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Coffee & Conversation with Chris Labasky

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

The Art of the Pivot - Finding Opportunities in a Sea of Despair Chris will share the story of Abound’s transition from a consumer facing financial app into a business facing API, along with some of the hard learned lessons.  Chris Labasky is the CFO and Co-Founder of Abound. He is an avid technologist and serial entrepreneur, having previously been a Co-Founder at Favor (acquired HEB). As a software engineer and CFA charterholder, he is particularly fascinated by the intersection of finance and technology. REGISTER

Free

SBA Loan Programs and How To Apply

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they need. Learn how SBA loan programs can help you Start, Grow, and Expand your business. 7(a) Loans - A group of SBA loans which guarantee portions of the total amount, cap interest rates, and limit fees. 504 Loans - Long-term, fixed-rate financing to purchase or repair real estate, equipment, machinery, or other assets. Microloans -The smallest loan program, providing $50,000 or less to help businesses start up and expand. REGISTER

Free

SBA Loan Programs and How to Apply

CIE Hot House 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Register Speaker: Kay Mardon, Lender Relations Specialist (SBA) The U.S. Small Business Administration helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they need. Learn how SBA loan programs can help you Start, Grow, and Expand your business. 7(a) Loans - A group of SBA loans which guarantee portions of the total amount, cap interest rates, and limit fees. 504 Loans - Long-term, fixed-rate financing to purchase or repair real estate, equipment, machinery, or other assets. Microloans -The smallest loan program, providing $50,000 or less to help businesses start up and expand. Instructions: There are two ticket options: 1. Attend in person - there are 20 in person seats available for this webinar. Please choose the "Attend in person" ticket. Current COVID-19 indoor gathering guidlines will be followed. In person event will take place at the Cal Poly CIE Hothouse (872 Higuera St., SLO, CA 93401). 2. Attend via Zoom - there are 100 zoom webinar seats available for this webinar. Please choose the "Attend via Zoom" ticket  and you will recieve Zoom login information one day before the event.

Free

AngelCon 2024 Investor Info Session

872 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Register   Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center is excited to announce the launch of Fund 7 for “AngelCon 2024.” If you are interested in learning about angel investing*, please join us in person  for an info session about the program. AngelCon is an annual event in which six startups compete for $100,000+ in investment funding to help grow their business, as a result of the dedicated team of investors behind the live event. Our program teaches how to spot groundbreaking new business ventures and innovative technology, how to work through the investor due diligence process, and how to select the top six startups for AngelCon 2024. 8:30-9am    Breakfast + Networking (in-person only) 9-9:10am    Fund 7 Overview  - Programming + Schedule 9:10-9:30   2023 Winner Update 9:30-11am  Angel Investing Overview w/ Elizabeth Jennings, Venture Labs   View last year’s event here *AngelCon Fund 7 is only open to accredited investors

Free

AnglelCon 2024

Rod & Hammer Rock 855 Aerovista Pl, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Six innovative and disruptive startups compete for $100,000+ in investment funding to help grow their business. Cal Poly’s CIE SBDC will host six brilliant tech-driven startups from Central California in a pitch competition to win $100,000+ in equity-backed funding at the seventh annual AngelCon on Thursday, May 2nd at 5 p.m. The hybrid event will take place in person at Rod & Hammer Rock and stream on YouTube Live. Agenda: 5-6PM Dinner & Networking w/ Startups (in-person only) 6-7:15PM Startups Pitch 7:15-7:25PM AngelCon 2023 Winner Updates 7:30PM Winner Announcements - Audience + Investment Choice Tickets $20 - Virtual $75 - In person

$10 – $75

SBA Loan Programs and How to Apply

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Register   Speaker: Kay Mardon, Lender Relations Specialist (SBA)   The U.S. Small Business Administration helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they need. Learn how SBA loan programs can help you Start, Grow, and Expand your business. 7(a) Loans - A group of SBA loans which guarantee portions of the total amount, cap interest rates, and limit fees. 504 Loans - Long-term, fixed-rate financing to purchase or repair real estate, equipment, machinery, or other assets. Microloans -The smallest loan program, providing $50,000 or less to help businesses start up and expand.