Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Baltimore Forum - Nov 18 IN PERSON

Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Premium Baltimore Forum

IN-PERSON

November 18, 2025

Come join us in Baltimore, MD for a CONNECTpreneur Forum event like you've never seen before! This event is set to be a smaller and more exclusive gathering, tailor-made for premium networking and connecting entrepreneurs with seasoned investors. With CONNECTpreneur's track record of fostering valuable connections and driving investment opportunities, attendees can expect an unparalleled platform to fuel their business growth.

Tickets will go FAST, as we only have a VERY limited number available!

CONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup, which has been attended by over 40,000 business leaders since 2011.

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.

Continental breakfast and unlimited coffee will be provided.

Program Highlights:

- We are capping attendance at 200 business leaders, including 75+ angel investors and accredited private investors, family offices, VCs, etc.

- Investor and VIP Speakers who are deeply rooted in our community, sharing their insider knowledge and showcasing the innovation thriving in our region.

- Heavy networking before, during, and after the event

Company Showcase:

We will have a Rocket Pitch session with 8-12 emerging tech companies: A dedicated session for companies to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and innovations to a captivated audience of investors and industry experts. Companies will be introduced by:

ANTHONY MILLIN - Founder and Co-Chair, NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers

DEBBIE CLINE - Founder & Chief of Customer Success, Buzzy Rocket

SPEAKERS

S. TIEN WONG - CEO, Opus8; Founder, Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum

ALEX TRIANTIS, Dean, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

CHRISTOPHER STEELE, Chief of Strategy and Business Development, Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC)

HARRY COKER, JR. (Invited), Secretary of Commerce, Maryland Department of Commerce

KELLY SCHULZ, CEO, Maryland Tech Council

JEAN-LUC PARK, Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Senior Director, Social Impact Funds, TEDCO

TASHA CORNISH, Executive Director, Cybersecurity Association

CHRIS FREW, Founder, BioBuzz

EARLY STAGE INVESTOR PANEL

ALEX TRIANTIS (Moderator), Dean, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

JEFF CHERRY, Managing General Partner, Conscious Venture Partners

CHRIS COLLEGE, Managing Partner, TCP Venture Capital

TEDDY GRESSER, Senior Director Seed Funds, TEDCO

DEBORAH HEMINGWAY, General Partner, Ecphora Capital

EVENT PARTNERS

Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business

NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers

TEDCO

Buzzy Rocket

Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC)

Shulman Rogers

Startup Grind

Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO)

Maryland Tech Council

Founder Institute

Cybersecurity Association

BioBuzz

Keiretsu Forum

Blu Venture Investors

Chicago ArchAngels

Cirtine Angels

Dingman Center Angels

MIT Alumni Angels

New Jersey Angels

Enterprise Transformation Solutions

Monte Jade Science & Technology Association

Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI)

Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative

Ryan & Wetmore

The Center for Advancing Innovation

KoBE

U.S. International Development Center (USIDC)

Annual Wharton Innovation Summit

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Click here to view PREVIOUS INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS (partial list)

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