Programs

Upcoming events

TCN offers world-class educational programming essential to the area's community of entrepreneurs and investors, with a curriculum designed to provide a solid understanding of early-stage company financing:

DATE	EVENT	TOPIC
Apr. 18	Expert Lunch	Understanding the Dilution Impact of Early Stage Investment: How to Build a Cap Table
Apr. 19	Launchpad on Demand	Launchpad on Demand Virtual Meeting
Apr. 26	Upstart Roundtable	The Capital Network Upstart Roundtable at Venture Cafe
May 3	Launchpad on Demand	Launchpad on Demand Virtual Meeting
May 9	Expert Lunch	Transitioning from Seed to Venture Capital
May 16	Expert Lunch	Maximizing Value Through IP

 

Make sure to also check out the Happenings page for upcoming events from TCN affiliates.

 

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Expert Lunch:

UNDERSTANDING THE DILUTION IMPACT OF EARLY STAGE INVESMENT: HOW TO BUILD A CAP TABLE

April 18, 2012

12:00noon - 2:00pm

Nutter McClennen & Fish

Seaport West
155 Seaport Blvd
Boston, MA

(add event to Outlook calendar)

 

This working group lunch, moderated by one of Boston’s leading experts in the field, will first help you build your own capitalization table in a simple but powerful spreadsheet format and will then explain, in detail, how to use this tool to understand the dilutive impact of stock options, restricted stock, early stage angel or venture capital investment, “down-rounds”, anti-dilution provisions and other similar events. In today’s difficult investment climate, entrepreneurs should have the maximum understanding of the impact of a proposed financing – before they talk to investors. This session will not only explain terms like “pre-money ”, “fully diluted equity”, “option pool”, “percentage ownership,” “weighted average anti-dilution”, “full ratchet anti-dilution” and “per share price” – but will show you the exact numerical consequences of these difficult negotiating points.

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

 

Topic Expert:

Jeremy Halpern - Partner, Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP (handout)

 

Event Fees:

Regular Registration Fee - $70

Season Pass Holders - FREE

Students - $40 (financial assistance available through )

 

 

 

 

Event Sponsor:

 

 

For more information, please contact The Capital Network

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Launchpad On Demand:

Virtual Roundtable with Launchpad Angels & Other Entrepreneurs

Apr. 19, 2012

9:00am - 10:00am

Google+Hangout

(add event to Outlook calendar)

 

An entrepreneurs dream: spend 45 minutes in a roundtable discussion with LaunchPad members and other entrepreneurs! Launchpad on Demand is a virtual meeting held in Google hangout so you can get the most out of your meeting without leaving your office! Launchpad members are ready to answer your most burning questions about your business and where to go next.

Launchpad 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.

Be sure to add the TCN Google + page to your circles http://bit.ly/A50Ckc

These office hours take place virtually in a google hangout. To participate you will need a computer with a microphone and webcam as well as a google + profile.

Setting up a google + profile takes only a few minutes. All you need is a google account. For information about google plus and to set up your profile if you haven't already go here: https://plus.google.com/up/start/

Hangouts are Thursday mornings from 9am to 10am.

Registration does not guarantee a spot. Spots are filled on a first come first served basis. We will inform you when you have been selected on Monday the week of the hangout. If you have any questions please email [email protected]

 

Event Fees:

FREE

 

 

 

 

Event Sponsor:

 

For more information, please contact The Capital Network

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Upstart Roundtable:

at the Venture Cafe at the Cambridge Innovation Center

Apr. 26, 2012

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Venture Cafe

Cambridge Innovation Center
One Broadway
Cambridge, MA

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TCN UpStart Roundtables are monthly gatherings at the Venture Cafe that bring together Boston-area early-stage startups and seasoned entrepreneurs. This free series with The Capital Network, Venture Cafe, and Silicon Valley Bank is a great opportunity for you to ask burning questions about starting a company and meet other like-minded entrepreneurs in a casual cafe setting.

 

Topic Expert:

TBD

 

Event Fees:

FREE

 

 

 

 

Event Sponsor:

 

For more information, please contact The Capital Network

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Launchpad On Demand:

Virtual Roundtable with Launchpad Angels & Other Entrepreneurs

May 3, 2012

9:00am - 10:00am

Google+Hangout

(add event to Outlook calendar)

 

An entrepreneurs dream: spend 45 minutes in a roundtable discussion with LaunchPad members and other entrepreneurs! Launchpad on Demand is a virtual meeting held in Google hangout so you can get the most out of your meeting without leaving your office! Launchpad members are ready to answer your most burning questions about your business and where to go next.

Launchpad 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.

Be sure to add the TCN Google + page to your circles http://bit.ly/A50Ckc

These office hours take place virtually in a google hangout. To participate you will need a computer with a microphone and webcam as well as a google + profile.

Setting up a google + profile takes only a few minutes. All you need is a google account. For information about google plus and to set up your profile if you haven't already go here: https://plus.google.com/up/start/

Hangouts are Thursday mornings from 9am to 10am.

Registration does not guarantee a spot. Spots are filled on a first come first served basis. We will inform you when you have been selected on Monday the week of the hangout. If you have any questions please email [email protected]

 

Event Fees:

FREE

 

 

 

 

Event Sponsor:

 

For more information, please contact The Capital Network

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Expert Lunch:

TRANSITIONING FROM SEED TO VENTURE CAPITAL

May 9, 2012

12:00noon - 2:00pm

Bingham McCutchen

One Federal Street
13th Floor
Boston, MA

(add event to Outlook calendar)

 

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.

 

Event Fees:

Regular Registration Fee - $70

Season Pass Holders - FREE

Students - $40 (financial assistance available through )

 

 

 

 

Event Sponsor:

 

 

For more information, please contact The Capital Network

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Expert Lunch:

MAXIMIZING VALUE THROUGH IP

May 16, 2012

12:00noon - 2:00pm

Nutter McClennen & Fish

Seaport West
155 Seaport Blvd
Boston, MA

(add event to Outlook calendar)

 

In addition to exploring the basics of IP, what it is and what it does, we will discuss strategies and techniques proven to be effective to add value to early stage companies. We will discuss strategic development of IP assets. Learn how these IP assets play a role in the value of a company and 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.

 

Event Fees:

Regular Registration Fee - $70

Season Pass Holders - FREE

Students - $40 (financial assistance available through )

 

 

 

 

Event Sponsor:

 

 

For more information, please contact The Capital Network

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