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About the Missouri Venture Forum

Missouri Venture Forum (MVF) is a nonprofit organization serving the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. Formed in 1985, it serves as a catalyst bringing together the people genuinely interested in helping entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurial activities and access to capital is facilitated through networking, education and information exchange. Members are interested in helping businesses find the capital and other assistance required to grow and prosper.

At the monthly breakfast meetings, knowledgeable speakers discuss a variety of topics. The speakers are recorded each month and their presentations follow.

For more information on MVF, visit www.MissouriVentureForum.org or call 314-241-2683.

Missouri Venture Forum

Missouri Venture Forum- Foster Duncan

Foster Duncan speaks at the Missouri Venture forum.

Getting $ from Angel Investors - Part I

A panel of St. Louis angel investors plus entrepreneurs who have received angel funding will address key issues for entrepreneurs seeking funding.

Getting $ from Angel Investors - Part II

A panel of St. Louis angel investors plus entrepreneurs who have received angel funding will address key issues for entrepreneurs seeking funding.

How to Walk, Talk and Think Like an Entrepreneur - Victoria Gonzalez

Vicki Gonzalez of Nidus Center for Scientific Enterprise leads an open discussion titled "How to Walk, Talk and Think Like an Entrepreneur - Transitioning From Large Corporations to Start-Ups".

Being an Entrepreneur in a Tough Economic Time - David Maislin

Utilizing social networks is more than just an option for promoting your business; it’s becoming a requirement to grow your business. With more than 30 years in computer security and forensics, David Maislin shares technology insight and tips that will improve your businesses visibility and direction.

Building a Business in Your Garage

Richard Schneider, President of Antennas Direct, talks about his multi-million dollar success after developing a high definition antenna in his garage.

Building a Technology Platform: Unique Challenges, Unique Opportunities

The Missouri Venture Forum was honored by Kevin Haar, the Chief Executive Officer of Appistry. Unlike most consumer or business software products, or even their â€œsoftware as a serviceâ€ counterparts, Appistry is creating a next generation software platform capable of hosting a broad variety of customer applications.

Supporting the Local Business Community

The Missouri Venture Forum is honored to have Brenda Newberry, Owner of The Newberry Group. Brenda D. Newberry founded The Newberry Group, Inc. in August 1996 following a prestigious career spanning over 20 years in network and systems software. Today, The Newberry Group is a global IT consultancy with more than 135 employees. The company has distinguished itself as a leading technology services firm by providing the technical competence and the proven capacity and capability to meet the needs of a wide variety of clients.

Venture Capitalist in Tough Times

In this online video of the Missouri Venture Forum December Meeting, Douglas French past President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ascension Health System discusses what venture capitalists look for in a tough economy.

Where is The Money?

The Missouri Venture Forum's October meeting features a presentation by J. Joseph Schlafly. "Where's The Money?" breaks down the current economic crisis on Wall Street and its effects on Main Street.

From Hidden Valley to a Small Ski Area Empire

Tim Boyd's company, Peak Resorts, operates eleven ski areas from Kansas City to New England, with annual revenues of $85 million. Hear some of Tim's secerts on how to make the climb to the top even when the odds are against you.

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