Open Tech Calendar

Whether you are Bootstrapping or actively seeking investment for your startup, then you shouldn't miss this opportunity to learn about Crowdfunding and discuss your questions with crowdfunding expert Derek Bond, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Squareknot Limited which uniquely facilitates equity, debt and reward crowdfunding to start-up and established businesses

“Right now entrepreneurs are already using crowdfunding to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in pure donations - imagine the possibilities if these small-dollar donors became investors with a stake in the venture.” Barack Obama 2011

Squareknot was formed over two years ago to bring the two sides of the funding equation together to their mutual benefit, i.e. businesses that need cash, and individuals with cash who want to try and earn a sensible return.

Some of the crowdfunding issues we will be discussing include:

What Is Crowdfunding?

How Long Will It Take A Business To Raise The Required Level Of Funds Through Crowdfunding?

What Happens If The Target Level Of Funding Is Not Achieved?

What Are The Key Differences Between Equity Funding And Debt Funding?

What Businesses Are Eligible To Raise Funding On Squareknot?

How Much Equity Should I Offer In Return For The Target Amount Of Funding?

Can A Pitch Raise More Than Its Target Funding?

Where Does The Crowd Of Investors Come From?

How Do I Protect The Confidentiality Of My Business Idea Or Product?

What Type Of Equity Should I Issue To Investors?

What Can I Use The Money That I Raise For?

Can I Invest In My Own Pitch?

Agenda:

12:00 Event opens

12:10 Introductions/Pitches (practice makes perfect...)

12:20 Good News - what have you achieved or learned recently

12:30 Derek Bond from Squareknot - Crowdfunding Your Startup

1:00 Q & A and Group Discussion

1:30 What are you going to take forward?

1:45 Heads-Up on upcoming startup events, parties, opportunities, funding etc

2:00 Networking

2:30 Close

Attendance is limited to 20, so if you want to benefit, RSVP ASAP to avoid being disappointed