| Noon | Welcome |
| Michael Field, AC. Tasmanian Innovations Advisory Board Chair, ex Premier of Tasmania | |
| 12.30pm | Do you need an investor? |
| Moderator: | Polly McGee, Acting Director, Innovation Science and Technology, Department of Economic Development and Toursim |
| Panellists: | Geoff Elwood, Chief Executive Officer, Etech Group; Simon Mackay, Chief Executive Officer, UXC; Diane Tompson, Managing Director, Powercom Systems |
| Why and when does your business need an Investor? What is money good for? What are the options for growing your business? This session will outline ways you can grow your business and provide some advice on the funding options you may or may not need. | |
| 01.05pm | The Investor Landscape |
| What is VC? What is angel money? What types of angels are there? Where do angels get their money and what are they spending it on? This session will provide attendees with a useful overview of the investment environment in Australia for young growing companies. | |
| 01.30pm | Lunch |
| 02.10pm | What does the Investor Want/Look for? |
| Speakers: | Roger Allen, Chairman, Allen & Buckeridge; David Skellern, CEO, National ICT Australia |
| A workshop to help attendees understand the process, requirements and expectations of the Investor. | |
| 02.45pm | Attracting an Investor |
| Speakers: | Martin Hosking, Executive Chairman, RedBubble; Nick McNaughton, CEO, Blue Cove Ventures |
| How to find and attract an investor? This panel will discuss how to meet angels and venture capitalists. What is the value of formal and informal angel networks? And once you have found an investor, how do you get a meeting? What ducks do you need in a row? IP? Business Plan? Team? | |
| 03.20pm | Doing the Deal |
| Moderator: | David Vitale, Principal Consultant, Focussed Strategy |
| Panellists: | Simon Baker, Executive Chairman, Arts Hub; Clem Doherty, Chairman, Like Minded Individuals; |
| Once you've got their interest, how do you negotiate terms to meet your needs? How is an agreement formalised with an investor? What do things such as preference shares and veto rights mean? What is the role of advisors? | |
| 03.55pm | Afternoon Tea |
| 04.25pm | Funding Strategy |
| Moderator: | Nick McNaughton, CEO, Blue Cove Ventures |
| Panellists: | Roger Allen, Chairman, Allen & Buckeridge; Martin Hosking, Executive Chairman, RedBubble |
| How do you work out how much you need and when you need it? How do you know the value of your company? How important is it to have an exit strategies for investors? | |
| 04.55pm | After the Deal |
| Moderator: | Simon Mackay, Chief Executive Officer, UXC |
| Panellists: | John Dyson, Investment Principal, Starfish Ventures; David Skellern, CEO, National ICT Australia |
| Having secured funding, what happens next? What role is an investor likely to take? How can they and their money help you get overseas?This panel will discuss “smart” money, collaboration, the role taken by angels as mentors, board members and with future funding strategy and exits. | |
| 05.30pm | Drinks & Networking |
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Please note the Program is subject to change.
To download the printable version, click here. |
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