Posted on December 15, 2009.

Get Investor Ready - An Angel Capital Overview Workshop

Only workshop with this content in BC, it provides a real life overview of the angel investment process: Valuation, Due Diligence, Term Sheets and Post Investment Relationships. Comprised of a balance of expert presentations, panel discussions and small group case studies with networking time. "Great info, must have to complete a deal".

Boris Wertz, Nadeem Kassam, Basil Peters and Steven Lukas as experienced local investors, serial entrepreneurs and expert service providers are our panelists.

US Angel Investor of 2009 - Bill Payne is the seminar leader and active private investor, board member and advisor to entrepreneurs. He is an involved member of San Diego's Tech Coast Angels, Vegas Valley Angels and Aztec Venture Network and has successfully founded or invested in 42 start-up companies. "Bill Payne has a particular knack of delivering his great knowledge of angel capital, worth the price of admission.

25 people have already registered. Next 19 seats are $295 vs. final cost of $330 for this full day annual workshop on January 19 in downtown Vancouver.

Why attend? If you are planning to raise private equity within the next 12 months, ask yourself:

1. With volatile public company valuations, how do you correctly value a private company?
2. Do you have a good overview of the language and ramifications of a term sheet?
3. Are you familiar with the due diligence process?
4. What post investment activities (Board of Directors, Mentoring, Communication) are required?
5. Almost mandatory for pre-revenue companies wanting to present at the next Angel Forum in May
   

Who should attend: Entrepreneurs raising money, Investors (angels, friends or family), and Advisors working with entrepreneurs or investors.

Content by the US Angel Capital Association with help by angel experts, was designed for investors. These workshops are ranked 4.5 or better out of 5.0. 150+ people attended the first three workshops in this region. "very good; especially the mock valuation exercise."