What’s the Deal?
Entrepreneurs will pitch to their peers who are at the same stage, as well as those at various other stages in the business lifecycle. Each session provides a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to receive real-time feedback on their fundraising, value proposition, business plan and building strategy.

Who will be there?
Entrepreneurs, Investors, Industry and Community Leaders, Technologists and Students

The event provides a fresh new forum for companies, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and funders to find each other.

Why attend?

• Pitch your ideas to a group of peers who will help refine them with little risk.
• Connect with and gain access to other talented people and ideas.
• Network with angels, seed, early-stage investors and venture capitalists.

Key Elements

• Tracks will be divided up by industry, as well as business lifecycle stages.
• Three speakers will present for each industry track, as well as at each level.
• Interested presenters should sign-up online (click here for more information and sign-up form).
• Presenters have 15 minutes to make their pitch, followed by 5 minutes of Q & A.

Additional Features

• Nondisclosure Suite will allow individuals to hold confidential meetings following their presentations.
• Legal and Financial Advice Suite will offer individuals opportunity to ask questions and receive free advice from top legal and financial experts.

Tracks

• Information Technology
• Biotechnology/Life Sciences
• Agriculture
• Miscellaneous

Stage in Business Lifecycle

• Early stage. Proof of Concept, seed, start-up.
• Established. Generating revenue; ready to move on to next level; need scaling assistance.
• Late Stage. Developed companies; ready to move on to next level; preparing for exit.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010
11 - 5 pm
Prairie Meadows Conference and Events Center
Free to participate and attend