Panel: Raising Funds For Your Business Or Startup

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If you have thought of raising funding you need to attend this. Three prominent experts will discuss Crowd, Angel/VC, and Traditional funding followed by an extended Q&A session with the attendees.

There are 20 half price $5 tickets available at Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panel-raising-funds-for-your-business-or-startup-tickets-33071103561?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing). When they are gone all the remaining public tickets are $10. We also reserve free tickets for military available on Eventbrite or at the door. You must show your military ID at the door to claim your free ticket. If the military tickets are not claimed on the day at the door, they are made available free to the public, 1st come 1st served.

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There are many different ways to fund your business or startup. This year instead of hosting multiple separate meetups we have brought together three well-known local panelists to discuss the three most popular ways of raising funds.

Do you want to ask any or all the panelists a question? Email me "ata at inventopreneurs.org" with your name and question. We will pick the best ones and I will only call on attendees to ask their questions.

Crowd Funding:

Jennifer Du's career has spanned from the music industry, to technology and gaming, and now CPG. Jen is a sharp business manager who uses data to drive growth and great marketing. She started Before Elixir to solve her own personal problem of turning red and feeling sick when she drank alcohol. After a successful crowdfunding campaign Before Elixir is now sold in 40 stores in the U.S., distributed in 3 countries, and has helped customers in 40 countries prevent hangovers, prevent redness, and have more fun!

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Angel/VC Funding:

Long time Silicon Valley technology and startup veteran, Paul O'Brien is affectionately known as SEO'Brien for his extensive past in the search industry. Now Texan, O'Brien works in Venture Capital Economic Development, serving the investment and venture capital economies directly, through thought leadership, consulting, and startup development both within Texas and abroad. He's the founder of MediaTech Ventures, a founder and managing director of the Texas Technology Council, and partner in 1839 Ventures.

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Traditional Funding:

Katherine Sobel joined the PeopleFund family in June of 2016 as the Education Specialist, focusing on expanding the organization’s mentor program and extended curriculums. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Texas State, and a Master’s in Community Improvement from Texas Tech. In her role, Katherine focuses on the sustainability of PeopleFund clients through education, training, and outreach. Some of her responsibilities include matching clients with business mentors and resources, writing curriculum, and developing educational initiatives. Katherine is passionate about economic opportunity for all and committed to serving underserved populations. She believes that through education, anything is possible. In her spare time, Katherine can be found reading, cooking, or taking a class.

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Agenda:

6:00 to 6:20: Meet & Greet

6:20 to 6:30: Introduction to ATXI

6:30 to 7:30: Main presentation

7:30 to 8:00: Q&A

8:00 onward: Networking/Social

Organizer:

(https://www.linkedin.com/in/divisionx)

Dr. Ataollah Etemadi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/divisionx)

All our events are for the benefit of the

Settlement Home for Children (https://www.settlementhome.org/), and the Austin Children's Shelter (http://www.safeaustin.org/austinchildrensshelter/)