June 1
Angel bootcamp
Jon Pierce of BetaHouse has decided to organize an Angel Boot Camp in Boston on June 1st. The idea is that anyone interested in learning more about how to get started with angel investing can attend and learn from some people who’ve been there and done that.
http://angelbootcamp.eventbrite.com/
June 2
ACA New England deal sharing
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=203716
June 3
Mass Innovation
http://massinnovationnights.com/
June 14
Web Innovators
http://www.webinnovatorsgroup.com/
June 16
TCN Angel Bootcamp
http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.bootcamp.home.php
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Calling all Entrepreneurs, Investors and Mentors
IBM recently announced its SmartCamp. program to be rolled out in 7 cities worldwide in 2010, including Boston on June 3. SmartCamp is an exclusive global program bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and experienced mentors. In each location, five companies will be selected to spend one day networking with world-class entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts. Last year 4 of the 5 selected companies received funding or investment offers from IBM partners.
Take time to register for SmartCamp if it's a fit for your company or a portfolio company.
Additionally, IBM has recently announced a new program for early stage start-ups called IBM Global Entrepreneur. IBM Global Entrepreneur opens our doors and resources to early stage entrepreneurs looking to bring the next big idea to market and help build a smarter planet.
Through the IBM Global Entrepreneur initiative, start-ups can access:
- IBM software at no charge, either on-premise or in a cloud, to speed up application development
- Expertise from dedicated IBM project managers to assist in product development and go-to-market strategies
- IBM's global network of 38 Innovation Centers for testing on IBM platforms, technology expertise, & market access around the globe
- IBM researchers for joint business and technology innovation
- A network of other entrepreneurs and developers through the new start-up community on IBM developerWorks
We encourage you to register for SmartCamp, IBM Global Entrepreneur or both.
If you have questions, Eric Apse at IBM can help.
Regards,
Timothy Walsh
SVP, Member Services
The Executive Council
Take time to register for SmartCamp if it's a fit for your company or a portfolio company.
Additionally, IBM has recently announced a new program for early stage start-ups called IBM Global Entrepreneur. IBM Global Entrepreneur opens our doors and resources to early stage entrepreneurs looking to bring the next big idea to market and help build a smarter planet.
Through the IBM Global Entrepreneur initiative, start-ups can access:
- IBM software at no charge, either on-premise or in a cloud, to speed up application development
- Expertise from dedicated IBM project managers to assist in product development and go-to-market strategies
- IBM's global network of 38 Innovation Centers for testing on IBM platforms, technology expertise, & market access around the globe
- IBM researchers for joint business and technology innovation
- A network of other entrepreneurs and developers through the new start-up community on IBM developerWorks
We encourage you to register for SmartCamp, IBM Global Entrepreneur or both.
If you have questions, Eric Apse at IBM can help.
Regards,
Timothy Walsh
SVP, Member Services
The Executive Council
Friday, May 7, 2010
The Capital Network
How to Build an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Women in Greater Boston
December 1st, 2010
7:30am to 9:30am
Bingham McCutchen LLP
One Federal Street, Boston, MA
Folks all over New England are looking back at our heritage of being one of the most successful areas of the country for entrepreneurship and realizing that the path for the future is very different.
What about women's entrepreneurship?
How are the rules of the road changing and what types of support systems do we all need to build together to drive this future?
How can leaders in the last decade work together to mentor entrepreneurs, provide CEO support, collaborate on early stage financing, and architect the new road map for women-led ventures?
Come hear two successful women talk about their incredible journey creating start-up businesses and join discussions on how women can help women in start-ups.
PANELISTS:
Diane Hessan - President & Chief Executive Officer of Communispace
- Co-author of the best selling book Customer-Centered Growth: Five
Strategies for Building Competitive Advantage
- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
- Selected as top 10 "Women to Watch" in Boston and as one of 20
Visionaries in the Human Resource arena
- Co-founder of The Sound Bytes
MODERATOR:
Janet Kraus - Executive-in-Residence Harvard University
- Co-Founder & CEO, Spire
- Co-founder & CEO of Circles (acquired by Sodexho Alliance)
- Finalist: Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2003)
- Past recipient: Boston Business Journal Top 40 under 40
Following the panel, we will have an eco-system discussion among attendees led by each of the participating organizations(see sidebar).
REGISTRATION FEE:
Regular Registration Fee - $75
TCN Affiliates - $50
Students - $20
TCN Season Pass Holders - FREE
December 1st, 2010
7:30am to 9:30am
Bingham McCutchen LLP
One Federal Street, Boston, MA
Folks all over New England are looking back at our heritage of being one of the most successful areas of the country for entrepreneurship and realizing that the path for the future is very different.
What about women's entrepreneurship?
How are the rules of the road changing and what types of support systems do we all need to build together to drive this future?
How can leaders in the last decade work together to mentor entrepreneurs, provide CEO support, collaborate on early stage financing, and architect the new road map for women-led ventures?
Come hear two successful women talk about their incredible journey creating start-up businesses and join discussions on how women can help women in start-ups.
PANELISTS:
Diane Hessan - President & Chief Executive Officer of Communispace
- Co-author of the best selling book Customer-Centered Growth: Five
Strategies for Building Competitive Advantage
- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
- Selected as top 10 "Women to Watch" in Boston and as one of 20
Visionaries in the Human Resource arena
- Co-founder of The Sound Bytes
MODERATOR:
Janet Kraus - Executive-in-Residence Harvard University
- Co-Founder & CEO, Spire
- Co-founder & CEO of Circles (acquired by Sodexho Alliance)
- Finalist: Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2003)
- Past recipient: Boston Business Journal Top 40 under 40
Following the panel, we will have an eco-system discussion among attendees led by each of the participating organizations(see sidebar).
REGISTRATION FEE:
Regular Registration Fee - $75
TCN Affiliates - $50
Students - $20
TCN Season Pass Holders - FREE
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Angel Investing educational seminars - March 23rd
If you are interested in attending, please contact Mirella Cicio at mrc@goldenseeds.com
Boston
Wednesday March 23rd
8.45am to 1pm
Angel Investing 101
The investment & due diligence processes
Valuing early stage companies
Structuring the Deal
Term Sheets & Closing Documents
1.30pm - 5.30pm
Angel Investing 201
Advanced Term Sheets
Tough Decisions for follow on rounds
Board membership in early stage companies
Boston
Wednesday March 23rd
8.45am to 1pm
Angel Investing 101
The investment & due diligence processes
Valuing early stage companies
Structuring the Deal
Term Sheets & Closing Documents
1.30pm - 5.30pm
Angel Investing 201
Advanced Term Sheets
Tough Decisions for follow on rounds
Board membership in early stage companies
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Angel Investing 101 to be held in Boston Nov 10th
Our popular Angel Investing 101 course will be held from 1pm to 5pm in Boston on Tuesday November 10th from 1pm to 5pm at the offices of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, 111 Huntingdon Ave, Boston, MA.
New and prospective members of Golden Seeds are welcome, as well as their guests. Members of the Angel Capital Association New England are also welcome. ACA members will receive a $50 discount from the registration fee, and Golden Seeds members receive a $100 discount.
Topic covered include:
The Investment & Due Diligence Process
Valuing Early Stage Companies
Structuring the Deal
Term Sheets
To register, please contact our Investor Liaison, mrc@goldenseeds.com
New and prospective members of Golden Seeds are welcome, as well as their guests. Members of the Angel Capital Association New England are also welcome. ACA members will receive a $50 discount from the registration fee, and Golden Seeds members receive a $100 discount.
Topic covered include:
The Investment & Due Diligence Process
Valuing Early Stage Companies
Structuring the Deal
Term Sheets
To register, please contact our Investor Liaison, mrc@goldenseeds.com
October Forum
The Boston Forum will be held on Thursday October 15th at 11am.
BY INVITATION ONLY
Entrepreneurs should submit an application (see Entrepreneur tab on our website). Investors should send an email to our Investor Liaison, at mrc@goldenseeds.com
BY INVITATION ONLY
Entrepreneurs should submit an application (see Entrepreneur tab on our website). Investors should send an email to our Investor Liaison, at mrc@goldenseeds.com
The Capital Network & NEVCA Evening Event: Networking for Fundraising Success
Please join us for a special networking event organized by The Capital Network (TCN), New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA), and Foley Hoag with an honorary key note speaker, Lee Hower, a Principal at Point Judith Capital and the founder of LinkedIn – who will focus on the power of networking during the fundraising process. This special networking event brings together the area's top Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors and Strategic Partners for an evening of wine, food, and more important of all, networking. TCN and The Emerging Enterprise Center are the ideal community for investors and entrepreneurs to interact and uncover amazing opportunities.
Keynote Speaker: Lee Hower – Principal, Point Judith Capital (Co-Founder of LinkedIn)
Date: October 28, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Emerging Enterprise Center @ Foley Hoag at 1000 Winter St - North Entrance, Suite 4000, Waltham, MA
Go to our website to register
Event Fees: TCNSeasonPass Holders – FREE, NEVCA Members – Free, TCN Affiliates - $10, Students - $5, All Others - $20.
Please join us for a special networking event organized by The Capital Network (TCN), New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA), and Foley Hoag with an honorary key note speaker, Lee Hower, a Principal at Point Judith Capital and the founder of LinkedIn – who will focus on the power of networking during the fundraising process. This special networking event brings together the area's top Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors and Strategic Partners for an evening of wine, food, and more important of all, networking. TCN and The Emerging Enterprise Center are the ideal community for investors and entrepreneurs to interact and uncover amazing opportunities.
Keynote Speaker: Lee Hower – Principal, Point Judith Capital (Co-Founder of LinkedIn)
Date: October 28, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Emerging Enterprise Center @ Foley Hoag at 1000 Winter St - North Entrance, Suite 4000, Waltham, MA
Go to our website to register
Event Fees: TCNSeasonPass Holders – FREE, NEVCA Members – Free, TCN Affiliates - $10, Students - $5, All Others - $20.
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