Part I
This is our inaugural Canberra bizNetClub event
We hear a lot about the “funding gap” – that the biggest challenge facing an entrepreneur in getting their ideas off the ground is a lack of early-stage investment. How do you bridge the gap between the “friends, family and fools” and the world of Angel and Seed Investors?
Our panel of experienced entrepreneurs have addressed the problems from both side and will share their experiences in the Valley of Death. The discussion will focus on key areas including:
- building a value proposition that is meaningful for your potential investor;
- insights into the minds of investors to help you tailor your pitch;
- techniques for building a team when you are still bootstrapping the business; and
- most importantly, war stories – companies and investments that the panellists have been involved in.
Speakers:
Nick McNaughton
Nick has dedicated his career to the Tech Sector and has lived at the coal face of the IT industry. An Angel Investor since 1999, he focuses on seed funding opportunities and has identified, evaluated, mentored and managed a wide range of technology start-ups. Nick has recently established a Venture fund focusing on technology startups.
Barry Westlake
Barry has significant executive experience in venture capital and technology business formation. He is a non executive director of several technology companies and sits on a number of federal government committees related to technology. Barry created and ran the ASX's private company board, Enterprise Market, which was instrumental in stimulating angel investment into Australian technology companies 1998-2002.
Roger Smeed
Roger has unique corporate and senior management skills and has gained extensive Australian and international experience at Chief Executive and Company Director level, for both public and private companies and government-owned corporations. Roger is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.
Uwe Boettcher
Uwe is a partner with Abbott Tout lawyers and is an experienced commercial litigation lawyer with expertise in commercial dispute resolution. He has been the chairman of a number of law society committees as well as being chairman of the Australasian Legal Alliance. He is currently on the board of government and private sector organisations is an experienced investor in early stage companies.
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