NYESN: Startup Pitch & Raising Capital through Crowdfunding with Alex Binkley

Getting funded is the goal of all startups. The source of capital can come from anywhere and it all starts with a simple 30 second to 1 minute pitch that causes people to become intrigue.

Without a clean and clear message, no one will be interested in knowing more about your business. This event is setup for everyone to practice pitching their businesses so that when it really counts, your ready to go!

1 Minute Startup Pitch:

Here is the suggested format that we recommend you use:

Who are you and what is your background? (10-20 seconds) What is the problem? (10-20 seconds) How does your product/service solve the problem? (10-20 seconds)

30 Minute Presentation on Crowdfunding:
Alex Binkley is CEO and Co-Founder of Funding Community, the first US Crowdfunding platform for small business loans. Alex is a graduate of Harvard University and Boston University School of Law. Prior to founding Funding Community, Alex was a corporate lawyer at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr’s New York Office focusing on startup and securities law. Before practicing law he worked for and ran numerous small businesses, which opened his eyes to the serious challenges faced by small businesses in finding financing and connecting with champions within their community.

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Admission:

• $5 Online
• $10 At the Door

Registration closes at 3PM on day of event. Be sure to submit payment online to save. Admission at door is cash only.

Event Agenda:
6:30 - 7:00PM Registration & Networking

7:00 - 7:30PM 1 Minute Startup Pitch from everyone that is interested in pitching

7:30 - 8:00PM 30 Minute Presentation with CEO Alex Binkley on Crowdfunding

8:00 - 9:00PM Networking time!

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Event Sponsor: 1800Accountant.com (http://www.1800accountant.com/)
1800Accountant.com is the leading national business services and accounting firm specializing in small businesses. New York & Washington, and Florida-based teams of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), enrolled agents (EAs), and accountants have been providing affordable accounting, tax preparation, payroll, bookkeeping, business planning and consulting services since 1999.

Small businesses count on 1800Accountant.com to provide flat-fee services that take the worry and drudgery out of business accounting, bookkeeping, and tax planning or preparation.

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Note:
We hope you meet potential business and capital partners at our events. However, please remember that the attendees are made up of those who are interested in the event and there may be an uneven mix of people, in terms of their skills and ability to invest.

There will be a table for business cards and promotional literature. Feel free to bring information to share with others.