Before you invest in others, invest in yourself.
NC Angels: Investing Close to Home is designed to educate and prepare qualified investors with or without investment experience for the world of investing in early stage companies. This program was developed with direct input from angel investors, angel networks/fund executives, early stage venture capitalists, and experienced entrepreneurs, and provides an “insider’s look” into the world of angel investing.
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Learn about the private equity investment process, and options for investing as an individual, through a network, or as part of a committed angel fund
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Topics include the funding landscape, local deal sourcing, presentations, due diligence, valuation, structuring the deal and monitoring angel investments
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Share investing tools, resources and best practices
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Learn about the potential for maximizing return using the NC Qualified Business Venture tax credit
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Network with other investors and local experts
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Receive a comprehensive workbook and access to additional online resources
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- High net worth individuals with senior business experience who now have the time and interest in investing in early stage companies
- Successful entrepreneurs who have exited their businesses and would like to stay involved and mentor other entrepreneurs
- Investors who are interested in learning more about the specifics of angel investing
LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED INVESTORS
Lead instructor Tim Janke is Executive Director of IMAF-Triad and Director of Private Equity Initiatives for the SBTDC. Joining Tim are:
- Kip Johnson, WCSR – transactional attorney and investor
- Troy Knauss, PAN Two – serial entrepreneur and fund executive
- Lou Anne Flanders-Stec, PAN One – early stage fund executive
- Bill Parrish, SBTDC – consultant, entrepreneur and investor
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE: Allen Joines, Mayor, City of Winston-Salem
HOW TO REGISTER
The NC Angels: Investing Close to Home registration fee is $395; however, you are eligible for a special scholarship rate of $195 courtesy of our state and local sponsors. Click here to register online.
SPONSORS
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The SBTDC provides business
counseling and management education to thousands of companies each
year, helps growth company entrepreneurs attract equity investment,
provides education for qualified angel investors, works with angel
and VC funds, sponsors investor forums, and serves as a statewide
resource and connection to private equity investment.
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