Investor's Circle Fall Conference

Investors' Circle, a network of investors who catalyzing the growth of the sustainable economy, invite you to join them at their bi-annual conference in Boston, Nov. 11-12. The conference takes place over two days, there is a venture day with about 20 presenting companies focusing on the following sectors: health & wellness, community & international development, energy & environment, food & organics, media & education. The second day is their education day, where a broader community can comes together to learn about issues around the sustainable economy movement, social entrepreneurship, skill building for angel investors as well as featuring Major Carter of Sustainable South Bronx as the keynote speaker. More information can be found: Investors Circle
A discount is available for Golden Seeds members, see Angel Soft/Group Messages

Astia Fall Converence

Astia November Forum in San Francisco Nov 19th – 21st: Golden Seeds members are invited to attend courtesy of Astia (many thanks to Sharon Vosmek!) Check on Angel Soft/Group Messages for the link to a complimentary registration. For more information, go to

www.astia.org

Early Stage Venture Investing Conference October 22nd San Francisco

THE 9TH ANNUAL EARLY STAGE VENTURE INVESTING CONFERENCE
October 22, 2008 ● The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA Presented by IBF Conferences, Inc.
This Conference serves as a major industry gathering for over 300 seed and early stage investors to collectively share leadership experiences, fund raising models, management structures and areas of deal flow.

Keynote discussion panels include:

· Early Stage Venture Capital Investing: New Rules For The Riskiest Venture Game
· Limited Partners And Gatekeepers Speak Out On Early Stage Venture Capital
Fund Structures For Early Stage Investments: How Are Today’s VCs Structuring Early Stage Focused Funds
· Relieving IPO Stress & Preparing an Exit Strategy
· Ensuring The Competitive Future of A Young Company: How Are Today’s VCs Growing Start-Ups To Become Global Leaders
· Tech Transfer 2008: Deal Structures & Business Models For The New Wave of IP Investments
· On Angels’ Wings: The Growing Importance Of Angel Investors
· Overcoming The Toughest Milestone: Getting Early Stage Companies To The Next Round Of Financing

For continuous program updates or to register please visit www.ibfconferences.com. A discount is available for Golden Seeds Members - check on Angel Soft for the discount code - you will find it under Group Messages

Entrepreneur Training - October 29th 2008

Half day educational training session to prepare you to successfully raise equity capital from angel investors

• What investors are looking for in a business plan & pitch
• What type of financing makes sense for your company
• What will investors be looking for in the diligence process

Workshop topics:

· Creating your pitch to investors

· Capital Strategy and Valuation

Training Session: 9am - 1pm $280

Workshop: 1 pm-3 pm $100

Click here to enroll now: Register

Coffee and Capital - Boston

For Entrepreneurs

Join The Center for Women & Enterprise For

Coffee & Capital

June 19th: Hosted by Jill Preotle and Jean Hammond of Golden Seeds

The Equity Breakfast Series

Spring & Fall 2008

Golden Seeds (June 19) ● Pilot House Ventures (September 30)

Castile Ventures (October 30)

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Come and hear both sides of the equity story! Sit down with the area’s leading venture capital firms and angel groups for an intimate and candid round-table discussion on the art of raising equity capital. You will be joined in the conference room by investors from the host firm, and in some cases, recently funded entrepreneurs. Meet the industry experts!

June 19, 2008

8:30-10:00 am

Golden Seeds at

Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP

111 Huntington Avenue, 20^th floor

Boston, MA

Tickets $100 per person - Enrollment limited

To register or to obtain more information contact:

Bill Lane - Venture Center Manager 617-532-0242 or blane@cweonline.org

Astia Forum in New York - May22nd

The Astia Forum at which a select group of companies from the Spring Funding Series (April 21st - 24th) will present to VCs and angel investors will be held on May 22nd at the offices of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo: Chrysler Center, 666 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 10am to 4pm. Click here to register

Register now for Entrepreneur Training - April 30th

Half day educational training session to prepare you to successfully raise equity capital from angel investors

• What investors are looking for in a business plan & pitch
• What type of financing makes sense for your company
• What will investors be looking for in the diligence process

Workshop topics:

· Creating your pitch to investors

· Capital Strategy and Valuation

Training Session: 9am - 1pm $280

Workshop: 1 pm-3 pm $100

Click here to enroll now: Register

Investor Training - September 23rd 2008

Our next quarterly training session for new or prospective early stage venture investors/angel investors will be held on Tuesday September 23rd from 9am to 1 pm in mid-town Manhattan. The sessions include:

• The Investment Process
• The Due Diligence Process
• Valuing Early State Companies
• Structuring the Deal
• Term Sheets & Closing Documents

The sessions are geared for new and prospective investors, and we combine teaching instruction with workshop exercises. The atmosphere is one of "we are all learning together", and is very hands on - so bring your calculator!

Guests are welcome - please invite anyone you think might be interested. The regular cost is $285, but there is an early bird discount for registrations received before August 15th.

To register, please click here: Registration

Some testimonials from previous sessions:

"For all those who want to be angel investors, this course is a must." Former head of M&A, mid-cap company.

"Angel investing 101 in a comprehensive, lively format. This is the first course you should take if you want to become an angel investor". Former hedge fund founding partner.

"I wish I had done this course before making my first investment!" Former Goldman Sachs parter

Astia Dinner

Tuesday April 22nd
6pm Michael Jordan's restaurant
West Balcony
Grand Central Station

invitation only

Boston Cocktail Party

For members and prospective members
By invitation only
5pm Wednesday April 16th
please contact mrc@goldenseeds.com

Exit Party

for members only - to celebrate our successful first exit

5pm Tuesday May 13th at
South Sea Treasures
45 Rockefeller Center
630 Fifth Avenue Suite 1902
New York, NY

by invitation only

Investor Training - April 15th 2008

Our half day investor training session for new and prospective investors takes place on Tuesday April 15th in New York. Click here for details and to Register

Entrepreneur Training - April 30th

Our training session for entrepreneurs who want to learn what investors are looking for in a business plan and pitch, and how to value their early stage companies, is held quarterly in New York. The next one will be held on April 30th. For details and to register: Register

Astia Spring Program in New York

Spring Entrepreneur Program & Investor Forum

Presented in Partnership with Golden Seeds

Now on the East Coast, select companies will experience Astia’s hallmark program and coaching that has resulted in a greater than 60% funding success rate for prior participants.

Companies participate in a two and a half day program aimed at preparing entrepreneurs for their fund raising effort and attracting investment. Select entrepreneurs will receive:

• Introductions to leading VCs and angel investors through investor-led panels and workshops
• Presentation skills coaching by a leading expert
• Increased business acumen and executive leadership skills
• Expert advice from VC’s, Angels and successful entrepreneurs

Springboard - All Things Media

Two parties will be held in March to launch the Springboard - All Things Media event that will be held in New York on October 30th, 2008. Click here for more info

Entrepreneur Training - April 30th

Our training session for entrepreneurs who want to learn what investors are looking for in a business plan and pitch, and how to value their early stage companies, is held quarterly in New York. The next one will be held on April 30th. For details and to register: Register

Investor Training - April 15th 2008

Our half day investor training session for new and prospective investors takes place on Tuesday April 15th in New York. Click here for details and to Register