Posted:
September 7, 2022
Kootenay traders step as much as seed tech startups
Kootenay Funding Problem Data Session
The Kootenay Affiliation for Science and Expertise (KAST) has scheduled an Investor Data Session geared towards Kootenay area traders who need to study extra about angel and direct investments and the way these investments can assist the native economic system and tech group.
This Zoom data session might be on Thursday, September 8, from 4 – 5 pm PST.
The investor data session will even permit Kootenay area traders to study in regards to the Kootenay Funding Problem that KAST is bringing to the area by way of their partnership with Spring Activator.
Becoming a member of this partnership is Kamren Farr, a Private Finance Teacher at Selkirk Faculty. Farr has a various background within the entrepreneurial world that ranges from working with TEC Edmonton to working the Incubators program at NAIT, and dealing with a number of profitable startups. KAST is thrilled to have Farr be a part of the Problem as a number and mentor to our native investor group.
“Our area is full of proficient individuals that may make a distinction each as entrepreneurs and traders. Nonetheless, an early funding in an concept is usually vital in creating a future firm and making that funding may be very difficult to do by yourself. The Kootenay Funding Problem is an effective way to find out about early-stage investing, join with like-minded individuals, and make an funding that might launch the following nice Kootenay startup,” stated Farr.
The Kootenay Funding Problem is a place-based model of Spring Activator’s profitable Affect Investor Problem.
Happening this fall, contributors will meet weekly for two-hour classes the place traders and investment-ready entrepreneurs will work by way of all features of the funding course of.
This program will present distinctive perception for tech founders and traders to work collectively and study one another’s mindsets.
The Problem runs Thursdays, 4 – 6 p.m. PST from September 29 by way of December 2, and can include two pitch occasions and eight academic classes.
“The Affect Investor Problem is an effective way to find out about investing in a startup whereas truly investing on the finish. This program is designed for individuals who need to act on their dedication to their area and finance an area firm. We’re delighted to be working with KAST and assist their targets to develop the entrepreneurial panorama within the area,” stated Davina MacPhail, Program Supervisor at Spring Activator.
KAST is in search of accredited and non-accredited traders to take part on this program. To keep away from lacking out, we’re encouraging events to use by Thursday, September 22. To study extra in regards to the Kootenay Funding Problem and apply, please go to: www.kast.com/kic/
To register for the Investor Data Session on Thursday, September 8, please comply with this hyperlink.
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