Show Me the Money
Strategies for Raising Capital in Tough Times
Tuesday, February 25
Registration and networking 7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Panel discussion, Q&A 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
At Citizens Bank, 53 State Street, 8th floor, Brigham Room
In tough times, entrepreneurs have to think creatively about financing their companies. Our panel will discuss options available in the current climate, as well as ideas on how to position yourself for funding as the economy improves.
- Venture funding
- Family & friends
- SBA loans
- Bootstrapping
- Angel investors
- Subordinated debt
Moderator:
Bill Kelly, Partner, Nixon Peobody, LLP
Experienced advisor to life sciences startups and venture capitalists
Panelists:
Maria Cirino, Co-founder and CEO, Guardent
Award-winning executive with $60M in venture funding
Mary Walker, Vice President, Citizens Bank
#1 SBA Lender in New England
Sheryl Marshall, Founding Partner, Axxon Capital
Trailblazing investor in women-led businesses
Patricia Meisner, CEO, Red Tail Solutions
More-with-less entrepreneur with angel backers
RSVP by February 18, 2003 to Tiffany Silverman
617 859-0080 or tsilverman@commonwealthinstitute.org
Guests: $35
TCI General Members: $25
TCI Million $ Circle and CEO Forum members: complimentary
Sponsored by Nixon Peobody LLP and Citizens Bank
