The Power Of Angel Investing: A Workshop For Private Investors, 2/4, Seattle

2005-02-04 08:00:00

Seattle Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1113 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA

Contact: Nate Silverman (206) 616-7153 [email protected] http://www.watechcenter.org/angels

WTC Angel Network & Alliance of Angels are pleased to present The Power of Angel Investing: A Workshop for Private Investors

A program of the Kauffman Foundation

Friday, February 4, 2005,

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,

Followed by a reception,

Seattle Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1113 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, http://www.crownplazaseattle.com

There will be no entrepreneurs seeking investments. Only those individuals who are "qualified investors" will be allowed to attend.

A Workshop For Private Angel Investors

The Power of Angel Investing is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of angel investing for private investors with limited or no angel investment experience and for experienced investors who want to round out their knowledge of angel investing. The seminar is offered in a "protected environment", without solicitations from service providers and entrepreneurs looking for angel financing. In order to provide adequate opportunities for interacting with the experts and other participants, registration will be limited to 25 individuals.

Who Should Attend?

~ Successful entrepreneurs who have exited their businesses and have interest in staying involved in early stage companies.

~ High net-worth individuals with senior business/entrepreneur experience who now have the time and interest in investing in early stage companies.

~ Investors who are interested in learning more about the specifics of angel investing.

What Subjects are Covered in This Curriculum?

~ Finding angel opportunities that are right for you

~ Investment goals and portfolio strategies

~ Local deal sourcing

~ Due diligence

~ Structuring the deal/term sheets

~ Valuing start-up companies

~ Monitoring angel investments

~ The post-investment relationships between angels and start-up companies

~ What to do when things go wrong

~ Angels as advisors – bringing more than money to investments

Who are the Faculty for This Angel Seminar?

This seminar features local experts in high growth ventures and early stage investing opportunities, including seasoned angel investors with diverse investment experience, tax and legal experts, and angel-financed entrepreneurs. These include Dan Rosen, Chairman, Alliance of Angels, and Managing Partner, Frazier Technology Ventures, Artour Baganov, Executive Member, Alliance of Angels, and Mike O~Donnell, Serial Entrepreneur.

They will be led by Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur-in-Residence William H. Payne, an active private investor and board member, and advisor to entrepreneurial companies. He is an involved member of San Diego’s Tech Coast Angels, Vegas Valley Angels, and Aztec Venture Network. Over three decades, Bill Payne has successfully founded or invested in 24 start-up companies. In his role with the Kauffman Foundation, he has worked on educational programs for entrepreneurs and their investors.

What is the Cost to Attend This Seminar?

The registration fee for this seminar is $295*. Members of the Alliance of Angels or a WTC Angel Network group can receive a discount of $100 (for a registration fee of $195).
*Includes continental breakfast, lunch, reception appetizers, and workshop materials.

How Do I Sign Up for This Seminar?

To register, visit http://www.watechcenter.org/downloads/seattle_registration.doc

For more information, please visit http://www.watechcenter.org/angels or contact us directly:

Nate Silverman
WTC Angel Network
(206) 616-7153
[email protected]

Becky George
Alliance of Angels
(206) 389-7261
[email protected]