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Applying for Angel Funding- Part 1: An Angel’s Perspective

Name: Applying for Angel Funding- Part 1: An Angel’s Perspective
Start: 2017-10-03T08:45:00-04:00
End: 2017-10-03T11:00:00-04:00
Location: LearnLaunch

October 3 @ 8:45 am - 11:00 am

at LearnLaunch

Free - $35

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Not all angel groups are created equal. Hear from the leaders of the top angel groups in Boston on where to begin when you are approaching angel groups. Learn what to expect, what they like to see, and how to make your application and pitch stand out.

Questions answered will include:

How do you approach angel groups?
How do you get a Champion?
What are the most important parts of the application? What aspects of my company will Angels care most about?
What is the best way to prepare for your pitch to an angel group?
What about the JOBs act - how has that changed the landscape?

Sheila Narayan

Managing Director at Golden Seeds

Sheila Narayan is a Managing Director at Golden Seeds where she manages their Office Hours Program and assists with deal flow activities. She is active in Boston’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, mentoring entrepreneurs and judging business competitions. She has over 20 years of experience in the payments and financial technology industries. Previously, Sheila held executive leadership roles at Online Resources, Inc. and was a Partner at First Annapolis Consulting.

Jodi Collier

Director of Operations, Launchpad Venture Group

Jodi Collier is the Director of Operations for Launchpad Venture Group where she helps manage deal flow and provides support to the membership, applying entrepreneurs and portfolio CEOs. Prior to joining Launchpad, Jodi worked at Champion International Paper Company (later acquired by International Paper) and was the Vice President of EF Education First where she had over 10 years of marketing and operations experience in the education and manufacturing industries.

David Kessler

Angel Investor at Boston Harbor Angels

David Kessler is an angel investor at Boston Harbor Angels and retired entrepreneur. David worked in the computer software industry for more than 35 years – most of that time as a software engineer and much of that work as a systems architect and programmer. During his career, David founded or co-founded a number of for-profit companies and one nonprofit. In 2012, David entered the fascinating world of angel investing. Since that time, he has participated in 13 deals – 5 tech, 6 life science and 2 in the “other” category.

Ian Mashiter

Director of Entrepreneurship, Boston University Questrom School of Business and Angel Investor with Hub Angels

Ian Mashiter is the Director of Entrepreneurship at BU’s Questrom School of Business where he oversees the BUZZ Lab, which he established as BU’s center for entrepreneurship. Previously, Ian was an entrepreneurial executive with more than 28 years of high technology experience. Over his career, Ian has served as a board member, chief executive officer and co-Founder of such innovative companies as Quarry Technologies, Ennovate Networks, Dymec Kinetic. Nimbit and BMS. He is also an active angel investor with Hub Angel Investment Group, LLC and Launchpad Venture Group where he evaluates business plans for potential investment and provides advice to portfolio companies.

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