Event: CVG’s Crossroads Venture Connection Series – At the Starting Gate and After Round One (June 16, 2011)

June 15, 2011 0 Comments

Another installment in CVG’s Crossroads Venture Connection Series, this event promises to guide both investors and entrepreneurs through the early stage process with tips and tales informed by experience.

PART I – Investing in Early Stage Companies

If you are an investor whose focus is seed or early stage, Part I, a discussion featuring experienced Connecticut investors, is the program for you. Listen to strategies these experts have found effective in today’s competitive climate.

Investors will include:

Konstantine Drakonakis, Director of the New Haven Office of LaunchCapital LLC
Peg Jackson, Managing Partner, Cava Capital
Peter Longo, President and Executive Director, Connecticut Innovations
Kevin Segalla, President of CFC Capital and the Connecticut Film Center

Part II - Funding Focus and Business Basics for Entrepreneurs and Tech Start-ups

If you’re an entrepreneur or start-up owner looking for guidance on funding or business strategy, come to Part II – a mentoring, business counseling session featuring investment experts, professional services executives and subject matter experts to answer your questions.

Consultation will be available in the following areas:

1.   Intellectual Property
2.   Emerging Company, New Business Formation Law
3.   Accounting Services
4.   Lead Generation/Sales Practices
5.   Marketing/PR
6.   Banking/Leasing Services
7.   Angel Investing
8.   Debt/Equity Financing
9.   Staffing, HR, Executive Search
10. Insurance, Health Care and Business Insurance
11. Incubators, Real Estate
12. State Resources, Grants, Incentives

When: Thursday, June 16, 2011 (7:30am – 11:00am)

Where: University of Connecticut, Stamford Campus – 1 University Place, Stamford, CT

For more information, and to register visit Connecticut Venture Group’s event page here.