Venture Financing – Advice from Experts

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Venture Financing

Calgary

$200.0/min 4.9 57 $3.33/min

I have built technology ventures, both in the US and Canada with successful exits through acquisitions and a nine figure IPO. My background is weighted towards sales and marketing, particularly in the B2B space. I now help other companies move from startup to sustainability when I'm not behind the wheel of my tractor. More about me at http://www.linkedin.com/in/paulsullivanky

Pietari Grohn

San Francisco, California

$350.0/min 5.0 31 $5.83/min

Silicon Valley startup and venture capital attorney. Formerly founder of Vivio and Rviewr. Practical and business-minded counsel.

Mark Ruddock

Toronto, Ontario

$350.0/min 4.9 8 $5.83/min

Serial entrepreneur and CEO of early stage VC backed companies. Former CEO of Viigo (mobile software) acquired by RIM in 2010. Founder & CEO INEA (enterprise software) acquired by Cartesis in 2005 (which is now part of SAP).

Ben Rosenbaum

United Kingdom

$100.0/min 4.7 1 $1.67/min

Strategy & Operations Expert | Previously, Co-Founder of Dent Reality, now Start-up Advisor | MBA I've raised millions of pounds for early stage start ups (mostly pre-seed/seed) and have grown my own successful start up. Now I advise start ups on all things fundraising, strategy and/or operations related.

Daniel Freedman

Newport Beach, California

$150.0/min 5.0 1 $2.5/min

I'm a serial high-tech entrepreneur who has started, financed, grown, and sold companies in the networking and security sectors. Today, I lead and advise high-growth management teams, putting his public company executive management and private company entrepreneurship experience to work. I'm 54, and I live in Newport Beach, California. I hold Bachelors and Masters degrees in Computer Science from the University of Calgary. Experience Venture Advisor, iNovia Capital (http://inovia.vc), 2008 - present. iNovia manages about $1.2 billion in capital across five funds. My role is to work with portfolio companies on strategy, sales, and marketing, and also to review and provide feedback on each investment iNovia makes. VP Security Products, McAfee, 1996-1997 At McAfee (then the 10th largest PC software company in the world), I held responsibility for expanding the company’s offerings beyond anti-virus, to cover the entire network security and encryption sectors. Co-Founder, Launchworks, 1999 I co-founded and sat as a board member of Launchworks, Canada’s highly acclaimed keiretsu-style venture investment house. Launchworks made 11 investments prior to the Internet crash of 2000, and had three successful exits after that crash, including IPO’s of Guest-Tek (the largest in-room Internet provider in the world), 180 Connect (6,000 employees, $400m in revenues, the largest installer of satellite television reception equipment, ultimately sold to DirecTV), and the acquisition by Computer Associates of Control-F1. Co-Founder and CEO, Jasomi Networks, 2001-2005 I co-founded and led Internet telephony equipment provider Jasomi Networks, and grew it into an award- winning multi-million dollar leader in that industry, before it was successfully acquired by Ditech Networks in 2005. Co-Founder and CEO, FSA Corporation, 1989-1996 I founded and grew the company into a profitable, internationally recognized network security product powerhouse serving Fortune 100 companies. Some of its product lines were acquired from 1994-1996 by Unison Tymlabs (now IBM) and Symark Software (now BeyondTrust), and the entire company was acquired in 1996 by McAfee.

Eduardo Amadeo

$150.0/min 5.0 1 $2.5/min

Leading Expert in Startup Financing and Strategy in Latin América. Founded an International Venture Capital Firm, focused on selection of business opportunities, portfolio management, business development, entrepreneurship, internationalization, competitive development. Very active and connected in the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem in Latin América.

Brandon White

san francisco, ca

$100.0/min 5.0 5 $1.67/min

CEO of File Finder, repeat Entrepreneur w/ two successful exits under my belt so far, management at Fortune 500 tech company, and former venture capitalist. Tech nerd who likes to fly fish, bike, fly and go fast.

Bob Zeglarski

Nashville, TN

$1000.0/min 5.0 1 $16.67/min

Entrepreneur and business lawyer with more than 10 years experience advising startups and emerging growth companies.

Davide Magrini

London

$600.0/min 5.0 2 $10/min

Financing for STARTUPS and EVERY STAGE innovative venture, up to 2.5M. Startup & business development expert, CEO and co-founder of Develator.com the Ongoing Business Accelerator. Strong background on technology, innovation, business development and fundraising for EVERY STAGE entreprises. Wide ranging experience (from corporate to no-profit, from Europe to US) give considerable knowledge and ability to understand features of any business sector and product/service. One of guest speakers at 2010 European Small Business Act Birthday in Brussels.

Tiffany C. Wright

Akron, OH

$300.0/min 5.0 2 $5/min

CEO/COO/CFO and Entrepreneur. Served as interim CFO and COO of several small to medium businesses. Helped 20 SMBs raise over $42 million from various sources. Author of "The Funding Is Out There: Access the Capital Needed to Impact Your Business". Focuses on tapping resources to build a high cash flow, high value business.

Hooman Radfar

Washington D.C. Metro Area

$100.0/min 5.0 9 $1.67/min

Start-up addict. Founder AddThis. Expertise social infrastructure, big data and online marketing.

Michael Silverman

San Diego, CA

$500.0/min 5.0 0 $8.33/min

Currently COO & Managing Partner at BOSS Capital Partners. I'm also writing a book on how to build product management teams from scratch. Previously ran Product @ Pepperjam and spent time on the other side of the table @ Banneker Partners investing in growth equity software / SaaS businesses. Stanford Class of '13 and Berkeley Haas MBA Class of '20

Warrick Taylor

Belmont, California

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Start-up operations/finance/BD. Co-founder/early employee; Zigo (Apple), Zvents (eBay), Zuberance, FanDuel. Consumer web, social media, eCom. Angel and mentor/advisor.

Guillaume Poncet

London

$175.0/min N/A 0 $2.92/min

Founder and Investor, looking at advising passionate Founders into their journey! My background: Founder | Juno Bamboo Water 0 to 1 venture builder, with skills in product development, logistics, fundraising, distribution, marketing, exports. Investor | Fintech, Greentech, Foodtech ventures Passionate about investing and advising early-stage start-ups across different industries. VC & Financial Background | MBA from London Business School, CFA Level 1

Tauriq Brown - eCommerce & Startup Expert, Growth Strategy, Funding Preparation

Canada

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

eCommerce & Startup expert who built, sold & exited 3 startups. Former Venture Capital roles with Global, APAC, Swiss, German, Isreali, Singapore VC's and venture builders. . Over 13 years of experience helping CEO's, founders, managers & their teams grow and sell more online and offline. . https://www.tauriqbrown.com/ . As an eCommerce & Startup executive, I've been leading digital growth for both online and retail brands for over 13 years. . Awarded as “one of the most knowledgeable eCommerce experts in the industry”, I've helped over 50 eCommerce businesses grow and prosper. . I'm also the Founder of www.tauriqbrown.com. . eCommerce and Startups is my passion!

Jason Cherubini

$600.0/min N/A 0 $10/min

Founder Dawn's Light Media and Seraphim Associates International, Professor and Academic. Multiple successful startups and exits. Certified Public Accountant.

Vicente Marti

Barcelona

$200.0/min N/A 35 $3.33/min

Currently CEO, Akamon Entertainment, President, Billy ( Billymob.com). I have been CCO of Vueling Airlines, CEO of Custo Barcelona and MD of several Business Units of Cirsa.com

Andy Shannon

London, UK

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

I am a Venture Partner with multiple VCs (London, SF). The last 5 years I ran Startupbootcamp as the Global Head, launching 35 new offices with 700+ startup investments. My past includes executive roles with multiple technology startups (with a few exits), in addition to venture investing from early to growth stage through a top seed fund and family office.

Lars Ling

Sundsvall

$400.0/min N/A 0 $6.67/min

I am a disruptive entrepreneur and Global CleanTech Enterprise promoter, exploring, identifying and delivering Green Innovative Sustainable Solutions and Financing from Sweden & Nordics saving our Climate, creating jobs and building bridges.

Giuseppe Calo

London, UK

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

I want to help make your venture a success. I can help with pitching and fundraising. I specialise in executing projects that are hard to crack. I do this by leveraging my connections and getting key ecosystem players excited of the projects I work on

Marco Janeczek

Ottawa, Canada Area

$100.0/min N/A 12 $1.67/min

Founder of a number of Startups. Currently Investor (hatchbrands, first stone ventures), M&A, Board Advisor. Mentor and Advisor to a number of startups in Canada, USA, Poland and Italy. Raising Money, Business Development and Networking is my specialty.

Fredrik Andersson

Porto, Portugal

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Early stage venture capital investor focused on technology. I have also trained and mentored 100+ aspiring tech entrepreneurs on fundraising. Investment Manager @ Seedstars

Jonathan Renzi

Montreal

$400.0/min N/A 0 $6.67/min

Founder BreakMates. Passionate entrepreneur. Entering the M&A world. Here to help others succeed using the strategies I learned to overcome. Proponent of failing forward.

Edgar Khachatryan

Manchester

$400.0/min N/A 0 $6.67/min

Business Owner of Venture Company BIID LTD and IT Company iCity LLC. Entrepreuner with 20 years of experience in business, IT, science, innovation, business communication and travel. for more please check my LinkedIn profile http://linkedin.com/in/icity

Rajah Lehal

Toronto, Ontario

$300.0/min N/A 0 $5/min

I am a technology lawyer and a legal technologist. Having received my M.B.A. and J.D. degrees from the Richard Ivey School of Business and the Western University Faculty of Law, respectively, I am the Founder and CEO of DealPrep. a simulation tool used by colleges, universities and innovation spaces for deal negotiation training. I am also the Founder of Clausehound.com, a legal document analysis technology solution provider. I received my legal training in the corporate law group at top-tier Canadian law firm Stikeman Elliott LLP, as well as internationally for the Technology Media and Telecom group in the Dubai office of Clyde & Co. I also have practiced a decade of small business and technology law at boutique technology law firm Cobalt Lawyers. I spent the first 7 years of my career working in the technology industry, both as a software (database) developer and a technology manager at large organizations including Bell Mobility, a major telecommunications company, and at Guardian Capital, a financial services company. Prior to entering business and law school, I received an Honours Philosophy degree from the University of Waterloo, where I took a significant course load in Mathematics, Computer Science and Cognitive Science. Last but not least, I am the Canadian Responsible Leaders Chapter Head for the BMW Foundation.

Bryan Watson

Toronto, Canada Area

$150.0/min N/A 31 $2.5/min

Bryan served as Executive Director of the National Angel Capital Organization, the National Angel Organization-Ontario, and CEO Fusion. In addition to these roles, Bryan has been a Director of Precarn Incorporated and the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance, and an Advisor to the Mississauga R.I.C. Center and many startups. Most recently he took on leadership roles at INcubes (Director, Strategic Projects and Connector in Residence) and CleanTech North (Managing Director) while he continues to build his consulting practice.

Giorgia Rossi

Greater New York City Area

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

Former McKinsey consultant turned VC funded startup Founder in NYC who launched & operated mobile app marketplace, LookBooker for 3 years. Focus on market rollout, business model strategy, consumer strategy, digital marketing and B2B sales. LLB, B Ec.

Jon Eckhardt

Madison, WI

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Cofounder of top business accelerator gener8tor; Professor of Entrepreneurship; advisor to entrepreneurs; researcher of entrepreneurship; expertise in data analysis; board member; financial analysis

Drew Barnholtz

Cleveland, Ohio

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Start-up attorney with over 25 years experience as a General Counsel and private practitioner in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, technology, and finance. I’m entrepreneurial, business minded, and practical. My expertise includes sophisticated contract drafting and negotiation, M&A, capital raising, employment law, real estate, compliance, and litigation.

Ondrej Karasek

Düsseldorf, Germany

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

I have raised more than €50M for my own projects and my clients' projects, helped start-ups reach the next level, depending on their own definition of milestones.

Imene Maharzi

Paris, France

$400.0/min N/A 0 $6.67/min

Seasoned investor, senior advisor, mentor, founder and social business CEO. 20 y in Private Equity. Mentor at Techstars, HEC Paris Alumni (France top business school), ESSEC social impact startup club, Startup week-end jury, NUMA (Paris first accelerator) etc. Involved into impact investing and the reduction of gender equity gap. Happy supporter of small businesses - startups are not the only way!

Pablo Srugo

Ottawa, Canada

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

VC @ Mistral Venture Partners. Previously a Founder @ GymTrack (500 Startups + VC backed) and Founder @ MyTutor (Acquired). Mentor @ Techstars.

Matt Chimes

$300.0/min N/A 0 $5/min

Director, Entrepreneur Dealflow and Insights at Rev1 Ventures; Organizer @ Startup Weekend Columbus Previously: Director of Consulting at Startups.com (Fundable) Digital Technology Consultant at Centric Consulting

tom owen

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Co-founder Zurple, ranked fastest growing software company in California by Inc. Magazine. Passionate about Realtors using big data and behavior-based analytics to generate more conversations and closings.