We are at an incredible moment in history. World-changing external forces–climate, technology, a pandemic–are reshaping our societies at the same time investors and consumers reorient to place values and purpose at the center of all affairs. Within this rapidly shifting economic landscape, the desire to integrate values into our actions, both charitable and financial, is […]
The economy is worrisome. How should you think about angel investing in the next 12 months? We have been here before. There was the dot.com bust in 2001 and the housing crash in 2008. What investing lessons were learned from those down cycles, and how can those lessons inform your near-term investment decisions? Please join […]
The economy is worrisome. How should you think about angel investing in the next 12 months? We have been here before. There was the dot.com bust in 2001 and the housing crash in 2008. What investing lessons were learned from those down cycles, and how can those lessons inform your near-term investment decisions? Please join […]
The economy is worrisome. How should you think about angel investing in the next 12 months? We have been here before. There was the dot.com bust in 2001 and the housing crash in 2008. What investing lessons were learned from those down cycles, and how can those lessons inform your near-term investment decisions? Please join […]
Please join us on February 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. CST to listen to your fellow angels and startup CEOs discuss climate tech investment opportunities enhanced by the Inflation Reduction Act. The webinar will cover the following topics: Climate Tech funding in the Inflation Reduction Act How Climate Tech investors benefit from the IRA How Climate […]
Please join us on March 1, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. CST for "Demystifying Healthcare Investing," a special webinar focused on exploring how to better understand investing in healthcare startups. Among the topics covered in the webinar will be: Reviewing early-stage healthcare investing landscape and trends Sharing an approach for evaluating early-stage healthcare companies Discussion on […]
Impact investments are made with the intention to generate positive, measurable, social and environmental impact alongside a financial return. But how do you assess which companies have this potential? Join us for this live, interactive webinar on November 8th presented by SWAN Executive Director Bob Bridge and Director of Impact Reporting Meagan Packard as they […]
Join us on December 6, 2023, at 12:00 pm CST for "Revamped IRS Rules: Changing the Path to Startup Profitability" presented by SWAN sponsor and Atchley & Associates Partner, Melinda Oster, CPA. This informative webinar delves into the intricacies of the “new” IRS Section 174 capitalization rules. Under those rules, a portion of R&D expenses […]
Delve into a decade's worth of insights in the realm of Angel investing on February 21st at noon CST during "Cultivating Opportunity: Exploring a Decade of Angel Investing," a live webinar presented by SWAN Impact Network member Laura Hill. Drawing from her extensive ten-year experience in Angel investing across sectors including Healthcare, ClimateTech, and Fintech […]
Are you an early-stage startup and want to avoid mistakes that may jeopardize a future Series A? Or an investor taking a closer look at a potential investment? Join us for an insightful discussion with experienced startup lawyers from international law firm Goodwin Procter on the common fundability issues and financing pitfalls that many entrepreneurs […]