The Founders Financial Mindset

Are you interested in learning more about innovation and venture capital?

Join us for the Founders & Funders where we bring together entrepreneurs, investors, faculty, students and ecosystem partners to strengthen Northwest Indiana’s innovation economy through meaningful conversations about startup growth and capital access.

To RSVP, email Alexandra Moran.

Location

Hospitality and Tourism Management Building (HTM) – Sales Lab
See Hammond Campus Map

Discussion Topics

• What makes a startup investable
• How venture firms evaluate founders and opportunities
• What traction investors expect at different stages
• Common fundraising mistakes and how to avoid them
• Building relationships with investors before you need capital
• Preparing for due diligence and investment
• Live Q&A with the Elevate Ventures team

Who Should Attend?

• Startup founders
• Student entrepreneurs
• Faculty innovators and researchers
• Commercialization teams
• Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs)
• Angel investors
• Economic development professionals
• Anyone interested in innovation and venture capital

To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.

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