Creating a Place to Hang Out With Investors

March 17th, 2010 admin

One of the biggest challenges for many startups is finding funding. How can they connect with angel investors or venture-capital firms? There are plenty of investor conferences you can attend, and maybe pitch a group of possible funders your story. But there aren’t many places designed to let entrepreneurs and investors hang out in a casual setting. A new restaurant, The Venture Cafe


Originally posted on Entrepreneur

 
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