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Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop
VirtualAn introductory look at how to win Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Research grants. Learn how to find, apply, and create a strategies to gain funding for a growing technology business. The highly competitive SBIR program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal research and research development (R&D) that has the […]
Pitching to Investors
Missouri SBDC at UMKC 4747 Troost Ave. UMKC Innovation Center, Kansas City, MOLearn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up. Presented by Michele Weigand, Managing Partner of Focused Perspective with over 27 years of Finance and Business Development experience. Michele was the former Chief Investment Officer for KTEC and managed investments for GE Mortgage and GE Reinsurance.
Myth Busters: Entrepreneurial Edition
VirtualJoin us to get answers to the most frequently asked questions by aspiring entrepreneurs, including: *Are grants real and available? *Will the bank lend me money? *Do I need a business plan? *Will anyone buy what I'm selling? What comes first? Let us help put your next steps in order after the myths are […]
Pitching to Investors
Missouri SBDC at UMKC 4747 Troost Ave. UMKC Innovation Center, Kansas City, MOLearn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up. Presented by Michele Weigand, Managing Partner of Focused Perspective with over 27 years of Finance and Business Development experience. Michele was the former Chief Investment Officer for KTEC and managed investments for GE Mortgage and GE Reinsurance.
Pitching to Investors
Missouri SBDC at UMKC 4747 Troost Ave. UMKC Innovation Center, Kansas City, MOLearn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up. Presented by Michele Weigand, Managing Partner of Focused Perspective with over 27 years of Finance and Business Development experience. Michele was the former Chief Investment Officer for KTEC and managed investments for GE Mortgage and GE Reinsurance.
Pitching to Investors
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesLearn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up. Presented by Michele Weigand, Managing Partner of Focused Perspective with over 27 years of Finance and Business Development experience. Michele was the former Chief Investment Officer for KTEC and managed investments for GE Mortgage and GE Reinsurance.
Startup Boards 101
Kauffman Foundation Conference Center 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MissouriIf your early-stage company has just formed a board (or are about to), Startup Boards 101 is designed for you. This series of three workshops (August 1, 8, 15, 2024 – attendance at all three sessions is required) helps entrepreneurs and potential board members understand the whys, whats and hows of early-stage boards. Those selected will have moved […]
ScaleUP! Kansas City
Multiple locations in KC MetroScaleUP! Kansas City is a selective opportunity for business owners to participate in a multi-week session of class on Thursdays from 8:30-Noon (some classes may differ slightly in time) beginning August 8 – December 12 with a break on Thanksgiving. An agreement to attend and participate in all sessions is part of the application process. Cohort members will […]
ELEVATIONLAB™ NEW VENTURE
Missouri SBDC at UMKC 4747 Troost Ave. UMKC Innovation Center, Kansas City, MOThis session has five consecutive classes on Tuesdays. Attendance at all five classes is highly encouraged. Do you dream of owning your own business? Are you ready for a realistic perspective on whether or not people really want to buy what you want to sell? This program helps aspiring entrepreneurs look at all aspects of their […]
ELEVATIONLAB TECH Venture
Missouri SBDC at UMKC 4747 Troost Ave. UMKC Innovation Center, Kansas City, MOThis class meets for 9 weeks on Thursdays from 3:00pm – 6:00pm; Attendance at all 9 sessions is highly encouraged. You’re on the cusp of developing a cutting-edge technology or science-based business while Kansas City’s entrepreneurial community is buzzing and moving faster than ever before. You want to be part of it, but you need […]
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