128 Innovation Capital Group

Home of the . The next Piranha Pond Pitch Party is scheduled for Thursday, June14 , 2012 at our regular meeting.

Our goal is to help our entrepreneurs shine when they present to the Investor Panel on 6/14. To help them put their best foot forward, they will have the opportunity to pitch to a panel of consultants who specialize in perfecting pitches. The public is welcome to attend for a sneak preview of Thursday morning's event. The cost of admission is a current business card. There is no additional charge to attend, but registration is requested.

Thursday, June 14, 2012, 7:30 - 10 AM at the
IBM Innovation Center, 404 Wyman St., Waltham, MA

The Piranha Pond Pitch Party

It's Baaaack! More info is available at www.piranhapond.com. We are accepting applications from entrepreneurs NOW.

What is the Piranha Pond? It is a "pitch party" where a select group of entrepreneurs has up to 5 minutes to convince a panel of investors to meet with them to discuss funding their ventures. Using a format similar to the popular television show Shark Tank, our investors provide feedback to the entrepreneurs about their presentations and companies, and information to all about why they decide to be "In" or "Out." If they are "In" they will meet with the Entrepreneur at a later time to discuss their company. If they are "Out" there is no interest at this time. Again, the investor lets us know why they will not move forward with the presenter.

IMPORTANT: For this event, we are seeking companies with revenue or a working prototype. The ideal company will have raised funds from friends, family, and/or grants such as SBIR's. If the company's product is a software or SAAS product, it should be in beta testing or later.

Apply to Present

Application Period is from 5/1/2012 - 6/4/2012.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

The 128 Innovation Capital Group has become a Membership Organization. You wil have noted a price differential for members and non-members. Annual membership is $30 per year and entitles you to not only a lower attendance fee, but will include a Member Directory and a variety of other benefits. For more information, go to www.128icg.org/membership.htm.

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At meetings, attendees are identified as Investors seeking new investment opportunities, Entrepreneurs looking for investment in their ventures, Management Candidates searching for new opportunities or Service Providers looking to provide help and services to all.

Fees for members are $25 for Entrepreneurs and Management Candidates and $35 for Investors and Service Providers.

Fees for non-members are $35 for Entrepreneurs and Management Candidates and $45 for Investors and Service Providers.

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Piranha Pond Pitch Practice

IBM Innovation Center, 404 Wyman St. (North Entrance), Waltham, MA 02451

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