BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Capital Network - ECPv4.6.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Capital Network X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://thecapitalnetwork.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Capital Network BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180326T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180326T160000 DTSTAMP:20180422T224324 CREATED:20180205T195449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T145913Z UID:33509-1522072800-1522080000@thecapitalnetwork.org SUMMARY:Pitch Practice with TCN Advisory Board: For TCN Members Only DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pitch Practice with TCN’s Advisory Board: For TCN Members ONLY \nWhat: The pitch practice will give you - TCN Members - the chance to give a 10 minute pitch about your company to investors\, experienced entrepreneurs\, mentors etc who are part of our Advisory Board and hear constructive feedback. During the hour members will have the chance to give their pitch 2-3 times to different investor and get feedback each time. \nPrior to the Pitch Practice we’ll connect members with one of the Advisory Board members to get some feedback on your deck and advice on your pitch before the big day. \nNOTE: To take part in this event you need to have attended the Pitch Workshop Part 1Event at Square 1 on 10.05.17 or 1.11.18\nDidn’t Make that event? Contact team@thecapitalnetwork.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our location sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that TCN events are open to entrepreneurs and investors only\, or approved guests of TCN. Service providers of any type must join TCN as a Sponsor. Email team@thecapitalnetwork.org for details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n URL:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/events/pitch-practice-with-tcn-advisory-board-for-tcn-members-only-2/ LOCATION:730 Commonwealth Ave\, Brookline\, MA\, 02446 CATEGORIES:Member Only Event,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Event-Image-Size-Template.pptx-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T133000 DTSTAMP:20180422T224324 CREATED:20180302T145519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180302T152310Z UID:33709-1522323900-1522330200@thecapitalnetwork.org SUMMARY:TCN Members Only Webinar: Growing Your Business - Effective Leadership Strategies For Founders DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leading a business is challenging. When you add the input of advisors\, potential investors\, family and friends\, it can be hard to define a clear path for yourself and your business. This 90 minute webinar will help you determine what it is you really want to do and who you want to do it for. You’ll be able to have a clear vision of the steps to get to that next level. \nOfficial Small Business Coaches for the City of Boston and innerOvation engineers Brenda Loan Baker and James Lopata will reveal tried and true methods—adapted from Silicon Valley—for building your portfolio and profits as quickly and easily as possible. Walk away with a clear idea of which 5 strategic areas you should focus on most for success. Leave with a clear plan of next steps and tools to stay on track. \nThe world needs what you have to offer! Learn how to make it easy for you to deliver! \nKEY TAKEAWAYS \n\nGain clarity on the fundamentals of building a thriving business\nDiscover which of five primary business areas matters most for your business’ growth\nEstablish clear next steps for scaling your business\nUnderstand time management best practice for effective leadership\n\nSpace is limited. Reserved your seat today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brenda Loan Baker\n Partner at innerOvation LLC\, Executive Coach & Business Consultant \n Brenda is a partner at innerOvation where she coaches a wide-range of clients to access their highest levels of potential. With a compassionate approach and a depth of experience\, she supports clients in connecting with their most compelling desires\, developing a clearly focused and achievable action plan\, and providing high-energy motivation for success. Bringing over 20 years of sales\, marketing and finance experience spanning many sectors including corporate and international organizations\, regional businesses and non-profits\, Brenda has a breadth of knowledge to address a wide-range of business development needs. Whether a client is a solopreneur looking for business startup coaching\, or a C-Suite executive who is looking for high quality leadership development and employee engagement strategies\, Brenda can offer the right solution. She is highly skilled at facilitating Board development as well as leadership development at all levels. \n LinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Lopata\n Executive Coach at innerOvation LLC \n James is an Executive Coach at innerOvation with over two decades of executive management experience — including in digital media consulting\, in the music and entertainment industries\, on Wall Street\, and in journalism. James now provides leadership coaching to individuals and companies who are creating game-changing innovation in the world. His clients include innovation teams and leaders at large technology corporations\, at innovative social entrepreneurial organizations\, and at some of the world’s most promising startups housed at the Cambridge Innovation Center and Harvard’s iLab. \n LinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that TCN events are open to entrepreneurs and investors only\, or approved guests of TCN. Service providers of any type must join TCN as a Sponsor. Email team@thecapitalnetwork.org for details. \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n URL:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/events/leadership-webinar-tcn-members/ CATEGORIES:Member Only Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/leadership-webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180403T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180403T140000 DTSTAMP:20180422T224324 CREATED:20180222T203635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T163822Z UID:33648-1522755900-1522764000@thecapitalnetwork.org SUMMARY:Angel Funding Part 2 – Due Diligence: Navigating People\, Processes and Promises DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You did it: you’ve got some customers\, you’ve pitched\, you’ve networked\, you’ve grown… but now what? \nThere’s a whole lot to understand between pitching to an Angel Group and the final handshake. We’ll walk you through the post pitching inquiry process\, due diligence rounds and how they differ from group to group: from high level overviews\, to in-depth analyses of every number\, customer and flaw\, our Angel experts will let you in on what they expect\, hope for and get turned off by so you can be prepared. We recommend for you to have attended our ‘Apply for Angel Funding with an Investor’s Perspective’ workshop. \nTo prepare for this workshop\, you can read Christopher Mirabile’s Inc article: ‘Rites of Passage: What Investors Mean By Due Diligence’ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Barbara Clarke\n Angel Investor at Pipeline Angels & Astia Angels\, Co-Founder of The Impact Seat \n Barbara Clarke is an angel investor at Pipeline Angels and Astia Angels and entrepreneur with over ten years of management consulting experience and ten years of nonprofit experience. She is a principal at The Impact Seat\, a newly-formed consultancy for inclusive innovation. Previously Barbara served as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for an independent school network\, President of Tufts University’s Alumni Association\, the National Director for the National Alliance for Grieving Children\, CFO for Cradles to Crayons\, as well as a Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers and KPMG. \n LinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raza Shaikh\n Angel Investor at Launchpad Venture Group & Sky Ventures \n Raza Shaikh is an entrepreneur and active angel investor in the Boston area. He invests as an individual angel and also as a member of Launchpad Venture Group and Sky Ventures. Raza’s expertise include the range from software\, robotics\, life science\, mobility and ML/AI. \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Deb Kemper\n Managing Director at Golden seeds \n Deb Kemper is a Managing Director at Golden Seeds\, a national angel investor group focused on women-founded and led companies. She is also a member of Clean Energy Venture Group. Her investment focus is high growth companies in the clean tech\, health care\, and technology sectors. \n. \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sal Daher\n Angel Investor at Walnut Ventures & MIT Angels\, Founder of Angel Invest Boston Podcast \n Sal Daher is an Angel Investor with Walnut Ventures and MIT Angels and takes stakes in about a dozen startups every year. He is also the founder of Angel Invest Boston\, a podcast that seeks to learn more about the creation of world-changing startups through dialogues with founders and angel investors. \n. \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that TCN events are open to entrepreneurs and investors only\, or approved guests of TCN. Service providers of any type must join TCN as a Sponsor. Email team@thecapitalnetwork.org for details. \nPlease note: By attending this event\, you agree to be photographed and/or recorded and give permission to use your likeness in promotional and/or marketing materials. \n \n \n \n \n \n Powered by Eventbrite\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n URL:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/events/angel-funding-part-2-due-diligence-navigating-people-processes-and-promises-3-2/ LOCATION:120 Tremont St (Sargent Hall)\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:Lunch Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/angel-2-april-2018.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T100000 DTSTAMP:20180422T224324 CREATED:20161215T225632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T150150Z UID:29640-1522918800-1522922400@thecapitalnetwork.org SUMMARY:Launchpad on Demand DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Office hours from your computer every month\nFirst Thursday of every month\nWhere: your computer via Join.Me\nA great opportunity for entrepreneurs! Get real time feedback from experienced angel investors\, without the pressure of a formal pitch session. You’ve got questions and we have answers! Launchpad on Demand sessions are virtual office hours held via join.me on the first Thursday of every month. Entrepreneur participation is capped to allow for a 3-3 ratio of angels to entrepreneurs giving you the best one on one discussion\, all from the comfort of your computer or mobile device. Launchpad members are ready to answer your most burning questions and give you practical advice on what steps to take next. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should sign up?\nEntrepreneurs who are building a successful company and are looking for advice on how to get to the next step. You’ll get the most out of these office hours if your company is in the early stages of development but has some traction that you can speak too. Typical issues that are discussed include: finding a co-founder\, forming an advisory board\, getting the most out of beta customers\, preparing for funding\, etc. \nI have an idea\, but haven’t gone much past the idea stage\, is this a good place to get some feedback?\nThat’s great! The first step is the idea\, however you won’t get the feedback you need if you come to Launchpad on Demand with just an idea. Check out some of TCN’s other programs to learn more about building a business or any of the other many many community events that Boston has to offer. Talk about your idea to anyone who will listen\, test it with real customers\, and then come back to Launchpad on Demand. We’ll give you feedback on your early traction\, growing pains\, and other issues to help you along the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Am I pitching for funding during this session?\nNo! This is an office hours session\, not a pitch session that you are being graded on. While you will give a one-two minute pitch to give the angels more info about what you are working on\, it’s not a screening for Launchpad or investment. \n What do I need to prepare?\nYou will want to have a one-two minute pitch that identifies your target market\, establishes the need for your solution\, and describes your solution briefly. You’ll also want to have 1-2 questions that have been keeping you up at night that you think experienced investors might be able to help you with. Beyond your pitch and your questions\, you need to complete the Application Section below. The information about your company is forwarded to the investors you will meet in the session. \nWho is Launchpad anyway?\nLaunchpad Venture Group is a Boston-based angel investment group that provides funding to early-stage companies. Launchpad is the largest angel investing group in the Northeast\, with a broad base of very active members coming from a variety of backgrounds and professions\, including the technology\, financial service\, industrial and life science communities \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n URL:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/events/launchpad-on-demand-2018-04-05/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Free Event,Mentoring and Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Launchpad-feature.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T200000 DTSTAMP:20180422T224324 CREATED:20180212T192956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T185338Z UID:33596-1523555100-1523563200@thecapitalnetwork.org SUMMARY:Calculate Financial Projections for Investment Presentations DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Financial Projections are key in all aspects of the fundraising process: Pitching\, Valuation\, Due Diligence\, and in the long term planning of your company. Join our experts in an overview discussion of financial projections and learn the key metrics that will get investors to notice you\, as well as those that will get you rejected. With the expert advice of serial Startup CFOs and VC Analysts we’ll walk you though the process of what you need to know. If you have no or little idea where to begin with your financial projections\, this program is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charlie Miller\n Controller at Venture Advisors \n Charlie is a Controller at Venture Advisors and focuses on assisting start-up and early-stage companies ranging in size from pre-revenue to $10m in revenue. He works with clients in a broad range of industries including healthcare\, internet security\, data mining and application development\,. Specializing in all aspects of finance administration\, Charlie assists clients with financial modeling\, M&A/fundraising support and accounting/financial statement preparation. \n LinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Riley Rodgers\n Principal at Valia Ventures \n Riley Rodgers is a Principal at Valia Ventures\, which is an early stage venture capital firm with an active presence in the US and Dubai. We empower companies by connecting them to world class organizations in the MENA region. Valia focuses on energy\, education and retail technology. Prior to that Reilly was an associate at Arctaris Capital. He’s a mentor at many organizations including MassChallenge and SCORE and serves on TCN’s Advisory Board. \n LinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our location sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that TCN events are open to entrepreneurs and investors only\, or approved guests of TCN. Service providers of any type must join TCN as a Sponsor. Email team@thecapitalnetwork.org for details. \n \n \n \n \n \n Powered by Eventbrite\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n URL:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/events/calculate-financial-projections-for-investment-presentations-4-2/ LOCATION:110 Canal St\, Lowell\, MA\, 01854\, United States CATEGORIES:Lunch Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Financial-projections-2.12.18.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T140000 DTSTAMP:20180422T224324 CREATED:20180312T191313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180313T141200Z UID:33758-1524743100-1524751200@thecapitalnetwork.org SUMMARY:Know Your Valuation for Equity Compensation (And Avoid the Perils of 409A) DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are a CEO or a CFO of a high growth startup\, it is vital to understand how to value your company correctly. Here is a quick list of questions this workshop will help you answer:\n\nDo you offer or are you planning to offer your employees stock options?\nDo you know the difference between ISOs and non-ISOs?\nDo you understand the general valuation concepts and approaches that the IRS has outlined\, especially as they apply to early-stage companies?\nDid you know that if you run afoul of the 409A rules\, your employees could have an unpleasant tax surprise and that some of that responsibility could revert back to you as the employer?\nDo you know if and when you need to engage an outside expert to assist with a valuation?\n\nIf you need answers to any of these questions\, join us for our workshop where a comprehensive document will also be provided to guide you through this process. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scott Goodwin\n Wolf & Company \n Scott Goodwin serves as an engagement leader in our Commercial Audit group where he is responsible for providing audit and advisory services to rapidly growing\, entrepreneurial technology companies and consulting on complex accounting matters. Scott provides audit and advisory services to entrepreneurs\, executives and boards of directors. He leads Wolf’s Technology Services Team and also serves as an engagement Partner. including revenue recognition\, equity instruments\, business combinations\, internal control best practices and corporate governance. Scott also has significant expertise with employee benefit plan audits\, ERISA and the Department of Labor regulations related to such plans. Scott joined Wolf in 2002 and has over twenty five years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant. His technology sector expertise includes software\, life sciences\, biotech\, medical devices\, cleantech\, fintech and mobile. Scott writes and speaks frequently on key business issues in the entrepreneurial community and serves on Wolf’s Accounting & Auditing Committee. \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John O'Brien\n The Business Valuation & Consulting Group \n John O’Brien is a seasoned business valuation professional accomplished in performing valuations for financial reporting\, estate and gift tax reporting\, business planning\, exit strategies\, succession planning and charitable gift tax reporting. With more than 20 years of business management experience\, he brings a unique perspective to the valuation process. Having been a consumer of these types of services himself\, he understands the issues from both sides of the desk. This unique perspective enables him to provide a high level of service and understanding to the process. His pecialties include: 409A/FAS 123R Common Stock Valuations\, ASC 805-10 (FAS141R)\, Impairment Testing under ASC 350-20 to 30 and ASC 360-10 (FAS 142 & 144). Valuations for Estate and Gift Tax Reporting\, Estate Planning\, Succession Planning and Exit Planning. \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that TCN events are open to entrepreneurs and investors only\, or approved guests of TCN. Service providers of any type must join TCN as a Sponsor. Email team@thecapitalnetwork.org for details. \n \n \n \n \n \n Powered by Eventbrite\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n URL:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/events/know-your-valuation-for-equity-compensation-and-avoid-the-perils-of-409a-4-2/ LOCATION:99 High Street\, \, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:Lunch Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Event-Image-Size-Template.pptx-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180430T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180430T150000 DTSTAMP:20180422T224324 CREATED:20180109T173412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180412T205949Z UID:33306-1525078800-1525100400@thecapitalnetwork.org SUMMARY:Series A Venture Fast Track: A Fundraising Bootcamp for Post-Seed Entrepreneurs with 20+ Top Boston VCs & Investors DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Capital Network’s Series A Fast Track Bootcamp for Post Seed Entrepreneurs\, is an intensive\, interactive half-day seminar providing post seed-stage entrepreneurs an in-depth understanding of what it takes to raise Series A capital. Taught by Boston’s top VC investors - they’ll give you unique insights about fundraising and growing your company the right way. \nYou will spend the day learning from and interacting with New England’s leading investors\, entrepreneurs\, and post-seed stage experts through workshops\, panels and discussions. You will leave the Venture Fast Track with concrete materials and knowledge that will help you move your company forward through the various stages of the fundraising process\, and with a new network of investors\, mentors and peers from which to draw. \nMentors and Faculty for the day are drawn from New England’s Investment and Entrepreneurship Community and include members of the most active Venture Capital firms in the area like: Sigma Prime Ventures\, Polaris Partners\, .406 Ventures\, General Catalyst\, Ocean Azul Ventures\, Schooner Capital\, GE Ventures\, Valia Investments\, MassVentures\, One Way Ventures\, Cue Ball\, LearnLaunch\, Launchpad Venture Group\, Philips Ventures & more! \nAre you a Post-Seed Stage Entrepreneur looking to scale? Then this is the event for you! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 - 8:45 registration & breakfast\n8:45 – 9:00 Introductions\n9:00 – 10:30 Determining Your Cash Needs For Series A\nFinancial models are critical in the fundraising process. In this workshop you’ll learn about which types of financial model are needed pre and post-fundraising for Series A\, how to project cash flow and how to present your financial information to investors. \nFACULTY:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jay Batson\n Entrepreneur\, Investor Sigma Prime Fellow Founder\, Acquia \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnnie Walker\n Head of Office - TempCFO \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:40 – 11:40 Funding 2.0 - Options & Strategies in the Post Seed Fundraising Process\nTargeting\, communicating\, engaging and managing VCs / other Series A investors is an essential part of the fundraising process for high growth startups. Join our experts for a conversation around how to create the perfect fundraising venture capital round and answer questions around: \n\nExploring Options\nPivoting and Restarts\nProcesses and Strategy\n\nFACULTY:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by: Jeremy Halpern\n Partner\, Nutter\, McClennen & Fish LLP \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eveline Buchatskiy\n Managing Partner at One Way Ventures \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rob Kornblum\n Entrepreneur in Residence at GE Ventures \n \n LinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeffrey Griffor\n SVP - Managing Director at Square1 Bank & Angel Investor at Hub Angels \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:50 - 12:50 - Negotiating Series A - The Three Headed Monster\nThe series A round consists of 3 major players: \n\nFounder and Management Team\nSeed Investors\nIncoming Series A investors\n\nThe key to a successful raise is managing all three parties interests in: \n\nInternal or external raises\nManagement structure - both management team and board seats\nCompany direction and growth\nEquity\n\nAND keeping all parties communicating\, happy\, and functional. We’ll bring in a panel of experts to break down how to constructively manage this process and provide the best outcomes for all interested parties \nFACULTY:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Will Bernat\n Partner\, Nutter\, McClennen & Fish LLP \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jean Hammond\n Angel Investor\, partner at LearnLaunch \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Ericson\n CEO and Co-Founder\, Zagster \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00 – 2:30 The Mentor Lunch\, Program Recap & Ice Cream Social!\nThe Entrepreneur-Mentor matching lunch is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to ask questions and receive advice from experienced entrepreneurs\, and VCs who are active supporters of New England’s entrepreneurial community. Entrepreneurs - come ready with one-minute pitches and a burning question. We’ll hear back from the various tables about what top tips and key points they learnt during the mentor lunch. Then - it’s ice cream time! \nMENTORS:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Orhan Gazelle\n Partner at Schooner Capital \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jean Hammond\n Angel Investor\, partner at LearnLaunch \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jay Batson\n Entrepreneur\, Investor Sigma Prime Fellow Founder\, Acquia \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paulina Hill\n Principal at Polaris Partners \n \n LinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sheila Narayan\n Managing Director at Golden Seeds \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charlie Hipwood\n Venture Capitalist and Entrepreneur at MassVentures \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eveline Buchatskiy\n Managing Partner at One Way Ventures \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rob Kornblum\n Entrepreneur in Residence at GE Ventures \n \n LinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Galit Krifcher\n Venture Capital Analyst at Battery Ventures \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shaoyu Chang\n Investment Manager at Virtus Inspire Ventures \n \n LinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Juan Luis Leung-Li\n Partner at Tectonic Ventures \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Bartlett\n Associate at General Catalyst \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lisette Tellez\n Associate at Ocean Azul Partners \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lex Zhao\n Senior Associate at One Way Ventures \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Riley Rodgers\n Principal at Valia Ventures \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dina Routhier\n Investment Manager at Stanley Ventures \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Ericson\n CEO and Co-Founder\, Zagster \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeffrey Griffor\n SVP - Managing Director at Square1 Bank & Angel Investor at Hub Angels \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Lew\n Investor at General Catalyst \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tetyana Astashkina\n Venture Partner at LearnLaunch \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Choo\n Investor at Golden Seeds\, Mass Medical Angels & Launchpad Venture Group \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Celano\n Founder and CEO\, Propel Careers \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Biggins\n Director at Atlantis Technology \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Biggins\n Principal at Atlantis Technology \n \n LinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:30 – 3:00 Office Hours with Nutter & tempCFO!\nThis is a great opportunity to et real-time legal advice from experienced Nutter lawyers and financial advice from tempCFO’s top executives! \n*Please note: You must register for and attend the Fast Track to be eligible to participate in these office hours. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “As an investor\, my job is much easier if an entrepreneur has been through TCN membership and events – they are versed in the key issues and grounded in the fundamentals.” \n Christopher Mirabile\n Managing Director\, Angel Capital Association \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that TCN events are open to entrepreneurs and investors only\, or approved guests of TCN. 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Email team@thecapitalnetwork.org for details. \n \n \n \n \n \n Students – apply to come for FREE!\nA limited number of scholarships are available to full-time students through StayinMA \n \n \n \n \n \n Powered by Eventbrite\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n URL:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/events/series-venture-fast-track-fundraising-bootcamp-post-seed-entrepreneurs-top-boston-vcs-investors-2/ LOCATION:155 Seaport Blvd\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Fast Track ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Series-A-April-30-slider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180501T140000 DTSTAMP:20180422T224324 CREATED:20180208T201118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T155715Z UID:33543-1525176000-1525183200@thecapitalnetwork.org SUMMARY:Pitch Workshop: For TCN Members Only DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blood\, sweat\, and tears were just the beginning. Now\, you have to tell your story and sell someone on your startup. \nYou only have a few minutes to get an investor’s attention and convey the essence of your business concisely and convincingly. Don’t let a few words (or lengthy ones) trip you up.\nJoin us for this intimate\, hands-on\, peer pitch practice workshop to get polished and ready to talk to investors about your business. \nWe’ll give you the lowdown on what to include in a three-minute version of your pitch. Then you will have the opportunity to practice your pitch in front of the group and get real-time feedback from experts and fellow entrepreneurs. (So BYOLaptop with pitch deck ready to go!) \nYou will leave with a better rehearsed story about your company that would make anyone\, especially investors\, want to hear more. \nGo to your TCN Member Portal for the code needed to register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stuart Paap\n Founder at Pitch DNA \n Stuart Paap helps startups and entrepreneurs perfect power-packed pitches with a punch! Founder at Pitch DNA\, for TCN\, he will share the secret ingredients of a great pitch\, the pitfalls of a bad one\, and his perspective on both the art - and architecture – of a persuasive pitch. He regularly gives in-depth pitch sessions at leading Universities\, Global Startup Incubators\, and has been a Pitch Mentor at MassChallenge since 2012. \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeffrey Griffor\n SVP - Managing Director at Square1 Bank \n Jeff is the Senior Vice President - Managing Director within Square 1 Bank‘s NE Life Sciences Group which focuses on exciting Healthcare opportunities throughout the NE. Jeff has been professionally involved in the financial industry on the investment and banking decision side\, for over 20 years. Jeff’s focus is on structuring deals and providing lending services within the life sciences and tech areas\, working with the highest caliber privately-held companies within the US. Jeff is also an Angel investor in the Boston area. \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that TCN events are open to entrepreneurs and investors only\, or approved guests of TCN. Service providers of any type must join TCN as a Sponsor. Email team@thecapitalnetwork.org for details. \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n URL:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/events/pitch-workshop-members-only-2-2/ LOCATION:131 Oliver Street #Suite 250\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Only Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pitch-Workshop-Slider_April2018.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180503T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180503T100000 DTSTAMP:20180422T224324 CREATED:20161215T225632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T150150Z UID:31119-1525338000-1525341600@thecapitalnetwork.org SUMMARY:Launchpad on Demand DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Office hours from your computer every month\nFirst Thursday of every month\nWhere: your computer via Join.Me\nA great opportunity for entrepreneurs! Get real time feedback from experienced angel investors\, without the pressure of a formal pitch session. You’ve got questions and we have answers! Launchpad on Demand sessions are virtual office hours held via join.me on the first Thursday of every month. Entrepreneur participation is capped to allow for a 3-3 ratio of angels to entrepreneurs giving you the best one on one discussion\, all from the comfort of your computer or mobile device. Launchpad members are ready to answer your most burning questions and give you practical advice on what steps to take next. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should sign up?\nEntrepreneurs who are building a successful company and are looking for advice on how to get to the next step. You’ll get the most out of these office hours if your company is in the early stages of development but has some traction that you can speak too. Typical issues that are discussed include: finding a co-founder\, forming an advisory board\, getting the most out of beta customers\, preparing for funding\, etc. \nI have an idea\, but haven’t gone much past the idea stage\, is this a good place to get some feedback?\nThat’s great! The first step is the idea\, however you won’t get the feedback you need if you come to Launchpad on Demand with just an idea. Check out some of TCN’s other programs to learn more about building a business or any of the other many many community events that Boston has to offer. Talk about your idea to anyone who will listen\, test it with real customers\, and then come back to Launchpad on Demand. We’ll give you feedback on your early traction\, growing pains\, and other issues to help you along the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Am I pitching for funding during this session?\nNo! This is an office hours session\, not a pitch session that you are being graded on. While you will give a one-two minute pitch to give the angels more info about what you are working on\, it’s not a screening for Launchpad or investment. \n What do I need to prepare?\nYou will want to have a one-two minute pitch that identifies your target market\, establishes the need for your solution\, and describes your solution briefly. You’ll also want to have 1-2 questions that have been keeping you up at night that you think experienced investors might be able to help you with. Beyond your pitch and your questions\, you need to complete the Application Section below. The information about your company is forwarded to the investors you will meet in the session. \nWho is Launchpad anyway?\nLaunchpad Venture Group is a Boston-based angel investment group that provides funding to early-stage companies. Launchpad is the largest angel investing group in the Northeast\, with a broad base of very active members coming from a variety of backgrounds and professions\, including the technology\, financial service\, industrial and life science communities \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n URL:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/events/launchpad-on-demand-2018-05-03/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Free Event,Mentoring and Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://thecapitalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Launchpad-feature.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180503T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180503T200000 DTSTAMP:20180422T224324 CREATED:20180329T164120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180419T154836Z UID:33832-1525361400-1525377600@thecapitalnetwork.org SUMMARY:Get To It: Workshop Your Pitch\, Understand Funding & Get Resources for Your Startup DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Capital Network is partnering with the City of Cambridge Community Development to bring you Get To It! An afternoon full of free events to help support founders from Cambridge (and beyond) in their early stages \nAt Get To It we’ll help you Build\, Learn & Connect - 3 things every founder needs: \nYou’ll Build: The Perfect Pitch - You only have a few minutes to get an investor’s (or anyone’s!) attention and convey the essence of your business concisely and convincingly. Learn how to tell a story about your company that would make anyone\, especially investors\, want to hear more!\nYou’ll Learn: Options for Funding - Find out types of funding are a good fit your business and stage and what opportunities exist across Boston’s funding landscape.\nYou’ll Connect: Meet with Mentors\, Entrepreneurs\, Resources and Services that can help you along your startup’s journey.\nYou’ll Get Ice Cream: Because Yum.\nWe’ll bring food from a local Cambridge business\, and finish the day off with Ice Cream.\nThis event will includes a resources guidebook to help you understand what organisations and opportunities are at your disposal in Cambridge and beyond. \nIf you are a founder with an idea or a startup\, looking to Build\, Learn & Connect\, then this is the event to help you. Get To It! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:30 - 3:45 Registration & Introductions\n3:50 – 5:10 Get Your Pitch Right - How to Tell Your Story to Investors\nYou only have a few minutes to get an investor’s attention and convey the essence of your business concisely and convincingly. Learn how to tell a story about your company that would make anyone\, especially investors\, want to hear more! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stuart Paap\n Founder at Pitch DNA \n Stuart Paap helps startups and entrepreneurs perfect power-packed pitches with a punch! Founder at Pitch DNA\, for TCN\, he will share the secret ingredients of a great pitch\, the pitfalls of a bad one\, and his perspective on both the art - and architecture – of a persuasive pitch. He regularly gives in-depth pitch sessions at leading Universities\, Global Startup Incubators\, and has been a Pitch Mentor at MassChallenge since 2012. \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:20 - 6:20 Get Your Startup Funded - What Are Your Options?\n Grants\, Loans\, Angel\, Venture Capital\, Crowdfunding … Experts will compare and contrast the many ways you can fund your startup. The discussion will address common questions including: \n\nWhat are the best funding options for growing my business?\nAt what stage should I go after external funding?\nHow much money should I ask for?\nWhat metrics or milestones do I need to show to ask for funding?\nDoes ‘NO’ mean ‘maybe later?’\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angel Investor: Jodi Collier\n Executive Director at Launchpad Venture Group \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Crowdfunding: Rajia Abdelazziz\n Co-Founder & CEO of invisaWear \n \n FacebookTwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Boutique Lessor: Matt Perry\n Business Development \n \n LinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Banker: Jeff Griffor\n SVP - Managing Director at Square1 Bank \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:30 - 7:30 - Get The Help You Need: Resources For You To Grow\nServices\, Mentors\, Community Organizations… There are plenty of people and groups in Cambridge who can help you. Hear from a panel of experts as they discuss the many resources available to entrepreneurs in Cambridge the trends they’re seeing across Cambridge’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Resources Guidebook included. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pardis Saffari\n Senior Economic Development Specialist\, City of Cambridge Community Development \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Devin Cole\n Director of Business Development at Workbar \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chandra Briggman\n Director of Venture Café Cambridge \n \n TwitterLinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30 - 8:00 – Get The Ice Cream You Deserve \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “As an investor\, my job is much easier if an entrepreneur has been through TCN membership and events – they are versed in the key issues and grounded in the fundamentals.” \n Christopher Mirabile\n Managing Director\, Angel Capital Association \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n var exampleCallback = function() {\n console.log('Order complete!');\n };\n\n window.EBWidgets.createWidget({\n // Required\n widgetType: 'checkout'\,\n eventId: '44610055878'\,\n iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-44610055878'\,\n\n // Optional\n iframeContainerHeight: 425\, // Widget height in pixels. 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