The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - May 19 IN PERSON

1825 Eye Street, NW,Washington DC 20006

19 May, 2022

Description

The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - Washington DC May 19, 2022 "The Best Networking Event in the MidAtlantic." The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - Washington DC May 19, 2022 "The Best Networking Event in the MidAtlantic." This will be our 46th consecutive Sold Out in-person event over the last 10 years! Over 70% of previous attendees surveyed say that CONNECTpreneur is the "Number One" tech and investor event in the Mid-Atlantic region! This unique event is like none other in the Mid-Atlantic, because of the high quality of our attendees, speakers and presenters. And YES, the networking is unprecedented! Program Highlights: - Fireside Chat with Rockstar CEO - Updates from Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, District of Columbia; George Washington University, and the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District - VIP Investor Panel: "Latest Trends in Early Stage Investing" - We expect 300+ business leaders, including 100+ CEOs & Founders, as well as dozens of angels & VCs - Showcase of 12 Emerging tech companies - Heavy networking before, during, and after the event Buffet breakfast and unlimited coffee/tea will be provided. CONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup, which has been attended by over 11,000 business leaders over the past 10 years. Space is very limited at this venue, and we expect another Sold Out crowd, so there will be no on-site registration. All attendees must be pre-registered. Please "Like" us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Connectpreneur Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @connectpreneur And visit our Website at connectpreneur.org DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 19 @ 7:30am EDT AGENDA 7:30-8:45 am - REGISTRATION / NETWORKING 8:45 - 9:20 am - WELCOME REMARKS S. TIEN WONG - CEO, Opus8; Founder, Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum LEONA AGOURIDIS, Executive Director, Golden Triangle Business Improvement District JOHN FALCICCHIO - Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, District of Columbia DR. ANUJ MEHROTRA - Dean, George Washington University School of Business DAN DOOLEY - Managing Director, Tishman Speyer 9:20 - 10:25 am - COMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH - 12 Promising Early Stage Companies Companies will be introduced by: ANTHONY MILLIN - Chair of NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers; Venture Partner, Urban.Us ANDY TUCKER, Partner, Nelson Mullins WILL CHOI, Assurance Partner, Dixon Hughes Goodman Companies will be announced on May 9, 2022 10:25 - 11:15 am - INVESTOR PANEL: "Latest Trends in Early Stage Investing" MODERATOR: JIM CHUNG - Associate VP for Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, George Washington University 11:15 am - Noon - NETWORKING PREVIOUS INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS (partial list) Over 3000 accredited private investors, VCs, angels, corporate investors and family offices have attended CONNECTpreneur events over the past 10 years, including the following: Revolution Ventures, Carlyle Group, Google Ventures (GV), Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Sierra Ventures, Intel Capital, Garage Technology Ventures, ABS Capital, Sterling Partners, Nokia Growth Partners, Camber Creek, Koch Industries, 1863 Ventures, Conscious Venture Fund, Core Capital, Grotech, UPDATA, Rethink Impact, New Atlantic Ventures, PROOF.VC, Edison Ventures, SWaN & Legend Venture Partners, Venturehouse, Boulder Ventures, TDF Funds, Ballast Point Ventures, Multiplier Capital, Saratoga Investment Corp., Maryland Venture Fund, Hercules Technology Growth Capital, UrbanUs, Option3Ventures, New Markets Venture Partners, True Ventures, Enhanced Capital, Novak Biddle, 500 Startups, Kinetic Ventures, Halcyon Angels, DFW Capital Partners, Farragut Capital, NextGen Angels, CIT GAP Funds, TEDCO, BluVenture Investors, Leeds Novamark, 1776, Early Light Capital, Private Access Network, CAV Angels, K Street Capital, RLMcCall Capital, Cranbrook Capital, Baltimore Angels, Pennington Partners, Acceleprise, Blue Marlin Partners, US Boston Capital, VentureCross Partners, Berman Enterprises, Dingman Angels, Neuberger & Co. Ventures, McLean Capital, DiamondTech Ventures, Brilliant Keypoint Investments, Paras Ventures, NextSteps Capital, Noblestar Capital, Grindstone Partners, Exhilirator, New Vantage Group, New Dominion Angels, National Capital Companies, MTECH Ventures, Mosaic Capital, Opus8, Blue Heron Capital, Duncaster Investments, Private Capital Network, Next-Stage Development Group, Lancaster Angel Network, Tysons Angels, Harrell Partners, Active Angel Investors, Select Venture Partners, ID Private Equity, Angel Venture Forum, NY Private Equity Forum, Landmark Capital, and Ruxton Ventures. EVENT PARTNERS Golden Triangle Business Improvement District DMPED - Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, District of Columbia George Washington University Tishman Speyer NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers Nelson Mullins DHG WeWork TEDCO Association for Enterprise Growth Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation SunTrust Bank NFP New York Life Baltimore Angels Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring Services Startup Grind - Columbia, MD Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI) Keiretsu Forum Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative Institute for Excellence in Sales Wharton DC Innovation Summit Founder Institute Center for Advancing Innovation Ryan & Wetmore KoBE U.S. International Development Center (USIDC) National Association of Business Owners and Entrepreneurs (NABOE) TESTIMONIALS and MEDIA PRESS: http://connectpreneur.org/press "No B.S. that was the best biz networking event I have ever been to." Darren Womer CEO, National Capital Companies Chairman, Clear Government Solutions "CONNECTpreneur is the region's leading event for bringing together people who will drive our economy forward." Lyles Carr Senior Vice President, The McCormick Group "Not every investor and startup meeting in town is worthwhile. I would run through walls to get to yours though." Joe Kessler CEO, Next Stage Development Group "You pulled off a great conference. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for inviting me!!" John Backus Managing Partner, New Atlantic Ventures "Thank you again for the invitation to CONNECTpreneur. It is so incredible to watch the Forum become THE entrepreneurship/investor forum in the Washington, DC metro area, and maybe the entire Mid-atlantic region." Dennis Defensor Senior VP, Worldwide Sales, OROCK Technologies "What a great conference...There was a distinct energy and enthusiasm at your meeting, unlike the usual droll meetings like this. So well done." John Holaday, CEO, QRx Pharma "One of the best events I have ever sponsored!" Mark Ellenbogen Partner, BDO "Great event this week! Great speakers, atmosphere and people! Reminded me of the good ole days!" Tom Kohn Professor, American University Founder, Transactis "It was amazing. Best event I have ever attended!" Jill Chodorov, Angel Investor "I thought you put on a terrific event. I was really impressed with the caliber of people and the format of the event." Jim Van Eperen, Angel Investor Director, Raffa Insurance Services "That was one of the best VC conferences I can remember attending. It had all the positive energy of the boom years, without the unbridled reckless exuberance." Jim Long Founder, VentureCross Partners "Bravo! Great program." Tony Cord Partner and Managing Director, Newport Board Group "It was first class....well done!" Chad MacDonald CEO, Connected Services "Amazing how many high-level people you had..." Wade Tetsuka, CEO, US Transactions Corp. "It was very successful! A good combination of networking time, information, and presentation of deal opportunities. The interview approach worked well I thought, and the room was certainly full." George Harrop Managing Director, CapitalSource "It was a really good crowd of operators and investors…rare for these so-called 'forums.'" David Giannini Chairman and CEO, CirrusWorks "Event was great. Quality attendees, good energy – contacts – content." Bud Morrissette CEO, Interstate Group Holdings "it was an outstanding event! Thank you for having us be part of CONNECTpreneur...I feel like I've experienced the best of breed in networking and relationship groups. Nicely done." Jack Quarles Co-Author, Same Side Selling "I thought the event yesterday was absolutely outstanding! The attendance was fantastic and the content was extraordinary. Thank you for curating such a great event. The Vice Chair of the Arlington County Board was extraordinarily impressed. Thank you so much for allowing us to be part of it and we look forward to the event." Victor Hoskins President and CEO, Fairfax County Economic Development Corporation FAQs What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?  The venue (International Square, 1825 EYE St, NW) is located one block from the Farragut West Metro station and 3 blocks from the Farragut North Metro station. There are several parking garages and on-street parking around the building. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? You can e-mail CONNECTpreneur Community Manager Skylar Rallison at [email protected]. What's the refund policy? All sales are final and there are no refunds. Any cancellations received before April 30, 2022 may be credited towards a future CONNECTpreneur Forum. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No. Once you register on Eventbrite, you are good to go! We will send you a couple of confirmation email s in the days leading up to the event. Can I update my registration information? Yes Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable? The “Service Provider” ticket is fully transferable. The Investor/Entrepreneur/CEO ticket is transferable only to another investor, founder or CEO. It is not transferrable to a service provider. How can I apply to present? If you have a promising early stage company that is raising capital or wanting to make a product announcement, please contact [email protected]. We have a Committee review process for prospective presenting companies.