A monthly meeting presented by NJEntrepreneur.com for business owners and entrepreneurs to learn about ways to build their business through discussion with their peers. A topic each month important to growth stage companies is moderated by Jeanne Gray, Founder of NJEntrepreneur.com, who has successfully built two companies in two different industries. Registration is limited to business owners; others by special invitation.
JUNE ENTREPRENEURS EXCHANGE
Breakfast Meeting
Bridgewater Marriott
Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:00 am to 10:00 am (7:30 am Sign In)
"How Angel Investors Think!"
Special Speaker: John Ason, Angel Investor
Active Angel Investor, John Ason, will share his insights on how angel investors view investment opportunities from pitching entrepreneurs. This exclusive breakfast venue is open only to entrepreneurs and provides the opportunity to to pose questions directly to John and gain the insight that they are seeking about the funding process.
John has been an angel investor for over 13 years specializing in early stage pre-revenue companies. He has made about thirty eclectic investments in the areas of e-commerce, technology, advertising and entertainment. John was at AT&T Bell Labs for over 25 years, first involved in software and technology development, then in marketing and business management of large telecommunications projects sold overseas. He is a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is a guest lecturer at the Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson and at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
For about half if his investments, John has been the lead angel devoting a significant amount of his time to mentoring the companies. A typical company consists of one or two people in a garage or kitchen with minimal or no revenues. Average investment from the angel network for the first round is $275K.
Moderated by Jeanne Gray, Founder and Publisher of NJEntrepreneur.com, our speaker will lay out a framework of understanding why, when and what type of Investor is desirable for your business. Members and guests exchange insight based on their experiences.
The cost for this event, including the food, is $30 for Members and for first and second-time guests.
All other guests, payment is $35.
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