally a work meeting. The purpose is to get together, communicate, relate problems, and actively work out technical issues that directly relate to building out the SeattleWireless network. We also work on problems encountered by individual node operators. Demos of software or hardware are also done on occasion. In the process, we all learn about things we didn't know before which is certainly in the spirit of Seattle Wireless.
If you think Seattle Wireless is cool and are interested in setting up a node, stopping by HackNight is a great way to meet the other people involved and figure out how to get started.
When:
Friday, January 9, 2009 7 - 9 am
Early-Bird Networking begins at 6:30 am
Where:
Bellevue Harbor Club, Bellevue, Washington
Parking:
Please park at the Bellevue Corporate Plaza Garage for parking validation. This is the free standing garage located at NE 6th St on 110th Ave. From NE 8th St turn south on 110th Ave NE. Garage entrance will be on your right hand side. Please note that parking is NOT validated in the Harbor Club building garage.
Speaker: Stuart Jamieson, Slipstream
*As of the December 2008 breakfast, due to rising venue costs for late registrations, the price to attend the breakfast will be increasing by $5 starting on the Tuesday before the breakfasts
Cost:
Regular Registration:
$25 for members, $40 for non-members.
After January 5: $30 for members, $45 for non-members
Due to venue capacity restrictions, registration is limited. As a non-profit organization, Washington Technology Industry Association regrets that we cannot refund registration fees due to cancellations or non-attendance.
Date: January 15, 2009
Location: FX McRory's, Seattle
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Pub Night is an exciting event designed specifically for you as entrepreneurs to get together and share ideas, build networks and have a great time at a well-known Northwest brew-pub. This is your opportunity to meet other energetic, dynamic entrepreneurs and to hear their stories.
Pub Night will allow five NWEN members to be in the limelight for three minutes each to talk about what they do and what they are looking for as entrepreneurs. The pressure will be on as each member gets only the use of a microphone (no PowerPoint!) to briefly get across the focus of his or her new venture. It is sure to be both informative and entertaining for all. Two restrictions will apply at all times: no talk about raising money and no suit coats or ties.
For your $20 you'll receive an appetizer buffet, two drink tickets good for one beer, house wine, well drink or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice and the pleasure of the company of other self-motivated, entrepreneurial people like yourself!
While Pub Night is a members-only event, if you are a member and would like to bring a guest who might consider membership, please contact the NWEN office at (425) 564-5701 and we will be happy to register them.
On January 22, 2009, the WTIA will release the results of a year long project to document the history of the Puget Sound technology industry. Working with researchers from Virginia Tech and Seattle University we’ve created the first picture of the foundational companies of our industry - and the companies that were created by their employees.
Free poster of the "Puget Sound Tech Universe" to all attendees!
Meet the Panel:
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About the Urban Leadership Series
This series was created as a unique forum for the technology community, business owners, corporate and government officials to connect over hot topics and common issues that are happening in the Puget Sound region. The Urban Leadership Series will feature some of today’s most dynamic technology and business leaders, as well as government officials who will share their insights on the present and the future of technology, economic, policy, and environmental trends and issues that we need to be aware of in order to prosper in this technological and global economy that we live in today. Not only will this insight be presented from a leader in the community, but there will also be an opportunity for open discussion on these topics with attendees.
When:
Friday, February 13, 2009 7 - 9 am
Early-Bird Networking begins at 6:30 am
Where:
Bellevue Harbor Club, Bellevue, Washington
Parking:
Please park at the Bellevue Corporate Plaza Garage for parking validation. This is the free standing garage located at NE 6th St on 110th Ave. From NE 8th St turn south on 110th Ave NE. Garage entrance will be on your right hand side. Please note that parking is NOT validated in the Harbor Club building garage.
Speaker: Robbie Cape, Cozi
*As of the December 2008 breakfast, due to rising venue costs for late registrations, the price to attend the breakfast will be increasing by $5 starting on the Tuesday before the breakfasts
Cost:
Regular Registration:
$25 for members, $40 for non-members.
After February 9: $30 for members, $45 for non-members