Past Programs

Funding Options Deep Dive for Social Impact, Non-profit, and B-Corps

The structure of you company determines the path you take for funding. As a follow up to our Funding Options Roundtable, this deep dive discussion will explore the funding options available to companies with a social focus. Should you be a non-profit or a for-profit with a mission (B-Corps)? What the heck is a B-Corp anyway? Can you start as a non-profit and change to for-profit later down the road? What grants are available and how can you best position your company for one? Join our experts for coffee and all the answers.

Women helping women in entrepreneurship at MassChallenge

The Boston entrepreneurial community is home to some of the strongest and most successful women in entrepreneurship. Join the women of Golden Seeds and several local serial entrepreneurs for a discussion on sources of capital for your business. The discussion will be followed by small breakout sessions that focus on the challenges your company may be facing.

Speakers:

• Sheryl Schultz – Managing Director, Golden Seeds
• Beth Marcus - Playrific
• Heather-Jean MacNeil – Program Director, The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership, Babson College

Mentors:

• Heather Sears – Launchpad Venture Group, VP Marketing, Sense Networks
• Katie Schuller Bleakie – Golden Seeds
• Jean Hammond – Golden Seeds, Launchpad, Learnlaunch, LearnLaunchx

The Boston community is full of resources for women entrepreneurs. Hear from a few of the key organizations and how to stay connected with the entire community of women entrepreneurs.

MassChallenge – Funding Day

The Capital Network is a proud supporter of MassChallenge. As part of the MassChallenge accelerator we will be hosting the Funding Day for the MassChallenge Finalists to help them jumpstart their companies and be ready to prepare for funding.

The Network Event

Join us and our network of angels and venture capitalists, serial entrepreneurs, early stage startups, and the dedicated community that keeps us going strong for our annual Network even to reconnect and recharge over good food and spirits

PLUS

One lucky attendee will win a free Aeron office chair

Brought to you by our event sponsor

Surfing the Wave – What the heck is crowdfunding anyway?

Crowdfunding is the hipster way to go, but how effective is it? Join us as we discuss the ups and downs of crowdfunding and what it means for you. Hear from entrepreneurs who have received funding from Angel List and Kickstarter and an expert on the legal implications of getting funding from the crowd.

Speakers:
Andy Cook, CoFounder – Rentabilities
Sam Aquillano, Founder, Director – Design Museum Boston
Brad McNamara, Founder – Freight Farms
Michelle Basil, Partner – Nutter McClennen and Fish
Moderator:
Ben Littauer – Launchpad and Boston Harbor Angels

Location:
Dogpatch Labs
1 Cambridge Center, 6th Floor
Cambridge, MA

Expert Lunch: Maximizing Value Through IP

Join us for lunch, followed by two round table discussions to learn about strategies and techniques proven to be effective to add value to early stage companies. This interactive small group setting provides an opportunity to learn about IP basics, strategies for building an IP portfolio, and the role of IP in corporate transactions. Learn how these IP assets play a role in the value of a company, and how they impact the success a company will have in its capital raising efforts. IP broadly encompasses many different types of corporate assets. Businesses in any industry must be aware of the ways in which the company’s future success can be enhanced by an appreciation of IP and its strategic use.

Working lunch programs are hosted by TCN’s professional service sponsors to provide tactical level information designed to accelerate the fundraising process.

Agenda:

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:30 Roundtables

Expert Lunch: Transitioning from Seed to VC

Is your start-up ready to transition from seed capital to venture capital? This limited seat luncheon will provide attendees with advice on how to appeal to venture capitalists now that your start-up is off the ground. Expert advice from professionals at Bingham McCutchen will cover business plan essentials and the pitch, as well as term sheets. Prepare yourself and your company when adding new investors by understanding valuation and other terms, as well as the impact of dilution on your ownership.

Working lunch programs are hosted by TCN’s professional service sponsors to provide tactical level information designed to accelerate the fundraising process.