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    Feb202007

    Funding Universe, TechStars, & the wisdom of crowds.








    As part of EntrepreneurshipWeek USA, FundingUniverse has teamed up with TechStars to host a LivePitch event in Boulder, CO.  All Colorado-based angel investors, entrepreneurs and service providers are invited to attend. I'd suggest that Brock have all the pitching companies listen to the Colorado Startups Podcast of this last angel pitching event to get a feel for what they're in for. (I'd suggest that FU make that recommendation for all the Utah pitches too since it would alleviate much pain.)

    I've got a little sympathy for the CEO of Moodseer who was mockingly labeled a 'gem' by one of the angels. Tough to have to present on stage and have that make the podcast but it's entirely accurate and illustrates exactly how investors look at a presentation. The best questions don't get asked of the company, they're asked of other investors. 

    Here's the info:

     

    What:  LivePitch & Networking Event in Boulder Colorado
    Who:  Entrepreneurs that are seeking capital, entrepreneur community, angel investors, & service providers
    When:  Friday March 2, 2007
    Venue:  Colorado University (Boulder), Wolf Law Building (Main Courtroom)
    Time:  9 am - 10:30 am
    Cost:  FREE!

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    I was there (podcasting the CTEK Live event) when that "gem" comment was made. While it was probably uncalled for (I won't point the finger at who said it), you're right that this brutal reality was exposed and maybe that was a good thing.

    In defense of MoodSeer, this just wasn't their crowd. Most CTEK angels are into software/web/tech deals with 80% of angel investment here being in that area. A different group might have thought it was super. Hard to tell.

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