Well, perhaps it is only surprising that Mark Burnett, master reality TV show producer, of Survivor fame, took this long to produce a show on finding funds from investors.  Shark Tank will air this fall on ABC.

Canadians will find it interesting to see two of the Dragon’s from CBC TV’s Dragon’s Den, Kevin O’Leary and Robert Herjavic now re-cast in the animal kingdom as “sharks.”  Apparently Dragon’s are not native to the United States…

You can see more on the news at the link above and watch this pre-view which in typical cheesy reality show fashion, describes the premise.  If you want to practice your pitch, take advantage of the free platform at www.fundfindr.com and get connected to investors, services, advice  - minus a few sharks.

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 caught up with Tod Maffin at Vidfest for this exclusive interview where Tod shares insights from his prior experience as an entrepreneur and need to know advice on raising capital, relationships and a ‘hot tip’. Shared in Tod’s usual entertaining fashion, we are sure you will enjoy these war stories. For more insights from Tod, check out his fundfindr.tv success snack on media coverage.