Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum
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
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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