Register Now for Next BaseCamp Bootcamp April 12-15, 2013

 AcceleratorYYC and VA Angels are hosting another BaseCamp investment bootcamp on April 12- 15, 2013. 

In January 2013, R. Stewart (Randy) Thompson, Angel Investor and CEO of VA Angels, trained 10 local startup founders to ‘think like the investor.’ Given 3.5 days, in-depth exercises, guest speakers, and peer feedback, founders completed the bootcamp extremely satisfied with a huge improvement to their previous investment knowledge. They came to realize how an investor’s mind works, how to calculate the numbers and to back those numbers up with their own companies.

Throughout the weekend, they helped one another out and grew stronger as a group of highly knowledgeable and educated entrepreneurs. They worked closely with a few angel investors from VA Angels & Espresso Capital and had some great discussions about venture capital funding with Kevin Swan from iNovia. 

While learning the ins and outs of funding their startup, founders also received insight on their own Investor Pitch Deck. They feverishly worked on their pitch during any given spare moment throughout the weekend, perfecting it for their pitch opportunity on the Ironwood Grill’s stage. According to the founders, pitching and getting feedback was one of the most valuable outcomes from the bootcamp weekend!

The top 4 (there was a tie for third place) founders pitched to a live, eager audience of angelduring the catered Accelerate Fund Dinner at the Ironwood. Guests included Dave Edmonds, Industry Chair, A100; Warren Bergen, VP of Corporate Development, AVAC; Paul Cataford, Partner, Espresso Capital; among many other industry leaders.

Next BaseCamp: April 12- 15, 2013

If you didn’t get a chance to take part in the first BaseCamp bootcamp, here is your opportunity:

BaseCamp, Investment Bootcamp for Startups

                   

AcceleratorYYC & VA Angels are hosting BaseCamp, an exclusive two-day investment bootcamp for tech startups on Jan 5, 6 & 7, 2013.

Randy Thompson, CEO of VA Angels, will provide founders with valuable insight from the investor’s perspective throughout the bootcamp. Kevin Swan, VC Investor with iNovia Capital will also share his expertise with the group. On Monday evening, the top three pitch finalists will present their Investor Deck to an audience of influential investors and community supporters (Typically, access to these investors can cost up to $1,000!) 

BaseCamp is proudly sponsored by the Accelerate Fund, managed by AVAC, and will feature, Warren Bergen, Vice President, Corporate Development at AVAC as the keynote speaker for the Dinner. Dave Edmonds, Chair of the Industry Committee for thenew angel $10M matching Accelerate Fund will also be in attendance.

Spots are filling up quickly so reserve your spot now!

Dates & Agenda:
Saturday, Jan 5 from 9:00 am -5:00 pm at AcceleratorYYC, (200, 1212 9th Ave SE, Calgary)

• Understanding Investor Needs             
• What Makes Your Company Special
• Identifying Key Investor Pitch Criteria
• Deal Structuring

Sunday, Jan 6 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at AcceleratorYYC

• Financial Modeling and Deal Structuring
• Choosing Teams and Growth Strategies
• Mock Angel Group Presentations

Monday, Jan 7 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Ironwood Grill (1229 9th Ave SE Calgary)

• Presentations
• Dinner

Price (includes GST):

Startup Founders - $500.00 Register now
AcceleratorYYC Members (50% Discount)- $250.00 Register now

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Start 2013 on the right track: Don’t miss out on your next crucial networking and funding opportunity! Register for your BaseCamp Pass now! 

Receive 50% off BaseCamp as an AcceleratorYYC Member

AcceleratorYYC & VA Angels are excited to announce BaseCamp, an exclusive two-day business accelerator & funding bootcamp for tech startups.

Part of the VA Angels’ Summit Series, BaseCamp will be led by R. Stewart (Randy) Thompson, angel investor and CEO of VA Angels. BaseCamp is a crucial investment that will give you the valuable connections you need to reach your next funding milestone. Only 15 founders will get the exclusive opportunity to: 

• Talk directly with investors about what they are looking for and how to protect yourself and your startup (Local VC speakers included!)
• Form connections with many of the influencers and active investors in the Alberta investment community. (Typically, access to these investors can cost up to $1,000!)
• Learn how to create a product plan, discuss sales & marketing, and determine how to value your company and sell shares - all from real angel investors, not consultants
• Create a valuable Investor Deck that will be presented to an experienced panel of judges

You will have the opportunity to pitch to a distinguished panel of investors and community influencers. The top 3 finalists will pitch during a catered dinner sponsored by the new $10M Accelerate Fund. Every founders gets the opportunity to attend the investor dinner and mingle with the key decision makers and the Accelerate Fund keynote speaker!

Dates & Agenda:
Saturday, Jan 5 from 9:00 am -5:00 pm at AcceleratorYYC, (200, 1212 9th Ave SE, Calgary)

• Understanding Investor Needs             
• What Makes Your Company Special
• Identifying Key Investor Pitch Criteria
• Deal Structuring

Sunday, Jan 6 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at AcceleratorYYC

• Financial Modeling and Deal Structuring
• Choosing Teams and Growth Strategies
• Mock Angel Group Presentations

Monday, Jan 7 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Ironwood Grill (1229 9th Ave SE Calgary)

• Presentations
• Dinner

Startup Founders - $500.00 Register now
AcceleratorYYC Members - $250.00 Register now

This event is proudly supported and sponsored by:

Merchant services provided by:

Start 2013 on the right track: Don’t miss out on your next crucial networking and funding opportunity!

Founders, register for your BaseCamp Pass now! We look forward to seeing you at the top of the Summit!