In-Person Event

Startup Funding 101: The Wattpad Story

Learn the basics of fundraising

Date
Oct 21, 2015
Time
05:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Address
WeirFoulds LLP, 4100 - 66 Wellington Street West, Toronto-Dominion Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Do you have a business idea or product that needs funding? Do you want to learn how startup funding works? Then join us for this talk by Wattpad Founder and CEO Allen Lau, as he shares his real fundraising experience, from bootstrapping to an angel round to venture capital funding. Allen will share his expert tips, big pitfalls to avoid, what investors are looking for, and more. Join us for a great event!

Who Should Attend?

  • Anyone who is thinking about raising money for their idea or business 
  • Anyone that wants an understanding of fundraising for early stage businesses and products

 

 What are some of the Topics?

  • The key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding, and the anatomy of a "fundable" company
  • How to make yourself more attractive to investors
  • How to utilize online fundraising networks and platforms, like AngelList, Gust, Kickstarter, and Indiegogo.
  • How to meet and work with different sources of capital, such as friends and family, angel investors, venture capitalists, government grants and loans, and more.
  • and more...

 

What is the Agenda?

  • Welcome and Socializing
  • Talks from Entrepreneurs who have raised capital, and Investors who fund startups
  • Question and Answer
  • Introduction to the Founder Institute
  • Discussion and Drinks at a Local Bar or Restaurant

 

This event is free to attend. Join us for a fun evening! For more free startup events, visit http://FI.co/events.

Speakers

Allen

Allen Lau

CEO and co-founder @ Wattpad

Local Partners

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