Florida Accelerator and Veterans Pathway present the CEO Forum Series "Inside Investing: 2015" bringing together venture capitalists, angel investors, and successful entrepreneurs to discuss investing in small companies in 2015. The Forum attendees included small business owners, people looking to launch a new company, and investors. This overview captures presenters key points and let's the viewer actually share each presentation. Both entrepreneurs have raised millions of dollars, and the investors invest millions. For more information, call +1.772.538.5400.

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3. Venture Funding in Florida:
1. 2013 – Florida Got 1.4% of VC Money
2. ‘07-’13: More than $400 Mil in 50 Deals
3. 60% of Deals – Later Stage
Dale Gregory
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4. Entrepreneur – Winner Florida Venture Forum
1. Family & Friends Money is Starting Point.
2. Be Public. Get Face Time.
3. Has to be a Good Deal for Both Parties.
4. Keep Refining Your Story.
5. Customize Presentation to Audience.
6. Remember, You're Selling Yourself.
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Coletta Dorado
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Coletta Dorado’s
Presentation
(12 Minutes)

5. Entrepreneur: Attracting Multiple Investors!
1. Just Completed $1 Mil Series A.
2. May Add $600K to Round.
3. Two Weeks Negotiation.
4. Investor Brings Expertise.
5. Lead From Business Competition.
6. Participate in Public Forums.
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Wally Lowe
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(14 Minutes)

6. Investor: ‘Ask For Help’
1. Nine Out of Ten Deals Fail.
2. Pursue Investors w Persistence.
3. Network w Fellow CEOs.
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4. Ask For Help.
5. You Are Selling Yourself.
6. Management Team Is Critical.
Rhys Williams
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(12 Minutes)

7. 1. Maximize Exposure to Your Company and To You As CEO.
2. Investors Focus on You and Your Management Team.
3. Keep Refining Your Business Model + Presentation.
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4. You Need To Be Persistent.
5. Florida Is Increasing VC, Angel, + Alternative Financing.
6. Network With Fellow CEOs and Investors.
7. Look For Investors Who Bring Deep Pockets and Expertise.
8. Ask For Help. Funding Your Company Is A Challenge.
9. Financial Counseling: Florida Accelerator + Veterans Pathway.

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