Creating & Funding a Start-Up Business

Presented by TiE Angels and NetSAP Boston

WHEN

  • May 4, 2011 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

WHERE

  • Foley Hoag LLP (Boston Office)
  • Seaport West
  • 155 Seaport Boulevard
  • Boston, MA 02210-2600
  • Map

DESCRIPTION

According to the "Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity," a leading indicator of new business creation in the United States, 0.34 percent of American adults created a business per month in 2010, or 565,000 new businesses - a rate that represents the highest level of entrepreneurship in 15 years. A report from the foundation states that lack of other options may have driven people to start new businesses.

This seminar is for entrepreneurs looking to start a company and/or funding. At the event we will discuss how to set-up a legal organizational structure, understand terms sheets, learn about the angel funding landscape, what angels look for, pre-money valuations, and other practical tips that could help new entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes. Refreshments will be served.

Speakers:

Mark Haddad, Partner, Foley Hoag
Mark Haddad, Partner Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag. Listed as a ‘Rising Star’ in Mergers & Acquisitions, Massachusetts super lawyer’s list, Mark’s client base ranges from investment funds to startup and portfolio companies. He advises start-up companies on corporate formation, venture capital financing, and general corporate matters.

Abhishek Jain, Chairman, TiE Angels
Abhishek Jain is the Chairman of TiE Angels and the Vice President of The Blackstone Group. As part of the investment team, Abhishek helps manage over $1.5 billion in India-focused investments. Prior to Blackstone, Abhishek has worked at Bain & Company and Goldman Sachs. Abhishek received his Bachelors degree from USC and his MBA from Harvard.

Registration:

Advance registration is required. Please note that RSVP on Facebook DOES NOT mean that you are registered for the event.

Members:

$5 with advance registration. On the registration page, choose the “Alliance Partner Member ticket” option and use the promotional code “alliance” to receive the member rate.

Registration Link: http://www.membership.netip.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=27