CONNECTpreneur Brings Investors, Entrepreneurs and Emerging Companies Together in Washington, D.C.

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George Washington University

George Washington University, DC

The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum brought together the Washington region's innovation community for networking, investor perspectives, and pitches from six emerging companies. Hosted at George Washington University by Tien Wong, the event featured panels, ecosystem updates, and presentations from prominent regional investors and startups.

Organizer: CONNECTpreneur

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Agenda

  1. Networking — Networking among entrepreneurs, investors and technology leaders
  2. Morning · Welcome Remarks — Opening remarks by Brian Coblitz
  3. SBA Spotlight — Federal programs supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses
  4. Morning · Investor Spotlight — Five investors share what they look for
  5. Morning · Rocket Pitch Showcase — Six emerging companies pitch their technologies

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Tien Wong — Founder & CEO, Opus8 (Speaker)
  • Brian Coblitz — Executive Director of Technology Commercialization Office, George Washington University (Speaker)
  • Adam Lattimore — Director of Technology and Innovation, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (Speaker)
  • Tami Howie — Acting Deputy Associate Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration (Speaker)
  • Hark Ahluwalia — Revolution (Speaker)
  • Haley Bryant — Partner, Hustle Fund (Speaker)
  • Deborah Hemingway — Managing Partner, Ecphora Capital (Speaker)
  • Browning Herbert — Managing Director, Ringbolt Capital (Speaker)
  • Bob Struble — Partner, Blu Venture Investors (Speaker)
  • Anthony Millin — Founder & Co-Chair, SR NEXT (Speaker)
  • Maureen Mulvihill — President and CEO, Actuated Medical (Speaker)
  • John Valenti — Founder and CEO, Cash Margin Partners (Speaker)
  • Dr. Charles Brown — Founder and CEO, Ginkgo-AI (Speaker)
  • Dr. Matthew Lumb — CEO, Polaris Semiconductor (Speaker)
  • Herbert Pearson — Founder and CEO, Travel-EZ.com (Speaker)

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