Targeted to entrepreneurs planning to raise a first outside round of capital, the workshop will provide guidance on what types of investors to pursue, and how to do it. Led by Greg Barnes, Principal at Hyde Park Venture Partners, we’ll look at different business stages and models, and how that impacts what investors could be a good fit. In addition, we’ll provide suggestions for approaching investors, and preparing for the pitch process. Benefits of attending include:

• insights into what types of investors to target for different startups;
• thoughts on how to approach investors;
• suggestions for developing a fundraising strategy; and
• guidance on how to prepare for your investor pitches.