Wednesday, January 20, 2010Find out how to become an angel investor and learn about investment opportunities and practices in the Pittsburgh area. Engage in roundtable discussions appropriate for novices and seasoned professionals.
Join us for a presentation on the vibrant angel investing community in Pittsburgh and roundtable discussions led by prominent investors from our region. At this event, you will learn how one becomes an angel investor, find investment opportunities in the Pittsburgh area, and discover how seasoned veterans evaluate such opportunities.
The event will feature the following industry leaders:
- Catherine Mott, Founding Partner of BlueTree Capital Group and BlueTree Allied Angels
- Frank Demmler, Director of The Entrepreneurial Services Team at Innovation Works
- Ed Engler, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Pittsburgh Equity Partners
- Matt Harbaugh, Chief Investment Officer at Innovation Works
- Andy Kuzneski III, Founding Partner of Greyhawk Capital and Myeloma Angels
- Mel Pirchesky, Founder and CEO of Eagle Ventures
- Steve Robinson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Pittsburgh Equity Partners
Event Logistics and Registration
Event Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Time: 5:00-6:00PM for informal networking with appetizers and cash bar; 6:00-7:30PM for presentation and roundtable discussions.
Venue: Allegheny HYP Club - 619 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1855
Cost: $20 for current dues-paying members of the Wharton Club. $25 for event affiliates (Penn Club of Western PA, Allegheny HYP Club, and the Pittsburgh Technology Council). $35 for all others. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
To ensure accurate placement of attendees for the roundtable discussions, please indicate your experience level in the special instructions box on the bottom of the checkout page when entering your payment information. Type in "novice angel" if you are new to angel investing or "experienced angel" if you are an experienced angel investor.
What is an Angel Investor?
An angel investor is an individual who provides capital for a business start-up, often in exchange for an ownership stake in the business. In many cases, angel investors fill the gap in start-up financing between "friends and family", which may be a limited source of funds, and venture capitalists, who often only consider investments of $1 million or more. The angel investing process has historically been relatively informal, but in recent years an increasing number of angel investors have organized themselves into angel groups or networks to share research and pool their investment capital.
Angel Investment Community in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh area has a vibrant angel investing community, which includes various angel networks, groups, and individual investors. The speakers and discussion leaders for this event have founded, managed, and invested in various local angel groups and start-up businesses. Join us at this event to learn more about angel investing and how to get involved. Find out more about the local angel groups and networks and how to begin evaluating investment opportunities.
Please email Rob Dolan at [email protected] with any questions.
