(Source: Keiretsu Forum)
Although it might seem counterintuitive to start a new business when the economy is in the dumps, the word is that many successful businesses have been birthed in a down economies. Brand names like Hyatt, Fedex, CNN, IHOP and Burger King are just a few examples.
And in this particular economy, if your business has anything to do with sustainaibiility, clean tech life sciences or socail ventures, then chances are that investors want to look at your business plan.
The Keiretsu Form, the world's largest angel investment network, will hold its annual Angel Capital Expo in San Francisco on Thursday, April 30.
The Angel Capital Expo is the premier gathering of angel investors and entrepreneurs. It will feature a dozen presentations from early stage growth companies in technology, life sciences, consumer products, clean tech, real estate, financial services, social ventures, and other segments with high growth potential.
Each entrepreneur will make a 13-minute presentation and will be available for additional discussion and due diligence at an executive booth throughout the day. Following the presentations, the attendees will vote and award the top three presenting companies the "Most Valued Company" award. All presenters will be pre-screened by a select committee of Keiretsu Forum members.
"Keiretsu Forum's Angel Capital Expo is by far the best vehicle to fuel a start-up entrepreneur's fire by bringing together such a dynamic group of qualified investors," said Sid Krommenhoek, co-founder of Zinch, Inc., winner of the "Most Valued Company" award at the April 2008 San Francisco Angel Capital Expo. "The event was exceptionally efficient and very well attended."
Companies interested in learning more about application process to present should email Entrepreneur Director Maggie Jacobberger at maggie@keiretsuforum.com. The deadline for submissions is April 3. Invitation to attend is extended only to accredited investors. Accredited investors wishing to attend the Angel Capital Expo may register at http://angelcapitalexpo09.eventbrite.com.
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