Angel
Investing & the Early-Stage Enterprise Lawrence H. Gennari, Esq.
Gadsby Hannah LLP
In
a challenging funding period, entrepreneurs need to return to a
back-to-basics approach to develop a business model that fits
the needs of angels and other investors. Attorney Lawrence H.
Gennari tells entrepreneurs how to build a financiable business. read
more...
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TREASURE HUNT AMONG THE DOT.COM RUINS By Manny B. Madriaga, Patent Attorney
Despite
the crash of many Dot.coms, investors might find treasure in
their patents, trade secrets, copyrights, domain names,
trademarks, and databases. Patent Attorney Manny B. Madriaga
explains where to search. read
more...
The
Connecticut Venture Group will sponsor its 9th annual Crossroads
Fair, the Northeast's Premier Venue for Capital and technology
networking.
The Fair takes place May 14-15 at the Omni Hotel in New Haven,
Connecticut and features 65 of the hottest growth companies from
early stage to pre-IPO stages of financing. Last year Crossroads
attracted over 700 attendees.
CAPITALISM,
AMERICAN STYLE: You have two cows. You sell one, buy a bull, and
build a herd of cows.
AN AMERICAN CORPORATION: You have two cows. You sell one, lease
it back to yourself and do an IPO on the second one. You force
the 2 cows to produce the milk of four cows. read
more...
Tech
Coast Angels is a network of over 200 individual investors
whose mission is to fund early-stage technology companies in
Southern California and to accelerate them to financial and
market leadership. Visit
Tech Coast Angels
Intelex,
Ltd. is a business intelligence and research firm that
performs "due diligence" background checks on officers
and companies entering into public or private offerings. Visit
Intelex
Starting
a business is a daunting challenge but you don't have to go it
alone. Learn how to form an advisory committee to give you
collective insights into all aspects you'll face as a startup.
In
a challenging funding period, entrepreneurs need to return to a
back-to-basics approach to develop a business model that fits
the needs of angels and other investors. Attorney Lawrence H.
Gennari tells entrepreneurs how to build a financiable business.
Despite
the crash of many Dot.coms, investors might find treasure in
their patents, trade secrets, copyrights, domain names,
trademarks, and databases. Patent Attorney Manny B. Madriaga
explains where to search.
When
entrepreneurs look for funding, they should cast a wide net to
attract different types of investors, according to John Taylor,
Vice President of Research for the National Venture Capital
Association.
Company:
PeopleMatter Inc.; Computer Software; Alaska; $1,000,000 to
$2,500,000
Company:
PBC, LLC d.b.a Potrero Brewing Company; Consumer Products,Retail
Trade,Wholesale Trade; California; $250,000 to $1,000,000
Soon
you will talk to your computer or give commands to machines that
will carry out your orders simply by the sound of your voice.
Learn how voice recognition works and how it is changing how we
conduct business.
The
Connecticut Technology Council introduces its first technology
trade show that will include over 50 high-tech companies that
will exhibit their products and services.
The
Connecticut Venture Group will sponsor its 9th annual Crossroads
Fair, the Northeast's Premier Venue for Capital and technology
networking.
Don't
let the title, "Starting Up and Advising an Emerging
Massachusetts Business," fool you, the book edited by
Lawrence H. Gennari offers sound advice on launching a business
anywhere.
