Doing it Right is back...and it has gone global

November 2-7 2009

Doing it Right is an unparalleled resource for success – a transformative program designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs who want to become dominant players in their sectors. And last year, it expanded across the world.

The format? A comprehensive 6-day workshop followed by a 2-month program of personalized coaching from premier experts and the opportunity to start benefiting from the global ecosystem of Angels, VCs, corporations, and entrepreneurs that is Astia.

Who should apply? Exceptional women-led high growth start-ups who know that success is not just about raising money but about growing a business and thriving even in today’s tough market.

Doing it Right is about...

• Seizing opportunities to engage with Angel and Venture Capital.
• Taking advantage of alternative sources of funding
• Crafting an investor pitch to get the wallet from the investor’s pocket
• Building defensible financial plans for maximum growth.
• Developing a winning valuation and term sheet strategy
• Drafting a blueprint for taking and defending significant market share
• Bootstrapping to success through customer sales and strategy
• Attracting the right team      

Apply today if you have...

• An innovative idea in either the Technology, Life Sciences or Clean Tech sectors
• A high-growth investment opportunity
• An exceptional team and business strategy
• A significant market opportunity
• A defendable competitive advantage
• At least one woman in a leadership role (at C level) or in significant position of equity and influence
  

How it works:

Tech and General Entrepreneurs:

The breadth and depth of our premium network provides entrepreneurs in the technology space with unprecedented access to capital as well as comprehensive business strategy insights and guidance.

“Astia was transformative for our company and for my own growth as an entrepreneur. It gave me access to a network of incredibly experienced and influential people within Silicon Valley who have had a tremendous impact on the progress our company has since made.”

- Shanna Tellerman, Founder & CEO
Sim Ops Studio

Sponsored by:

 

 

This series will be held at the offices of Microsoft, 835 Market St, Fl 7, San Francisco, CA 94103

 

Clean Tech Entrepreneurs:

Risk and uncertainty are a part of converting invention to innovation. The Doing it Right Programs ensure that clean tech entrepreneurs overcome those hurdles and navigate the diverse funding landscape, through exposure to Angels, VCs, Strategic Investors, Banking and Private Equity & Project Finance and Stimulus Package opportunities.

“The quality of Astia companies and the women who run them have been the most impressive of any entrepreneurship organization I’ve encountered…”

- Terry Swack, Co-founder & CEO
Sustainable Minds, LLC

Hosted on location & sponsored by:

 

 

Morrison Foerster, 425 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Life Science Entrepreneurs:

We guide our Life Science portfolio companies through the challenges of establishing a viable footprint that can sustain a thriving business against a background of balanced risk. We connect the best and the brightest entrepreneurs with people that understand the territory ahead — taking the guess work out of converting invention to innovation.

“We had the opportunity to invest in ForteBio, a 2003 Astia Venture Conference company. Since investing, ForteBio has completed and shipped two product lines, strengthened the management team, secured a Series B funding totaling $17.5 million, and is building a successful company. I find Astia’s programs to be a significant contributor to the Valley.”

- Craig Taylor, General Partner
Alloy Ventures

Hosted on location & sponsored by:

 

 

Fenwick & West, 555 California St.,San Francisco, CA 94104

 

complete an application here

Pricing

* $250 Application Fee
* $5,000 Participation Fee
* Shares in consideration of services