
Lakeland | Polytechnic Event
Tue, Jun 16
|Florida Polytechnic University
An introduction primer to investing in early stage tech companies and the unique aspects of tech in Florida. This program will cover the who, what, when, where, how, and why of early stage tech investing in Florida.


Time & Location
Jun 16, 2020, 5:00 PM
Florida Polytechnic University, 4700 Research Way, Lakeland, FL 33805, USA
About the event
This is a free event sponsored by the U.S. Economic Development Administration and in coordination with the Tampa Bay Wave and Orlando's StarterStudio, two leading non-profit tech startup accelerators. This is an introductory and educational event for accredited investors* on the topic of investing in early stage tech-enabled companies.
This educational event is intended for potential investors that may or may not have invested in an early stage tech company but have some interest or curiosity to learn more. At this event we will cover the topics of:
- Why invest in early stage tech companies versus other investment opportunities?
- What is unique about early stage tech companies in Florida and what are the success stories?
- What are the risks and downsides to investing in early stage tech companies?
- What are the different stages of growth and investment for early stage tech companies?