What are all the opportunities available to you to get investment for your startup idea? There are different ways to fund your startup, but which path is right for you and your startup idea? In this investor panel discussion, hear from different investors, fund managers, and program directors who provide capital to entrepreneurs.

•• Panel Host ••

Eric Verboncouer
Partner & COO, Headway
https://www.headway.io/

•• Panelists ••

Cordero Barkley
Partner, TitletownTech
https://www.titletowntech.com/

Dave Sachse
Managing Partner, Sachse Family Fund + Family VC
https://www.sachsefamilyfund.com/
https://www.familyvc.com/

Naletta Sanchez
Regional Economic Development Director, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
https://wedc.org/

Wendy Townsend
Project & Program Manager
City of Green Bay
https://greenbaywi.gov/

Matthew Kee
Manager, Tundra Angels
https://www.tundraangels.com/

Segments:
00:00 - Introductions
05:30 - How does the current economic environment impact investing?
15:11 - What are the key deciding factors for your startup investments?
23:46 - Investing in a founding team vs startup ideas
26:48 - Common misconceptions founders have when raising capital
33:50 - Characteristics of successful founders
42:50 - Words of wisdom and encouragement for founders
49:40 - Q&A - How to get introductions to investors?
54:32 - Q&A - Top blind spots for founders?
58:05 - Q&A - Resources to learn about venture capital
1:03:49 - Q&A - Assessing tech startup ideas with AI solutions?

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