The Archangels, North Coast Angel Fund (NCAF), UARF and Akron Global Business Accelerator will host a session to share introductory and intermediate level content related to angel investing. The panel discussion will touch on due diligence “do’s and don’ts”, deal terms, serving on boards, follow – on investing strategies, exits, and more.

Food and drinks will be provided at 11:30 am. The session with angels will begin promptly at 12:00 pm. The event is open potential angel investors and entrepreneurs.

Agenda

• Introduction and Overview of Angel Investing in NEOhio/Akron
• Due Diligence
  • Do’s and don’ts
  • How to assess technologies and founder teams
  • Acceptable versus unacceptable risks
  • How much diligence is enough
• Deals Terms & Valuation
  • Debt vs equity structures
  • What is a fair valuation
  • Importance of having a lead investor
• How to be a more impactful Board Member
  • Role of the Board
  • Fiduciary responsibility
  • CEO relationships
• Keys to success & Why companies Fail
  • Follow – on investing strategies
  • Driving for exits
  • Common mistakes

To RSVP, email Tricia Pihlblad [email protected] or call 330-972-6015