It features fund raising preparation assistance through a team of mentors approach and specialized seminars. The Wayne Brown Institute can quickly chart the success trajectory of a new venture and provide invaluable feedback using this proprietary software and training. This brings a venture capitalist's viewpoint to the evaluation of a new venture and charts a path that the entrepreneur can use to improve their venture. Multiple venues across the United States showcase the work of local Cooperative Venturing Networks and allow promising local companies to present to, and meet with capital resources throughout the year. No longer are companies confined to a local venture capital conference opportunity, but have an ability to gain the knowledge and experience they need to meet with investors on a convenient timetable.
Current venues are Salt Lake City, Maui, and New York.
They will meet with Institute staff to discuss their plan and receive a written critique highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the plan. This leading edge software is based on the landmark venture analysis research conducted by Dr. Ronald K. Mitchell and supported by years of venture data from the Institute. If appropriate it is suggested they prepare an Expanded Executive Summary for the next Investors Choice Conference. If yes, the plan is reviewed and a written and verbal critique is presented. Often a technical entrepreneur doesn't know what they need, nor how or where to ask for it even if they do.