Is VC For Me?

​P33 and Techrise Presents:
"Is VC For Me?"
Hosted by: Kamp (@kampevents - follow us!)

Are you a small business owner and sometimes think... should I be raising capital? Not sure if venture capital is the path for you? You are NOT alone!

Join us for another magnificent all day workshop unpacking what things to consider about potential financing for your business.

Some Topics: 
- SMB vs true tech startup
- How VC numbers work
- Raising capital techniques
- Other finance options outside of VC

​Goal: Understanding of what venture is what opportunities it provides as well as what risks it involves. Also, understand what resources in Chicago are available to you regarding any types of financing.

AGENDA:

​10am - Welcome networking and coffee

​10:30am - SMB vs True Tech Startup (TBD)

​11:00am - How VC Numbers Work (Tina Hrabak)

​11:45am - Hip Hop Speed Networking

​12:30 - Lunch catered

​1:15pm - Growth Marketing For Startups Vs SMBs + Raising Capital (Sean from Dude Wipes + Phil Castro fireside)

​2:15pm - VC Vs Not, Founder Panel (Ernie, Keisha + 1 more) with Alax Foreman moderating

​3:15 - Break for 15 min

​3:30 - What Next For You? (Lucy)

​4:00 - Resources Panel (Sunshine Enterprises (Noelle Curtis), A4CB (Rowan Richards) ILMBDA (Regina Smith), BMO Harris (Vachon & Letty), YWCA Breedlove (Cheryl & Lois) & ILDCEO (Kristi Dula)

​5:00 - Goodbyes, cleanup, etc

​5:30 - Happy hour @ Jefferson Tap

Main event: 10am-5pm @ Workbox Fulton Market
Happy hour: 5:30pm-7pm @ TBD (somewhere close by)

*** All attendees must register, be approved and check in upon arrival ***