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Growth Capital Conference Kicks Off 2020

By Jeff Hall

Growth Capital Conference gets off to a brisk start this coming Thursday, January 30 at the Olympic Collection.

Growth Capital Conference (GCC) provides an opportunity for startup entrepreneurs to present their deals to a seasoned group of investors.

This session, six deals will be presented:

The first is an AI/SaaS platform for law firms, which automates file intake, and eliminates file transfers. This cuts overhead for the law firm and reduces client bills. The company is pursuing a recurring revenue model. The company is a proven profit generator with explosive
growth potential

The second company will present a system that automates residential real estate sales, reducing costs for both buyers and sellers – and increasing profits for brokers.

The third presentation will come from a team that has built an AI platform that supports global market expansion for client firms. “Competing with the giants” opens worldwide markets to smaller firms.

Greg Cullen of Harvard Investment Group offers feedback to an entrepreneur who just presented.

Fourth, a company that builds patented industrial process controls and hardware. Current customer base includes major international firms. The company is generating 90% profit margins

The fifth deal will be presented by a media innovator that conquers local markets with 300 customers. The company is ready for a national launch and projects high margins. CEO has four exits with major VC firms.

The sixth deal comes from a medical device manufacturer that detects potential Preterm Births (PTB). PTBs represent 10% of pregnancies, resulting in early death or lifelong crippling diseases. This revolutionary device will save millions of lives and billions of dollars in annual medical costs.
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GCC’s capital sources panel, representing over 500 investors, will listen to the presentations.

Stender Sweeney of Pasadena Angels and Don Kasle of Tech Coast Angels.

• Michael Donahue, President, Columbia Capital Securities, is panel chair & conference sponsor. Columbia is an 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, with a focus on real estate deals.

• Marc Deschenaux, international financier, has managed 169 Initial Public Offerings and 240 Private Offerings.

• Gene Massey, CEO of MediaShares and QwikShares, manages Reg A & Reg D stock offers and provides CrowdFunding solutions.

• Jeff Lapin, President Emeritus, Tech Coast Angels – the largest angel network in US with 400 members in 5 chapters, has invested over $234 million in over 400 companies. These deals attracted over $1.78 billion in venture capital follow-on funding

• Stan Tomsic will represent Pasadena Angels, which has over 100 members. PA has invested over $75 million in over 195 companies
with over $500 million in venture capital follow-on funding.

Breakfast starts at 7 a.m. Presentations begin at 7:30 a.m. The event ends by 10 a.m. For more information, go to gcc2000.org.

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