Please join us for an opening night reception hosted by Winona State University starting at 5pm. Class starts at 6pm.

In this inaugural session of the Collider Expert Series, you will learn how to succeed in the shark tank and land your investor. Jared Eberhard will lead a discussion focused on creating a business plan and forging ahead in your search for outside funding. Jared will draw from his 18+ years of experience in management roles within the Aerospace, Semiconductor and HVAC industries. More importantly, he will share examples from his three successful entrepreneur ventures, where he sought and obtained investor funds. You will learn a lean approach to rapidly moving your ideas into a professional and concise business plan. You will gain tips and insight into the key items that investors are looking for in your pitch. You will explore and identify new and creative funding sources; including loans, equity funding, and outsourcing. If you have the idea and now want to put it into action, come learn from an expert on what to do next.