Upcoming Events

TCN offers world-class educational programming essential to the Boston area's community of entrepreneurs and investors, with a curriculum designed to provide a solid understanding of early-stage company financing. TCN Programs are a mix of formal and informal skill building combined with opportunities to connect with entrepreneurs, investors and sponsors.

If you have any questions about these or other upcoming TCN events, please contact Michelle Hipwood at michelle@thecapitalnetwork.org.

Upcoming events

    • 17 May 2012
    • 9:00 AM
    • 26 Jul 2012
    • 10:00 AM
    • Google + Hangout

    An entrepreneurs dream: spend 45 minutes in a roundtable discussion with LaunchPad members and other entrepreneurs! Launchpad on Demand is a virtual meeting held in Google hangout so you can get the most out of your meeting without leaving your office! Launchpad members are ready to answer your most burning questions about your business and where to go next.


    Launchpad Venture Group is a Boston-based angel investment group that provides funding to early-stage companies. Launchpad is the largest angel investing group in the Northeast, with a broad base of very active members coming from a variety of backgrounds and professions, including the technology, financial service, industrial and life science communities.

    Be sure to add the TCN Google + page to your circles http://bit.ly/A50Ckc 

    These office hours take place virtually in a google hangout. To participate you will need a computer with a microphone and webcam as well as a google + profile.

    Setting up a google + profile takes only a few minutes. All you need is a google account. For information about google plus and to set up your profile if you haven't already go here: https://plus.google.com/up/start/


    Hangouts are Thursday mornings from 9am to 10am.

    Registration does not guarantee a spot. Spots are filled on a first come first served basis. We will inform you when you have been selected on Monday the week of the hangout. If you have any questions please email meredith@thecapitalnetwork.org

    Upcoming Dates are:

    May 17, 2012

    June 7, 2012

    June 21, 2012

    July 5, 2012

    July 19, 2012

    August 2, 2012

    August 16, 2012


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    • 23 May 2012
    • 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Dogpatch Labs, 1 Cambridge Center, 6th Floor
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    Surfing the Wave - What the Heck is Crowdfunding Anyway?

    Crowdfunding is an ever growing option for getting your company off the ground, but how effective is it? Join us as we discuss the ups and downs of crowdfunding and what it means for you.

    Speakers:

    Andy Cook – Cofounder – Rentabilities

    Sam Aquillano, Founder, Director – Design Museum Boston

    Brad McNamara, Founder  Freight Farms

    Michelle Basil – Partner, Nutter McClennen and Fish


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    TCN New England events are generally held in the Boston metro area (downtown Boston out to the Rt 128 belt).  Please check locations details for specific venue information.

    *TCN has a “Season Pass Program” that allows people to purchase a pass to TCN’s Roundtable Programs, Expert Lunches, and Special Event programming. Read more here.

    Please note that TCN events are open to entrepreneurs and investors only, or approved guests of TCN. Service providers of any type must join TCN as a Sponsor. For more information, please contact Sam Hammar (sam@thecapitalnetwork.org) for details.

    • 24 May 2012
    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Venture Cafe, Cambridge Innovation Center, One Broadway, 4th Floor, Cambridge
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    TCN UpStart Roundtables are monthly gatherings at the Venture Cafe that bring together Boston-area early-stage startups and seasoned entrepreneurs. This free series with The Capital Network, Venture Cafe, and Silicon Valley Bank is a great opportunity for you to ask burning questions about starting a company and meet other like-minded entrepreneurs in a casual cafe setting.

    Please plan to join us for the full session once a month from 3-6pm:

    3:00 - 3:15pm: Salon style networking (beer, wine and snacks provided)

    3:15 - 5:30pm: Open discussion and Q&A with Guest


    Guest Speaker:

    Eric Paley - Founder Collective

      Pre-registration is not required to attend the TCN UpStart Roundtable series, but we do appreciate knowing in advance how many people to expect.


      For more information please contact info@venturecafe.net or visit the Venture Café calendar.


    Past events

    16 May 2012 Expert Lunch: Maximizing Value Through IP
    09 May 2012 Expert Lunch: Transitioning from Seed to Venture Capital
    26 Apr 2012 TCN UpStart Roundtable at the Venture Cafe
    18 Apr 2012 Expert Lunch: Understanding the Dilution Impact of Early Stage Investment
    10 Apr 2012 TCN Venture Fast Track
    22 Mar 2012 TCN UpStart Roundtable at the Venture Cafe
    13 Mar 2012 Breakfast Roundtable: Pitching the Plan
    07 Mar 2012 Expert Lunch: Angel & Venture Term Sheets
    23 Feb 2012 TCN UpStart Roundtable at the Venture Cafe
    15 Feb 2012 Expert Lunch: Company Valuation Metrics and Analysis
    14 Feb 2012 Breakfast Roundtable: Angel and Venture Capital Term Sheets
    26 Jan 2012 TCN UpStart Roundtable at the Venture Cafe
    25 Jan 2012 Evening Roundtable: Negotiation and Valuation
    17 Jan 2012 Expert Lunch: When is Venture Capital Right for Your Early Stage Company?
    11 Jan 2012 Expert Lunch: UNDERSTANDING D&O INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTS
    16 Dec 2011 Special Event: Minute to Win It - Nailing the One-Minute Pitch
    15 Dec 2011 TCN UpStart Roundtable at the Venture Cafe
    07 Dec 2011 Expert Lunch: Funding Through IP Licensing
    01 Dec 2011 Expert Lunch - Founder Equity Issues: Structuring Founder Relationships, Stockholder Agreements and Choice of Entity
    30 Nov 2011 Women's Entrepreneurship Breakfast: Catalyzing Growth
    15 Nov 2011 Expert Lunch: Financial Accounting 101 for Life Science Entrepreneurs
    08 Nov 2011 TCN Life Science Venture Fast Track
    01 Nov 2011 Expert Lunch: Debt Financing Options: Working Capital, Factoring, Leasing and Venture Debt
    20 Oct 2011 TCN UpStart Roundtable at the Venture Cafe
    19 Oct 2011 Breakfast Roundtable: Building a High Growth Business for Angel and Venture Capital
    27 Sep 2011 Mobile Lunch Program: Current Investment Trends in Mobile #TCNmobile
    22 Sep 2011 TCN UpStart Roundtable at the Venture Cafe
    13 Sep 2011 Expert Lunch: Equity Compensation and the Perils of 409A
    07 Sep 2011 Evening Roundtable: Funding Options
    18 Aug 2011 TCN UpStart Roundtable at the Venture Cafe
    10 Aug 2011 Expert Lunch: Tips from the Experts on How to Use Angelsoft to Raise Capital
    03 Aug 2011 Expert Lunch: Financial Projections for Presentations – Advanced Class
    21 Jul 2011 TCN UpStart Roundtable at the Venture Cafe
    19 Jul 2011 Expert Lunch: Understanding the Dilution Impact of Early Stage Investment
    27 Jun 2011 Expert Lunch: Maximizing Value Through IP
    21 Jun 2011 Expert Lunch: Financial Accounting 101 for Life Science Entrepreneurs
    21 Jun 2011 Breakfast Roundtable: Preparing for Growth & Exit During Fundraising
    16 Jun 2011 Networking for Fundraising Success with TCN
    07 Jun 2011 TCN Venture Fast Track
    26 May 2011 TCN UpStart Roundtable at the Venture Cafe
    11 May 2011 Evening Roundtable: Understanding Clean Tech Financing - From Angel/VC to Project Finance
    28 Apr 2011 TCN UpStart Roundtable at the Venture Cafe
    27 Apr 2011 Expert Lunch: When is Venture Capital Right for Your Early Stage Company?
    26 Apr 2011 TCN Life Science Venture Fast Track
    12 Apr 2011 Breakfast Roundtable: Raising Capital While Maximizing Founders Equity
    05 Apr 2011 Expert Lunch: Company Valuation Metrics and Analysis
    05 Apr 2011 Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Lunch Part 4 (STUDENTS ONLY)
    01 Apr 2011 Hands-on QuickBooks Workshop for Entrepreneurs
    31 Mar 2011 TCN UpStart Roundtable at the Venture Cafe
    30 Mar 2011 Expert Lunch: Transitioning from Seed to Venture Capital
    22 Mar 2011 Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Lunch Part 3 (STUDENTS ONLY)
    08 Mar 2011 Business Basics: Common Pitfalls and How To Avoid Them
    10 Feb 2011 Expert Lunch: Utilizing Your IP to Access Funding
    09 Feb 2011 Evening Roundtable: Negotiation and Valuation
    19 Jan 2011 Expert Lunch: Understanding Debt Term Sheets
    11 Jan 2011 Breakfast Roundtable: Pitching the Plan
    15 Dec 2010 Expert Lunch: Understanding the Dilution Impact of Early Stage Investment
    07 Dec 2010 Expert Lunch: Maximizing Value Through IP
    01 Dec 2010 Women's Entrepreneurship Breakfast: Catalyzing Growth
    17 Nov 2010 Expert Lunch: Financial Projections for Presentations – Advanced Class
    16 Nov 2010 Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Lunch Part 2 (STUDENTS ONLY)
    09 Nov 2010 TCN Venture Fast Track
    26 Oct 2010 Breakfast Roundtable: Life Science Licensing - Opportunities, Challenges and Traps for the Unwary
    21 Oct 2010 Expert Lunch: Angel & Venture Term Sheets
    12 Oct 2010 Breakfast Roundtable: Angel Group and Venture Capital Term Sheets
    29 Sep 2010 Expert Lunch: Mobile App or Mobile Company (with Mobile Mondays)
    28 Sep 2010 Start-Me-Up Legal Advice Lunch Part 1 (STUDENTS ONLY)
    07 Sep 2010 Evening Roundtable: Funding Options -- What is the Right Path for You?
     
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