Angel-Summit_Program_Guide - Angel Capital Summit

Angel Capital Summit 2012
Bootcamp Workshop Descriptions
1:30–2:15
Investor 4
Using the Business Catapult
Investment Group Collaboration
Tool –Kevin Johansen
The RVC Investor Forum and Angel Capital
Summit use the Business Catapult to collaborate,
evaluate opportunities, identify challenges
and communicate results back to the entrepreneur.
Learn how to use this valuable tool to find
great deals and to collaborate with other angels
on investment opportunities.
Entrepreneur 4
Navigating Term Sheets for
Entrepreneurs – Ryan Howell
Congratulations, you have one or more angel
or venture investors interested in your company!
How do you craft a term sheet that protects your
founders, will be acceptable to new investors,
maintains founding control of your company,
and protect your interests in future rounds –
all without killing the deal in the process
2:30–3:15
Investor 5
The Changing Nature of Angel
Investing in the Bay Area (and
the Syndication Opportunities
it Provides) – Ralph Patterson
The world in investing has changed, but the
Bay Area still has an important role to play on
the National stage when it comes to taking lead
investments and in finding the hot new trends.
How to partner with the Bay Area firms within
your portfolio.
Entrepreneur 5
Five Paths to Funding –
Know your Options!
– Brian Tsuchiya
Angel capital is just one of many sources of
capital for businesses. Learn what your legal
and financial options are for raising capital in a
tight economy. Discover how to position yourself
differently to each source of funding in order
to achieve business success.
3:30–4:15
Investor 6
Valuation Strategies for
Early Stage Companies
– Keith Peterka
Valuation is the single hardest and most confusing
aspect of early stage investing, and perhaps
the most emotional aspect of any deal.
What's fair given the risk you are taking on as an
investor vs. the founderʼs achievements and milestones
What should impact valuation and what
doesn't How to give entrepreneurs a fair value
while protecting your long term interests and
avoiding potential cram down in future rounds
Entrepreneur 6
How to Partner with Great
Investors While Keeping Your
Sanity and the Ability to Win
– John Eckstein
Now that youʼre funded, how do you manage
the relationship with your investors long term
What are some of the pitfalls to avoid and what
are some best practices.
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