By Tech Coast Angels
Seize the Opportunity to Engage Directly with 20+ Influential Investors. Historically, this event sold out within weeks.
Join them Wednesday, September 27 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at the UCI ANTpreneur Center, 233 Pereira Drive Irvine, CA 92612.
To Ignite Dreams and Fuel Innovation, the Tech Coast Angels are determined to forge a better world through vibrant SoCal startup ecosystems. Your journey matters to them and this informal setting is the ideal conduit for exchanging ideas and insights.– meet, learn, and inspire.
Agenda
4:00 pm- 5:00 pm: Check-in
5:00 pm - 5:05 pm: Opening Remarks
Ryan Foland ANTrepreneur Center, Director
David Friedman, TCA Chairman
5:05 pm - 6:00 pm - Pitch to the VCs and Angels and Check
Pitch to the investors how your groundbreaking concept has the potential to contribute to a better world. Gain entry to the esteemed 'Breakfast with Tech Coast Angels' and secure a private funding discussion with the investors. Be ready to share your company's valuation with the judges for feedback, following the engaging 'Price is Right' format *. They'll ensure an enjoyable experience packed with valuable insights.
Moderator: Scott Fox - Orange County Startup Council, CEO
Investors:
Lisa Walker, Tech Coast Angels OC President
Jeff Bocan, Okapi Venture Capital, Partner
JC Ruffalo, The Cove Fund
Robin Pimentel, K5 Ventures
**(Submit a one-minute video pitch to qualify to pitch)
6:00 pm- 7:00 pm In-person Breakout rooms for “ Face to face with investors”
4 rooms (Software & Consumer Products, AI and Automation, Diverse Founders, Sustainability & Hardware)
Format: Each entrepreneur has 2 minutes to pitch or ask questions, then 3 minutes for investors to comment and answer. (no slides)
A round table casual discussion setting, take your idea to the next level and make it fun.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pizza and Networking
Investors included: Amir Banifatemi, Andy Shama, Costin Tuculescu, Cary Dickson, David Friedman, Glenn Rogers, Hans Imhof, JC Ruffalo, Jeff Bocan, Jeff Curie, JJ Richa, Kal Kalimada, Lisa Walker, Med Armani, Ora Villalobos, Pat Hwang, Quan Nguyen, Ray Chan, Robin Pimentel, Ryan Lank, Scott Fox, Sima Ghafari, Stephan Erkelens, Thomas Lee, Volker Huther, and more!
* Note: Investors often have a different perspective from entrepreneurs on what is a reasonable valuation for an early-stage startup. The Price Is Right segment of Face-to-Face with Investors is intended to further open discussion of valuations and the factors that investors take into account.
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Thanks to Tech Coast Angels for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!