If you haven’t heard about our new program, Accelerate Series for Life Science and Technology companies, you must not be following us on social @CEDNC. This newly designed learning series will be led by your peers and industry experts in a high-paced, interactive format. If you are leading a tech or life science startup, or if you are working in a leadership capacity for one – this series is for you.

Check out some of the sessions that still have seats remaining.

  • Finance – Tues. 6.25.19

In this session, you will capture what you need to know, to grow your business. Get answers to the questions you have about how the finance function changes over time, also how and when to build out your finance team. We will explore accounting challenges, cash management, and risk management. The content in this session will be relevant to both early and growth stage companies.

  • Leadership – Tues. 6.25.19

Your ability to communicate as a leader is absolutely vital to the success of your company. Join us to explore how you can communicate to drive results and avoid creating chaos among your team. This interactive session, led by June Gunter, CEO of TeachingHorse will demonstrate how you can have conversations that clarify priorities, save money and reduce hassles.

  •  Raising Capital – Thurs. 6.27.19

This dual track session led by Entrepreneurs with successful raises, will serve the unique needs of Life Science & Tech Startups embarking on their fundraising journey. For Tech Founders, learn more about your funding options, bootstrap vs. equity then take a deeper dive into equity partners, prospecting and pitching. For our Life Science Founders, we will cover non-dilutive funding first, then move into equity. We will end by covering key structure points you need to know before committing to an investor.

  • Exit Strategy – Thurs. 6.27.19

If you are considering an exit you will want to be sure to join us for this session to discuss getting your house in order. What do you need to consider from an accounting perspective? How about timing? Hear from Entrepreneurs that have walked down this road. Additionally, we will be discussing IPOs & M&A and post-exit considerations. If you are the CEO of a growth stage company nearing an exit, you will get the most benefit out of this session.

Event registration is available online.

Submitted by the Council for Entrepreneurial Development