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i2n Entrepreneurs' Roundtable
2022-09-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-08-12 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
What is the i2n Entrepreneurs’ Roundtable?
The i2n Entrepreneurs’ Roundtable is an invitation-only peer group for founders of innovative, technology-based companies. These founders, and the companies they lead, are developing a proprietary product or service with potential for high growth (e.g. software, biotech, and hardware/smart devices). They gather monthly to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another on topics critical to their businesses. Typically it occurs the 2nd Friday every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.
If you are interested in joining this monthly meeting, please contact Patrick Hayakawa, Vice President, Innovation & Marketing, CCEDC. The Zoom login will be sent 1 week in advance.

The First Dollar: Raising Money for Your Startup
2022-05-20 08:30 - 10:30 | Chester County Economic Development Council, 737 Constitution Dr, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
A CCEDC Breakfast Briefing Presented by the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n)

Most company founders don’t start as experienced fundraisers. So, how does a first-time founder raise the money they need to grow? Join us as three local founders share the story of their recent fundraising journey. The panelist companies span the software, medtech, and consumer products industries and have raised more than $3 million combined in first-round funding, including investments from individual angels, regional angel groups, and institutional investors.
Register today to hear how they did it and what they learned along the way!
Attendees will hear, in the entrepreneur panel’s own words, about:

Getting started. How did you decide you needed outside investment? How do you create the initial momentum to generate investor interest?
Common mistakes & pitfalls. What do you know now that you wish you knew then?
Timing & key steps. How did customer traction, product development, and other milestones coincide with funding progress?

Who Should Attend:

Startups, especially first-time founders with little or no fundraising experience
Aspiring entrepreneurs, or those thinking about starting a new venture
Those interested in supporting or connecting with the local innovation & startup community

Panel:

Julie Bula, CFO, Sweft
Adam C. Salamon, CEO & Co-founder, Pression
Susan Springsteen, President, H2O Connected

Moderator:

Christopher F. Wright, Shareholder at McCausland Keen + Buckman & i2n Board Member

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Thank You to our Event Sponsor:

10th Annual West Chester University Business Idea Competition Submission Deadline
2022-02-25 | PA
The WCU Business Idea Competition promotes creativity, idea generation, and entrepreneurship by recognizing innovative ideas for new products, services, and technology. The total prize package of the competition is $11,500! All competition details can be found at www.wcubizideas.com.
Submissions are due by February 25th, 11:59PM

Open Coaching: Master the Investor Presentation on November 10
2021-11-10 09:00 - 11:00 | PA
Are you a start-up working on your first investor presentation? An experienced entrepreneur seeking a new perspective and new tricks for your investor pitch? Join us as startup founders present their investor pitch and hear targeted feedback from a veteran pitch coach, Steve Bowman.
Co-sponsored by the PA SBDC and i2n, Open Coaching is the fastest way to master the investor presentation. It’s a cross between private coaching and a group workshop. It’s real-world instruction, with real companies, and a veteran coach. Come learn how the investor presentation is really done!
In this virtual event, you can get free coaching or observe and learn investor presentation secrets you won’t find anywhere else. Observers will find these sessions as valuable as the featured companies. Attended an Open Coaching session before? Each session is different with new lessons to learn.
Advance registration required

Women's Entrepreneurship Conference - West Chester University
2021-10-22 08:00 - 13:00 | PA
An education conference focused on how to seize opportunities, face challenges, find support, and continue to grow your business. The event is in-person or available on Livestream and will include dynamic speakers and panel discussions.
$20 in-person $10 virtual

Open Coaching: Master the Investor Presentation on Sept. 15
2021-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
Are you a start-up working on your first investor presentation? An experienced entrepreneur seeking a new perspective and new tricks for your investor pitch? Join us as startup founders present their investor pitch and hear targeted feedback from a veteran pitch coach, Steve Bowman.
Co-sponsored by the PA SBDC and i2n, Open Coaching is the fastest way to master the investor presentation. It’s a cross between private coaching and a group workshop. It’s real-world instruction, with real companies, and a veteran coach. Come learn how the investor presentation is really done!
In this virtual event, you can get free coaching or observe and learn investor presentation secrets you won’t find anywhere else. Observers will find these sessions as valuable as the featured companies.
Advance Registration Required

Open Coaching: Master the Investor Presentation with Steve Bowman – The Pitch Doctor
2021-08-25 10:00 - 12:00 | PA

Open Coaching: Master the Investor Presentation
2021-06-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | PA

Penn State Great Valley's Lion Cage Competition
2021-03-06 09:30 - 12:15 | Rev-Up Center for Entrepreneurship
Penn State Great Valley’s REV-UP Center for Entrepreneurship will host its annual Lion Cage event on March 6. Early stage entrepreneurs, students, and alumni will pitch products and business ideas and compete for cash prizes.
After being selected through an online application, participants will have five minutes to share their creation or service with a panel of judges, including industry experts and faculty. Judges have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. The top three finalists will receive awards.
Click here for more information. Registration opens February 15.
