Central Park West - 6th Floor
May 08, 2018 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM(America/New_York)
20180508T1530 20180508T1600 America/New_York Hacking for Venture Capital

Hacking for Venture CapitalFormat:  Moderated Q&A

  Abstract: According to Momentum Cyber, there are an estimated 2,500 security companies today, almost double the number a few years ago, and approximately 300 cybersecurity startups launch every year.  Attracting external capital can be essential to enabling the growth and success of your company.  However, gaining traction and standing out among the crowd is difficult.  Our panel will provide advice for startups that are focused on securing critical infrastructure on how to stand out and attract external investment.   Discussion Topics: Aspects of an Investable Security Startup -- how attributes of a startup that is focused on securing critical infrastructure fit or do not fit the requirements for professionals venture investors Examples of success -- What you can learn from companies that have successfully attracted external capital Corporate, Federal, State Innovation Programs Gaining initial customer traction. What corporate entities need to see to take a chance on a small startup.  
Central Park West - 6th Floor HACK NYC 2018 events@magegroupe.com
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Hacking for Venture Capital
Format:  Moderated Q&A

 
Abstract:
According to Momentum Cyber, there are an estimated 2,500 security companies today, almost double the number a few years ago, and approximately 300 cybersecurity startups launch every year.  Attracting external capital can be essential to enabling the growth and success of your company.  However, gaining traction and standing out among the crowd is difficult.  Our panel will provide advice for startups that are focused on securing critical infrastructure on how to stand out and attract external investment.
 
Discussion Topics:
  • Aspects of an Investable Security Startup -- how attributes of a startup that is focused on securing critical infrastructure fit or do not fit the requirements for professionals venture investors
  • Examples of success -- What you can learn from companies that have successfully attracted external capital
  • Corporate, Federal, State Innovation Programs
  • Gaining initial customer traction. What corporate entities need to see to take a chance on a small startup.
 
Chief Information Security Officer
,
BGC Partners
Professor
,
New York University
Chief Operational Risk Officer
,
Goldman Sachs
CEO
,
Gula Tech Adventures
Managing Director, Cybersecurity
,
HSBC
Mr. Greg Irwin
Partner
,
BWG Strategy
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