XLR8HI PRESENTS
BUSINESS FUNDRAISING
INVESTOR'S GUIDE TO RAISING MONEY FOR YOUR BUSINESS
With Silicon Valley Insider Bill Melohn
WHEN
Aug. 15, 2019 5:00 - 6:30 PM
WHERE
XLR8HI
HONOLULU, HI
AGENDA
4:45 PM Networking
5:00 PM Workshop
6:00 PM Q&A
ABOUT THIS CLASS
INVESTOR'S GUIDE TO RAISING MONEY FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Looking to raise money to start or grow your business? Learn about the various funding options available to entrepreneurs and the risks and rewards associated with each one. Plus, gain an understanding of how raising outside capital can impact your business ownership and strategy. Silicon Valley tech veteran Bill Melohn will share his insider perspective on what investors look for and what can make or break the deal. Increase your odds of raising money by signing up for our upcoming workshop!
What you will learn
- The spectrum of funding options available and their impact on your business
- How Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors think
- How to pitch a business, startup or idea to an investor
- How to find the right investor for your business
Bonus Q&A
- The infinite number of cool new ideas out there
- The much smaller number of people committed to turning those ideas into action
- Why details like IPR and budgets are critical
- How to effectively clone the passion around an idea without diluting your energy
- The odd idea of “failing fast”
- What agile technology really means
- The importance of understanding potential competitors
- How to build an organization around consensus
- How to find the best employees, investors, and customers
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
BILL MELOHN
A tech and startup expert, Bill has led the design and engineering of Internet Protocols and Services for nearly 30 years. He has worked as an executive at a number of tech companies in Silicon Valley, most recently as VP/Chief Technology Officer for Network Systems at Cisco Systems. Bill currently serves as a tech and strategy advisor for a number of early-stage companies, not-for-profit groups, and public institutions. Bill is a graduate of Iolani School and the University of Southern California.
DETAILS
Who is this for?
- Startup founders
- Business owners
- Aspiring entrepreneurs
- Anybody curious about the world of angel investing and venture capital
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Remote attendance options available. Are you interested in joining the class from a neighbor island? Let us know during checkout and we’ll follow up with instructions on how to join us!
WHEN
Aug. 15, 2019 5:00 - 6:30 PM
WHERE
XLR8HI
HONOLULU, HI
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