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SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Valuation and Term Sheets
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban Capital Network to learn about valuation and term sheets in angel investing!\n\n\n\nOne of the most challenging tasks when evaluating a company before it has revenue is determining a value. There are no agreed upon standards\, and often no comparables\, unlike companies that have a longer track record with historical financial statements\, assets\, and revenue. Ultimately\, early-stage valuations are determined through negotiations between investors and founders. Each has their own assumptions\, projections and financial goals. Equipped with tools and a strategy will help you develop a basis for negotiations. Join Urban Capital Network for an introduction to valuation strategies and negotiating deal terms for early-stage investments. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, you can expect to learn the following: \n\n\n\n\nHow to assess and apply valuation factors and criteria\n\n\n\nValuation Methods\n\n\n\nTerm sheet basics\n\n\n\nNegotiation points\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speaker:\n\n\n\nLenny Saizan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm dedicated to democratizing premium investment opportunities for a wider range of investors. In addition\, he owns and operates Murphy Business Brokerage – Southwest Houston\, where he assists business owners with exit planning\, value maximization\, and the sale of their businesses. He also supports buyers interested in business acquisitions or franchises. \n\n\n\nBefore establishing UCN and his business brokerage\, Lenny worked for 10 years as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation\, controls\, and systems integration. He then transitioned to the oil and gas industry\, where he spent another decade leading teams in financial and operational controls\, as well as audit. \n\n\n\nLenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. He is a Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, a Six Sigma Green Belt\, and a Project Management Professional. In 2023\, he was honored as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by the Houston Business Journal.
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/angel-investing-101-valuation-and-term-sheets/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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