Techstars Startup Week & Artup Week Fort Collins 2018

RVC's Women’s Investor Network will discuss early stage investing for women angels and entrepreneurs. Fort Collins has a community of early stage investors and entrepreneurs, but needs more attention to attract and support women.Barbara Bauer, Director of the Women’s Investor Network, and a colleague, Margaret Burd, will discuss early stage investing for women angels and entrepreneurs.

Difficulty

• Basic

What Will I learn?

• The difference between a good business and an investable venture
• What is essential in a pitch to investors
• Mistakes to avoid for new investors
• Mistakes to avoid for new entrepreneurs

What should I bring?

• Your questions

Fort Collins has a community of early stage investors and entrepreneurs, but needs more attention to attract and support women - both as investors and as entrepreneurs. Barbara and Margaret will speak about what investors are looking for in an investable venture, and how to effectively talk about your venture with potential investors. They will also discuss common mistakes for both investors and entrepreneurs. Finally we'll have an informal Q&A and networking. This event is primarily for women interested in learning more about investing and how to support the growing ecosystem of women investors and entrepreneurs in Fort Collins.