Upcoming events
TCN offers world-class educational programming essential to the area's community of entrepreneurs and investors, with a curriculum designed to provide a solid understanding of early-stage company financing:
| DATE | EVENT | TOPIC |
| Feb. 9 | Expert Lunch | Leveraging Relationships in the Financing Process |
| Feb. 25 | Expert Lunch | Accessing SBA Loans for your Business |
| Mar. 10 | Expert Lunch | Company Valuation Metrics and Analysis |
| Mar. 24 | Expert Lunch | Structuring Founder Equity and Relationships |
| Apr. 28 | Expert Lunch | Understanding Equity Compensation Arrangements |
| May 12 | Special Event | Early Stage Capital for CleanTech Companies in New England |
| May 19 | Expert Lunch | When is Venture Capital Right for Your Early Stage Company? |
| TBD | Breakfast Roundtable | Preparing for Growth & Exit During Fundraising |
Additional TCN programming is available through the TCN University Series, provided in collaboration with the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship at Babson College. While the focus of the University Series events is primarily the Babson University community, certain select events are open to the general public.
Make sure to also check out the Happenings page for upcoming events from TCN affiliates.
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Expert Lunch:
LEVERAGING RELATIONSHIPS IN THE FINANCING PROCESS
February 9, 2010
12:00noon - 2:00pm
2221 Washington Street
One Newton Executive Park, Suite 200
Newton, MA
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The state of the economy has created uncertain times for entrepreneurs. While starting a company in this environment certainly has its benefits (particularly in terms of the available pool of talent), fundraising is a lot more challenging. As you look to satisfy your capital needs, you will need to be creative in searching out funding sources, including leveraging business relationships and contacts to uncover possible leads for financing your startup. This limited-seat lunch will give you a perspective on what you can expect from the Boston-area angel groups, VCs and debt providers. We’ll have a representative from each of these sources of capital to give an overview on what it’s like out there and to answer the questions you may have.
Working lunch programs are hosted by TCN's professional service sponsors in New England to provide tactical level information designed to accelerate the fundraising process for Boston-area startups.
Topic Expert:
Pete McDonald - Relationship Manager, Silicon Valley Bank
Event Fees:
Regular Registration Fee - $70
TCN Season Pass Holders - FREE
Approved Guests - FREE
TCN Affiliates - $40
Students - $40 (financial assistance available through 
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Event Sponsor:
For more information, please contact TCN
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Expert Lunch:
ACCESSING SBA LOANS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
February 25, 2010
12:00noon - 2:00pm
718 Beacon Street (Newton Centre)
Newton,MA
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This limited seat luncheon discusses how to access U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for small businesses. SBA loans are administered by and delivered through commercial lending institutions, and are a viable funding option for many qualified Boston-area small businesses. Come join lending experts from First Commons Bank as they discuss SBA loans and provide answers to some commonly-asked questions about the SBA loan program, including: how to access SBA loans, whether they are right for your business, and what is needed to successfully apply for an SBA loan.
Working lunch programs are hosted by TCN's professional service sponsors in New England to provide tactical level information designed to accelerate the fundraising process for Boston-area startups.
Topic Expert:
Tony Nuzzo - Chairman, President & CEO, First Commons Bank
Event Fees:
Regular Registration Fee - $70
TCN Season Pass Holders - FREE
Approved Guests - FREE
TCN Affiliates - $40
Students - $40 (financial assistance available through )
Event Sponsor:
For more information, please contact TCN
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Expert Lunch:
COMPANY VALUATION METRICS AND ANALYSIS
March 10, 2010
12:00noon - 2:00pm
One Federal Street
Boston, MA
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In today’s economic environment, where investors are strapped for cash and looking for the lowest risk alternatives, the already difficult task of defending your corporate valuation to Angels & VCs is nearly impossible. This limited seat luncheon provides a 2 hours of deep instruction to entrepreneurs struggling to understand valuation methodologies, metrics, tactics and tips for early stage corporate valuations.
Working lunch programs are hosted by TCN's professional service sponsors in New England to provide tactical level information designed to accelerate the fundraising process for Boston-area startups.
Topic Experts:
Michael Conza – Partner, Bingham McCutchen LLP
Jeremy Halpern - Managing Director, Evolution Advisors LLC
Event Fees:
Regular Registration Fee - $70
TCN Season Pass Holders - FREE
Approved Guests - FREE
TCN Affiliates - $40
Students - $40 (financial assistance available through )
Event Sponsor:
For more information, please contact TCN
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Expert Lunch:
STRUCTURING FOUNDER EQUITY & RELATIONSHIPS
March 24, 2010
12:00noon - 2:00pm
Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center
1000 Winter Street, Suite 4000 (North Entrance)
Waltham, MA
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This limited seat luncheon provides attendees invaluable information on structuring founder equity to avoid the pitfalls that can harm a company's ability to attract investment capital.
Working lunch programs are hosted by TCN's professional service sponsors in New England to provide tactical level information designed to accelerate the fundraising process for Boston-area startups.
Topic Expert:
Paul Sweeney – Partner, Foley Hoag LLP
Event Fees:
Regular Registration Fee - $70
TCN Season Pass Holders - FREE
Approved Guests - FREE
TCN Affiliates - $40
Students - $40 (financial assistance available through )
Event Sponsor:
For more information, please contact TCN
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Expert Lunch:
UNDERSTANDING EQUITY COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS
April 28, 2010
12:00noon - 2:00pm
One Federal Street
Boston, MA
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This limited seat luncheon provides attendees a deep dive into equity compensation arrangements and management carve-out plans. You will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about your company’s needs.
Working lunch programs are hosted by TCN's professional service sponsors in New England to provide tactical level information designed to accelerate the fundraising process for Boston-area startups.
Topic Expert:
Michael Conza – Partner, Bingham McCutchen LLP
Event Fees:
Regular Registration Fee - $70
TCN Season Pass Holders - FREE
Approved Guests - FREE
TCN Affiliates - $40
Students - $40 (financial assistance available through )
Event Sponsor:
For more information, please contact TCN
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TCN Special Event:
EARLY STAGE CAPITAL FOR CLEANTECH COMPANIES
May 12, 2010
6:00pm - 9:00pm
One Federal Street
Boston, MA
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Wind, solar, waste-to-energy, geothermal, biofuels, smart-grid, carbon-emissions capture and storage -- whatever the form, CleanTech is active. Angels want in, VCs want in, large utilities and software giants want in, even the Government wants in! Explore the available early stage capital funding options for CleanTech startups in New England and learn what it takes to successfully attract capital from Boston-area funding sources.
Cocktail reception to immediately follow program.
Panelists:
TBD
Moderator:
TBD
Event Fees:
Regular Registration Fee - $65
TCN Season Pass Holders - FREE
Approved Guests - FREE
TCN Affiliates - $35
Students - $20 (financial assistance available through )
(online registration not available at this time)
Event Sponsor:
For more information, please contact TCN
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Expert Lunch:
WHEN IS VENTURE CAPITAL RIGHT FOR YOUR EARLY STAGE COMPANY?
May 19, 2010
12:00noon - 2:00pm
Massachusetts Technology Development Corp. (MTDC)
40 Broad Street, Suite 230
Boston, MA
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This limited seat luncheon provides entrepreneurs tips into what their company must look like to be appropriate for venture capital funding. You will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about your company’s situation.
Working lunch programs are hosted by TCN's professional service sponsors in New England to provide tactical level information designed to accelerate the fundraising process for Boston-area startups.
Topic Expert:
TBD
Event Fees:
Regular Registration Fee - $70
TCN Season Pass Holders - FREE
Approved Guests - FREE
TCN Affiliates - $40
Students - $40 (financial assistance available through )
(online registration not available at this time)
Event Sponsor:
For more information, please contact TCN
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TCN Breakfast Roundtable:
PREPARING FOR GROWTH & EXIT DURING FUNDRAISING
DATE - TBD
7:30am - 9:30am
Venue: TBD
Always start with an exit in mind. This roundtable offers individual perspectives from a Boston-area founder, investor, and lawyer on critical factors in creating a successful company and planning for a valuable exit event. This interactive discussion will also address the legal logistics, timetables, regulatory challenges and pitfalls to avoid as you approach your exit. You'll learn a spectrum of options to help you navigate through your path to success in growing your New England startup.
Speakers:
TBD
Event Fees:
Regular Registration Fee - $60
TCN Season Pass Holders - FREE
Approved Guests - FREE
TCN Affiliates - $35
Students - $20 (financial assistance available through )
(online registration not available at this time)
For more information, please contact TCN
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