Get here early and meet fellow entrepreneurs in the community and enjoy a cup of coffee and pastries before we get started. 

Join us in the theatre as we get started with an introduction to the day by Rick Leimbach, of Startup Portal, and our Prime Sponsors.

Fueling the Engine: Raising Capital
Moderated by: Rick Leimbach - Carrollton Partners

Fundamentals that accelerate your ability to raise capital

• Different types of capital: equity, debt, grants...What's appropriate?

• Building a strong investor pitch. What are the essentials?

• Valuation and what are the terms of the capital raise?

• What are alternative funding sources? What about Crowdfunding?

The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Moderated by: Henry Mortimer, Director / Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation / University of Baltimore

What are the key elements for building that foundation?

• Vision and Passion

• Resilience and Adaptability

• Becoming an Effective Leader and Team Builder

The Selling Mindset
Moderated by: Chris McDonell - Sandler/MCG Consulting

What Behaviors and Knowledge Optimize Your Ability to Sell?

• What's Your Value Proposition?

• Developing Effective Communication Skills

• Building Trust and Credibility

Prime sponsors wrap it up!

Lunch provided!