UMass Dartmouth Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Investor-Ready Boot Camp

 "If I hadn't gone to the Investor-Ready Boot Camp, I wouldn't have gotten my investor!" Entrepreneur Tracy Silva Barbosa, student of the 2016 Boot Camp.

Presented by the 128 Innovation Capital Group and the Southern New England Entrepreneurs Forum (SNEEF) 

We are reprising the Investor-Ready Boot Camp that was so successful last year. This full-day event is ideal for entrepreneurs who are considering approaching Venture Capitalists or Angel Investors for funding. Topics covered in this essential course include:

•       What Investors are Looking For 
•       Knowing Your Market 
•      Understanding and Negotiating the Term Sheet 
•      Perfecting Your Pitch to Investors

Our faculty will share their experiences and expertise to help your company position itself for investment.  The day will include interactive discussion and hands-on activity to improve your funding chances. 

• David Fogel, TieAngels, Beacon Angels, Swifton CFO LLC
  
• Charles Hipwood, MassVentures
  
• Annette Reynolds, 128 Innovation Capital Group
  
• Stephen Collins, 1024 Technology Marketing
  
• Neil McLaughlin, Founder and Head of M & A of TCF Law Group PLLC
  
• Melinda Ailes, Sr. Business Advisor, MA Small Business Development Center; SNEEF
  
• Jeanne Union, Sales Presentation Coach
  

Space is limited! Lunch and refreshments will be provided.  The fee for the day is $100.00 per person, or $75.00 if you are a member of SNEEF or the 128 Innovation Capital Group.