Event Detail

"What I Learned From My Startup Getting Screwed"

Saturday, June 01, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Cost: $20.00 - $30.00; Free-Caltech Students

Sponsor: Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum

For more information call: 626-395-6811

Or click here: https://entforum.caltech.edu/

Education for entrepreneurs comes in many forms but learning from setbacks is often one of the keys to their success. Why do many startups who have great success in fundraising end up in liquidation, for often intangible or external reasons? In truth, failure is often a better mentor than initial success, especially in highlighting lessons critical to a new venture’s longterm success. Join Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum for presentations from entrepreneurs and venture capitalists sharing their “war stories” about painful lessons they learned – not vetting investors, not knowing how to build the right team, ignoring interpersonal issues and conflicting motivations, or unknown unknowns. After the presentations there will be audience Q&A along with plenty of networking. Speakers: Jeff Stibel (Founding Partner, Bryant Stibel, Former CEO, Web.com), Wes Nichols (Partner, March Capital, Co-founder & CEO, MarketShare), and Shahin Farshchi (General Partner, Lux Capital). Producers: Executive Committee - Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum. Coffee and Networking begin at 8:00 am. Free Parking Underground: Right turn at signal on east side of Cahill (turn right at tennis courts); parking lot entrance 75 yards on right. Click HERE to Register.