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TCN University Series Expert Lunch:

Critical Dos and Don'ts in Starting Your Venture

Come join us over a free lunch to discuss critical issues in forming new ventures.  This hands-on program is designed for both undergraduate and graduate level students who have recently started, or who are actively considering starting, an entrepreneurial venture.   Topics will include:

- Structuring Founder and Equity Relationships
- Choosing an entity type compatible with your fundraising strategy
- Protecting and consolidating the venture’s intellectual property
- Critical steps necessary for raising early stage capital

Hear from nationally-respected professionals in the field on these critical issues.  Space will be strictly limited, so please register early.

Location:

The Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship at Babson College

Olin Hall - Televideo Room - Ground Floor

TCN University Series events usually sell out fast, so don't delay - Register Today!

Lunch Sponsor:

Fish & Richardson P.C.

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The TCN University Series program is offered in collaboration with the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship at Babson College, and provides TCN programming to the Babson University community.

The University Series program is open only to University participants (faculty, staff, students, and alumni), with the exception of the Breakfast panel program, which is also open to the general TCN community.

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* Starting the 2008-2009 season, TCN is introducing a “Season Pass Program” that allows people to purchase an all-inclusive pass to TCN’s Roundtable and Special Event programming. Past season (2007-2008) TCN Members and current members of TCN Affiliate organizations can purchase the TCN Season Pass at a discount. Please contact Cheri Gordon (cheri@thecapitalnetwork.org) for details.

Please note that TCN events are open to entrepreneurs and investors only, or approved guests of TCN. Service providers of any type must join TCN as a Sponsor. For more information, please contact Cheri Gordon (cheri@thecapitalnetwork.org) for details.

For more information about TCN, visit the TCN website (thecapitalnetwork.org).