roundtable details

01

New Financing and Revenue Approaches for Robotics Startups

Topics Include:

  • Business Models: Explore strategies for transitioning from capital expenditure to Robotics as a Service (RaaS) to create sustainable revenue streams.

  • Funding Options: Learn about financing models, including debt financing, venture capital, grants, and other financing options.

  • Success Stories: Hear practical insights and case studies from industry leaders on effective financing and revenue generation.

Target Audience: Founders, Investors, and Financial leaders

02

Go-to-market and Scaling Strategies for Robotics Companies

Topics Include:

  • Scaling Sales Operations: Learn how to transition from founder-led sales to a dedicated sales team to accelerate growth and increase market reach.

  • Market Entry Strategies: Explore successful approaches for entering new markets and expanding your customer base.

  • Marketing and Brand Equity: Discover strategies to build strong brand equity and create impactful marketing campaigns that resonate with your target customers.

  • Partnerships and Distribution: Understand how to leverage partnerships and distribution channels to scale your robotics business.

Target Audience: Founders, Investors and Corporate leaders

03

Board of Directors Formation & Management

Topics Include:

  • Board Formation: Learn the best practices for selecting and recruiting board members who bring valuable expertise and strategic guidance.

  • Roles and Responsibilities: Understand the roles and responsibilities of board members and how to align them with your company’s goals.

  • Effective Governance: Explore strategies for maintaining productive board meetings, fostering strong relationships, and ensuring effective governance.

  • Value Add: Discover how a well-structured board can provide insights, open doors to new opportunities, and support company growth.

Target Audience: Founders and Investors

04

Scaling Operations in Line with Growth

Topics Include:

  • Building Your Team: Learn strategies for recruiting and developing a skilled team that can support and drive your company’s growth.

  • Managing Expenses: Discover best practices for managing operational expenses to ensure financial stability and efficiency as your company scales.

  • Operational Scaling: Explore methods for scaling your operations, from manufacturing to deployment, to meet increasing demand.

  • Technology Integration: Understand how to integrate new technologies to streamline processes and enhance productivity.

Target Audience: Founders, Investors and Corporate leaders

05

Fundraising and Due Diligence Preparedness: Developing Your Moat

Topics Include:

  • Due Diligence Checklist: Learn what investors and law firms evaluate, including financials, legal documentation, and intellectual property (IP) protection.

  • Organizing Your Cap Table: Understand the importance of cap tables and all relevant documentation in order to streamline the due diligence process.

  • Managing Your Investor Funnel: Discover how to manage your investor pipeline effectively, from initial contact to securing investment.

  • First-Time Founders' FAQs: Get answers to common questions such as how many investors to approach and strategies for identifying and reaching out to the right investors.

  • Outreach Strategies: Explore what works in investor outreach, including the pros and cons of cold outreach versus warm introductions.

Target Audience: Founders and Investors

06

Spinning out Successful Robotics Companies from Academia

Topics Include:

  • Building the Team: Learn how to assemble a strong, multidisciplinary team that combines academic expertise with industry and business acumen to drive your startup's success.

  • Early Funding: Explore strategies for securing early-stage funding, including grants, seed investments, and partnerships with industry stakeholders.

  • Academic Licensing Office: Understand the role of the academic licensing office in facilitating technology transfer, negotiating IP rights, and supporting the commercialization process.

  • Transitioning from Lab to Market: Gain insights on how to transition innovative research from the lab to the commercial market, including overcoming common challenges and leveraging
    academic resources.

Target Audience: Researchers, Entrepreneurs, Founders, Early-stage Investors and University leaders

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