Subject: Thinking of Becoming an Entrepreneur?
Join this free UNCF-sponsored Webinar
WHEN:
Thursday, January 16, 2013
TIME:
3:30-4:30pm CST
LOCATION TO VIEW: SBDC – Hobart Taylor Bldg, Ste 1B123C
Space is limited – Please RSVP beross@pvamu.edu
Students from over 30 campuses have already signed up. Don’t miss out.
Interested in building a successful start-up venture? Want to hear the real deal from experienced
entrepreneurs and investors?
Startup: The Art of Entrepreneurship will explore these topics:
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What should you know about startup fundraising?
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What are the pros and cons of accelerators?
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How do you get fast and cheap market validation?
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How do you build a high performing team?
Panelists
Kimberly Davis King – Venture Capitalist
Led multiple investments in software and technology companies over the past 16 years as a venture capitalist
and tech company investor at IDG Ventures, Hercules Technology Growth Capital, and Catalina Ventures;
Successful IPO investments including F5 Networks (FFIV) and VA Linux (LINUX); Managed a $120
million captive fund for 9 years. Selection committee for business incubator EvoNexus; Advisor to numerous
startups
David Dundas – Entrepreneur
Founder and CEO of Incrowdads and Livingoff.com
Courtney Williams – Entrepreneur and Investor
Co-Founder and CEO of Torsh; Co-Founder of Adility; SVP Development and Strategy at Radio One; CEO of
private equity fund Icilus Enterprises; VP AOL Time Warner
This webinar will also introduce UNCF’s Technology & Entrepreneurship Career Navigator (TECN) – a
Blackstone sponsored component of UNCF’s HBCU Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship or ICE
platform. The TECN is powered by CareerCore and provides entrepreneurs with:
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Insider tips and roadmaps to building a successful venture
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Personal coaching from experienced entrepreneurs
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Introductions to accelerators and investors