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Startup Angels is partnering with Techstars Mobility to bring the Startup Angels Workshop to Detroit! Join like-minded investors from across the greater Detroit metropolitan area who are interested in startup investing, and see what innovation looks like in Michigan.
The workshop is divided into four sessions which provide new angels and wealth management professionals an introduction to the business of investing in technology startups, a framework for thinking about startup investing in the context of overall portfolio diversification, and a practical guide to the mechanics of choosing, negotiating and managing investments.
The workshop will take place at two locations. Day 1 (Oct 4) will be at Varnum Law, 160 West Fort Street, Fifth Floor. Day 2 (Oct 5) will be at Techstars Mobility (offices are inside Ford Field).
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Event Agenda
| Date | Time | Session | Topic | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 6:00 PM | Registration & Cocktails (Location: Varnum Law) | ||
| 4th | 6:30 PM | Segment I | Startup Investing & Your Portfolio (Location: Varnum Law) | |
| 4th | 8:00 PM | Mingling / Reception (Location: Varnum Law) |
| Date | Time | Session | Topic | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 8:30 AM | Arrival & Breakfast (Location: Techstars) | ||
| 5th | 9:00 AM | Segment II | Choosing Early Stage Startups (Location: Techstars) | |
| 5th | 10:00 AM | Segment III | Getting the Deal Done (Location: Techstars) | |
| 5th | 11:00 AM | Segment IV | Beyond the Check: Mentoring & Networking (Location: Techstars) | |
| 5th | 12:00 PM | Segment V | Techstars Mobility and the Detroit MVP (Location: Techstars) |
Workshop Segments
Startup Investing and Your Portfolio
Why is now a great time to invest in startups? Where does angel investing fits in the spectrum of capital? What role can startup investing have in my overall wealth portfolio? How can I build a diverse portfolio of startups?
Choosing Early Stage Startups
What do companies look like at this stage? What signals show that a company has traction? What are the best practices of choosing startups? Why is it important to invest in the entrepreneur?
Getting the Deal Done
What are the different ways to invest? What goes into a deal? What are the best practices for negotiating terms? What is the deal process like; how long does it take?
Beyond the Check: Mentoring & Networking
Why invest both time and expertise? What can I do to be a good mentor?
Startup Angels Workshop – Detroit October 4 - 5
Techstars Mobility, 2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226
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