Thats why the Pittsburgh Technology Council is producing Venture Out, a series of how-to seminars for entrepreneurs on how to grab their share of high-risk growth capital. The nine-part series kicks off March 31 and meets monthly.
The March 31 introductory session on resources includes a panel discussion by the regions best economic development and entrepreneurial minds. Pete DeComo, CEO of ALung Technologies, chairs the session. CEOs of portfolio companies of Innovation Works, the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse, and Technology Collaborative will provide feedback. “The whole purpose is to help entrepreneurs whose firms are less than five years old to learn via case studies and network to meet people in region,” says Melissa Unger, business growth services director of the PTC.
Future topics include how-to’s on intellectual property, angel funding, institutional money, tools, hiring, building a customer base, staying out of trouble and planning for an exit. “We go in depth,” says Unger. “For intellectual property, you’ll hear all the points of view–the legal perspective, the VC perspective, and the start-up’s perspective.”
Cost per session is $25 for entrepreneur members of the Tech Council, $50 for other PTC members, and $175 for non-members. Register here.
Source: Melissa Unger, PTC
Writer: Chris O’Toole
