TCVN Presents “Raising Money: Critical Issues for Start-Ups”

In January, the Tech Coast Venture Network will host an interactive evening forum with real life "Dos" and "Don'ts" to enable entrepreneurs an opportunity to better position themselves to receive funding. This forum is targeted both for those launching a new venture and those growing an established company. The event will be hosted by Knobbe Martens Olsen and Bear, LLP, on January 27, 2011, from 6 to 9 pm.

Highlights
• Critical Steps to Prepare for Fundraising
• How to Secure Your Next Round of Funding
• Fatal Errors That Can Break the Deal
• Real Life Examples of Successes and Failures
• Getting the Most out of Your Investors

Moderators:
Tom Miller, President
Persuasive Business Plans

Mark Hartsell, MBA, CEO
CEO Advisor, Inc.

Cost: No charge for TCVN members. For non-members, $45 in advance, $55 at the door. The discounted price for students is $25.

Location: Knobbe Martens Olsen and Bear, LLP, 2040 Main Street - 2nd Floor Irvine, CA 92614

About TCVN
Founded in 1984, the Tech Coast Venture Network is a non-profit organization (501c3) and one of Southern California’s premier technology business networks. Through a wide variety of forums, pitch sessions, workshops, and other networking events, the organization brings together entrepreneurs and resources from every facet of the technology and startup landscape. Either directly or through members or sponsors, the resources TCVN delivers address numerous categories: education, accounting, legal services, banking services, intellectual property protection, funding, marketing, sales, publishing, strategic planning, administration, professional information, government-related guidance, and others. In today’s quickly evolving global economy, technology startups need every bit of support to emerge from the confusion and thrive. TCVN’s support is intended to benefit the entire Southern California technology community. For more information, visit www.tcvn.org

Media Contact:
Jan Johnson
Greentech Communication
714-501-0674