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Presented by LORE Systems and Tech 2000, Inc., this UNIQUE EVENT is like NONE OTHER in our region, because of the high quality of our attendees, speakers and presenters.
Best of all, the networking is unprecedented!
Program Highlights:
We expect 250 business leaders, includng 150+ CEOs & Founders, as well as 60+ angels & VCs
Conversation and BOOK SIGNING with SETH GOLDMAN, Co-Founder and TeaEO of HONEST TEA
Attendees will receive a COMPLIMENTARY copy of Seth's brand new book, Mission in a Bottle
All-Star Panel of INVESTORS (see Agenda below)
SHOWCASE of Emerging tech companies
Heavy NETWORKING before, during, and after the event
The venue is the Tysons Corner Marriott in Tyson's Corner, Virginia.
A plated breakfast is included.
CONNECTpreneur is a quarterly networking mashup, which has been attended by over 1200 business leaders in the past 18 months. This event promises to be our best one yet!
Register now!
Here is our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Connectpreneur
And our Website: bigidea.lore.net
DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
AGENDA
7:00–8:15 am - ARRIVAL / NETWORKING
8:15 - 8:20 am - WELCOME
S. TIEN WONG, CEO of Tech 2000, Inc. and Chairman of Lore Systems, Inc.
8:20 - 9:15 am - ALL STAR INVESTOR PANEL - "State of the Capital Markets"
MODERATOR: JOHN BACKUS - Founder & Managing Partner, New Atlantic Ventures
EVAN BURFIELD - Managing Partner, K Street Capital; Co-Founder, 1776, and Chairman, Startup DC
JOE BURKHART - Managing DIrector, Saratoga Investment Corp.
DOUG GILBERT - General Partner, DFW Capital Partners
9:20 – 10:25 am - COMPANY SHOWCASE
AFFINITY
APPNETIC
CONSCIOUS VENTURE LAB
OTIPO
PIXSPAN
VAGABOND VENDING
10:30 - 11:15 am - FIRESIDE CHAT withSETH GOLDMAN, Co-Founder and "TeaEO" of HONEST TEA; Co-Author, MISSION IN A BOTTLE, The Honest Guide to Doing Business Differently - and Succeeding
11:15 - SETH GOLDMAN BOOK SIGNING and NETWORKING
Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of MISSION IN A BOTTLE
EXPECTED INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS (partial list):
We expect 60+ angel and VC investors including Grotech, Novak Biddle, Core Capital, New Atlantic Ventures, Edison Ventures, Updata, Saratoga Investment Corp., DFW Capital Partners, Farragut Capital, NextGen Angels, Revolution Ventures, CIT, New Markets Venture Partners, Leeds Novamark, Maryland Venture Fund, TEDCO, DFW Capital, BluVenture Investors, 1776 / K Street Capital, Acceleprise, US Boston, VentureCross Partners, Berman Enterprises, Dingman Center Angels, Neuberger & Co. Ventures, Saratoga Investment Corp., McLean Capital, Angel Venture Forum, Exhilirator, National Capital Companies, Enhanced Capital, MTECH Ventures, Mosaic Capital, Opus8, Starise Ventures, Blue Heron Capital, Duncaster Investments, Private Capital Network, Next-Stage Development Group, Lancaster Angel Network, Harrell Partners, Stanford Venture Advisors, MD Center for Entrepreneurship, Great Falls Capital, Hafezi Capital, and Keiretsu Forum.
EVENT PARTNERS:
Tech2000
LORE Systems
BDO
Wilson Sonsini
Deloitte.
Hogan Lovells
UBS Private Wealth - The Finnerty Group
Farnam Street Financial
Meltzer Group
McBride Real Estate
Ryan & Wetmore
TESTIMONIALS:
"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
"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
"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
EVP, Cygnus Business Media
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
CEO, TerraWi
"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
Riveron Consulting
"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
Founder and CEO, Core Communications
"Event was great. Quality attendees, good energy – contacts – content."
Bud Morrissette
CEO, Interstate Group Holdings
Please note: All sales are final and nonrefundable. Any cancellations received prior to August 30 may be credited toward our upcoming Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Fora in December '13 and March '14.
Have questions about Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Fall Forum, September 10, 2013?
Contact CONNECTpreneur
When & Where
Tysons Corner Marriott
8028 Leesburg Pike
Vienna,
VA 22182
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM (EDT)
CONNECTpreneur is an affiliate of Opus8, Inc. We facilitate hi-end C-level connections, dealmaking, capital formation, and education. CONNECTpreneur is a community of innovators, entrepreneurs and investors. Since 2011, over 9500 business leaders in the Mid-Atlantic have attended 39 of our bi-monthly Forums throughout DC, Northern VA, Baltimore, Bethesda, and College Park. The events are widely considered to be among the best tech and investment networking events in the country. More info at CONNECTpreneur.org
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