Doing it Right is an unparalleled resource for success — a transformative program designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs who want to become dominant players in their sectors. And last year, it expanded across the world. The format? A comprehensive 6-day workshop, 2 month program of personalized coaching from premier experts and the opportunity to start benefiting from the global ecosystem of angels, VCs, corporations, and entrepreneurs that is Astia. Who should apply? Exceptional women-led high growth start-ups who know that success is not just about raising money but about growing a business and thriving even in today’s tough market.
-Seizing opportunities to engage with Angel and Venture Investors
-Taking advantage of alternative sources of funding
-Crafting an investor pitch to get the wallet from the investor’s pocket
-Building defensible financial plans for maximum growth
-Developing a winning valuation and term sheet strategy
-Drafting a blueprint for taking and defending significant market share
-Bootstrapping to success through effective customer sales and maximization
-Attracting the right team
Qualified companies from the Doing it Right Program will participate in this flagship event in the investment community’s calendar. Throughout 2010 there will also be targeted forums in New York, London and Bangalore.
Astia is a global not-for-profit organization built on a community of experts whose goal is to ensure the success of women in high-growth start-ups. In 2009, Astia’s Doing it Right programs have expanded with Astia pioneering leadership for women entrepreneurs globally, providing unprecedented access to funding and expertise for our clients.
Angelsoft; Cisco; Fenwick & West; Greenberg Traurig; Iron Creative; Microsoft; Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C.; Morrison & Foerster; Moss Adams; Osborne Clarke; PayCycle; Reed Smith; Square 1 Bank; SVB Financial; UK Trade & Investment
Alloy Ventures, Apex Venture Partners, Asset Management, CalPERS, Cisco, Garage Technology Ventures, Hamilton Lane, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, Illuminate Ventures, Levensohn Venture Partners, Milk Street Ventures, Prolog Ventures
“Astia has an extraordinary success rate which attests to the hidden opportunity presented by women-led companies.”
- Mitchell Kertzman, Partner, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
