laurence briggs
British, Soon to be US citizen. 58 seasoned entrepreneur. Currently run theinvestin forum of angel investors and working on several comapnies going public on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
| Headline: | Investor |
| Work status: | Employed Full-Time |
| Website: | http://www.theinvestinforum.com |
| Industries: | Biotech, Cleantech, Computing, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Food and Drink, Gaming, Health, Information Technology, Internet, Media, Nanotech, Retail, Sports, Travel |
| Skills: | Business, English, Entrepreneurship, French, Investment, Languages, Public speaking |
| Next step: | Contact me if you are looking for funding - please refer to our website first www.theinvestinforum.com |
| Location: | Dallas, TX |
| Groups: | London Business School Entrepreneurship Club |
| Visas: | almost anywhere |
| Interested in: | Advising startups, Brainstorming, Creating a group, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Giving back, Growing my group, Investing in projects, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Raising money, Sharing my projects, Supporting my investments |
| Tags: | angel investor - early stage (not start ups), dinner parties ( salons), go public on toronto stock exchange cooking, motor cycling collecting contemporary art, Skiing |
| Schools: | London Business School, University of London |
FULL BIO
www.theinvestinfroum.com
www.nastoradvisors.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | NASTOR Group |
| Position: | Founder and principal |
| Employer: | Scottsdale Capital Advisors |
| Position: | Investment Banker |
| Description: | Investment Banker with Scottsdale Capital Advisors for US licensed securities work. |
| Employer: | Legal %7 General in London UK |
| Position: | Clerk in underwriting department of executive life insurance programs |
| Employer: | The InvestIN Forum of Angel Investors |
| Position: | President |
| Time period: | January 2005 - December 2007 |
| Description: | - President ( founder) of The InvestIN Group ( Member NASD, SIPC)1995/2007- sold Dec 31 ‘07
- Founder New Business Development Associates – consulting firm created on arriving in US in 1991 till 1995 when it was integrated into The InvestIN Group. |
| Employer: | Group of companies in France |
| Position: | Builder |
| Time period: | January 1982 - December 1991 |
| Description: | Built a group of companies in France including anti terrorist device robots, robots for the operating room, metal transformation factories – all based on acquiring companies in difficulty and turning them around/developing new business. Sold off several of the firms in 2001 after the Gulf War, closed down several and moved to America. |
| Employer: | Temple Gothard |
| Position: | Opener |
| Time period: | January 1972 - December 1982 |
| Description: | Opened Paris based Business Development office of London UK Consulting firm (Temple Gothard – later became Deloitte and Touche).
Opened Cairo based Middle East Business Development office of Temple Gothard. Audit clerk at Temple Gothard ( Chartered Accountants), Audit Dept whilst studying for professional accounting exams – qualified 1976 |
| Employer: | IBM UK |
| Position: | Internal Cost accountant and asst. buyer of purchasing department |
| Time period: | December 1971 |
EDUCATION
| University: | London Business School |
| Time period: | 1982 - 1983 |
| Degree: | Sloan Fellowship Program |
| University: | University of London |
| Time period: | 1973 - 1976 |
| Degree: | Professional Accountant |
PUBLICATIONS
| Patents: | None |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | Wood artist, Collector of Contemporary art, skier, motorcyclist, chef, loves to throw ‘salon’ dinner parties, avid reader and conversationalist. |
| Memberships: | - Texas Hedge Fund Association
- MTBC (Metroplex Technology Business Council) - Association for Corporate Growth - DFW Chapter - CEO Netweavers – M & A group - World Affairs Council - DFW - Board Member of Tech Business Council of the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce - Board Member ( founder member) of Dallas Business Clubs, a group of leaders of the alumni of the worlds top business schools - Board Member of the Texas Israel Chamber of Commerce - President of London Business School alumni of North Texas - Active supporter of “Art For the Bridge” charity for cancer patients - Member of BioDFW Committee |
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Agravat Bipin B
Interested in Internet Technology, Moblie Technology, Social Entreprenuer etc. 10 years of Indiustrial, Educational Experience as Creative Director,Entrepreneur and Internet Visionary , ICT Consultant, Usability consultant, Community Develop...
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Jeff Palmer
Love working with local businesses all across this great country of ours!
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