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This talk will cover the various aspects of fundraising, the terms of investments, what matters to investors, what matters to companies from the vantage point of a practiced lawyer and an astute early stage investor. We’ll delve into the latest financing trends and valuations. Where we have time and interest, we will also cover the process, timing, and documentation that can be expected for pre-seed, seed and series A financings. What’s different today? What’s changed?

Presenters: David Rader, DIU Senior Advisor to CET Amanda Heller, DIU BI PM Moderator : Serdar Turac, H4XLabs

Raising funding is a critical step for startups and small businesses, but it's also important to understand the potential risks and rewards that come with taking on investment. This webinar aims to provide you with practical tips and insights for diligencing potential investors and negotiating favorable terms and conditions that align with your long-term goals.

Jack Shelton, Director of the Association of Commercial Space Professionals, presents on regulatory hurdles and licensing rules. Learn about how to do business and stay within the government lines.

We hosted a webinar featuring Brian Shipley, Commercialization Program Manager at the Office of Naval Research, and Blaise Zandoli, SBIR Contract Analyst for the U.S. Army. They spoke on their respective SBIR programs and gave helpful tips for companies trying to utilize the programs.

Telling a compelling story is essential for startups and small businesses to attract investors, customers, and partners. This Company Coaching webinar aims to provide you with practical tips and tricks for getting the essence of your vision and business across, strengthening your ability to communicate your unique value proposition​, inspire action, and grow your brand/image​. Objectives: Understand the importance of storytelling​ - your startup pitch to customers, investors, your brand​ Creating a narrative arc that engages and inspires ​What aspects impact your brand and your story ​ Lessons Learned ​from the experts ​ Presenters: Amy Chang, recognized expert in the healthcare staffing industry, investor of healthcare services, life sciences tech, and consumer health companies (LinkedIn) Edward Williams, all encompassing brand strategy (LinkedIn) Merridith Ingram, co-founder and CEO of Riotmind Agency (LinkedIn)

Jason Kessler - Program Executive at NASA SBIR/STTR and Raj Sharma - CEO at Public Spend Forum have an engaging discussion on The Promise and Challenges of the Critical Emerging Technology Space. Moderated by our very own Ellen M. Chang, the conversation is centered around which types of use cases government is funding, which agencies/programs and most active, and which companies are progressing.