Are you interested in becoming an angel investor? Do you believe more women should be empowered and equipped to invest in founders and startups? If yes, then now is the time to secure your spot for the Angel Investor Training on October 18th & October 19th to develop your skill and grow your network, alongside fellow rising angel investors. (Only 24 spots available!)

This training* will be led by a prolific angel investor, Gwen Edwards, Managing Director at Golden Seeds (and co-founder of the Golden Seeds Silicon Valley Chapter) and Chair of Angel Resource Institute, brought to you in partnership with The Idea Village.

*The training is built for anyone who is curious to begin their journey as an angel investor, with a special emphasis on bringing more women into angel investing; the training is also open to men who support women investors and women entrepreneurs.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: This course will provide you with the critical context for why cultivating more female investors matters, followed by introducing the eight key principles of angel investing. We will cover how to become an angel investor, and explore both the risks and potential rewards. The class will include a presentation by three entrepreneurs, with an opportunity to test screening criteria right for you, and walk away with an understanding of the most critical questions to ask each entrepreneur and their company. You’ll understand cap tables, key elements of term sheets, and even how to think about the valuation of a deal. A good company, good product, good team, good market, may still not be a good deal for an angel investor. Join us to learn why, how to think about what deals and opportunities may be right for you, and build relationships with other local “angels.”

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

• Basic principles of angel investing

• Why angel investing matters for women

• Process and principles of due diligence

• How to read cap tables, term sheets, and deal valuation

• The risks of angel investing

• How to avoid becoming an “accidental philanthropist”

WHEN:

Tuesday, October 18th, 2022
Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

• Tuesday, 10/18, 4pm - 7pm: Networking, Dinner, & Initial Introduction of Material

• Wednesday, 10/19, 9am - 5pm: Breakfast, Curriculum, Lunch, Company Presentations, & (optional) Happy Hour

WHERE:

The Shop at CAC
900 Camp St., 3rd Floor
New Orleans, LA 70130

PROGRAM CAPACITY: A maximum of 24 seats are available; the first 10 seats will be reserved for women, the balance will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We welcome men who seek to understand the opportunity to invest alongside women and to invest in women entrepreneurs.

WHY HERE + WHY NOW: There is a massive, untapped potential for women to become angel investors in New Orleans and the surrounding region. As Gwen Edwards says, “If women are equipped and empowered to invest, it will ultimately help more women entrepreneurs find and obtain the necessary capital to scale.” The Idea Village sees that the New Orleans entrepreneurial ecosystem is at a tipping point for both capital and talent; it is up to us to define what happens next, and the next generation of angel investors will have a major role in helping to shape that future.

*** In order to invest, participants will need to meet the requirements of an ACCREDITED INVESTOR. Please visit this link to learn more about SEC guidelines and definition of accredited investors.

COST*: $500 program fee + suggested $1,000 first investment to a company

*To request a scholarship, please email programs@ideavillage.org