Profile of Speaker/Author
Valerie Gaydos is the founder and president of Capital
Growth, Inc., a publishing and consulting firm specializing
in business & organizational development. Capital Growth
publishes Capital Growth Interactive
(www.capitalgrowth.com), a monthly newsletter on venture
news and resources in private capital and the Annual Venture
Guide to entrepreneurial resources. Ms. Gaydos has been
involved with many entrepreneurs and start-up companies as a
founder, consultant, investor or advisory board member.
Valerie is affiliated with a number of angel investor groups
across the northeast. She serves as Executive Director of
The Private Investors. Forum (PIF) Annual Angel Venture Fair
(www.angelventurefair.com) and Executive Director of the
Philadelphia Region of the Pennsylvania Angel Network (PAN)
(www.paangelnetwork.com)
Abstract of Presentation/Publication
"Angel investors", individuals who invest their own money in
private companies, are often the first source of capital for
early stage biotech enterprises. What do angel investors
want? What do they get for their investment? What do angel
investors risk in a biotech investment? This talk will focus
on the role of the angel investor and discuss the interests
and trends in this investment sector. This presentation
should provide entrepreneurs with a better idea of how to go
about getting that first round of investment capital.
