IMC Southern California — OC Meeting - October 11, 2007



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ORANGE COUNTY IMC BREAKFAST MEETING - October 11, 2007

How to Grow Your Consulting Practice
by Serving Startup Companies!
With Ken Nicolas, Managing Director, Investment Banker, Teacher

Startups and early-stage companies can represent a substantial growth opportunity for consults. They have innumerable needs which can be met by consultants and outside service providers -- but not necessarily the money to pay for these services.
At our IMC Orange County breakfast meeting on October 11, learn from Ken Nicolas, Investment Banker, how to identify startup companies that represent viable consulting opportunities and how to structure deals that make financial sense for consultants. For example, an excellent prospect for new consulting business, and one which allows you to get in on the ground floor, may be an early-stage technology company that is almost ready for the next step in funding, but needs your talent to complete their management team, business plan, marketing plan, etc. You will learn:

The hidden benefits of working with early-stage companies.
Different levels of startup companies.
How to identify startup companies that represent viable consulting opportunities.
How to structure deals when the client company is under-funded.
Classical funding sources for startup companies.
How to assist client companies with their funding needs.
How to participate in the venture capital community.
How to become recognized as a specialist who is sought after by startups, early-stage companies, and funding sources.
And a lot more.

Expect lively discussion on October 11, as participant share their experiences with startup companies. This will be a great opportunity for you to network with the Greater Orange County consulting community and to gain specific knowledge to build your consulting practice.

About Ken Nicolas, Managing Director, Investment Banker, Teacher

Ken Nicolas is Managing Director of Financial Strategies Group (FSG), a consulting firm which helps fund technology and middle market companies. He has over 28 years experience in business and finance, including 7 years in Washington DC as a White House Advisor and an Executive Director of an international medical association. Prior to forming FSG, he served as a VP of an investment banking firm for companies such as QuantumSphere, Inc., Fletcher Jones Motorcars, Kintetsu International, The Ring Hotel Group in Europe, Quest Software, and others. Earlier, he was a VP of an international financial consulting firm formed by Arthur Young. He holds a BA in Political Science and Public Management and a Masters in Economics and Management with Distinction from George Washington University. He has written numerous business articles, appeared on radio and television programs, and taught courses at several universities including George Washington University, the University of Maryland, USC, and the University of California. He is a member of the National Association of Investment Professionals. He currently serves as the Federation Chief for the YMCA parent-child programs and on the YMCA Board of Managers and the Board of Governors.

Time & Location

Mimi's Café is located at 4030 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604, at the southwest corner Culver & Barranca, 1-1/2 miles north on Culver from I-405. Driving north on Culver, turn right on Barranca, then into Mimi's free parking lot. You will love our private meeting room with big windows. Pricing has been reduced to $15 for non-members.

Place: Mimi's Cafe, 4030 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604
Date: Thursday, October 11, 2007
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $10 for IMC members, $15 for non-members. This includes any choice from the IMC hot breakfast menu, tax and tip included.
RSVP: Via email to Harald Weiss

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