Investors share pitching secrets at the Southeast Michigan Venture Roundtable

May 11, 2015 | Waterford, Mich.- Small businesses and entrepreneurs in metro Detroit are invited to meet with high powered investors and learn how to pitch their business at the Southeast Michigan Venture Roundtable event. Attendees will learn about non-traditional funding opportunities, and what it really takes to get investors to write a check. The event is sponsored by Oakland County One Stop Shop Business Center and OU Inc, and hosted by FundingPost and The Vendita Company.

Tickets will sell out quickly so entrepreneurs are encouraged to register soon. The event will be held 2:00 – 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Oakland County Executive Building in Waterford (2100 Pontiac Lake Rd).

Attendees will speak directly with investors through a moderated discussion followed by an open Q&A and networking session. The first 25 registrants will also have the opportunity to pitch their business to the investors and receive constructive feedback.

The panel of investors includes:

· Mike Semanco, Hitatchi Business Finance

· Jeff Sloan, Aria Ventures

· Chris Moultrup, Blue Water Angels

· David Tessler and Niles Heron, MichiganFunders.com

· Michael Brennan, AmerAdvise, Macomb-OU Incubator & Oak. County Development Office

· Thomas Coke, CrowdFundConnect

· Chris Kondogiani, Third Shore Group

“With the rise of crowd funding and venture capital television shows entrepreneurs are more excited than ever to go after funding from places other than banks,” said Tom Sesti, business consultant and founder of Vendita Company. “Our event will teach them where to find those opportunities and how to channel their enthusiasm into attracting investors.”

Michael Brennan leads capital strategies for Macomb-OU and Oakland University Incubators, with a history of securing nearly $200 million in funding for private companies. He is most excited to share with local entrepreneurs what he calls “the art and science of raising capital.”

“Preparing to secure capital is an intensive process,” shared Brennan. “In order to succeed entrepreneurs must closely examine their venture and place priority on building value, rather than focusing on capital as the destination. There are mental, emotional and practical steps that must be taken. I enjoy helping small businesses grow and prosper by coaching them through that process.”

All pre-registered attendees will receive a golf package for four people from On the Dunes Sports in Commerce Township that includes coaching from PGA Golf Pro Doug White and 18 simulated holes.

Entrepreneurs and small businesses of every stage can take charge of their bottom lines by attending the Southeast Michigan Venture Roundtable. Registration is $49 per person, with a $10 discount for Oakland County small businesses that register by May 7. For more information, and to sponsor or register, click here or visit FundingPost.com and select ‘events.’

About the Vendita Company, Inc.:

The Vendita Company works with companies and brands to start-up, re-launch, and/or re-energize, helping them identify and execute strategies to grow their businesses to success. With a knack for problem solving, Vendita is known for finding new and creative ways to create markets and opportunities, as well as develop strategies for funding to bring these opportunities to fruition. For more information visit our new website, VenditaCo.com.

About FundingPost:

For over Fourteen Years FundingPost has worked to bring entrepreneurs together with leading investors worldwide. We believe that it is important to reach investors in every medium possible - both online and off-line. Through our successful and sold-out Venture Capital Events in 24 cities throughout the U.S., FundingPost has had the opportunity to work with thousands of Angel Investors and Venture Capital funds, representing over $100 Billion. www.FundingPost.com

# # #

Media Contact:

Lindsey Walenga, Siren PR for The Vendita Company

313.354.5428 | Lindsey@siren-pr.com