Programs Special One-Day Events

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.

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Funding Options – What is the Right Path for You
Every company is unique just as every route to funding is unique. Before you can begin to look for funding it’s important to know what options best fit your company. This panel-led program provides an essential overview of early stage capital sources and when to utilize these sources.

Moderator:
Jeremy Halpern – Member, Board of Directors MTDC and Member Board of Directors, The Capital Network

Speakers:
Angel and other equity - Liz Brown – Executive Director, Golden Seeds
Debt - Dan Allred – Sr. Relationship Manager, Silicon Valley Bank
SBIR and gov’t grants – Ed Leary Katz, Nannis & Solomon, PC
Entrepreneur – Chris Hurley, Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategic Alliances, Thinking Phone Networks

12:00am – 1:00 pm – Lunch

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Angel and Venture Term Sheets
As an entrepreneur, negotiating an Angel or Venture Capital term sheet can be a daunting task. This panel discussion explains the critical common business and legal terms used in these term sheets. This panel will also discuss common practices and pitfalls surrounding the use of term sheets and the current market terms for early stage angel and venture investments.

Moderator:
Vinit Nijhawan - Boston University

Speakers:
Matt Witheiler – Principal Flybridge Capital
Paul Sweeney – Partner Foley Hoag
Jerry King - Serial Entrepreneur

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Founder Story
Hear from an experienced entrepreneur how his journey through the funding process evolved. What mistakes did they make? What would they have done different? How did they know when to stop bootstrapping and look for funding?

Entrepreneur - Jerry King, Where. Inc