Continuing our biweekly lunch n' learn series, Pro-Tip Tuesdays, we're bringing you an awesome new speaker. Come out to learn about fundraising and meet new people in a fun, casual setting! Food this time around will be generously provided by Sprouted.

THEME: Raising From Angels

So you've been working on your startup for a while, maybe you've raised some friends and family money. You have some traction and now it's time to take the next step: raising your angel round. Not so fast! There are many misconceptions about fundraising that often cause entrepreneurs to take missteps at this stage. How do you know that you're ready? Have you found product-market-fit? Do you have any customers? And if you are ready, how can you position your startup to attract angel investors?

SPEAKER:

Brandon Corman sees a lot of pitches. No, he doesn't play for the Jays. Brandon is the Managing Director of Maple Leaf Angels (the largest angel network in Toronto) and Maple Leaf Angels Capital Corporation, responsible for growing MLA as a value added partner for both investors and entrepreneurs. Previously he was a Business Development Manager for the Network of Angel Organizations – Ontario, where he was responsible for building Southern Ontario’s Angel investor networks on behalf of FedDev Ontario. Brandon will share his experience at MLA, as well as pro-tips on how to sharpen up your startup pitch!