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GCN Investor Conference in Newport Beach, CA
OCT 15 · NEWPORT BEACH, CA
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GCN Investor Conference in Newport Beach, CA
OCT 15 · NEWPORT BEACH, CA
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Private investor dinner table setting
Private Event Onboarding

Everything to prepare for your investor dinner.

Our team looks forward to hosting your private investor event. Complete the steps below and you'll walk in with the room, the materials, and the equipment all handled.

Your Onboarding Checklist

Four things to sort out beforehand.

01

Confirm Your Menu & ReservationRequired

We'll introduce you to the catering manager at your venue so the right space and time gets reserved. From there, you'll choose the menu.

Budget option: Entrée only, with house wine and beer
Full option: Appetizers, sides, and desserts for each guest, if budget allows
The venue will send an agreement listing your menu, date, and guest estimate, and will ask for a card on file
02

List Your Deal On Global Deal FlowPresenter Benefit

GDF is our investment discovery and deal flow platform. Create an account first, then submit your deal — our team will get it approved as soon as possible.

Team up: Create an organization on GDF and invite your co-founders or team members to help build the listing together
Available on web, plus dedicated iOS and Android apps
Open Global Deal Flow on the webDownload Global Deal Flow on the App StoreGet Global Deal Flow on Google Play
03

Prepare Your CollateralRecommended

Bring physical materials so every guest walks away with something in hand. A local FedEx print center can handle last-minute orders for pickup near your venue.

~30 printed copies, plus extras
Pitch deck(s)
Term sheets / PPM / other docs
Brochures or flyers
Corporate overview
Business cards — one per seat, extras to hand out
Signage: banners, backdrops, table signs
Swag, if you have it (optional)
04

Pack Your Presentation EquipmentIf Presenting

Most venues provide a screen with an HDMI input and a microphone. Everything else is on you.

Laptop: with an HDMI output to run your slides
USB adapter: if your laptop doesn't have HDMI — USB-A or USB-C depending on your ports
Audio: HDMI usually carries sound fine; bring a bluetooth speaker if you're playing video and want it louder (optional)
Remote clicker: optional, but recommended — we typically suggest the Logitech R400 Wireless Presenter (~$32)
Microphone: typically already provided by the venue
Day Of Event

What the day actually looks like.

Arrival Time

We recommend arriving 1–1.5 hours early — enough time to get settled in, place documents on each table, confirm your laptop connects and presents properly, and start networking with investors who arrive early.

Dress Code

Professional attire — typically a suit, or at minimum a dress shirt and sport coat. Branded dress shirts can be a nice touch depending on the deal.

Timeline Before Presenting

We typically allow about 1–1.5 hours from the start time for guests to arrive, meet your team, place their orders, and settle in before the presentation begins.

Presentation Length

Typically 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Investor Q&A

About 15 minutes of questions, then we'll have you go table to table to introduce yourself, gauge interest, and answer any further questions one-on-one.

After The Event

What we handle for you.

You present. We handle the follow-through.

Contact spreadsheet — our team prepares one with contacts for every investor and attendee at your event.

Multi-city organization — hosting across several cities? Attendees are separated by location on their own tab (e.g. Newport Beach, Beverly Hills).

Follow-up email — sent to attendees with your contact information and pitch deck attached.

Questions before your event?

Our team is here to help with anything not covered above.

CONNECTING INVESTORS & FOUNDERS
NETWORK VISION
Our vision and the strength of our global network
INVESTOR NETWORK
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PITCH OPPORTUNITIES
Get your deal in front of our investors
INVESTOR EVENTS
Engage in exclusive investor events.
RESOURCES
Stay informed with insights and updates.
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