SSTI Webinars are a great way to stay up to date on the major issues and initiatives impacting technology-based economic development. The live interactive webinars provide a convenient and cost-effective platform to learn about new approaches and tools that can help you in your work. This informative and educational webinar series is hosted by SSTI staff, thought leaders, and colleagues from around the country with relevant experience and knowledge.
What to Expect
In-depth examinations of current state and regional approaches to financing startup companies, crowdfunding, and commercializing university research, among others.
Strategies for successful economic transformation through intelligent, strategic investments in tech-based economic development.
Stimulating dialogue and thought-provoking exchange among your peers from across the country.
Upcoming Webinars
Entrepreneurship Development: Strengthening Regional Ecosystem Connections
Wednesday, April 29, 2:00 p.m. EST
Free
Join the Entrepreneurship Development subcommunity for a conversation about building stronger connections among the organizations supporting entrepreneurs in your community. This month's call features Andie Hines-Lagemann from Elevate Ventures, who will discuss their Ecosystem Exchanges, a series of regional convenings across Indiana that bring local ESOs and other ecosystem partners together for structured conversations about their regional entrepreneurial ecosystems. We'll hear how these gatherings worked and what came out of them. The call will also include time for participants to share their own experiences with similar efforts.
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SSTI TBED Community—Innovation Finance Models 101
April 30, 2:00 p.m. EDT
Free
We will continue our Innovation Finance 101 series, this time covering different financing structures. Our conversation will highlight the use cases, pros and cons, and decision points for equity investments, debt, revenue-based finance, and SAFEs. We will also highlight some external resources that may be helpful for those developing and operating programs. This session will be a good one for asking questions of the broader community and providing answers where you have experience.
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SSTI TBED Community—Innovation Finance in New Orleans and beyond
May 12, 3:00 p.m. EDT
Free
Join us for a conversation with Jimmy Roussel, president and CEO of the New Orleans Startup Fund. The fund is a 501c3 evergreen fund supporting innovative startups in the Greater New Orleans region. The conversation will cover the goals and nuances of investing at the local level, as well as where a mission-based fund tied to geography can find growth opportunities. This session should be of interest to those working at the local level, as well as state and regional organizations partner with and fund local efforts.
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