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Entrepreneurs' Edge
What type of startup business are you? What do investors need to hear from entrepreneurs in an executive summary or an “elevator pitch?” Who should consider joining an angel group – and why?
Those questions and more will be examined at the Tuesday, May 21 meeting of the Wisconsin Innovation Network in DeForest as part of WIN’s new “Entrepreneurs’ Edge” project. Investors and other business startup experts will share best practices, with some entrepreneurs getting the chance to practice their pitches in front of those mentors.
Register here.
The meeting will take place at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 5025 County Highway V, DeForest. Registration and networking begins at 1:30 p.m., program begins at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails included. The cost is $10 for students and Governor’s Business Plan Contest participants, $25 for WIN members, $35 for non-members and included with WIN corporate memberships.
Entrepreneurs’ Edge will introduce entrepreneurs to what investors need to know when reviewing potential early stage investments. Program elements include interactive segments on “Sharpening your bright idea,” “What type of ‘trep are you?” and elements of a good business plan. Edge presenters will include early stage investor and startup experts to be announced.
After hearing about best practices, selected entrepreneurs will make a 90-second pitch in front of a live audience – followed by constructive feedback. This format is similar to the annual “Elevator Pitch Olympics” at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium.
The event will also feature a presentation on the work of the Wisconsin Angel Network and how high-net-worth individuals can consider getting involved in angel investing through one of Wisconsin’s angel networks or funds.
This event is sponsored the Village of DeForest, Bakke Chiropractic Clinic, the DeForest Area Chamber of Commerce, EVCO Plastics, Cahill, Wolfgram & Associates and the Town of Windsor. To join WIN, go to www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com or call Molly Lahr at 608-442-7557.
