In-Person Event

Startup Funding 101: How to Raise from Angels, VCs, and through Crowdfunding

Learn the basics of fundraising

Date

Oct 17, 2017

Time

03:30 pm - 06:00 pm

Address

General Provision - Main Area, 525 NW 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Timezone

There are many different ways an entrepreneur can raise funding, but which type is right for your business, and what are the pitfalls to avoid? At this event, we will gather local experts with vast experience on different types of startup funding, including angel investment (Jonathan Cole, Angel Investor & Director of New World Angels), VC investment (Satish Movva, Founder & CEO of CarePredict, a VC-backed startup in Broward County), and crowdfunding (Sally Outlaw, expert in crowdsourcing and author of "Cash from the Crowd"). Join us for this workshop, which will provide practical, step by step advice, and a long audience Q&A portion.

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.