How to Fund Businesses and Ideas - Discussion with Founders and Investors on Best Practices when Fundraising

Duke Boston invites you to join Duke alumni, parents and friends for a networking reception and panel presentation discussing strategies for financing your business or idea.

Whether you are looking for financing for a new idea at a big company, or raising venture financing for a startup, this event will provide background on types of funding sources as well as equip you with essential tactics when going out to raise.

Topics will include:

• The Critical Elements of a Pitch - what to include in a pitch, key questions that typically come up and how to prepare for them, why messaging matters
• Different Types of Financing Options – internal vs. external, dilutive vs. non-dilutive
• Equity Financing: The Founder & VC Perspective - how to think about the "universe" of venture capitalists and which may be most relevant to your pitch, managing expectations for a founder vs. investor, the typical financing process
• Best Practices - short list of key tactics to improve probability of success for your next fundraising

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspective and connect with fellow Duke alumni and business leaders.