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Hear from a group of successful investors and entrepreneurs at the annual event hosted by Business Innovation Growth on "Funding Startup and Early-Stage Companies" from 1-6 p.m. Jan. 14 at UNC Charlotte's center-city campus. 

This event is free, thanks to donations from event sponsors, says Terry Cox, president of BIG, an nonprofit for high-potential entrepreneurs. 

Here's the agenda for the event: 

 1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.    Opening Remarks

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.    Pros and Cons of Bootstrapping      

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.     Practical Considerations for Deal Structures

3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.    Lessons Learned Raising Capital from our Prior Year Presenters

  

4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.    Successful Crowdfunding Raises

4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.    Making the Investor Pitch

Registration: Register here or email terry@bigcouncil.com. Dress is business casual. 

The address is 320 E. 9th Street. Event will be in the large auditorium on the second floor. 

Visit here for directions and a map. Parking details will be sent with the registration confirmation email.