Starting Your Company With No VC - David Gibson, Founder/ex-CEO, XOS

Feb 7, 2019, 10:30 PM – Feb 8, 2019, 12:30 AM

David Gibson experienced the thrill - and agony of creating, growing and selling X-Ray Optical Systems to Danaher. Along the way, David and his team discovered there are many resources that not only save startups some cash, but that can also forge strategic partnerships that are beneficial to both sides. Today David is an adviser to both startups and mature companies.

In-person event

About this event

If you're considering outside funding for your company, this is a must-see event. David Gibson experienced the thrill - and agony of creating, growing and selling his company,  X-Ray Optical Systems to Danaher. 

Along the way, David and his team discovered that there are many resources available that can not only save startups some cash, but that can also forge strategic partnerships that are beneficial to both sides. 

Join us to hear David share best practices that counter the common misconception that many new startups have - namely, that getting outside funding should be their first charge after formation. Because all funding isn't created equally - and perhaps isn't as initially necessary  - as one might think.

Today David is an active mentor, advisor and sometimes Board Member to early-stage startups.

Join us as David talks about:

- Know Thy Co-Founders 

- Leveraging Resources

- Strategic Partnerships

- Know When to Hold 'Em, Know When to Walk Away

...and much more


DATE & TIME

February 7, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

LOCATION

Bull Moose Club 150 State Street, Fourth Floor, Albany, NY 12207

AGENDA

5:30 pm Networking with Food

6:00 pm Fireside Chat with David and Q&A

7:00 pm Networking



Check out what happened

Speaker

  • David Gibson

    X-Ray Optical Systems

    Founder/ex-CEO

When

When

February 7 – 8, 2019
10:30 PM – 12:30 AM UTC

Agenda

10:30 PMNetworking and Nibbles
11:00 PMFireside Chat w/David + Audience Q&A
12:00 AMNetworking

Organizer

  • Patrice Perkins

    The Word Architect

    Chapter Director

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