Raising money from VCs is increasingly difficult for early stage companies--even ones with a good product. Social networks have been great for generating awareness but how do you turn social equity into funds for your business? Social financing is working well for entrepreneurs in developing countries and those improving the well-being of society and the environment. Could that same model work here? New models are rapidly emerging that are changing the landscape for how businesses raise money.

The panel, organized by GABA and SVASE will discuss these specific topics:

-What is social financing?
-What is microfinancing?
-What new tools are available today?
-How companies facilitate sources of social funding
-How social networks can become social financing engines

Panelists:
Marc Dangeard, Founder, Entrepreneur Commons
Joshua Sams, Co-Founder & CEO, Sprowtt Marketplace
Trevor Cornwell, Founder & CEO, Embarkons
TBD

Moderator:
Sumaya Kazy, Sr. Social Media Manager, Sun Microsystems

Agenda:
6:00 - 7:00 pm Registration and Networking Reception
7:00 - 8:15 pm Panel Discussion and Q&A
8:15 - 9:00 pm Networking

Complimentary appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served.

• Add to calendar
• Invite Friends
• Print