Crafting a Fundable Roadmap in 2009 March 31, 2009

Crafting a Fundable Financial Roadmap
9:00am-10:30am
As an entrepreneur, steering your startup on the financial path to success needs an effective financial roadmap and a thorough understanding of how it will unfold over the next five years. In this presentation, Anthony Nassar, Founder and Principal, Venture Momentum, will share a systematic methodology for developing a robust financial model.
Developing a Compelling Pitch: 12 Slides that will Hook Investors
10:45pm- 11:45pm
Laurie Lumenti-Garty and Shai Goldman of SVB Capital's Entrepreneur Services Group will lead this interactive session on the "infamous" 12 slide presentation.

Pitching to the Group
11:45am -12:15 pm
15 one-minute elevator pitches presented, with the top 3 chosen to pitch to the final panel at 3:30pm. To pitch, companies need to send their presentations in a week before the session.

Lunch Break

Assessing and Sizing Your Market Opportunity
1:00pm - 2:00pm
One of the top reasons for a new product failure is inadequate market analysis, yet most entrepreneurs bypass this step. Steve Tennant, Managing Director, Tennant Consulting, will convey key steps you can take to analyze and size a new market opportunity.
Crafting a Due Diligence-Ready Legal Framework
2:00pm -3:15pm
Eric Deeds of DLA Piper will help entrepreneurs avoid common mistakes they make when managing the legal aspects of their startup. In this workshop you will learn techniques and best practices in building and maintaining a due diligence-ready legal framework.
Entrepreneurs and Investors Panel: The Voice of Experience
3:30pm-5:00pm
A panel of successful startup entrepreneurs and early stage investors will share their experiences, challenges and insights into building and securing funding. They will also listen to pitches and engage in an interactive Q&A session.

$85 (members), $110 (non-members).

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