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MIT Enterprise Forum Global Webcast
A.B.L.E. TECH:
Achieving Better Life Experiences for People With Injury, Disability,
and Aging Challenges Through 21st Century Technologies
Within a decade, the number of Americans requiring continual managed care for chronic conditions could reach 100 million. Explore the entrepreneurial opportunities that technology, engineering, and life sciences can have on the quality of every day life for the aging and disabled.
Developing Sustainable Local Economies
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE & SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Where Money & Mission Meet
Nonprofit organizations across North America are awakening to the possibility of a different future. Traditionally dependent on grants and public subsidies, these organizations are increasingly aware of the role earned income can play in diversifying revenue sources and improving sustainability.
Building Successful Communities
ECONOMIC GARDENING 2.0
Creating Green Acres Entrepreneurial Communities
Join Burt Chojnowski as he tells the economic development story of one of the most exciting entrepreneurial environments in the country - Fairfield, Iowa. Learn how the town of Fairfield has attracted a quarter of a billion dollars in investment capital while being located in a state that ranks 51 out of 50 for economic development and job creation (51/50 because Puerto Rico ranks higher than Iowa!).
Building Successful Companies
UNDERSTANDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:
Trademarks, Copyrights & Patents
In business, the 21st Century will belong to entrepreneurs who can create innovative ideas, legally protect them and capitalize on their value. Join intellectual property attorneys Halina Dziewit, Teresa Ridle, and Matthew Block of the law firm PattonBoggs as they outline the best practices of protecting the innovations that are at the heart of your business.
Top Technology Startups Seeking Early-Stage Private Capital
VENTURE GATHERING 2006
During 2006, the Board, staff and advisors of Alaska InvestNet have met with nearly 40 early-stage investment opportunities - growing companies hungry for private capital. Our Venture Gathering on November 29th at the Hotel Captain Cook will showcase the best and brightest of the bunch. Six technology-based ventures will present their vision and strategy for growth, and then make the ask!* Each company has been given guidance on presentation strategies by Alaska InvestNet and will be well prepared to deliver their 10-minute pitch. 5-minutes of Q&A will follow each presentation.
Understanding Early-Stage Investments:
COMPANY VALUATION
and MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
As part of Alaska InvestNet’s commitment to providing investors and entrepreneurs education on the best practices and processes of early-stage private equity investing, we’re hosting a half-day workshop on two of the most important topics in the field: Company Valuation and Mergers & Acquisitions.
The Power of Angel Investing:
"STARTING AN ANGEL ORGANIZATION"
“Starting an Angel Organization” provides a comprehensive overview of the strategic and tactical steps needed to create an angel group that best fits the characteristics and interests of your community. It is designed for investors, community leaders, and entrepreneurial support professionals who are interested in leading or helping develop high-quality angel organizations. This full-day seminar is a hands-on experience that includes expert perspectives, small group case studies, and group participation. Opportunities to talk individually with faculty and participants are available throughout the day.
Seeking Early Stage Investors:
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
An Investor's Perspective of the Entrepreneur's Pitch, Plan & Performance
Angel investments in early-stage companies help fuel our economy by pushing innovative ideas to market, creating wealth for investors and jobs for Alaskans. But the money doesn’t just fall from heaven! If you’re a start-up company looking to approach potential investors with your business opportunity, you’ve got to know your market. Not just your product market or your service market, but the market of investors that might give you a chance to pitch your idea to them. Now’s your chance to learn!
Working with the U.S. Department of Defense:
PROFITING FROM DOD CONTRACTS:
How Small Companies Can Grow Through DoD Prime Contractor Relationships
Alaska InvestNet, the Alaska 8(a) Association, Northwest American Indian Development and SpringBoard present a major conference for Alaska-based small businesses, including disadvantaged and 8(a) certified companies. This all day conference highlights profit opportunities for small businesses wishing to work with major U.S. Department of Defense prime contractors.
Funding Your Technology-Based Company
HOW TO WIN SBIR & STTR GRANTS
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants are among the most important sources of financing for America’s inventors and early-stage technology-based companies. The strategic, long-term advantages that accrue to SBIR/STTR-funded firms can be enormous - getting your ideas off the ground, funding new technologies and opening untapped markets.
MIT Enterprise Forum
TALK TO AN ANGEL:
Crucial Connections to Early Stage Capital
Searching for practical advice on angel investing, and how to strike a deal that works for all parties?
Working with the U.S. Department of Defense:
TECHNOLOGY LICENSING AND R&D
Harness the power of the DoD to drive your company’s product development, market share and technological research, all while helping your firm develop valuable Intellectual Property (IP) assets. It’s not as hard as you think.
Developing Sustainable Local Economies:
ENTERPRISE FACILITATION
Enterprise Facilitation® is the process of creating the environment and infrastructure necessary for entrepreneurs to be effectively supported in our community. The founder of Enterprise Facilitation, Dr. Sirolli is dedicated to teaching entrepreneurs and civic leaders how to effectively transform individual passion and community activism into rewarding and sustainable local businesses.
The Power of Angel Investing:
ANGEL INVESTING : AN OVERVIEW
Angel Investing - An Overview is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of angel investing for private investors with limited or no angel investment experience. The seminar is offered in a “protected environment”, without solicitations from service providers and entrepreneurs looking for angel financing. In order to provide adequate opportunities for interacting with the experts and other participants, registration will be limited to 25 individuals.
Seeking Early Stage Investors:
ANGEL CAPITAL IN AMERICA
Angel investments in early-stage companies help fuel our economy by pushing innovative ideas to market, creating wealth for investors and jobs for Alaskans. Come lunch with nationally-renowned entrepreneur and angel investor Bill Payne for a presentation and discussion of America’s evolving private capital markets.
MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS TO NICHE MARKETS
& TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION STRATEGIES
The workshops will be filled with practical ideas and appropriate solutions that will help you address important questions about your businesses:
Seeking Early Stage Investors:
AN OVERVIEW OF VENTURE
FUNDING FOR ENTREPRENEURS
If you’re a start-up company looking to approach potential investors with your business opportunity, you’ve got to know your market. Not just your product market or your service market, but the market of investors that might give you a chance to pitch your idea to them. Now’s your chance to learn.
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