Entrepreneurs: Wondering why no one is reading your business plan and writing that check? How other founders got started? How you can build your network?
Investors: Wondering where you can find the next big opportunity? Where can you mingle with other investors and entrepreneurs?
Aerospace Investors and Entrepreneurs… what are you doing July 27? Don’t miss your chance to attend AeroInnovate at EAA’s AirVenture.
· Bill Joos, a Silicon Valley expert on aligning entrepreneurs with the needs of investors is flying into Oshkosh. It just so happens that Bill is a pilot and flying enthusiast but never made it to the fly-in… until now. Bill will share his experiences (which he does all around the world) in a practical and entertaining discussion of the Top Ten Mistakes Made in Business Plans. You will physically and mentally have take-a-ways from this session that will help guide you on your entrepreneurial venture.
· Innovative aerospace companies share their story of how they got started and financed in a panel called Funding Your Dream. Come listen and talk with these entrepreneurs who have done it and help answer the question that is a high hurdle to any entrepreneurial dream.
· Are you ready to Mingle? After hours, AeroInnovate’s Pitch & Mingle Venture Cocktail is the venue for investor / entrepreneur minded AirVenture goers to network and talk deals. Kick off the evening with Granger Whitelaw followed by up to 8 entrepreneurial companies providing 8 minute pitches and Q&A. There will be time for networking before, midpoint and after the presentations. As an investor, you have the chance to hear about some opportunities and network. As an entrepreneur, you have the chance to learn by watching others… and trying out your elevator pitch with the people you meet.
AeroInnovate takes place in Oshkosh on EAA’s grounds at 2009 AirVenture (http://www.airventure.org/). You must pay admission and enter AirVenture to attend. The Pitch & Mingle Venture Cocktail is no additional charge, but requires registration by contacting Meridith Jaeger at jaegerm@uwosh.edu or 920-424-2364.
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