Lecture Notes: Going Public and The Money Show Event

Overview

• A journey showcasing companies in various locations: Miami, New York, Hamptons, Scottsdale, Mexico City, LA.
• Companies given opportunities to meet and pitch to potential investors.
• The final big presentation at The Money Show in Las Vegas.

The Money Show

• High net worth and active traders attend.
• Average net worth of attendees: $1.7 million.
• Companies looking to raise funds, e.g., a goal of $25 million.
• Presentations to 300 professional investors.
• Emphasis on making impactful presentations.

Featured Companies

Proven Skincare

• Uses AI through the Skin Genome Project.
• Focus on personalized skincare.
• Achievements: Over 100,000 paying customers within two years.
• High margins and recurring revenue.
• Invites investment via invest.provenskincare.com.

NGT Academy

• Mission: Train 1 million cyber warriors.
• Offers programs for high-paying tech jobs.
• Zero tuition upfront through income sharing agreements.
• Projected $80 billion opportunity in cybersecurity jobs.
• Emphasizes veteran community support.

Treble

• Free music streaming service targeting non-paying users.
• 5 million monthly active users.
• Unique business model: Free premium features supported by ads.
• Differentiation from Spotify and Pandora emphasized.

Hammett

• American luxury handbag brand.
• Direct-to-consumer model with high lifetime revenue.
• Focus on quality materials and customer experience.
• Aim to raise $25 million to expand.

Key Challenges

• Importance of delivering a strong pitch.
• Handling last-minute changes and presentation pressures.

Investor Engagement

• One-on-one meetings important for forming connections.
• Potential investors keen on understanding business models and growth plans.

Reflections and Future Steps

• Importance of learning from the experience at Money Show.
• Companies reflecting on strategies and improving pitches.
• The journey of raising capital is ongoing and requires continuous effort.

Closing Notes

• The Money Show provided valuable exposure and investor connections.
• The experience was seen as a success with positive investor interactions.
• Importance of understanding risks and conflicts of interest when investing.

Disclaimer

• Going Public is for entertainment, not investment advice.
• Importance of reading offering circulars, including risk factors.
• Potential conflicts of interest due to compensation and interests.

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These notes summarize the key elements and insights from the Going Public event at The Money Show, highlighting the participating companies, their pitches, and the dynamics of investor engagement.