Talk by Karen Grant at next IF Lunch ‘n Learn
Please join iF on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 for a unique learning and networking opportunity presented by KPMG. Enjoy a complimentary lunch while Karen Grant, Executive Director of the Angel One Investor Network, presents “What are Angel Investors Looking For?”
It is hard to raise money from strangers as every entrepreneur knows. While there is no magic formula that guarantees success, there are some fundamentals that help. Having helped her angel group members make 53 investments of almost $16 million in under 3 years, Karen will draw on her years of experience and identify the many of important factors involved in obtaining Angel funding.
This session is great for startups or anyone looking to learn a little more about Angel investment.
Agenda
11:30am-noon – Lunch & Networking
Noon-1pm – Factory 5 and Keynote Presentation
1pm – 2pm – Dessert & Networking (at iF’s Innovation Destination)
Parking Information
Parking is available for a cost of $0.50/ hour at McMaster Innovation Park Special Events and Conference Parking
About Karen Grant
Karen has launched three angel groups: Angel One Investor Network (2011), Northern Ontario Angels (2005) and Toronto Angel Group (2001).
Karen is an entrepreneur, company director, consultant, and mentor. She has founded companies and has worked in the commercialization field for over 20 years. Earlier in her career ran the Toronto Venture Group, working with hundreds of companies that were seeking capital. Karen’s corporate experience includes 12 years with IBM Canada where she had roles in sales, marketing and communications.
Boards and Affiliations:
• The RIC Centre Director 2012 – Present
• Vida Holdings Inc. Director 2012 – Present
• Northern Ontario Angels Board Director 2005 and Chair 2008 – Present
About Innovation Factory
Innovation Factory (innovationfactory.ca) is a not-for-profit Regional Innovation Centre, located in Hamilton, ON committed to connecting and enabling active collaboration between the city’s communities of science, business, government, academia and finance to accelerate the innovation process and amplify economic and social impact of key new ideas and discoveries. Funded by the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (ONE), we are focused on strengthening the next generation of wealth and jobs generators.
About KPMG
KPMG International’s (kpmg.com) member firms have 140,000 accounting professionals, including more than 7,900 partners, in 146 countries. Their clients include business corporations, governments, and public sector agencies and not-for-profit organizations.