Last year, fundfindr helped top start-ups that we featured on fundfindr.com or had networked with get an audience with the producers of CBC TV’s Dragon’s Den.  The producers at the time told us they appreciate our ability to filter deal flow and that the Dragon’s were getting testy - “if we see one more Web 2.0 start-up…”

That said, whether you are a tech start-up or something more traditional, fundfindr may be able to assist you in standing out from other applicants.

The fact is video is an important part of raising investment today - both to refine your pitch and to distribute it.

If you upload a free video pitch yourself at www.fundfindr.com, we will review and share top prospects with the show’s producers.

Plus you will reach an audience of Angels - not Dragon’s - and be able to easily share your pitch with prospects directly.

If you would like our Riiplay.tv service to help produce a professional video pitch for your application to the Dragon’s Den, Angel Forum, Angelsoft, VANTEC or other investor sites, we’ll make sure as Danny Robinson says “…you look good even if you aren’t”.  Thanks Danny!

Contact us for rates and more info at info@riiplay.tv.

See this post for FAQs on your prospects, tips and what you need to know.  Well, Season 4 is rolling around and auditions are scheduled in BC including:

• Victoria - Monday, March 30th
• Prince George - Tuesday, March 31st
• Nanaimo - Wednesday, April 1st
• Campbell River - Friday, April 3rd
• Vancouver - Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th
• Nelson - Tuesday, April 7th
• Kelowna - Thursday, April 9th

More details on the Dragons’ Den auditions and online application here.

More tips from Mike Volker and VANTEC including exclusive fundfindr.tv interviews by clicking on thumbnail below and here. 

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February 11, 2009

VANCOUVER, BC: riiPlay.tv announced today the launch of a turn-key Web Service for event organizers that makes business event web-casting and monetization a snap. Events can easily deliver video replays on a branded landing page, have riiplay ticket fees collected and create a long tail for their content. The riiPlay.tv platform is in Alpha - invitation only - but will launch with the first high quality events in early March.

Events can drive revenues and reduce hassles with 3 innovative riiPlay.tv services :

1. Web Services - replace or add to in-house publishing, streaming and eCommerce.
2. Content Services - deliver high quality capture, creative and promotional value.
3. Distribution Services - engage new on-site riiPlay ticket crews and more "eyeballs." Public riiPlays can now be shared on targeted social media, video and publishing sites via the riiPlay.tv network or via private member channels or embed code on their own site/blog.

The riiPlay.tv team also unveiled a new logo and website look and feel . The fresh look previews a great user experience to come, including on iPhones, ensuring our promise of Knowledge, Anytime, Anywhere!

"Our mantra is better knowledge sharing. Our team is tasked to develop solutions that dramatically enhance value for event holders, audiences, speakers and sponsors," stated Replay Evangelist (and CEO), Bret Conkin. He added, "Quality replays can be profitable and inexpensive for event holders without reducing attendance or networking benefits."

The riiPlay.tv model is customer-centric . Attendees can conveniently access, manage, discover and share their riiPlays - relevant speakers and events - in one place. The traditional approach was to either restrict access to live attendance, make the viewer access it only on the event website or provide DVDs or materials that easily get lost. Content providers still control final delivery but now have valuable new audiences and options.

Holding an event ? Request a private Alpha invite and case studies at info@riiPlay.tv. riiPlay.tv serves fee-based events from conferences to seminars, professional education to industry/member groups like: Enterprize , VEF Momentum and New Ventures BC .  Attend business events? Intrigued? Register for a Beta invitation at www.riiPlay.tv .

riiPlay.tv is a division of fundfindr Media, a Vancouver-based social media company that also operates: fundfindr.com , an online network of web services to help ventures get exposure, connections and funding; and fundfindr.tv , Entrepreneurship TV.

Looks like a good week to raise capital in Vancouver with a series of events including Vancouver Enterprise Forum’s Venture Capital Outlook 2009 on Tuesday January 27th.  Find out the current investment climate for tech companies and strategies you can use plus the usual networking and Lightning Talks.

We highly recommend this event if you’re looking to raise capital this year as the speaker line-up is very strong and other investors will be in-house.  Practice your pitch and we will see you there.

fundfindr.tv is pleased to bring you an online replay of the event afterward so you can see the highlights again and retain the knowledge gained.     Like to be notified of this Event worth sharing? Subscribe to our feeds:

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fundfindr Media is pleased to announce that their Riiplay.tv media services team now offer live streaming service to either one-to-one or one-to-many audiences (via web browser) online. This complements the high quality video on demand (progressive video downloads) that has been offered since 2007 featuring hot events, interviews, pitches and demos.

Live streaming also allows interaction by remote users via web-based chat or telephony.  While more expensive due to bandwidth requirements, live streaming is well suited to certain events where timing, interactivity or communications dictate real-time connections.

In today’s economy, extending your event online just makes good business sense.  As we like to say, “Knowledge is an asset, treat it like one.” Like all Riiplay.tv services, our approach ensures the highest quality, monetization opportunities, seamless production, optimal added value and a team that takes real ownership for the content to make you as an event organizer look good.  Contact us today for more information sheilagh@riiplay.tv

fundfindr.com was recently featured on a Get Connected TV episode on start-ups. Check out host Mike Agerbo on the Get Connected website talking about how one of the biggest challenges for new businesses is funding. You can also see the feature via the You Tube link in the video thumbnail above.

Get Connected TV describes fundfindr as an “easy to use pitching site” and a “great resource to hone your pitching skills.” Mike demonstrates many of the features and benefits so check it out.

You can also see this feature in a podcast at getconnectedradio.com. This episode also featured our friends and Pitchies sponsors at Sitemasher - we recommend you check their exciting new website builder and CMS out!