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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn at the Park: Funding Strategies for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Discover the keys to unlocking essential funding for your startup from founders who have been there and done that. Join a panel of experienced entrepreneurs at the Park’s next Lunch and Learn on Thursday\, October 24. The panel will share their insights on the types of capital needed to scale and sustain a startup\, offering practical guidance for founders navigating the complexities of funding. Whether it’s generating revenue\, securing debt\, applying for grants\, or pursuing venture capital\, this session will give attendees a comprehensive look at the options available to startups at various stages of growth. \nThe Park’s October Lunch & Learn will be on Thursday\, October 24\, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Phase III auditorium\, 2033 Becker Dr. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required as lunch will be provided. Please register below. This event is open to anyone. You do not have to work for a Park company to attend. If you register and can no longer attend\, please let us know. Registration will close on Friday\, October 18. \nABOUT THE PANEL\n \nPhil Reynolds\, CEO of DevStride \nWith over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry\, Phillip Reynolds is a visionary leader and a passionate innovator. He is the CEO and co-founder of DevStride\, a company that is transforming the agile program and portfolio management landscape. He is also the Board Chair at BriteCore\, a cloud-based insurance core system that he co-founded in 2008. \nPhil is a SAFe SPC\, a CPCU\, and holds a certificate in Leading Change in Complex Organizations from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He speaks frequently on topics such as agile program management\, product management\, organizational design\, technological innovation\, and customer relationship management. He has received multiple honors and awards\, including the Governor’s Missouri Entrepreneur of the Year\, the Inc. 500\, and the Go Magazine 20 under 30. \nPhil is also an angel investor who serves as a consultant and board member in a range of portfolio companies. He is driven by the mission of empowering companies to deliver better products and services to their customers and stakeholders. \nTaylor Clauson\, Managing Partner at Abstraction Capital \nTaylor started Abstraction Capital after a few years of teaching himself how to code. Prior to Abstraction\, he spent 7 years at a Kansas City-based firm called OpenAir Equity Partners\, investing in and building IoT and data companies. His career includes time spent in economic development and a stint at a cleantech startup. He was lucky enough to be in Class ’23 of the Kauffman Fellows Program.\nPeter Petillo\, Founder & CEO of Design-Zyme LLC
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-at-the-park-funding-strategies-for-startups/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
CATEGORIES:Funding
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