Techstars Startup Week Tallahassee 2018

The Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE) will host a panel discussion in the INIE Training Room, located on the 4th floor of the TCC Center for Innovation. The panel discussion will include three local social entrepreneurs and a bank lender who will share their story of starting their business, how they secured funding and much more.  What you'll learn:
1.  how POWERful your cause can contribute to the economic growth of the city
2.  how PROFITable are social entrepreneurship ventures
3.  how IMPACTful the services or products can mean to changing lives and a community  

Seating is limited and registration is required.

The mission of INIE is to strengthen the capacity and impact of the nonprofit sector through
advocacy, education and collaboration.  For more information, visit TheInstituteForNonprofits.org or call 850-201-9766.

To register, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intrapreneurship-within-existing-businesses-with-paul-dean-of-danfoss-turbocor-tickets-51767292365.

As VP of Operations, Paul leads all aspects of Danfoss Turbocor’s manufacturing. Paul brings over 20 years of extensive operational experience in many areas to Danfoss Turbocor, including automotive, turbo-machinery, and most recently the HVACR compressors industry.  Paul has held various leadership positions within Siemens and General Motors.  Paul has been with Danfoss since 2011, where he served as General Manager for Danfoss Commercial Compressors North and South America manufacturing operations, where he was responsible for leading one of the most successful financial turnarounds in the company’s history. His proven record of applying operational lean principles, operational excellence, Six Sigma and high levels of customer satisfaction through various engagement programs provides our operational team with leadership required to maintain our leading position as the pioneer and world leader of oil-free centrifugal compressors. Paul is Six Sigma Black Belt, a former Captain in the U.S. Air Force and has a BS from Tuskegee University’s School of Engineering and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/going-viral-with-star-swain-40-million-views-story-performance-tickets-51805579884. Star Swain entered the national spotlight when her compelling rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at the Lincoln Memorial went viral with more than 40 million views online. The impromptu performance stopped tourists in their tracks, became an internet and media sensation, and created opportunities nationally and worldwide. As we celebrate Startup Week 2018 Tallahassee, come hear Star's fascinating story, the opportunities it created, the lessons she learned, and her suggestions on how you might create and be ready for your special moment. Star will also tell us about Swain Maed, her non-profit to promote message music and performing arts while emphasizing the need for music and arts in education. And together let's make our own viral moment as Star sings her new release, WOMAN. Feel free to create and bring a sign (handmade is fine) with your name / biz / talent or message, along with #1City4WomenTally, and let's empower and highlight the amazing women of Tallahassee. 

To register, please go to:   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wcw-oev-inclusivity-town-hall-meeting-tallahassee-startup-week-tickets-52004317313?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text.

There are MILLIONS of dollars in developments coming to Tallahassee.
Come ask questions and stay informed about how they will affect you and your family.
Like, how can these investments help develop the economy in a way that includes you in its growth?
RSVP for free at https://sched.co/Gjxw
#WCW #TSW18 #StartupWeek #TallahasseeStartupWeek #LetsGrowTogether #OEV ! Also feat vendors from the Tallahassee area!! Tallahassee StartUp Week !!

To register, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-fundraising-101-with-marco-ignacio-tickets-51959049917.

Marco Ignacio Co-Founder and CEO of of GratSee will present Startup Fundraising 101

A) Bootstrap vs. Fundraising

B) Stages of Fundraising:
1) Pre-Seed
2) Seed
3) Series A, B, C
4) IPO

C) Investor Types:
1) Crowd
2) Friends & Family
3) Angels
4) Venture Capitalists (VCs)

D) How to Fundraise:
1) Fundraising "mode"
2) Valuation
3) Instruments: Stock, Convertible Notes, SAFE Agreement
4) Pro Tips

Legal Basics by Curt Bender.  Topics include  considerations in selecting  a choice of entity (non-tax and tax); negotiation and contracts; and law and economics.

To register, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legal-basics-with-curt-bender-tickets-51959179304.

Imagine a nameless, faceless person with their hand out asking you for your hard-earned money and resources. If you're not immediately frightened away, I'm certain you will at least have quite a few questions to identify who they are and why they feel entitled to the fruits of your hard work.

This is an example of what it is like when a business with no brand attempts to market its products or services before fully developing its brand. People enjoy doing business with people - especially when they become familiar after a strong first impression.

This workshop will help entrepreneurs understand the importance of building a strong brand identity and learn how to transform your idea into an actionable brand strategy that will help you connect with your target audience and build a strong loyal customer base.

Register for free here: https://bit.ly/MakeYourSelf_TSW18

Register to enter a drawing for a chance to win a FREE Brand Development Package from B-EZ Graphix!

Email bkwyattjr@bezgraphix.com to purchase a #MakeYourSelf T-Shirt for $25 to promote your journey as an entrepreneur!