EVCCon 2024

EVC at University of Michigan

Come join us at the second annual EVCCon to network with and learn from the best in the investing and startup ecosystems.

Ross School of Business

EVCCon is an annual event organized by the Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital (EVC) Club at Ross, in collaboration with the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies.This year’s theme is Venture Forward: Building Resilient Startups and Funds in a Changing Landscape.The conference will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, and workshops covering topics such as leveraging new technology and innovation within a changing landscape, accessing funding and resources, and building and scaling a successful business. The conference will also offer ample opportunities for networking and mentoring, both online and offline. Register now to secure your spot!Keynote sessions with:<ul><li>Adrian Fenty (MaC Venture Capital)</li><li>Semil Shah (Haystack)</li></ul>Panel sessions on:<ul><li>The founder journey to build a successful company</li><li>Building and developing an early-stage VC firm</li><li>Non-investor career paths within the innovation ecosystem</li><li>Changing landscapes in each of climate, tech, and healthcare</li></ul>Speakers including:<ul><li>Don Tappan (Braemar Energy Ventures)</li><li>Kristina Simmons (Overwater Ventures)</li><li>Matt Taylor (The Holding Co)</li><li>Trista Van Tine (MI Tech Week, MI Founders Fund)</li><li>Christiana DelloRusso (LRVHealth)</li><li>Steve Mock (Blumberg Capital)</li><li>Praveen Kumar Arivazhagan (EY-Parthenon)</li><li>Alex Marquez (Experian Ventures)</li><li>Sharon Matusik (Dean of Ross)</li><li>Dan Feder (U-M Endowment)</li><li>Joshua Allen (Cooley)</li><li>Deeana Ahmed (Our Next Energy)</li><li>Wesley Selke (Better Ventures)</li><li>David Horowitz (Touchdown Ventures)</li><li>Todd Sullivan (Exitwise)</li><li>John Moragne (Sunstone Partners)</li><li>Chris Rizik (Renaissance Venture Capital)</li><li>Diane Bouis (mid-stage MedTech accelerator)</li><li>Karlos Bledsoe (Seae Ventures)</li></ul>

Agenda

Check-in

Opening Remarks

Keynote Speaker

Exit Stories & Strategies: Insights from Serial Entrepreneurs

Networking Lunch

Michigan Unleashed: Developing an EVC Powerhouse

Breakout Session 1a - Navigating Uncertainty: Mastering the Unknown

Breakout Session 1b - The LP's Perspective: What Justifies Investing in a Fund

Breakout Session 1c - Emerging Spaces: Investing in Care Infrastructure

Breakout Session 2b - Emerging Spaces: Next Steps in Climate & Sustainability

Breakout Session 2a - Emerging Spaces: Impact Investing & Inclusive Capitalism

Breakout Session 2c - Emerging Spaces: The Next Focus for Healthcare Investing

Innovate Everywhere: Catalyzing Innovation in Roles Beyond Founders

Closing Remarks

Reception

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