37th Annual Investors Choice

Welcome to Kinect Capital, a thriving hub where underdogs, dreamers, and innovators find their voice in the entrepreneurial narrative. Born in Utah but reaching far beyond, we champion individual power, creativity, and the collective triumphs of diverse thinkers, doers, dreamers, and creators.Kinect Capital is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that is celebrating its 40th year of assisting entrepreneurs. The Kinect Capital mission is to improve the human condition through technological entrepreneurship by helping new entrepreneurs create the next generation of industry leading companies. Our vision is to empower emerging and diverse entrepreneurs to create technologically and commercially sustainable companies that increase high-quality jobs and new economic opportunities in under-served regions of the US.Kinect Capital offerseducational programmingfor new and experienced entrepreneurs to better understand the nuances of raising investment capital.  We also offer in-depth mentoring to assist entrepreneurs develop and refine their investor presentations. Pleasecontact us to learn more,apply to participate, orregister for upcoming events.

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The 37th Investor Choice Conference is a pitch event in which emerging CEO's will pitch their startups following several weeks of mentoring.

The Slopes EVNTS Center

The theme of this years’ conference is Hope. As we emerge from an extended period of uncertainty, what are the things we can do to promote recovery and realize growth.Investors Choice Alumni companies have gone on to raise over $1.2 billion in angel/venture capital and over $10 billion in exits M&amp;A/IPO since 2009. Over our 37 year history, 80% of our Alumni have either been acquired or are still in business. This is a great conference to find deal-flow as well as to make new connections and hope you will join us.Investors Choice Conference Schedule of Events: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. Welcome by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentechristensen/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Trent Christensen</a> (<a href="https://venturecapital.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">VentureCapital.Org</a>) 9:10 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Opening Remarks by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danhemmert/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dan Hemmert</a> (<a href="http://www.goed.utah.gov/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Governor’s Office of Economic Development</a>)9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cscproductions/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Carine Clark</a> (<a href="https://pelionvp.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pelion Venture Partners</a>)

10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. <a href="https://venturecapital.org/2021-investors-choice-presenters/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Company Presentations</a> <a href="https://venturecapital.org/2021-investors-choice-presenters/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch &amp; Fireside Discussion with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimpolese/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kim Polese</a> (<a href="https://www.crowdsmart.ai/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CrowdSmart</a>) &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraspalding/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tara Spalding</a> (<a href="https://boomstartup.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BoomStartup Accelerator</a><a href="https://www.hen-house.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>)

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Roundtable Discussion: How to Be a Good Angel Investor &amp; Setting Your Investments Up for Future SuccessModerator: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-baird-44824215/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Scott Baird</a> (<a href="https://www.hollandhart.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Holland &amp; Hart</a>)Panel: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sambernards/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sam Bernards</a> (<a href="https://reviate.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Reviate</a>) | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-mcbride-9b137430/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nate McBride</a> (<a href="https://tmrk.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tamarak Capital</a>) | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nasherika/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Erika Nash</a> (<a href="https://www.sorensoncapital.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sorenson Capital</a>) | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-warnock-b1426/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Greg Warnock</a> (<a href="https://mercatopartners.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mercato Partners</a>)

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Roundtable Discussion: Economic Outlook for 2021 and BeyondModerator: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-erickson-78867a4/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mark Erickson</a> (<a href="https://tannerco.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tanner LLC</a>)Panel: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-henley-23407816/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jerry Henley</a> (<a href="https://www.uvu.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Utah Valley University</a>) | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieneilson/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Katie Neilson</a> (<a href="https://www.assure.co/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Assure</a>) | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachsivertson/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Zach Sivertson</a> (<a href="https://mercatopartners.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mercato Partners</a>) | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-henley-23407816/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dalton Wright</a> (<a href="https://www.kickstartfund.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kickstart Seed Fund</a>)

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Reception and NetworkingVentureCapital.Org is excited to be hosting Investors Choice as a virtual + in-person conference, pending changes due to COVID19. Virtual tickets are discounted 40% than in-person ticket pricing. VentureCapital.Org will refund 40% of in-person tickets if <ol><li>the event becomes virtual-only, or </li><li>if the attendee has been exposed to COVID19 14 days leading up to the event or would otherwise prefer to attend virtually.</li></ol>

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