Off to Part II of Milestones to Success this morning.  Great content and riiPlay.tv has won two elevator pitch contests in a row, fundfindr Development Director Kevin McLeod shares more below and he scored the first win, so let’s go for the hat trick!   More here.

Enter Roger Killen, a respected entrepreneur and angel investor.  He has developed a two day seminar series designed to give entrepreneurs a real-world, time-tested and trusted approach to launching a business destined for success - just what investors are looking for.

Milestones to Success: The SME Seminar Series

Having just gone through the seminars myself, I can attest to it’s value.  Too many great ideas die on the vine.  The reasons for this are always convoluted when explained by founders but very simple when observed through the eyes of Roger’s Milestones.  Either the entrepreneur missed one or more of the Milestones or they were done out of order.  Experienced investors look for these warning signs and steer clear of investing in disarrayed businesses - even if the idea looks like a winner on the surface.

The 16 module blueprint is delivered by Roger and numerous subject matter experts.  Along with these great contacts, you get a reference manual full of information specifically for BC start-ups.  Using these resources in the manner and order that Roger has described will ensure you are successful.  It’s only $99 per seminar.  If you’re interested in attending, check out this PDF .

Entrepreneurship is a long journey; the Milestones to Success are your map!

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fundfindr.tv recently had the pleasure of capturing Technology Legend Mossadiq Umedaly in video on behalf of Vancouver Enterprise Forum.  Well worth a riiplay if you attended or just wish to gain insights on pathways to success.

Here is the backgrounder from VEF: Mossadiq is used to doing things big. At Ballard he helped to grow the company value from $10 million to $6 billion. At Xantrex he transformed the company from a small niche player to a world leader in advanced power electronics, with revenues growing from $10 million to $234 million when it was sold to Schneider Electric for $500 million this September. With Jeff Petersen as moderator for our “fireside chat”, he and Mossadiq will talk about the challenges both Ballard and Xantrex faced from their early days through their successful IPOs, Mossadiq’s advice on growing a small company into a major success, his views on strategic partnerships and the evolving alternative energy sector gained as Chair of BC Hydro.

Like to capture and deliver your next event online to improve reach and retention? Through our new Riiplay.tv service, we can help you monetize your content.   Live streaming is also now available. Contact Sheilagh Cahill sheilagh@riiplay.tv today for more info.

fundfindr.tv is pleased to be a sponsor of this cool event again -  see details and ticket info from Catherine Crucil of VEF below.  Don’t miss the Screencast competition using the fundfindr pitch platform and look for our crew capturing the vibe.  Over to Catherine…

Many of you have heard the news that VEF has launched a new program - VEF Momentum!

VEF Momentum is designed for entrepreneurs in the 20-30 age group and the mentors, service providers and investors who support young entrepreneurs. After the resounding success of VEF Momentum’s launch we’re pleased to present our next Speaker and Networking Event:

NOW MORE THAN EVER!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
@ Tunnel Multi-Lounge (622 W Pender)

This event focuses in on how entrepreneurs can not only persevere, but succeed in starting and growing their businesses in these difficult economic times. Barry Jinks, Founder, President & CEO of Colligo Networks will speak about how he believes that the innovation and creativity of young, up-and-coming entrepreneurs can reignite a troubled economy. His informative speech and Q&A will be preceded and followed by ice-breakers, ample networking time, and company pitches. The event will officially begin at 6PM and the speech/Q&A session should begin at around 7PM. Refreshments will be served. Register Now!

For more information on VEF Momentum, check out their website. For quality content capture and presentation to extend your next business event, contact Sheilagh Cahill, Account Manager, at info@fundfindr.tv or 604.250.9666.

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On the eve of the launch of another season of CBC’s Dragon’s Den and today’s event featuring some of the top Angel investors on the West Coast, Being a Director in the 21st Century - Angel Investor Workshop, we are pleased to present Part II in our exlusive fundfindr.tv interview with Mike Volker. Mike was one of the star faculty for the Angel Investor Workshop along with Basil Peters, previously featured on fundfindr.tv here and primary organizer, Bob Chatworth-Musters. For Part I of Mike’s fundfindr.tv Interview, click here and look for Part III in early October where Mike discusses Angel Funds and much more.

Along with Basil and Mike, Bob is a driving force in the entrepreneurship and innovation space in the NorthWest. Bob Chatworth-Musters has an extensive background in corporate finance, international banking and private investment management in Vancouver, the Middle East and London, England. In 1997, he started the ANGEL Forum - Vancouver - one of the largest angel groups in Canada and he is a Director of the Canada’s National Angel Organization.