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A distinguished panel of venture capitalists discuss current trends and what investors look for when deciding whether or not to fund your new venture. Experts share real-world experiences that provide insight into how investment decisions are made. This is helpful for anyone interested in commercializing their venture or investors who want to hone their skills.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they need. Learn how SBA loan programs can help you Start, Grow, and Expand your business. 7(a) Loans – A group of SBA loans […]
QuickBooks Intermediate is the second step in a three part workshop series. Learn how to manage and secure company files, list items, order and sell inventory and how to apply vendor discounts. We will cover best practices for the online and desktop platforms of the QuickBooks software. Led by Damon Watkins, the Director of Finance […]
Six innovative and disruptive startups compete for $100,000+ in investment funding to help grow their business at the sixth annual AngelCon on Thursday, June 1st, 2023. Top Six Startups Include: 1. DEMO Studios 2. MyMetaFi 3. Quantum Energy 4. Ryde 5. VLab Education 6. Zoetic Motion
Joe Pianelli is an operating partner at Stage 1 Ventures. He has over 35 years of experience in finance, corporate development, business formation, as well as senior level operating roles in technology, media and telecom (TMT) sectors. He’s been investing in emerging technologies for over 30 years, starting with agriculture in 2012 when he incubated […]
FACT: Every business is vulnerable and can fall victim to outside digital attacks. Is your business protected against a cyber attack? Would you be able to financially survive getting hacked? What are your options? Join Insurance expert Belen Sanchez for this free webinar on protecting your business from cyber criminals.
Damon Watkins, the Director of Finance & Operations for Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, is a motivated, personable business professional with a 15+ year track record in multiple aspects of financial control, management and policies/procedures. Learn how to create and modify financial reports, handle records, and manipulate costs, with a focus on payroll […]
The winners of AngelCon 2022 join us to talk about their journey after winning a total of $205K in equity investment. AngelCon is an annual event in which six startups compete for investment funding to help grow their business. AcreCloud – Winner ($135,000) AcreCloud’s farm-management platform offers growers and contractors customized control over their operations, […]
Learn how you can leverage small business certifications to diversify your revenue stream and improve your bottom line. Government contracts can offer significant opportunities for small businesses, but selling to the government requires a very different approach than selling to the commercial sector. This presentation provides an understanding of the various certifications impacted by SBA […]
Learn How to Set Up Your Company with QuickBooks Desktop. Selling: invoices, sales receipts, payments, deposits, credit memos, and customer statements Buying: bills, bill payments, checks, bill payment stubs, and credit memos Inventory: purchase orders, receive items, adjust inventory Sales Taxes: set up, adjust, pay, and report sales taxes Damon Watkins is the Director of […]