CONNECTpreneur Baltimore Forum - November 16th IN PERSON

100 International Drive,Baltimore MD 21202

16 November, 2022

Description

The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland Johns Hopkins Carey Business School November 16, 2022 "The Best Networking Event in the MidAtlantic." This will be our 49th consecutive Sold Out in-person event over the last 11 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: - "State of Early Stage Financing" with panel of leading investors - Update on Maryland Venture Fund and TEDCO - We expect 250 business leaders, including 100+ CEOs & Founders, as well as dozens of angels & VCs - Showcase of 10 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 25,000 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: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022 AGENDA 7:30 - 9:00 am - REGISTRATION & NETWORKING - COMPANY EXHIBITS 9:00 - 9:15 am - WELCOME REMARKS S. TIEN WONG - CEO, Opus8, Inc.; Founder, Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum ALEXANDER TRIANTIS - Dean, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School 9:15 - 9:25 am - TEDCO and MARYLAND VENTURE FUND UPDATE Introduction: MATTHEW LEE - CEO, FASTech, Inc.; President, U.S. International Development Center and KoBE; Board Member, TEDCO TROY L. STOVALL - CEO, TEDCO 9:25 - 10:00 am - INVESTOR PANEL Moderated by ALEXANDER TRIANTIS - Dean, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School CHRIS COLLEGE, Managing Partner, TCP Venture Capital TODD MARKS, Managing Partner, Mindgrub Ventures; Chairman of the Board, Maryland Tech Council KATHERINE HILL RITCHIE, Senior Director, Venture Funds, TEDCO 10:00 - 10:10 am - MARYLAND TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL UPDATE KELLY SCHULZ, CEO, Maryland Technology Council; former Secretary, Maryland Department of Commerce 10:10 - 10:55 am - COMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH  Showcase of 10 Promising early stage companies; companies will be announced November 9. Companies will be introduced by: GEORGE NEMPHOS, Founding Member, Nemphos Braue ANTHONY MILLIN - Chair of NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers; Venture Partner, Third Sphere 10:55 am - Noon - NETWORKING and COMPANY EXHIBITS PREVIOUS INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS (partial list) Over 3400 accredited high net worth and "high income" private investors, VCs, corporate investors, and family office investors have attended CONNECTpreneur events. Investor groups include the following: Revolution Ventures, Carlyle Group, Kinetic Ventures, Sterling Partners, Core Capital, Grotech, UPDATA, Novak Biddle, New Atlantic Ventures, Edison Ventures, SWaN & Legend Venture Partners, Venturehouse, Boulder Ventures, TDF Funds, Ballast Point Ventures, Multiplier Capital, Saratoga Investment Corp., Maryland Venture Fund, New Markets Venture Partners, True Ventures, 500 Startups, Amplifier Venture Partners, DFW Capital Partners, Farragut Capital, NextGen Angels, CIT GAP Funds, TEDCO, BluVenture Investors, Leeds Novamark, 1776, Private Access Network, CAV Angels, K Street Capital, Select Venture Partners, RLMcCall Capital, ID Private Equity, Cranbrook Capital, Baltimore Angels, Pennington Partners, Acceleprise, Blue Marlin Partners, US Boston Capital, VentureCross Partners, Berman Enterprises, Dingman Angels, Neuberger & Co. Ventures, McLean Capital, Angel Venture Forum, Brilliant Keypoint Investments, Paras Ventures, NextSteps Capital, Noblestar Capital, Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Grindstone Partners, Exhilirator, New Vantage Group, New Dominion Angels, National Capital Companies, Enhanced Capital, MTECH Ventures, Mosaic Capital, Opus8, Blue Heron Capital, Duncaster Investments, Private Capital Network, Next-Stage Development Group, Lancaster Angel Network, Decisive Investment Group, Harrell Partners, Ruxton Ventures, MD Center for Entrepreneurship, Fortify Ventures, Conscious Venture Labs, and Keiretsu Forum. EVENT PARTNERS Johns Hopkins Carey Business School TEDCO Nemphos Braue NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers Association for Enterprise Growth Truist Financial 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 Dingman Angels 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 at Marymount University 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 CEO, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority FAQs What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?  The venue is right across the street from the Four Seasons Hotel. Parking is available in the building garage.  How can I contact the organizer with any questions? You can e-mail the organizers at [email protected]. What's the refund policy? All sales are final and there are no refunds. Any cancellations received before October 30 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 transferable? The “Service Provider” ticket is fully transferable. The Investor/Entrepreneur/CEO ticket is transferable only to another investor, founder or CEO. It is not transferable 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.