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Workshop: Funding your Venture

Name: Workshop: Funding your Venture
Start: 2025-03-27T17:30:00.000-04:00
End: 2025-03-27T19:00:00.000-04:00
Location: Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale

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Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale

New Haven, Connecticut

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About Event

Join us for an insightful discussion designed to empower you with comprehensive knowledge about various funding options. This 90-minute session will provide you with the foundational knowledge to assist in choosing the best funding path for your venture.

During this workshop, participants will:

Learn how to approach securing funding from people within your inner circle, including friends and family.
Gain an overview of popular crowdfunding platforms and strategies to create compelling campaigns.
Understand the various loan options available, from traditional bank loans such as SBA to alternative lenders like CIC.
Hear what venture capitalists seek in a startup and get recommendations on firms that specialize in early-stage startups.
Learn about grants and contracts designed to support innovative research and nonprofits like SBIR/STTR, community foundations, and more.

Participants who join this workshop will:

Learn from experienced investors who will share their firsthand experiences and tips.
Gain the knowledge to evaluate which funding option best suits your business model, stage of growth, and long-term goals.
Connect with other founders, potential investors, and industry experts to assist your venture’s success.

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