Doing it Right London Programme: Day 1

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Doing it Right is a program where exceptional entrepreneurs enhance their company's ability to attract funding and cultivate invaluable relationships.

Through candid discussions led by local investors and seasoned entrepreneurs, it will increase participants' understanding of the current state of venture capital and angel investment.

Entrepreneurs will gain important skills and insight when Doing it Right - developing an effective fundraising strategy, negotiating savvy term sheets, navigating the due diligence process, and leading a successful company. it is current, fresh and relevant.

Key Dates

Doing it Right Programme: Monday May 11th - Thursday May 14th
Screening Day: Friday May 15th, hosted by Reed Smith LLP
Investor Forum: Thursday, June 18th

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Astia London 2009 Programme

Monday, 11 May

8:30 - 8:45am 8.45 - 9.00am 9:00 - 10:45am 11:00 - 12:30pm 12:30 - 2:00pm 2:00 - 5:00pm 5:00pm

Registration, Breakfast & Networking Opening Remarks: Astia and Morrison & Foerster The State of Angel and Venture Investment Leadership, Relationships & the Role of the Startup Executive Lunch Resources for Creating Investor Presentations Networking Reception

Opening remarks

Sharon Vosmek, CEO, Astia
Natalie Diep, Partner, Morrison & Foerster

Panel: The State of Angel and Venture Investment

Entrepreneurs will hear directly from local investors about what is getting funded today, what are typical terms and what can the entrepreneur expect when fundraising in today’s market. Conversations will be led by VCs, Angels and Corporate Business Development experts and moderated by a seasoned legal expert active in negotiating in the current business climate for startups.

Moderated by James Gubbins, Partner, Morrison & Foerster

Panelists:
Brigitte Baumann, Go Beyond Ltd
Sherry Coutu, Cambridge Angels
David McMeekin, London Technology Fund
Hugh Parnell, Great Eastern Investment Forum
Dr.Glenda Stone, Founder and CEO, Aurora & Co-chair, Women's Enterprise Taskforce

Workshop: Leadership, Relationships and the Role of the Startup Executive

Led by inspirational, high flyer Sue Stockdale, this session will focus on the key components of effective leadership and the importance of building lasting business relationships that lead to business and personal professional success. Each entrepreneur will leave the session with a clear plan of action that they can take to move their own business forwards.

Led by: Sue Stockdale, Director, Sue Stockdale Ltd

Workshop: Resources for Creating Investor Presentations

Entrepreneurs will gain an understanding of the best practices for investor presentations with a focus on how to articulate your company as an attractive investment opportunity. Included in this session will be the essentials for presentations to angels, venture capitalists and strategic investors.

Led by:
Simone Brummelhuis, CEO and Founder, The Next Women
Isabel Fox, Founder, IF Communications

Location

Morrison and Foerster | CityPoint | One Ropemaker Street | London EC2Y 9AW UK

Contact Information

evie@astia.org