CrowdIt CEO Jason Graf To Discuss Crowdfunding With Industry Thought Leaders At ITEN St. Louis Event

Who:          

Jason Graf
Co-founder and CEO
CrowdIt
(www.crowdit.com)            

Graf is the founder and concept-creator of CrowdIt. A SCORE mentor and avid entrepreneur, Graf has an unwavering drive to improve small business and startup success in the U.S. and all over the world. With his vision to modernize the current crowdfunding model to extend support beyond funding, CrowdIt is the first to incorporate business networking and much-needed support services into the crowdfunding experience. By acting as a virtual incubator, CrowdIt aims to rejuvenate the individual dreamer and reinforce the collective power of the crowd. With more than 13 years of experience in business and finance and as a business intermediary for Murphy Business & Financial Corporation, Graf's passion for business, marketing, planning and financing has helped other business owners get the support they need to flourish in today's economic climate. Please visit (www.crowdit.com).

What:           

ITEN 2^nd Thursday Networking Event – "Crowdfunding About to Get Real"               
(https://www.itenstl.org/49-events/currentevents/191-iten-second-thursday)   

Recent legislation (JOBS Act) means that startups will soon be able to raise equity funding using crowdfunding solicitations. What will the impact be? On the face of it, this seems to be great news for startups seeking funding, are there any downsides, and if so what are they? As the rules landscape changes, how can entrepreneurs and investors be in the best position to take advantage? On September 12, guest speakers including: Gil Bickel, St. Louis Arch Angels; Jason Graf, CrowdIt; Paul Heirendt with Propelfund; and Scott Levine with AEGIS Professional Services will discuss these topics and answer questions from audience members.

ITEN 2^nd Thursday events are a great way for entrepreneurs, investors, mentors and business professionals to connect with and learn more about start-up tech ventures in the area. This event is open to the general public and is free to attend.

When:       

Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Central Daylight Time

Where:  

Tavern of Fine Arts
313 Belt Ave
St. Louis 63112
(http://tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com/)

Engage:       

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Contact:  

Jeremy Douglas
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760, ext. 16
[email protected]