San Francisco

Leveraging Technology for Citizen Engagement

Special Program

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How did an entrepreneur raise 470K on Kickstarter to fund the world's lightest electric vehicle? How do you leverage peer-to-peer lending to support underserved businesses? And what are the legal implications for these new financing models?

Learn the answers to these questions & more through a panel discussion on the rise of new technology -- specifically crowdfunding, crowdlending, and crowdinvesting -- that's changing the ways citizens engage with their communities. From launching new businesses to investing in local real estate, we'll explore the rise of crowdfunding with entrepreneurs, funding platforms, and a legal expert.

+Dan Miller, Co-Founder of Fundrise
+Sanjay Dastoor, Co-Founder of Boosted Boards
+Mavis Yee, Partner at Nixon Peabody
+Johny Price, Kiva Zip Program Director

Immediately following the panel discussion, we will be hosting a networking reception  with wine and appetizers to allow guests to ask any further questions to the panelists.

Co-presented with Tumml

 

 

Refund Policy

Sponsorship payments: Will not be refunded, as sponsorship benefits take effect immediately and are on-going through the date of the event.

Auxiliary Services

If, in order to participate in a SPUR event, you need auxiliary aids or services for a disability (e.g., qualified interpreter, qualified reader, written materials, taped texts) please submit your request five business days before the event to [email protected] or 415-781-8726 x132. SPUR will work with you in identifying effective auxiliary aids or services that it can provide. If you need to cancel your request, please notify SPUR at least two business days before the event.