NEXT Partner Webinar Series

Join NEXT Partner Morgan Stanley at Work to learn everything you need to know about a 409A Valuation. What is a 409A Valuation? When does it come into play? What are the common methodologies used and how are they applied? How do preferred rights and preferences play a role? Join NEXT and Morgan Stanley at […]

Get More Clients Thru Meaningful B2B EdTech Relationships! Join this conversation and a live episode of Breaking the Grade with seasoned EdTech entrepreneur and founder Josh Chernikoff and co-host John Gamba (Catalyst @ Penn GSE’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence), to learn how to develop meaningful relationships with prospective B2B buyers in education institutions. John Gamba is a serial […]

Achieving value goals in M&A - Is it a Market of One? Presented by Oaklyn Consulting Business owners / founders / CEOs should attend if they are not 100% confident about how to create and claim value in the M&A process. We'll cover current market trends at a level deeper than average multiples, discuss what […]

The Who, What, When, Why of Certification to Win Big Clients. Accepted by Fortune 1000 companies, diverse business certifications are powerful business development tools for businesses owned by the new majority - people with disabilities, women, minorities, veterans and the LGBTQ community. To harness that power, business owners need to understand how to leverage the […]

Attracting and retaining talented employees is vital for an organization’s success. Organizations need to invest in recruitment and retention strategies if they want to thrive in today's economy. But, finding and keeping the best employees is especially challenging for new and growing organizations that compete with larger businesses and budgets for top talent. This session […]

Digital inclusion: it’s never too early. What startups need to know about web accessibility, compliance, and usability from Day 1. Companies should position themselves for success early on by managing their compliance risks around digital accessibility. As a startup, it's never too early to build with accessibility in mind - 25% of Americans with disabilities […]

When you're raising capital, you're going head to head with investors who do this all day, every day, and you're an operator. You are an expert at building products, serving customers & leading your team. How do you level the playing field so that you can succeed? Come learn how to raise capital with Jason […]

Annual Planning Simplified: Key Essentials for Your Startup Join us for an insightful 1-hour webinar where we simplify the annual planning process for your startup. We'll focus on the essential steps, guiding you from building accurate data to crafting a strategic plan. By the end of this webinar, you'll have a clear roadmap to annual […]

Non-dilutive Funding for Breakthrough Innovation: SBIRs FOR: Early-stage or established small businesses who have an innovative concept or project (typically science-based, AI, or tech) that needs some work (research) to get it to scale successfully Are you developing breakthrough innovation? Do you want to learn how to obtain R&D funding without giving up on equity? […]

3 Truth-Seeking Questions Every Founder Should Ask Customers & Prospects Maybe you've heard this amusing movie quote: "That's enough about me, let's talk about you. What do you think of me?" Unfortunately that's how too many companies - especially early-stage founders - interact with prospects and customers. Too much talking and too many slides ABOUT […]

As a communications coach, Mike Evans has worked with over a thousand startups and the most common problem companies face in getting others to care. In this workshop, we will look at what we can do to get others to emotionally (and financially) invest. Mike Lane-Evans started acting at age 8 and by age 28 […]

Join an interactive discussion to discover how generative AI is revolutionizing the way small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operate. Generative AI is a powerful tool that allows businesses to automate tasks, generate creative content, and gain valuable insights from data, leading to significant improvements in: • Efficiency and Productivity: Automate repetitive tasks, optimize workflows, and […]