Presents:
Bootstrapping Your Business through the Great Recession
DESCRIPTION:
Did you know that even in good times bootstrapping companies represent the largest number of M&As? In today’s market, bootstrapping may actually be a necessity. Can you do it? And how do you know when it is time to raise capital? While bootstrapping often creates stronger businesses than those raised on capital, bootstrapped companies may face significant challenges as they mature. The key for these companies is to raise money at the right time, when there is opportunity to transform the company's growth rate. But how do they get there? Join Javier Rojas, managing director of Kennet Partners, to learn and discuss the dos and don'ts of bootstrapping – from managing growth and building the right team to choosing external partners and eventually investors. Additionally, learn when to raise capital, why it is essential to scaling a company for success, and how to prepare for that important first meeting with your potential investment partners.
SPEAKER:
Javier Rojas, Managing Director, U.S., Kennet Partners
Javier Rojas is managing director of Kennet Partners in Silicon Valley. He sits on the boards of Go Internet Media, Daptiv IntelePeer, and Kapow. His influence can be seen in the success of such companies as Medefinance and Netpro. Javier writes a blog, Return Leaders, focusing on the success of bootstrapped businesses that have derived exponential returns from their efforts. His firm Kennet provides growth-equity capital to bootstrapped companies in the U.S. and in Europe. Focusing on capital-efficient businesses with annual revenues of $5 million to $50 million, Kennet works with founders to build high value outcomes and preserve equity value through capital-efficient growth strategies.
Javier Rojas, Managing Director, U.S., Kennet Partners
Javier Rojas is managing director of Kennet Partners in Silicon Valley. He sits on the boards of Go Internet Media, Daptiv IntelePeer, and Kapow. His influence can be seen in the success of such companies as Medefinance and Netpro. Javier writes a blog, Return Leaders, focusing on the success of bootstrapped businesses that have derived exponential returns from their efforts. His firm Kennet provides growth-equity capital to bootstrapped companies in the U.S. and in Europe. Focusing on capital-efficient businesses with annual revenues of $5 million to $50 million, Kennet works with founders to build high value outcomes and preserve equity value through capital-efficient growth strategies.
DATE:
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
TIME:
5:30-6:00 PM Registration & Networking
6:00-7:30 PM Program
LOCATION:
Doubletree - Del Mar
11915 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
FEE:
Member: • register-prepay= $25.00 Pre register only
Non-member: • register-prepay= $45.00 Pre register only
EVENT WEBSITE:
http://www.sdsic.org/events.aspx
Date:
Tuesday, July 07, 20095:30PM-7:30PM
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