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December 2012: Matt Kinley and J.D. Geneser Share Investment Insights at BIZ Luncheon

Raising Capital Q&A with Local Entrepreneurs

The hour-long Q&A session with Matt Kinley and JD Geneser focused on the intricacies, challenges and trends regarding the raising of capital. The session began with Square One DSM Executive Director of Entrepreneurial Initiatives Mike Colwell's request for a broad prognostication of 2013 as a year for venture investment. The rest of the session covered the gamut of capital investment issues with many questions from the startup heavy audience focusing on proper approaches that would resonate successfully with investors as well as the common mistakes these seasoned veterans see.

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 Square One DSM, an initiative of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, is formerly known as Business Innovation Zone (BIZ).

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Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the largest regional business, economic development and talent development organization in Iowa and the second-largest regional chamber of commerce in the country, serving 12 counties in Greater Des Moines: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 7,200 Regional Business Members, The Partnership helps businesses grow and advances quality of life in Greater Des Moines with one voice, one mission and as one region, contributing to a vibrant regional economy. 

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