Douglas college sep presentation july 23, 2010
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This document summarizes David Wong's background and consulting services for entrepreneurs and small businesses. It provides an overview of his 15+ years of experience in investment finance and working with startups. The document also outlines some challenges of entrepreneurship and strategies that have worked well, such as creating multiple revenue streams and building scalable operations. It emphasizes the importance of perseverance, as most businesses do not succeed in the first year. The graduation class is congratulated at the beginning.
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Teak Capital - Deck presented at UPM, MDeC's UICCF
Teak Capital - Deck presented at UPM, MDeC's UICCF
Douglas college sep presentation july 23, 2010
- 1. Douglas College Self Employment Program July 23, 2010
- 2. Congratulations! Graduation Class Intake 154
- 3. David Wong, Managing Director “Bridging Investors with Business Leaders of Tomorrow”
- 8. Write my business plan
- 9. Network
- 11. War Story Colleague looking to set up a $20M Private Equity Fund Access to capital, but no internal expertise Made offer to help draft the prospectus & manage the fund Caveat: He wanted me to do this work for FREE “Prove myself” Perception of desperation Thank you BUTNo Thank you VALUE YOURSELF & YOUR ABILITIES
- 13. Networking with potential investors and clients
- 17. Manage cash flows and IT
- 19. Manage guerrilla & online marketing sales strategy
- 23. Success & performance based feesPaid at the end The deal may not happen
- 26. Consulting fees
- 29. Website
- 30. Blog
- 31. Video
- 35. First couple of years will be challenging
- 37. Questions & Answers