Real Talk from Real VC's

The Ion

Join us for a candid fireside chat on venture capital and its role in supporting and growing innovative startups.

Blackstreet 2023

BlackStreet is a month-long series of Black History Month events in the Ion District to celebrate and spotlight the contributions of Black innovators.

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Real Talk from Real VC&#x27;sOur panel of experienced venture capitalists will candidly share their insights on the current state of the industry, what they look for in potential investments, and how they work with founders to help their companies succeed.Topics include:<ul><li>What VC’s wish founders knew</li><li>Why venture capital may not be right for you</li><li>Is your idea venture fundable</li><li>Who will likely get funded, who doesn’t, and why</li><li>H﻿ow not to pitch a VC</li><li>How to become a venture capitalist</li></ul>P﻿anelists include:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennysaizan/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">L﻿enny Saizan, Managing Partner, Urban Capital Network</a> - Moderator<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyellisjr/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Zachary Ellis, Jr., CEO and Managing Director, South Loop Ventures</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pilarcjohnson/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">P﻿ilar Johnson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Deput Capital</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonwesleynorman/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Jason Norman, Partner, Concrete Rose</a>BlackStreet is a month-long series of Black History Month events in the Ion District to celebrate and spotlight the contributions of Black innovators.

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