Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Upcoming events in Boston

June 1
Angel bootcamp
Jon Pierce of BetaHouse has decided to organize an Angel Boot Camp in Boston on June 1st. The idea is that anyone interested in learning more about how to get started with angel investing can attend and learn from some people who’ve been there and done that.
http://angelbootcamp.eventbrite.com/ (password: 2010)

June 2
ACA New England deal sharing
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=203716

June 2 (evening)
Techstars

http://techstarsboston2010demonight0602.eventbrite.com/


June 3
Mass Innovation

http://massinnovationnights.com/

June 14
Web Innovators

http://www.webinnovatorsgroup.com/

June 16
TCN Angel Bootcamp

http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.bootcamp.home.php

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

The Capital Network

How to Build an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Women in Greater Boston

December 1st, 2010
7:30am to 9:30am
Bingham McCutchen LLP
One Federal Street, Boston, MA


Folks all over New England are looking back at our heritage of being one of the most successful areas of the country for entrepreneurship and realizing that the path for the future is very different.

What about women's entrepreneurship?

How are the rules of the road changing and what types of support systems do we all need to build together to drive this future?

How can leaders in the last decade work together to mentor entrepreneurs, provide CEO support, collaborate on early stage financing, and architect the new road map for women-led ventures?

Come hear two successful women talk about their incredible journey creating start-up businesses and join discussions on how women can help women in start-ups.


PANELISTS:
Diane Hessan - President & Chief Executive Officer of Communispace
- Co-author of the best selling book Customer-Centered Growth: Five
Strategies for Building Competitive Advantage
- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
- Selected as top 10 "Women to Watch" in Boston and as one of 20
Visionaries in the Human Resource arena
- Co-founder of The Sound Bytes


MODERATOR:
Janet Kraus - Executive-in-Residence Harvard University
- Co-Founder & CEO, Spire
- Co-founder & CEO of Circles (acquired by Sodexho Alliance)
- Finalist: Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2003)
- Past recipient: Boston Business Journal Top 40 under 40

Following the panel, we will have an eco-system discussion among attendees led by each of the participating organizations(see sidebar).

REGISTRATION FEE:
Regular Registration Fee - $75
TCN Affiliates - $50
Students - $20
TCN Season Pass Holders - FREE

Astia - for women entrepreneurs

Apply to Astia's Doing it Right Program

Developed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, Astia's Doing it Right program is about delivering results in every area of your business, from accelerating funding to accessing expertise when you need it. If you want to know what to say to investors and how you say it, who better to ask than an active investor? They'll be there but that is just the beginning. At Doing it Right, you'll cultivate invaluable relationships with key players and get straight talk from leading experts on developing strategies that support high growth.


The Entrepreneur’s Perspective

“The Astia program was very helpful in getting me focused on the right things, providing me insights into managing my board, and introducing me to a large network of people who really wanted to help me succeed.” Glennis Orloff, CEO, Samara

“ I found myself texting a CEO friend saying: "You should change your gender or partner with a woman so you can come to this!" It raised my game and put our company into a good network “ Martha Amran, CEO, Ennovationz

"For me, joining Astia has been a game changer, literally. My Astia advisors have leveled the playing field for me with the “funding dance”. They've provided the coaching, support and at times interpretation so I can be on point and prepared. Astia has been invaluable." Charlotte Kim, Founder & CEO, Coveted List.


Key Dates
May 15, 2010: Application Deadline
June 9, 2010: Screening Day
July 19, 2010: Networking Event
July 20-23, 2010: Doing it Right New York
September 22, 2010: New York Investor Forum


Useful Links
Program Overview - http://www.astia.org/content/view/1218/1111/
Program Details & Schedule - http://www.astia.org/content/view/1228/1121/
Qualification Criteria - http://www.astia.org/content/view/600/877/
Apply to the Programme - http://www.astia.org/content/view/600/877/


About Astia
Astia is a global non-profit organization built on a community of experts that provides innovative programs to exceptional women-led start-ups. Headquartered in San Francisco, Astia delivers programs for entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, New York, London and, from 2010, India. Focused on tangible proven results, Astia is well positioned to work with start-ups around the world as they access capital, grow their businesses, and develop the executive leadership of the women on the founding team. For more information visit our homepage, or contact Jennifer Hill at jhill@astia.org.