Startup Crowd Take Note: Growth Capital Conference Returns Oct. 31

Michael Donahue, event sponsor, takes questions from the floor. Photos: Jeff Hall.

By Jeff Hall

Growth Capital Conference will hold its 74th startup gathering this Thursday, October 31. The event will be held at the Olympic Collection, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Breakfast is included.

Entrepreneurs will present their companies to a panel of judges, who, in “Shark Tank”-like fashion, will give their feedback, which can range from brutal to ecstatic.

Five deals will be featured:

Mark Siegfried of Stanton Chase, a recruiting firm, listens to a presentation.

1 AI/SaaS/Financial Services Firm – Saves banking clients more than
$100,000 per year. Recurring Revenue model – proven profit generator with explosive growth potential
Green Tech firm turns waste into high quality fuel and useful carbon
products. Proven, patented technology. 3rd party and government guarantees
reduce risk.
Financial management for youth sports teams. Over 3,000 customers. Contracts feature multiple revenue sources and recurring revenue. Every parent with kids in sports is potential referral.
Industrial process controls. Patented hardware. Current customer base includes major international firms. 90% profit margins
A powerful internet information aggregator. Attracts customers to your website via focused and up-to-date links to related news. links. Applicable to any business seeking increased web traffic.

View of one of the presenter’s exhibit table.

GCC’s capital sources panel, representing over 500 investors:

• Panel chair & conference sponsor Michael Donahue, President, Columbia Capital Securities. Investment banker raises $5 million to $100 million for growing firms.

• Greg Cullen, Managing Director, Harvard Investment Group
HIG invests $50K to several million $ in startups and real estate

• Marc Deschenaux, International Financier
Managed 169 Initial Public Offerings and 240 Private Offerings.

• Gene Massey, CEO. MediaShares and QwikShares
Manages Reg A & Reg D stock offers and crowdfunding solutions.

• Don Kasle, Chair Emeritus, Tech Coast Angels Network. Largest angel network in US with 400 members in 5 chapters. TCA has invested over $234 million in over 400 companies, with over $1.78 Billion in Venture Capital Follow-On Funding

• Stender Sweeney, Chair, Pasadena Angels. Over 100 Members
PA has invested over $75 million in over 195 companies, with over $500 million in venture capital follow-on funding