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In-Person Event

Startup Funding 101: Where to Raise Money for Your Idea in Pittsburgh

Learn the basics of fundraising

Date
Jan 15, 2019
Time
06:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Address
TrueFit, 501 Grant Street, 11th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Do you have a business idea or product that needs funding? Do you want to learn how startup funding works, what you need to do before trying to raise funding, and where you can go to get it? Then join us for this beginner fundraising workshop, which will provide practical, step by step advice, and feature talks from entrepreneurs who have successfully raised money for their businesses, and investors actively funding businesses. Learn expert tips, big pitfalls to avoid, what investors are looking for, how equity works, 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 https://FI.co/events.

Speakers

Don

Don Morrison

Chairman of Deal Flow @ Blue Tree Allied Angels

Jennifer

Jennifer Wilhelm

Assistant Director, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship @ Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA)

Cole

Cole Wolfson

Senior Program Manager @ AlphaLab Gear

Jason

Jason Jones

Olga

Olga Pogoda

Co-Founder @ KRNLS

Scot

Scot Mactaggart

Chief Innovation Officer @ Dagostino Electronic Services

Platinum Partners

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