Washington Startup Blog http://www.washingtonstartupblog.com The Startup Blog Network Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:51:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 Pitch Clinic Extraordinaire http://www.washingtonstartupblog.com/2008/12/27/pitch-clinic-extraordinaire/ http://www.washingtonstartupblog.com/2008/12/27/pitch-clinic-extraordinaire/#comments Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:51:38 +0000 Ray Zambroski http://www.washingtonstartupblog.com/?p=1619  Raising capital from Angel investors can be a challenge, particularly given just 10 minutes to distill your entire business plan into a compelling presentation. What information is critical? How much detail is enough, or too much? What do angel investors consider when evaluating an investment opportunity?

Find out on January 6, 2009. Alliance of Angels Calendar

Since 1999, the Program Managers at the Alliance of Angels have been coaching early-stage companies and bringing the best deals to angel investor members. Having collectively interviewed hundreds of companies, they have developed a set of best practices regarding the presentations that resonate with the angel investment community.

This workshop format will be divided into two parts. First, the AoA program staff will give an overview of the Alliance of Angels and discuss the components of a good 10 minute pitch. Afterwards, they will work directly with the participants on specific start-up messaging. All you need to bring is your vision for your company and your desire to make this workshop truly participative– no other preparation is necessary. Space is limited to 20 attendees, so reserve your spot today. The price to attend is $95 per person with advanced registration, or $110 at the door.

This event is intended for entrepreneurs only! (no service providers, please).  Registration starts at 1:45 so we can start promptly at 2 PM.


]]> http://www.washingtonstartupblog.com/2008/12/27/pitch-clinic-extraordinaire/feed/ Getting Started http://www.washingtonstartupblog.com/2008/08/04/getting-started/ http://www.washingtonstartupblog.com/2008/08/04/getting-started/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:44:19 +0000 Ray Zambroski http://www.washingtonstartupblog.com/?p=1613 You are an entrepreneur, perhaps on your first project.  And coming at you from a variety of directions, you have a never-ending flow of myth, history, opinion, and intuition about how to pitch investors.  Check out NWEN’s event later this week: August’s Venture Breakfast is “Angel Financing Demystified.” NWEN Event

 

I can’t say enough good about both vibe and the quality of NWEN’s programs and events.  Whether you are new to entrepreneurship, or simply looking to reconnect with peers, there is much here for you.  On this particular morning, see how 3 entrepreneurs pitch their companies to a panel of investors.

 


]]> http://www.washingtonstartupblog.com/2008/08/04/getting-started/feed/ Welcome to the Washington Startup Blog http://www.washingtonstartupblog.com/2008/07/22/welcome-to-the-washington-startup-blog/ http://www.washingtonstartupblog.com/2008/07/22/welcome-to-the-washington-startup-blog/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:55:19 +0000 Alexander Muse http://www.washingtonstartupblog.com/?p=1612 SpringStage is a new startup founded by David Cohen, Alexander Muse and Micah Baldwin. Our objective is to build a network of online, offline and media properties in an effort to promote entrepreneurship. Our focus is on local community development and in an effort to generate local content we are looking for a writer who is connected to the regional startup scene to blog about startups, entrepreneurs, venture capital and interesting people in your area. If this sounds interesting apply online below: http://www.texasstartupblog.com/startups/startup-blog-network/


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