Hosted by: MIT Technology Licensing Office & Osage University Partners

So you have a stellar idea and are ready to start a company — now what? Where do you turn to find funding?

In this free seminar, experts from Osage University Partners (OUP), a venture capital firm focused on investing in startups that are commercializing pioneering university technologies, will give you practical insights on how to engage with VCs and other funders so you can get your startup up and running.

Join the MIT TLO and OUP to hear from Matt Cohen (Principal, Life Science) and Manny Stockman (Senior Associate, Tech) on essential questions every startup should consider, including:

• Does your new company have what it takes to secure VC financing?
• Who is investing in academic startups?
• What technology sectors are most likely to get funded?
• How should you and your colleagues approach potential investors?
• When should you seek funding from non-dilutive sources, family and friends, angels, crowdfunding?
• Who should be the CEO?

The event is free and open to the MIT community. A free lunch and Q&A session will take place in E25-119/121 after the seminar concludes.

Details

Monday, October 22, 2018

Seminar: 12:00–1:00 pm
Room E25-111

Lunch / Q&A: 1:00–2:00 pm
Room E25-119/121

For more information and to RSVP, visit the event page.