Upcoming Events

We’ll be hosting a series of 4 webinars, to provide guidance and support to startups looking to apply to the 2024 InnoVenture Challenge.

Webinar topics include:

Workshop 1 – How To Apply: Kaylee Williams walks through this year’s application process and new perks for the Top 10 semi-finalists. – Tuesday 09/03/24 at 1-2pm
Workshop 2 – Crafting a Winning Application: In collaboration with the SBDC, we’re offering expert guidance to startups, ensuring their applications are polished and ready for submission. – Thurs 09/05/24 @ 2-3pm
Workshop 3 – How to Win: Featuring insights and advice from last year’s winner Jayson Ryner. – Monday 09/16/24 @ 12-1pm
Workshop 4 – Pitch Day: How to prepare for your interview and live pitch. – Thursday 09/19/24 @ 10-11am

For full workshop information & to register, go to the Eventbrite page.

Join us at the Iowa Tech Podcast Launch Party for a night of networking and fun, as we celebrate the official launch of our 10-ep podcast!

For more details and to register – see the Eventbrite page here. (Note: this event was previously scheduled for July 31, 2024.)

These workshops have finished for the summer. Want us to visit your town? Contact us now via the Let’s Connect form.

This workshop covered the following-

Forge Connections: Network and build lasting connections within the startup community.
Empower Your Startup: Gain the knowledge and confidence to secure the funding your startup deserves.
Hands-On Workshop: Walk away with tangible tools and strategies to implement for your startup immediately.

Insider Strategies: Uncover the insider strategies used by successful founders to attract investment. Learn how founders create compelling narratives to captivate investors.
Navigating the Funding Landscape: Demystify the funding landscape, gain clarity on seed funding to series rounds, cap tables, term sheets, proformas, valuations, projections and everything in-between.
Pitch Perfect: Learn what makes a great pitch that resonates with investors.
Interactive Networking: Connect with fellow founders in your community.
Real-life Success Stories: Hear about founders who successfully navigated the venture capital landscape right here in Iowa and how InnoVenture Iowa, the state’s first public VC fund helped get them there.

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