inside investing june 2014
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CEO Roundtable: Research Coast
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Venture Funding in Florida:
1. 2013 – Florida Got 1.4% of VC Money2. ‘07-’13: More than $400 Mil in 50 Deals3. 60% of Deals – Later Stage
Dale Gregory Links:
Dale Gregory’s Presentation (10 Minutes)
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1. Family & Friends Money is Starting Point.2. Be Public. Get Face Time. 3. Has to be a Good Deal for Both Parties.4. Keep Refining Your Story.5. Customize Presentation to Audience.6. Remember, You're Selling Yourself.
Coletta Dorado
Entrepreneur – Winner Florida Venture Forum
Links: Coletta Dorado’sPresentation(12 Minutes)
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1. Just Completed $1 Mil Series A.2. May Add $600K to Round.3. Two Weeks Negotiation.4. Investor Brings Expertise.5. Lead From Business Competition.6. Participate in Public Forums.
Entrepreneur: Look For Public Investor Forums!
Wally LoweLinks:
Wally Lowe’s Presentation(14 Minutes)
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1. Nine Out of Ten Deals Fail.2. Pursue Investors w Persistence.3. Network w Fellow CEOs.4. Ask For Help.5. You Are Selling Yourself.6. Management Team Is Critical.
Investor: Ask For Help
Rhys Williams
Links:Rhys Williams Presentation(12 Minutes)
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Learning Experiences1. Maximize Exposure to Your Company and To You As CEO.2. Investors Focus on You and Your Management Team.3. Keep Refining Your Business Model + Presentation.4. You Need To Be Persistent.5. Florida Is Increasing VC, Angel, + Alternative Financing.6. Network With Fellow CEOs and Investors.7. Look For Investors Who Bring Deep Pockets and Expertise.8. Ask For Help. Funding Your Company Is A Challenge.9. Financial Counseling: Florida Accelerator + Veterans Pathway.
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