The Fine Details of Seed Capital for Startups

Do you need a sound strategy for raising capital for your startup? Join CAMT on January 23^rd to de-mystify the investment process and get an inside look at how seed investors think and operate.

This one day seminar covers the investment process step by step. Participants master the essentials and finer points of the curriculum through interactive workshops, role-playing exercises, presentations from seed investors, a practical case study, and on-site coaching from a team of local experts. This energetic seminar is designed by the nation's leading seed investors, specialists and seasoned professionals, providing a candid view of how true seed investors think and choose their investments.

What You'll Get:

• Know-how - learn the basics of pricing and structuring seed investments
• Network opportunities - meet and collaborate with other entrepreneurs in your region, and with selected local professionals, advisors and seasoned investors who can help you succeed
• Team skills - experience the use of team based approaches for making and managing investments, and engaging and working with seed investors to help accomplish your goals
• Valuable references - receive a manual of essential due diligence questions, an annotated bibliography of the very best resources on seed investing, and a collection of outstanding articles on business planning and entrepreneurship

Topics covered:

• Attracting capital to your technology
• Make or break factors for investors
• Valuing your enterprise
• Pricing and negotiating your deal
• Closing, mentoring and cashing out with your investors

Presenters:

Facilitated by Jim Troxel, Training Director, Development Capital Networks, LLC in Chicago.

Jim Troxel is an author and consultant to public service organizations and private companies worldwide. Jim previously served as Training Director for the National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) and has led over 1000 workshops in 21 countries and close to 100 seminars on seed investing for entrepreneurs and angel investors.  During his career, Jim has launched five businesses and served as an advisor to countless others.

Other speakers and content providers include:

Douglas A. Branch, Director, Phillips Murrah P.C., Oklahoma City, OK

Jeff Carpenter, Ph.D., Director, Bird Dog Innovation Strategies, Minneapolis, MN

Paul Huleatt, Managing Director, Development Capital Networks, LLC, Scottsdale, AZ

David Matthews, Managing Partner, Trailblazer Capital, Dallas, TX

David Thomison, Vice President of Investments, i2E, Tulsa, OK

Diane Wolverton, Ph.D., Executive Director, Wyoming Smart Capital Network, Laramie, WY