Funding Pathways: Fundamentals of Startup Financing
Investment Readiness Workshop Series
Session 1: Funding Pathways: Fundamentals of Startup Financing
Dive into the essentials of startup financing with Galen Udell. This session will guide you through the critical aspects of securing initial funding for your startup. Learn about the various financing options available and how to choose the right one for your business needs. Understand the basics of financial planning to set a strong foundation for your startup’s growth.
About the Presenter
Galen is a motivational and collaborative leader who understands and communicates the mission and goals that align people and resources across an organization. He has extensive C-level experience in new business development, sales, marketing and strategy. After a highly successful 25+ years with IBM Canada, IBM Corp (US), and Belden, Galen retired to start a second career as an entrepreneur, mentor and angel investor. He was the Executive Director of York Angel Investors, where he provided a strong linkage between entrepreneurs seeking early & mid-stage capital and savvy investors committed to helping our best entrepreneurs grow. Currently, Galen is the Investment Program Advisor at YSpace where he helps startup founders through the fundraising process, assessing their KPI's and business model to ensure it matches the financial ask.
Investment Readiness Workshop Series
The Investment Readiness Series is a comprehensive four-part workshop designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to prepare your startup for investment and master the fundraising process.
From understanding the fundamentals of financing to navigating complex investment deals, this series offers invaluable insights for early-stage entrepreneurs.
Each session is led by industry experts and will provide you with practical tools to secure funding and manage investor relationships effectively.
Session 1: Funding Pathways: Fundamentals of Startup Financing - June 25
Session 3: Cap Table Management: Preparing Your Startup for Investment - July 31
Session 4: Getting Your Company Ready for A Sale Session - August 7
About YSpace
YSpace is York University’s pan-university entrepreneurship and innovation hub supporting startups and entrepreneurs from a variety of sectors and communities. Our programming spans across scaling innovative technologies through customer and investor capital to scaling agri-food businesses into mass retail to diversity-focused initiatives like ELLA for women-led businesses and in partnership with Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) for Black-led businesses. We are also home to two physical hubs in the City of Markham and the Town of Georgina.