The Pros and Cons of Solo Entrepreneur vs. Co-Founders
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Stage2Startups presented a "heart-to-heart" and "head-to-head" discussion about the pros and cons of solopreneurship vs. co-founders. Speakers included Columbia alums Adrienne Smith, CEO & Founder of Gridiron Queendom (a destination site for women and girls who play or love football) and Harlem Hip-Hop Tours, Julie Rothberg, co-founder of 13th & Third Wines (a new boutique wine brand she co-founded with her husband) and Craig Delsack, a startup lawyer who shared insights and answered questions on various entrepreneurial topics. Moderating the discussion was Stage2Startups' co-founder and fellow solopreneur Tony Palladino.
Stage2Startups presented a "heart-to-heart" and "head-to-head" discussion about the pros and cons of solopreneurship vs. co-founders. Speakers included Columbia alums Adrienne Smith, CEO & Founder of Gridiron Queendom (a destination site for women and girls who play or love football) and Harlem Hip-Hop Tours, Julie Rothberg, co-founder of 13th & Third Wines (a new boutique wine brand she co-founded with her husband) and Craig Delsack, a startup lawyer who shared insights and answered questions on various entrepreneurial topics. Moderating the discussion was Stage2Startups' co-founder and fellow solopreneur Tony Palladino.
Business Partners - The Search, the Equity Split, the Agreements
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
A moderated discussion about finding, motivating and keeping business partners as your business grows from concept to reality to growing entity to company sale! This was a "let down your guard, heart-to-heart talk" among current and new entrepreneurs, those looking for partners and those looking to be partners about this most important and often overlooked (because its hard!) aspect of the startup/growth process. This session was only for entrepreneurs or potential partners, not for vendors interested in selling services or products. The intent was to do some brainstorming and share best practices and lessons learned with the intent to make your next partnership arrangement stronger.
A moderated discussion about finding, motivating and keeping business partners as your business grows from concept to reality to growing entity to company sale! This was a "let down your guard, heart-to-heart talk" among current and new entrepreneurs, those looking for partners and those looking to be partners about this most important and often overlooked (because its hard!) aspect of the startup/growth process. This session was only for entrepreneurs or potential partners, not for vendors interested in selling services or products. The intent was to do some brainstorming and share best practices and lessons learned with the intent to make your next partnership arrangement stronger.
Funding Options for Mid-Life Startup Founders & Experienced Entrepreneurs
AUGUST 2, 2017
Dawn McGee Strickland, LIU-Brooklyn's Center of Entrepreneurship's Executive Director, interviewed entrepreneur Helena Fogerty, CEO of Mi Ola, about the challenges of raising money from venture capitalists, angels and other funders. Also providing advice on the panel were NYC Small Business Solutions specialist Calvin Fletcher who explained how NYC can help entrepreneurs find funding, Lower East Side Credit Union's Angel Garcia who talked about the benefits of applying for financing from a credit union and Raise the Credit and Business Kings CEO Andres Rosa who talked about the impact of personal and business credit ratings on the fundraising process.
Dawn McGee Strickland, LIU-Brooklyn's Center of Entrepreneurship's Executive Director, interviewed entrepreneur Helena Fogerty, CEO of Mi Ola, about the challenges of raising money from venture capitalists, angels and other funders. Also providing advice on the panel were NYC Small Business Solutions specialist Calvin Fletcher who explained how NYC can help entrepreneurs find funding, Lower East Side Credit Union's Angel Garcia who talked about the benefits of applying for financing from a credit union and Raise the Credit and Business Kings CEO Andres Rosa who talked about the impact of personal and business credit ratings on the fundraising process.
The Pros and Cons of Solo Entrepreneur vs. Co-Founders
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Stage2Startups presented a "heart-to-heart" and "head-to-head" discussion about the pros and cons of solopreneurship vs. co-founders. Speakers included Columbia alums Adrienne Smith, CEO & Founder of Gridiron Queendom (a destination site for women and girls who play or love football) and Harlem Hip-Hop Tours, Julie Rothberg, co-founder of 13th & Third Wines (a new boutique wine brand she co-founded with her husband) and Craig Delsack, a startup lawyer who shared insights and answered questions on various entrepreneurial topics. Moderating the discussion was Stage2Startups' co-founder and fellow solopreneur Tony Palladino.
Stage2Startups presented a "heart-to-heart" and "head-to-head" discussion about the pros and cons of solopreneurship vs. co-founders. Speakers included Columbia alums Adrienne Smith, CEO & Founder of Gridiron Queendom (a destination site for women and girls who play or love football) and Harlem Hip-Hop Tours, Julie Rothberg, co-founder of 13th & Third Wines (a new boutique wine brand she co-founded with her husband) and Craig Delsack, a startup lawyer who shared insights and answered questions on various entrepreneurial topics. Moderating the discussion was Stage2Startups' co-founder and fellow solopreneur Tony Palladino.
Business Partners - The Search, the Equity Split, the Agreements
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
A moderated discussion about finding, motivating and keeping business partners as your business grows from concept to reality to growing entity to company sale! This was a "let down your guard, heart-to-heart talk" among current and new entrepreneurs, those looking for partners and those looking to be partners about this most important and often overlooked (because its hard!) aspect of the startup/growth process. This session was only for entrepreneurs or potential partners, not for vendors interested in selling services or products. The intent was to do some brainstorming and share best practices and lessons learned with the intent to make your next partnership arrangement stronger.
A moderated discussion about finding, motivating and keeping business partners as your business grows from concept to reality to growing entity to company sale! This was a "let down your guard, heart-to-heart talk" among current and new entrepreneurs, those looking for partners and those looking to be partners about this most important and often overlooked (because its hard!) aspect of the startup/growth process. This session was only for entrepreneurs or potential partners, not for vendors interested in selling services or products. The intent was to do some brainstorming and share best practices and lessons learned with the intent to make your next partnership arrangement stronger.
Observations From Attendees:
"I attended the event held on August 2, 2017 by Stage2Startups on different funding options for entrepreneurs to explore. The event location was well organized and the speakers had much valuable information to provide. However, what reallly appealed to me as an attendee was the choice of topics, the size, and overall environment of the event in comparison to other networking meetings that I have attended in the past. It was not that large to become overwhelming but was the right size to make it really personable and comfortable for attendees to have all their questions answered. The tone of the meeting was not formal and stuffy at all. In fact, the moderator kept the mood upbeat which immediately allowed the participants to be spontataneous and the audience to have a relaxed interaction. It was also apparent that the organizers had put in a lot of thought in choosing topics that would be realistic and relevant to busy entrepreneurs. I highly recommend Stage2Startups and encourage those interested to attend their upcoming events."
- Priya Thacker, CEO Vedic Syergy Inc. (http://vedicsynergy.com)
"Funding Options for Mid-Life Startup Founders & Experienced Entrepreneurs" was a well organized and informative seminar and panel discussion. While the content and information provided by the speakers and organizer were superlative, what set this event apart was its intimate local workshop feel. People engaged in spirited discussion, learned new ways of thinking about financing and shared stories and information that provided direction and a solid foundation for further action."
- Franklin Abrams, Partner of Spring UT Law (http://www.springutlaw.com)