Black Ambition的动态

After the successful Microcap Conference last week, we are pleased to continue our partnership with DealFlow Events. B2i Digital?will be the exclusive Marketing Partner for their?Activist Investor Conference on March 21st, 2024 in NYC. This forum will spotlight the latest shareholder activism and governance trends through panels on operational changes, legal issues, communication strategies, and more. B2i Digital will showcase the conference, speakers, and sponsors. Attendees include governance experts, investors, CEOs, board members, advisors, and other key influencers in the capital markets. See Featured Conference page at https://lnkd.in/gz-XgsV9 The Conference will include such agenda topics as: - Trending legal issues facing shareholder activism - Two Sides of the Coin: Defense and Offense in Activism - Why Boards Should Think Like Activists - Benefits of an Experienced Activist in the Boardroom - Good, Bad and Ugly - Defining Shareholder Activism Success and Failure I work with both "sides" of this prominent issue: management teams and investors. I look forward to educating myself as to the best advice to provide involved parties. CEOs and boards shouldn't immediately block and ignore engaged investors. Investors should be careful not to destroy the company in the process of being more active. My humble opinion is to work together, collaborate, resolve issues, and make the company better for all stakeholders. I may ask them to create a panel for me entitled "Why Can't We All Get Along?" :) We are delighted to be working with Charlie Napolitano, Phillip LoFaso, Brooke Greiff,?and Steven Dresner again. Thank you to the event sponsors for their support: Goodmans LLP, RRBB Accountants and Advisors, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, ROTH Capital Partners (ROTH MKM), IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork), Mission Matters Media, and Tai. Register Today for Early Access at Reduced Rates at https://lnkd.in/gV4cFftB See you there! #ActivistConference #ActivistInvesting #Investing #B2iDigital #DealFlowEvents #CorporateGovernance #ShareholderActivism #InvestorConference

We are at a time of year when pitch competitions for investors and startups are starting to occur. Our discussion goes into a bit more detail on the structure of pitch competitions, criteria for selecting worthwhile events, and the key observations from judging these competitions. We also emphasizes the importance of feedback, team dynamics, and the ability to simplify complex ideas for successful pitches. It’s important to remember pitch competitions have a broad impact including networking opportunities and potential customer interactions. If you are thinking about launching a new company, exploring an early-stage investment, or just interested in learning more about the start-up space, we encourage you to attend a local or virtual pitch competition. ?? Subscribe to receive our future discussions: https://lnkd.in/gB3Vg6C9

Deep Tech and SMEs - how do they fit together? ? This exciting question will be addressed tomorrow at our Investors Dinner together with First Momentum Ventures! Look forward to great impulses and sustainable discussions with selected experts. We'll keep you up to date!

Live from The Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference! Garth Allen shares key takeaways from “Empathetic Tech: Building Products that Solve Real Problems”. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eMrbRYP7

Calling all Founders in the SEA Region! Here's your chance to shine at FACE: Founders Pitching and Power Networking Event. What to Expect: ?? Founder Pitches: Present your business to a panel of esteemed judges from the SEA Region. You have 5 minutes to impress! ??? Audience Voting: It's like Shark Tank meets American Idol! Audience participation decides the winner. ?? Power Networking: Rub shoulders with Investors, VCs, CEOs, and fellow Founders in a dynamic networking environment. ?? After-Party: Continue the conversation and celebration at the exclusive Octave Bar. ??? Early Bird (Limited to 30 slots): 1000 THB (Includes Canapés and 1-hour Free Flow) ??? Normal Price: 1500 THB Register Your Interest: Secure your spot now! Register your interest, and our team will confirm your attendance. We're committed to ensuring only decision-makers are in the room. Ready to Pitch? If you're eager to showcase your venture, reach out to us at [email protected] to secure your pitching slot. Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to connect with top-tier professionals and explore synergies across borders. Here's the registration link: https://lnkd.in/e7cWmJwz

Winning the University of East Anglia's Innovation Hothouse Competition was a transformative experience for both myself and TraitSeq. The mentoring from Dr Soraya Jones, Entrepreneur in Residence at UEA, was invaluable as we worked together through sessions to build my confidence, sharpen my pitch deck, and refine my communication style. She consistently went above and beyond, offering advice on team-building, preparing for investment, and other business matters that were pressing at the time. The sense of community and camaraderie built with fellow entrepreneurs during the competition was another highlight. Sharing experiences, networking, and making friends with like-minded individuals was motivating and rewarding. The investment readiness workshop with Mills & Reeve helped prepare us for raising investment. On the day of the competition, the feedback we received on our pitch deck from respected individuals in the innovation and investment space helped prepare me for pitching to external investors. As a direct result of the competition, we generated several investment opportunities and were contacted by several agritech businesses interested in our technology. Finally, winning 12 months of virtual tenancy at the Centrum building has provided TraitSeq with a strategic base at the heart of the Norwich Research Park. I strongly encourage everyone with innovative ideas or research that has the potential to make a significant impact to apply! This competition provides an amazing platform to showcase your work and gain access to angel investors, VCs, legal advisors, and multinational companies - we are still reaping the many benefits from winning the last competition. The deadline is June 15, but I highly recommend submitting your application well in advance. Register and find more information here: https://bit.ly/4adLn3f #InnovationHothouse #Entrepreneurship #Investment #Networking #Innovation #Startups

Do you have plans to pitch your startup to the SXSW pitch competition? Comment below with your business idea -Previous winner and current advisor to SXSW Pitch Competition

It's always nice to see your business practices validated. In this clip, Eric Schmidt talks about the need to be frugal, particularly when handling others' money. https://lnkd.in/gF_985ZU Our founder, Dr. James Grant, has said of my approach to finances that I "stretched every penny until it screamed!" I suppose I did. Some examples: - Using personal computers rather than buying new ones - Working from home for years rather than renting office space - Avoiding hiring employees if we could do it ourselves - Paying nobody except independent contractors, and that only when we knew we needed outside expertise - Avoiding any expenses that didn't promise to advance the venture - Taking no pay until we become profitable The result: We were able to stay alive and advancing while brutally underfunded. And we managed to get our revolutionary dental implant cleared through FDA while spending only about $140,000. I'm rather proud of that. We're still lean and mean. And we're advancing better than ever before! Look out dental industry: Proximerge is up and coming! (www.proximerge.com)

Our Visionary Pitch Competition - open to diverse founders from throughout the USA - is still accepting applications through 1/31. Apply today for your chance to pitch for $250,000 and participate in our accelerator! Learn more and apply: bit.ly/VisionaryPitch #pitchcompetition #diversefounders #blackbusiness #latinobusiness #asianbusiness #nativeamericanbusiness #hispanicbusiness

The secret art of announcing a funding round by Martin SFP Bryant, Founder of PreSeed Now. ?? Why it matters.?? Navigating the tricky waters of announcing a funding round can make or break your startup's media moment. Martin SFP Bryant, in a discussion with Cathy White, Founder & Director at CEW Communications, focusing on the do's and don'ts of launching your funding announcement. ?? Know your goals (it's not just about landing on TechCrunch, folks) and be strategic with timing —don't compete with August vacations or major news cycles. Journalists love specifics, so flaunt your funding figures and future plans but keep your investor's ego in check. Tailor your pitch and back up your claims with data, or face PR limbo. Oh, and remember: you don't get to write the articles or demand changes, so be nice and accurate. Read the full article on EUVC Insights! ?? https://buff.ly/46MqwDV #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe #EUVCInsights