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05/24/22 2:00 PM 05/24/22 4:00 PM America/New_York Breakout Sessions View session: https://pppnetworking.connect.space/accounts/events/portfolio-pipeline-and-partners/agenda/2022-05-24#session_row_20476 <br/> We will be offering four educational breakout&nbsp;sessions on the following topics. Attendees will choose one 2:00 session and one 3:00 session to attend.<br> <br> <strong>2:00 PM - 2:50 PM</strong><strong></strong><br> 1. Room B106: <strong><em><em><strong>A Wild Ride: Investment Strategies for 2022</strong></em><br> </em></strong>2.&nbsp;Room B107:&nbsp;<em><strong><strong><em>Navigating the</em></strong><em><strong>&nbsp;Due Diligence Process</strong></em><br> </strong></em><strong><... MSU University Club - Rooms B106/107 Portfolio, Pipeline, and Partners elly@michigancapitalnetwork.com MM/DD/YYYY
2:00 - 4:00 PM MSU University Club - Rooms B106/107
Breakout Sessions
Speakers
Terrence Reeves · Go With Canvas, PLLC
Abid Ali · Michigan Capital Network
Dawn Batts · Commune Angels
Paul D'Amato · Michigan Capital Network
Dave Hodge · NPF Investment Advisors
Meagan Malm · Michigan Capital Network
Jeremy Evans-Smith · Full Cycle
Josh Tooker · Commune Angels
We will be offering four educational breakout sessions on the following topics. Attendees will choose one 2:00 session and one 3:00 session to attend.

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
1. Room B106: A Wild Ride: Investment Strategies for 2022
2. Room B107: Navigating the Due Diligence Process

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
1. Room B106: To Safe or Not to Safe: Assessing SAFE Notes for Investors and Founders
2. Room B107: Portfolio Construction and Deal Flow Pipeline (MCN and Commune Angels)

    Light snacks and refreshments will be served in the lounge just outside of the breakout rooms.



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    2:00 - 2:50pm Sessions:

    1. A Wild Ride: Investment Strategies for 2022 | ROOM B106

    The evolving economic landscape, including higher interest rates, growing inflation, stock market fluctuations, the war in Ukraine, waning pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and more, are impacting investor decision making. How will these influence angel and venture capital investing and what are the implications for early start-up companies seeking funding? Whether you’re a founder or investor, how can you prepare for changes in the economy?

    Presented by: Dave Hodge, CFA, CFP®, CDFA®, Partner & Chief Compliance Officer, NPF Investment Advisors

    2. Navigating the Due Diligence Process | ROOM B107

    Due diligence is often noted as one of the most important parts of the angel investing process. It is used to measure various risks and will influence the investment decision. Yet, angel investors and founders often find the process ambiguous. How can founders prepare for due diligence? What should investors look for to assess and mitigate risks?

    Moderator: Jeremy Evans-Smith, Founder
    Angel Groups’ Due Diligence Team: Abid Ali, MCN; Josh Tooker, Commune Angels



    3:00 - 3:50pm Sessions:

    1. To SAFE or Not to SAFE: Assessing SAFE Notes for Investors and Founders | ROOM B106

    Simple Agreements for Future Equity (Safes) have become the fundraising tool of choice for many startups and investors, while some investors have been slower to adopt the instrument. In To Safe or Not to Safe, attendees will explore the evolution of the Y Combinator Safe since it was first introduced in 2013. Additionally, we’ll compare Safes to convertible notes, highlight how companies use Safes to supplement or replace priced rounds, and examine additional Safe terms that investors and companies may negotiate.

    Presenter: Terrence Reeves, JD, MBA; Partner, Go with Canvas, PLLC

    2. Portfolio Construction and Deal Flow | ROOM B107

    Paul D'Amato, CEO & Managing Director of the Michigan Capital Network, and Dawn Batts, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Commune Angels will share their portfolio strategy. Attendees will get an inside view of what drives investment decisions and be able to ask a few questions too!

    Moderator: Meagan Malm, MCN
    Investors: Paul D'Amato, MCN; Dawn Batts, Commune Angels

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    05/24/22 4:00 PM 05/24/22 5:30 PM America/New_York Networking Reception View session: https://pppnetworking.connect.space/accounts/events/portfolio-pipeline-and-partners/agenda/2022-05-24#session_row_20474 <br/> <strong>4:00 PM - 5:00 PM</strong><br> Room B106:&nbsp;Michigan Capital Network Fund Update according to the schedule below for those that would like to drop in for some or all of the following updates:<br> <ul><li>4:00 – 4:10: Overview and Fund I Update</li><li>4:10 – 4:20: Fund II Update</li><li>4:20 – 4:30: Fund III Update</li><li>4:30 – 4:40: Fund IV Update</li><li>4:40 – 4:45: Recent and Upcoming Exits</li><li>4:45 – 5:00: Q&A Time</li></ul> <br> Present... MSU University Club - Heritage Room and Rooms B106/B107 Portfolio, Pipeline, and Partners elly@michigancapitalnetwork.com MM/DD/YYYY
    4:00 - 5:30 PM MSU University Club - Heritage Room and Rooms B106/B107
    Networking Reception
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Room B106: Michigan Capital Network Fund Update according to the schedule below for those that would like to drop in for some or all of the following updates:
    • 4:00 – 4:10: Overview and Fund I Update
    • 4:10 – 4:20: Fund II Update
    • 4:20 – 4:30: Fund III Update
    • 4:30 – 4:40: Fund IV Update
    • 4:40 – 4:45: Recent and Upcoming Exits
    • 4:45 – 5:00: Q&A Time

    Presented by: Paul D'Amato, Dale Grogan, and Meagan Malm

    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Room B107 will be available with tables and chairs if entrepreneurs/founders would like to sit down for informal conversations with investors.

    There will be plenty of space during this time for networking conversations to happen between all attendees.

    Hors d'oeuvres will be served and the bar will also be open during the networking reception.
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    05/24/22 5:30 PM 05/24/22 8:00 PM America/New_York Dinner & Keynote Speaker View session: https://pppnetworking.connect.space/accounts/events/portfolio-pipeline-and-partners/agenda/2022-05-24#session_row_20475 <br/> <strong>5:30 PM - 6:15 PM</strong><br> Find seats,&nbsp;Welcome and&nbsp;Opening Remarks&nbsp;<br> <br> Introductions:<br> Paul D'Amato, CEO, Michigan Capital Network<br> Dawn Batts, Co-Founder, Commune Angels<br> Ned Staebler, CEO, TechTown<br> Aileen Cohen, DEI Officer, MEDC<br> LeTasha Peebles, Grant Manager, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, MEDC<br> Carl Erickson, Chair, Michigan Capital Network Board of Directors<ul></ul> <br> <strong>6:15 PM - 7:00 PM</strong><br> Dinner ser... MSU University Club - Heritage Room Portfolio, Pipeline, and Partners elly@michigancapitalnetwork.com MM/DD/YYYY
    5:30 - 8:00 PM MSU University Club - Heritage Room
    Dinner & Keynote Speaker
    Speaker
    Melvin Gravely · TriVersity Construction Company
    5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
    Find seats, Welcome and Opening Remarks 

    Introductions:
    Paul D'Amato, CEO, Michigan Capital Network
    Dawn Batts, Co-Founder, Commune Angels
    Ned Staebler, CEO, TechTown
    Aileen Cohen, DEI Officer, MEDC
    LeTasha Peebles, Grant Manager, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, MEDC
    Carl Erickson, Chair, Michigan Capital Network Board of Directors

      6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
      Dinner served

      7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
      Keynote Presentation with time for Q&A

      Dessert and Departures
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