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Raising Capital Seminar: Mike Colwell on the Different Kinds of Capital

May 10, 2012 By Mike Colwell

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Mike Colwell

After spending more than 20 years in the mobile computing and wireless networking markets, Mike brings his knowledge and battle scars to bear with the goal of making Central Iowa entrepreneurs successful. Focusing on high-growth-potential companies, he works with businesses ranging from a single person with an idea to $10 million companies looking to grow to $25 million. Mike assists with business strategy, business planning, business plan execution and business model development.

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Raising Capital Seminar: Joe Leo on Governance

May 4, 2012 By Mike Colwell

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Joe Leo

Joe is an associate attorney with BrownWinick. He practices mainly in the area of securities law and corporate transactions. Joe represents business clients in various aspects of their operations, including organization and planning, securities offerings and compliance, and equity and debt financing.

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April 2012:
Christian Gurney
Shares Lessons Learned

April 27, 2012 By Mike Colwell

Gurney’s presentation entitled “Building and Launching a Product – Lessons Learned” was intended for anyone in charge of bringing an idea to life. Among the insights Gurney provided were: staying focused amidst all the distractions, understanding that obstacles are overcome through the teamwork of a well-chosen team, and that decisive action is required even if [...]

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Raising Capital Seminar: JD Geneser on Types of Capital

April 27, 2012 By Mike Colwell

JD is an experienced financial executive at LWBJ Financial, LLC in Des Moines, Iowa. He has experience in capital formation and financing strategies, mergers and acquisitions, business start-ups, product and business development, and operational and financial consulting. For JD’s full bio and contact information, click here. Email JD

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Raising Capital Seminar: Jason Stone on Formation

April 25, 2012 By Mike Colwell

Jason Stone is a senior shareholder of the Davis Brown Law Firm. As a member of the firm’s Business Division, Jason’s practice concentrates on the formation, acquisition, disposition, operation, and liquidation of business entities of all types and sizes. He is also the co-founder of the Start-Up Launchpad. Jason has been named to the [...]

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Raising Capital Seminar: Chris Sackett on Securities Law

April 17, 2012 By Mike Colwell

Chris is Managing Partner at Brown Winick and is actively involved in the firm’s business and corporate law, securities, agribusiness, renewable energy and real estate practice groups. Chris has been recognized by Chambers USA as a leading practitioner in Iowa in corporate/mergers and acquisitions and business law. For Chris’ full bio and contact information, click [...]

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Raising Capital Seminar: Rush Nigut on Partnering

April 10, 2012 By Mike Colwell

Rush has served clients in the Des Moines legal community for nearly two decades. He is an experienced and trusted advisor to business executives, advising businesses in a wide-range of industries including technology and communication companies, franchise operations, banking and financial institutions, contractors and manufacturers. For Rush’s full bio and contact information, click here. [...]

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Video: Raising Capital – Pitching Your Company

April 5, 2012 By Mike Colwell

We were honored to have Ben Milne join us at the annual Raising Capital Seminar. Ben covered the area of pitching your company to investors. Ben covers some hard won experience on how to raise capital. You can check out the video in our Post Event Videos s section of the BIZ site in the [...]

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