South Texas Funding Forum Announces Entrepreneur Boot Camp.

Business Editors

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2002

STFF in its Second Year of Educating the Most Promising Technology

Start-ups in the Art of Business Development

The South Texas Funding Forum (STFF), the only seed stage focused funding event covering Texas and Northern Mexico, today announced its second annual Entrepreneur Boot Camp, taking place November 7th at the Marriott Riverwalk Hotel in downtown San Antonio.

The Entrepreneur Boot Camp prepares technology start-ups and entrepreneurs for the execution of a successful funding campaign by teaming with other successful entrepreneurs and investors, and providing real-world guidance on the fundamentals of business development.

"The STFF Entrepreneur Boot Camp will provide a springboard for technology start-ups and prospective entrepreneurs to gain powerful, first-hand advice and knowledge on what it takes to successfully attract, recruit, and partner with investors -- from proven experts who have been there and done it," stated Nancy Kudla, CEO of the dNovus Group and Chairperson for the STFF Entrepreneur Boot Camp. "Anyone who is involved in the start-up high tech business world -- entrepreneurs, service providers, key management team -- will benefit from this concentrated day of stimulating panels, informed speakers, and behind-the-scenes demonstrations by successful entrepreneurs and investors."

High energy, content-intensive learning sessions on the key topics of business development will be held throughout the day, with planned break periods devoted to investor/entrepreneur networking. The Entrepreneur Boot Camp will be taking place concurrently with the South Texas Funding Forum Investor Showcase, which actively brings together Angel and seed stage investors based in Texas and Northern Mexico with the most promising technology start-ups entering the funding phase.

Entrepreneur Boot Camp Sessions

The Boot Camp will be high content sessions filled with valuable and practical information. Additionally, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to mingle with investors throughout the day. The Boot Camp agenda will include:

1.  ENTREPRENEUR CHECKLIST FOR SUCCESS

    This session will set the framework for the day by providing
    attendees with the references and resources they will need to
    learn the basics of running a small business.

2.  GETTING THE MONEY: The Pursuit of Funding

    Panels of experienced entrepreneurs and investors will address the
    ins and outs of attracting investors and securing capital.

3.  Joint Luncheon for Investor Showcase and Boot Camp Attendees

4.  LIFE AFTER FUNDING: Making It All the Way

    A successful entrepreneur will address what start-ups should
    expect from the investor relationship and how to plan for the
    right exit strategy.

5.  PULLING BACK THE CURTAIN: The Successful Entrepreneur Presentation

    A start-up from last year's Investor Showcase in concert with
    investors will reenact their presentation, demonstrating the dos
    and don'ts of a successful funding campaign.

6.  PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: Your Journey to Success

    Final thoughts on what every entrepreneur needs to know.

About the South Texas Funding Forum

The South Texas Funding Forum was the first, and is the only angel and seed stage event operating in Texas and Northern Mexico, bringing the most promising technology entrepreneurs and their unique new business ideas together with angel investors. The second annual South Texas Funding Forum is hosted by the SATAI Network (San Antonio Technology Accelerator Initiative), Angel SA, and KPMG. STFF is supported by our sponsors: Alan Weinkrantz And Company, Cox & Smith, Ernst & Young, Frost Bank, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, Jackson Walker LLP, JPChase Morgan Bank, Jenkens & Gilchrest, CBIZ Valuation Services, dNovus RDI, OnBoard Software, and Wells Fargo Bank. For more information on the Entrepreneur Boot Camp and the Investor Showcase, please visit the STFF Web site at: www.stff.net or call 210/458-2523.