The BNC Technology, Entrepreneur and Venture Capital groups have joined forces with the brand new SYNC Technology Center (www.synctechcenter.com) to host "TechPitch" and bring together start-ups, angel investors, venture capitalists, bloggers and other tech enthusiasts to discuss cutting-edge ideas, disruptive technologies, and innovative companies.  Start-ups pitch in search of  capital and other valuable resources that are critical to their survival and ultimate success.   

Date:  Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010

Time:  5:30 – 8 p.m.   

Location:  322 S. Green Street, 3^rd Floor  (1 block south of Jackson & 1 block west of Halsted in the heart of Greektown, just west of the Loop.  Dial 0300 to enter.)

Admission price:  $10 online, $20 at the door (Online price does not include registration fees)

Registration link:  http://oct2010techpitch.eventbrite.com     

Online registration ends at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, 2010

Start-ups receive 5 minutes to pitch their companies.  (Note: Make sure you register online for one of the 5 available spots if you want to pitch your idea.) An effective presentation should answer the following 5 questions:

1.       What is the product/service?

2.       Why would a prospective customer buy it?

3.       What is the TAM? (Total Addressable Market)

4.       Why is the management team qualified to run the business?

5.       What traction have you gained?  (Customers, key influencers, other important milestones)    

Evening Agenda:

5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Registration

6:00 – 6:35 p.m.  5 entrepreneurs pitch their companies

6:35 – 7:00 p.m.  Interview with successful local startup

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Open networking 

"TechPitch" is hosted by the SYNC Technology Center, Chicago’s hottest new incubator for promising start-ups.  The SYNC Technology Center provides the infrastructure (office space, legal counsel, marketing strategy, software development, contacts, etc.) necessary to nurture and accelerate the growth of early-stage companies. 

The BNC Technology Group facilitates structured networking among technology professionals and brings in speakers to address the latest trends in technology. 

The BNC Entrepreneur Group provides a forum for wannabes, start-ups, and small business owners to share resources, best practices, and experiences to support each other in building a successful company.

The BNC Venture Capital Group introduces early-stage companies seeking capital to accredited investors: angels, venture capitalists and private equity firms seeking add-ons.  Each month 3 start-ups pitch their business plans to a mixed audience of investors, service providers, and entrepreneurs.  The top 3 or 4 companies are invited back quarterly for an investor-only presentation to the clients of our host, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, and other accredited investors.  

If you are an early-stage company and interested in presenting at "TechPitch", register online for one of the 5 available spots or contact David Carman at: 312-943-6376 or dcarman@BNChicago.com    

To find more information about BNC groups, go to:  www.BNChicago.com