Big Idea CONNECTpreneur FALL FORUM - September 20, 2018
"The Best Networking Event in the MidAtlantic."
This will be our 35th consecutive SOLD OUT event over the last 7 years!
Over 70% of previous attendees surveyed say that CONNECTpreneur is the "Number One" tech and investor event in the Mid-Atlantic region!
DCInno calls CONNECTpreneur "The Best Networking Event in DC" and a "NETWORKING JACKPOT" of the Region's TOP Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, CXOs, Angels, and VCs.
This UNIQUE EVENT is like NONE OTHER in our region, because of the high quality of our attendees, speakers and presenters.
And YES, the networking is unprecedented!
Program Highlights:
AWESOME DEALMAKER PANEL
We expect 300 business leaders, including 150+ CEOs & Founders, as well as 80+ angels & VCs
SHOWCASE of 8 Emerging tech companies
Heavy NETWORKING before, during, and after the event
Breakfast and unlimited coffee/tea will be provided.
CONNECTpreneur is a quarterly networking mashup, which has been attended by over 8000 business leaders over the past 7 years.
Space is very limited at this venue. We expect another SELLOUT crowd, so there will be no on-site registration. All attendees MUST BE pre-registered.
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PREVIOUS INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS (partial list):
Revolution Ventures, Carlyle Group, Kinetic Ventures, Sterling Partners, Core Capital, Grotech, Novak Biddle, New Atlantic Ventures, True Ventures, Edison Ventures, SWaN & Legend Venture Partners, Updata, Venturehouse, Boulder Ventures, Multiplier Capital, Saratoga Investment Corp., Maryland Venture Fund, New Markets Venture Partners, 500 Startups ,Amplifier Venture Partners, DFW Capital Partners, Farragut Capital, NextGen Angels, CIT GAP Funds, TEDCO, BluVenture Investors, Leeds Novamark, TEDCO, 1776, Private Access Network, CAV Angels, K Street Capital, Select Venture Partners, RLMcCall Capital, ID Private Equity, Cranbrook Capital, Baltimore Angels, Fortify Ventures, Acceleprise, US Boston Capital, VentureCross Partners, Berman Enterprises, Dingman Angels, Neuberger & Co. Ventures, McLean Capital, Angel Venture Forum, Brilliant Keypoint Investments, Paras Ventures, NextSteps Capital, Noblestar Capital, Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Grindstone Partners, Exhilirator, New Vantage Group, New Dominion Angels, 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, Palace Investment Co., Decisive Investment Group, Harrell Partners, Ruxton Ventures, MD Center for Entrepreneurship, Conscious Venture Labs, and Keiretsu Forum.
EVENT PARTNERS:
AT&T
Maryland Tech Council
Tech2000
LORE Systems
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
BDO
Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker
Womble Bond Dickinson
Association for Enterprise Growth
Montgomery County Economic Development Corp.
CBRE
SunTrust Bank
NFP
Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship (UMD)
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative
Institute for Excellence in Sales
Wharton DC Innovation Summit
Tech Council of Maryand Venture Mentoring Services
Ryan & Wetmore
Hafezi Capital
National Association of Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
TESTIMONIALS and MEDIA
PRESS:
"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
"CONNECTpreneur is the region's leading event for bringing together people who will drive our economy forward."
Lyles Carr
Sevior Vice President, The McCormick Group
"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
"Thank you again for the invitation to CONNECTpreneur. It is so incredible to watch the Forum become THE entrepreneurshi[/investor forum in the Washington, DC metro area, and maybe the entire Mid-atlantic region."
Dennis Defensor
Senior VP, Worldwide Sales, OROCK Technologies
"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
Professor, American University
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
Director, Raffa Insurance Services
"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
Partner and Managing Director, Newport Board Group
"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
"Event was great. Quality attendees, good energy – contacts – content."
Bud Morrissette
CEO, Interstate Group Holdings
"it was an outstanding event! Thank you for having us be part of CONNECTpreneur...I feel like I've experienced the best of breed in networking and relationship groups. Nicely done."
Jack Quarles
Co-Author, Same Side Selling
"I thought the event yesterday at Marymount University was absolutely outstanding! The attendance was fantastic and the content was extraordinary. Thank you for curating such a great event. The Vice Chair of the Arlington County Board was extraordinarily impressed. Thank you so much for allowing us to be part of it and we look forward to the event."
Victor Hoskins
Director, Arlington County (VA) Economic Development
FAQs
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Parking is available in the building and in surrounding buildings. We recommend that you use METRO.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can e-mail the organizers at twong@opus8.com.
What's the refund policy?
All sales are final and there are no refunds. Any cancellations received before September 4 may be credited towards a future CONNECTpreneur Forum.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No. One you register on Eventbrite, you are good to go!
Can I update my registration information?
Yes
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
The “Service Provider” ticket is fully transferable. The Investor/Entrepreneur/CEO ticket is transferable only to another investor, founder or CEO. It is not transferrable to a service provider.