Notes 3/18/16 Call
Attending Dan DiOlivera (Ipsen), J Fricker, Y Angell, C Rhodes, S Reza
1. Notes from Daniel - Showcase Feedback.dox (copied below)
2. Yvonne – follow up with all panelists
3. Scientific v.s. Investment Pitches
PSE more investment oriented
(pose questions to audience. “give example of.... that changed your business plan)
More coaching for presenters on investment pitch format
Intake form could direct presenters - Investor/Entrepreneur help (Ben Littauer)
- VC/Angel websites with info on how to present
4. How to charge free / early registration / full price
(issue possible due to program formed last minute.. early registration up until program formed?)
5. How far did companies travel to Cambridge? What's the viability of an annual event?
West Coast – coupling with Peptide Therapeutics (S.F. - more invest., San Diego – Less expensive)
Microsoft NERD - 9 month reservation lead time
6. Formatting / downloaded agenda doesn't show properly
Design agenda page on website to automatically format schedule for printing