Inside Investing: 2015 is a CEO Forum for Entrepreneurs -- presented by Florida Accelerator and Career Source:RC -- leaders in helping Entrepreneurs accelerate revenues and increase profits.

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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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Presentation
(10 Minutes)

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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.
Coletta Dorado
Entrepreneur – Winner Florida Venture Forum
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Presentation
(12 Minutes)

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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.
Entrepreneur: Look For Public Investor Forums!
Wally Lowe
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Wally Lowe’s
Presentation
(14 Minutes)

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

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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.
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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Skip Lange Michael Corbit Arthur Esch
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