You put all of this time in to prep for your investor pitch…. but what happens after?! Let our panel of experts from OnLume, who have been there
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Tips from Todd – Think like Dave!
Todd wants YOU to think like former CTC Director Dave Linz – an engineer and businessman – when you are developing your innovative idea.
Brian’s Board – Lead Investor
You’ve likely heard the term ‘lead investor’ when exploring funding for your business — Brian has mentioned it before! So what
CTC Quick Chat – Debt Financing for Startups
Debt financing is often overlooked as a potential source of funds for startups. In this Quick Chat, three financing leaders from the Eau Claire area
Tips from Todd – Apply to multiple agencies
YES! You can apply to multiple SBIR agencies. Join Todd out snowshoeing (We know, we know! No one wants to see snow ❄️ right now.) to find out more
Brian’s Board – Vesting Schedules
Startups have limited resources and co-founders are extremely important resources, which is why it is important that those founders aren’t going
Brian’s Board – Funding Rounds
You need to know about the various stepping stones required to get your idea commercialized. Today Brian walks you through some key funding rounds and
Tips from Todd – Collaboration with Other Companies
As you go through your innovation, you may realize you don’t have all the skills you need — this is where company collaboration comes in.
Brian’s Board – Investor Lingo: Convertible Note Discounts
Another form of investor compensation when using convertible notes is building in a discount — a percent reduction of future price. This helps
Tips from Todd – Encouragement: Leave your mark!
It is one thing to have an idea, it is another to commercialize that idea to influence the world in some way – big or small. Join Todd at Thousand