In-Person Event

How to Raise Seed Funding for Your Startup Idea - and are you ready? With Adeo Ressi

Learn the basics of fundraising

Date
Apr 07, 2016
Time
06:30 pm - 09:00 pm
Address
ASU , 725 Arizona Ave (1st floor) , Santa Monica, CA
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Most startup financings happen when you find a “lead investor”, negotiate a term sheet, and recruit follow-on investors to contribute money to the deal. But the first step – finding a “lead” – is where most startups fail to make any progress. At this special event, Adeo Ressi (9X entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of the Founder Institute) will travel from Silicon Valley to teach you a step-by-step process to find a "Lead Investor" - and also listen to your startup ideas and give you feedback. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and get feedback from a world-renowned startup expert!

About the Host: Adeo Ressi

Adeo Ressi is the Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute, the world's premier startup launch program for talented entrepreneurs. In addition, Adeo started TheFunded.com, an exclusive community for entrepreneurs to rate and review venture capitalists. The Institute is the eighth start-up that Adeo has founded or built, four of which were acquired and three of which are still operating. Adeo is regarded as a worldwide expert on early-stage startups and venture capital, with numerous appearances in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Wired Magazine, Forbes, Entrepreneur, CNN, and more.

 

Who Should Attend?

  • Anyone who is thinking about raising money for their idea or business 
  • Anyone who wants to pitch their ideas to a startup expert for feedback
  • 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.
  • and more...

 

What is the Agenda?

  • Welcome and Socializing
  • Pitch Session with Adeo Ressi (audience members pitch and get feedback)
  • Talk from Adeo Ressi on How to Raise a Seed Round
  • Question and Answer
  • Pitch Session with Adeo Ressi (audience members pitch and get feedback)
  • 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

Adeo

Adeo Ressi

CEO @ Decile Group / VC Lab

Platinum Partners

Local Partners

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