Ben Franklin Venture Idol – Scranton

Register now: Ben Franklin Venture Idol
Thursday, November 5, 2009, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, Scranton

Similar to the TV show, American Idol, but with entrepreneurs rather than singers, this event begins with venture “speed dating,” as entrepreneurial start-up companies present brief “elevator pitches” to investors. Catch the luncheon keynote by one of our region’s most successful entrepreneurs. Watch three early-stage technology entrepreneurs deliver investor presentations to a panel of investors. VOTE as a new Ben Franklin Venture Idol is crowned and a prize check is awarded.

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Why Attend?

As an Investor:
You'll have an opportunity to learn more about some of Pennsylvania's top early-stage company investment opportunities.
You'll have an opportunity to network with the region's institutional and angel investor community.

You'll hear from:
* Our keynoter, Jack Tighe, CEO of TMG healthcare, which was one of the region's 2008 exit success stories.
* Our emcee, Rob McCord, Pennsylvania's dynamic state treasurer, and noted former institutional investor.

As a Regional Influencer:
* You'll observe how venture capitalists, angel investors, and technology firm entrepreneurs interact.
* You'll be helping to promote the region's growth capital formation.
* You'll have fabulous opportunities to network and expand your business opportunities.

As an Entrepreneur:
* You'll gain important insights into the key value propositions that interest investors in early-stage ventures.
* You'll learn from the best as you observe other entrepreneurs present their investment pitch.

For More Information, read the recent NEPA Business Journal Article