David B. Lerner

Dave Lerner, Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Director of Venture Lab @ Columbia University
Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Director of Columbia University Venture Lab, Blogger, Community Organizer, Golfer-in-Exile.

Raising Capital and Launching Startups in Uncertain Times

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This is part of my Series on Venture Capital.

A few weeks ago I authored a post describing five common myths about raising capital. In this webinar organized by the National Council for Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer, I am joined by colleagues of mine from the venture, angel and legal community to specifically address the challenges of raising capital and launching new companies in a difficult economic environment. The webinar's agenda also includes the following specific sub-topics:

  • How recent market developments are affecting tech transfer offices and startups.
  • Emerging trends in the angel investment market.
  • Emerging trends in the venture investment market.
  • Changes in legal terms of startup transactions.
  • Positioning startups for funding and operational success.

In my remarks I specifically address how the economic downturn has affected university start-ups/spin-offs and what steps university venture labs can take in light of such conditions.  I welcome your insights as always.

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