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Want to Know How VC's Calculate Valuation Differently From Founders? (Both Sides of the Table Blog - Mark Suster)
 
Raising Money During The Summer Slowdown (avc.com - blog - July 03,2010)
 
A tale of 3 financings (Venture Hacks Blog - 28 Jun.)
 
5 Tips on Negotiating a VC Deal (VentureDen.com)

 

 
The Effects of Government Grant Applications on the Patentability of Life Science Technologies (WSGR website - scroll down 2/3 on page)

By Vern Norviel, Partner (Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, PC; Palo Alto Office), and Clark Lin, Associate (San Diego Office)

 
Venture Deal Report Shows 65% Increase in 4th Quarter Biotech Venture Funding
 
Apply Now for C21 BioVentures (Early Stage Investors and Innovators)
 
Apply Now for Springboard Enterprises 20th Venture Forum
 
"Raising Money: A VC's Perspective" (FromVC Association NJ Meeting)
 
Health Care, Not Tech, Wore Venture-Funding Crown In 2009
 
Learn the Ropes of Entrepreneur- VC-Angel Tug of War
 
Biotech entrepreneurs say investors take longer than ever
 
In M&A deals, don't underestimate the power of your patent portfolio
 
Basics of Company Valuation (by Andrew J. Sherman, Partner, Dickstein Shapiro Morin and Oshinsky LLP)
 
Ask the Angels - Blog (See Fundraising)

Ask the Angels is "A public forum for entrepreneurs, start-up companies, and angel investors across southern California."  This resource has information on boards and advisors, company creation/operations, finance and accounting, fundraising, IP, legal, people, products, and sales and marketing.

 
Startups and Venture Capitalists Beware (communications blog)

Communications danger zones discussed in this interesting article by communications specialist Matt Eventoff (on developing central message and presenting).

 
Presentation Guidelines (New York Angels)

New York Angels (www.newyorkangels.com) provides entrepreneurs with a list of presentation tips for entrepreneurs applying for funding.

 
Eight Mistakes That Hurt your Biotech's Valuation

Tips from a Boston-based communications professional ranging from the importance of strategic communications and value-focused messaging to frequency and topics for media outreach.

 
Other Resources: Innovation Partnership - Grant Support Consultants

Summary:
Innovation Partnership's Preferred List of Grant Support Providers. For more information visit Innovation Partnership: http://www.innovationpartnership.net/  
Funding Resources/Tax Credits/Training/Other Assistance: Keystone Innovation Zones

Summary:
Provide grant funds to community/university partnerships to generate job growth through tech transfer and entrepreneurship. Focused around campuses and property around college and universities. This link provides information on the KIZ locations in Pennsylvania and the assistance they provide.  
Surveys: Entrepreneur's Corner: Venture One

Summary:
Surveys and other free information.  
Report: PriceWaterhouseCoopers: Three Keys to Obtaining Venture Capital
 
Report: Seed Funds - National Examples

Summary: 
Compiled by BioAdvance and updated quarterly, this list includes national examples of specialty funds available to life sciences startups.
 
Article: The 10, 20, 30 rule of PowerPoint by Guy Kawasaki

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Presentation tips from acclaimed marketing authority and author, Guy Kawasaki.