First Friday- Financing for Startups

3050 Prosperity Place,Hermitage PA 16148

03 February, 2023

Description

With more than three decades of experience in the startup world, both as an entrepreneur and an investor, Brian Slawin will share his insights for how to acquire financing for your next venture. He tells the story of the pivotal moment when "My Dad Stole My Startup Money" helped him become an entrepreneur and how the Mercer County Innovation Fund will support, grow, retain and attract entrepreneurs in February's FIRST FRIDAY training series. A serial technology entrepreneur with several successful exits, Brian Slawin is now a Director and Portfolio Manager for the nation's most impactful early stage investor: the Ben Franklin Technology Partners. In his role, Brian identifies, mentors, and invests in startup and accelerating companies and directly participates in dozens of investments annually. By leveraging the "No Wrong Door" approach to network partner collaboration, Brian helps entrepreneurs start their ideas and take their companies to the next level!