Name: Entrepreneurship | VCs Ghosting you? Time to tap into Crowdfunding
Start: 2025-04-18T11:15:00-0400
End: 2025-04-18T12:15:00-0400

Friday April 18, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Common House South Room

Let’s face it: in today’s tough funding landscape, getting a venture capitalist to return your calls might feel like waiting for a unicorn to show up at your door. But fear not—crowdfunding is here to save the day! In this session, we’ll walk you through how to launch a successful crowdfunding campaign that could make your startup the next big thing. We’ll cover everything from choosing the right platform to creating a compelling pitch that has the crowd reaching for their wallets. It’s not just about having a great idea—it’s about how you sell it.

Of course, no one wants to be caught off guard by the legal side of crowdfunding. So, we’ll also dive into the nitty-gritty of securities regulations (looking at you, JOBS Act), disclosure requirements, and how to avoid getting into hot water. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear understanding of both the creative and legal aspects of crowdfunding, so you can raise the capital you need without accidentally signing your company up for a lawsuit. Ready to take matters into your own hands (and your crowd's wallets)? Let’s get started. Full session description coming soon.

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Note: This Conference session is ticketed.

Please purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. You will then receive an email from Sched with login information that allows you to make your personal schedule.

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A special thank you to our sponsors: The 13th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, UVA Innovates, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.

Speakers

M James Faison

Partner, Faison Law Group

M. James Faison is the managing partner at Faison Law Group, a law firm that specializes in venture capital, emerging company, fund formation and M&A legal work. He is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Virginia School of Law. James is the former founder of Milton's... Read More →

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