ENTREPRENEURS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM

We encourage highly talented entrepreneurs to join us at Allegis for 6-12 month periods to participate with us in our venture funding of new portfolio companies. EIR's are active in screening candidates, advising us on technology feasibility, and assessing new market opportunities.

TIPS FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN WORKING WITH US

You have about one hour to convince us that you have a great business. Try to achieve the following in your presentation:

The Audience: Investors not customers

• Build Interest: How do investors win?
• Build Credibility: Domain Knowledge
• Be Open & Transparent
• Show your Passion & Vision
• Be someone people want to be involved with

What we look for:

• Experienced Management: Vision & Leadership
• Financeable: CEO can fundraise
• Compelling Market: A new idea
• Sense of Urgency: Desire, energy, adaptability, flexibility
• Strategic Focus: Focus, Focus, Focus
• Protectable Business: "Secret sauce"
• Exit Strategy: How do investors make money?

VCs should add value:

• Get the best VC you can find
• Instant Credibility
• They should have a good rolodex and share it with you
• They should be coaches, not players