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SUMMARY:Collaborative CT July 2023
DESCRIPTION:All members of the innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem are welcome. Inclusion is key. Please join us! \n  \nJoin Email List: \nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/8iotMPu/CollabCT
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/collaborative-ct-july-2023/2023-07-20/
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SUMMARY:AIF Investor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/aif-investor-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Fairfield University\, Dolan School of Business\, 1073 N Benson Rd\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
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SUMMARY:iQ Investor Presentation Day
DESCRIPTION:UConn Innovation Quest (iQ) – From Idea\, to Prototype\, to Company \n  \nYear #12 – Investor Presentation Day (ONLINE): Friday June 16th from 8:30-2:30pm \n  \n• WEBEX Meeting Registration and Access Point will be sent to those attending during the week of June 12th. \n  \nThis year\, 180 student innovators from 74 disciplines and 36 teams participated in the 2023 UConn iQ competition. \nCurrently\, nine outstanding teams are looking forward to the iQ 2023 Investor Presentation Day\, which will be held ONLINE on Friday\, June 16th. Despite the early environmental and business challenges that they have faced\, each team has demonstrated the resilience and nimbleness of seasoned entrepreneurs. \nSince 2012\, we now have 22 successful iQ operating companies (an average of 2 per year or just under 25% of iQ InQbator participants)\, with 2 successful exits to major corporations. We are very excited about the current cohort and this will be your first chance to learn about new UConn student ventures as they launch on their Entrepreneurial Journey. \n  \nInvestor Presentation Day is the finale of the iQ Summer InQbator. \nWe invite you to listen\, learn and potentially invest in these teams. Each team will be allotted 10 minutes to tell their story with an additional 10 minutes of Q&A immediately following each presentation. \n  \nThis is your chance to learn about the next wave of innovative UConn student companies starting in our State. \n  \nPlease click Reserve A Spot to indicate that you will be joining us ONLINE on Friday\, June 16th\, 2023. \n  \nWe look forward to your participation in this year’s UConn iQ Investor Presentation Day. \nBest regards\, \nRich Dino\, Director\, UConn Innovation Quest \nDavid Noble\, Director\, The UConn Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/iq-investor-presentation-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T173000
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SUMMARY:InsurTech - Under the Microscope
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a deeper look into what InsurTech is all about. Come hear from experts what has changed and where it’s going.
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/insurtech-under-the-microscope/
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SUMMARY:AIF Investor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/aif-investor-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Fairfield University\, Dolan School of Business\, 1073 N Benson Rd\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T140000
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SUMMARY:FORGE Connecticut Launch and Startup Pitch Contest
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n3 hours\nMobile eTicket\n\n\n\n\nEveryone in CT’s innovation ecosystem is invited – startup companies\, suppliers\, manufacturers\, startup ecosystem organizations\, and investors. \nPaul Lavoie\, Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer\, will deliver a keynote. \nAs part of the festivities\, we’re offering five startups the chance to pitch for up to $40K in product development grants. An expert panel of judges will award the prizes. More startups will have tabletop demonstrations\, with a chance to win an audience choice award. Pitch and demo applications will be open from May 5th-19th. \nCome engage with the FORGE startup\, supplier\, and investor community\, learn about emerging technologies in CT\, and explore potential partnerships. CT’s ecosystem is already thriving and there’s so much potential for more.
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/forge-connecticut-launch-and-startup-pitch-contest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T000000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T133920Z
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SUMMARY:Yale Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 9th year\, the Yale Innovation Summit will convene innovators across Yale and beyond for two days of impactful conversations\, purposeful networking\, and inspiring lessons of leadership. \nThis year’s theme\, Expanding Impact\, reflects the momentum of the Yale and Connecticut entrepreneurial ecosystem and the Summit’s growth to now include tracks across more areas of groundbreaking innovation including arts\, biotech\, climate\, health\, and technology. \nWho should attend?\n\nInvestors interested in Yale and Connecticut startups\nCorporate and industry partners\nYale College\, graduate\, and professional students\nYale faculty and postdoctoral researchers\nInnovation partners in New Haven and beyond\n\nEvent Schedule\nWe will be announcing keynote speakers\, panels\, performances\, and pitch competitions soon. Sign up for our news to stay informed. 
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/yale-innovation-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T170000
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Climate Tech Social - Circular Economy
DESCRIPTION:Join Connecticut Innovations for their second Connecticut Climate Tech Social on Wednesday\, May 24\, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Parkville Market (1400 Park Street\, Hartford\, CT). Green innovators\, climate tech leaders\, investors and others from the ecosystem will be in attendance.
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/connecticut-climate-tech-social-circular-economy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T170000
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Climate Tech Social
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut Innovations is hosting our second Connecticut Climate Tech Social on Wednesday\, May 24\, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Parkville Market (1400 Park Street\, Hartford\, CT). These events are part of CI’s climate-focused series to create relationships between environmental innovators and give the state’s green ecosystem an opportunity to network and discuss relevant climate-related ideas. \nIf you would like to attend\, please register here. \nThroughout the evening\, you will get to hear from circular economy experts\, including two recent additions to CI’s climate tech portfolio. \nSpeakers include: \n\nKatie Dykes\, Commissioner of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP): Commissioner Dykes has more than 10 years of experience leading green initiatives\, including previous roles with Connecticut PURA\, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative\, Inc.\, the White House Council on Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Energy.\nJeff Cohen\, VP of Sales\, Cambium Carbon: A champion for sustainability\, Jeff leads sales for Cambium Carbon\, a circular economy startup reforesting America by enabling local wood economies.\nJonathan Fife\, CEO\, Bright Feeds: As the company’s leader\, Jonathan helps companies meet their sustainability goals and increase profit margins through innovative food waste-to-animal feed recycling services
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/connecticut-climate-tech-social/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T173000
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SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Us!\nWe’ve planned a casual\, but highly interactive gathering that will allow you to: \n\nlearn about angel investing\, the Angel Investor Forum and how early-stage capital fuels innovation\n\n\nlearn more about Hartford’s growing innovation community\, and the types of companies growing in our own backyard\n\n\nconnect with others looking for a way to leverage their investments for community growth.\n\n*Participation in this event is by invite only. And we’re looking engage with those who meet the definition of an accredited investor – whether or not you’ve previously participated in this type of investing. \n\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n5:30 – Arrival \n5:45 – 6:10 – Angel Investing 101 – Marty Isaac\, President\, Angel Investor Forum \n6:10-6:30 – CEO Panel: Why Early Stage Capital Matters \n\nMike Kalen\, CEO – Covr Financial Technologies\nChris Allen\, CEO – iCleanse\nKevin Rocco\, Founder – Biorez\n\n6:30-7:00 – Networking
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/angel-investing-101/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230519
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SUMMARY:ACA 2023 - The Summit of Angel Investing
DESCRIPTION:ACA 2023 – The Summit of Angel Investing \nThe ACA Summit in 2023 is moving west to Vegas! Join us for three days of quality content\, interactive discussions and vibrant networking to elevate your angel investing experience. Whether you are a new or experienced investor\, angel group leader or part of the broader community supporting entrepreneurs and early stage investments\, you’ll learn the latest on trending topics and meet new people\, all to help improve your outcomes. \nInspiring Speakers and All New Topics \nOur all-star lineup of speakers will kick off informative and interactive discussions to help you reach new heights. The welcome reception\, breakout sessions\, and networking breaks are designed for maximum engagement to make more connections. \n\nHot Industries\nEcosystem Partnerships\nNew Perspectives\nBetter Basics\nNetworking\, Pitches & Dealflow\n\nThe Flagship Event of the Industry \nThe ACA Summit is the flagship angel investing event of the year. Hosted by the Angel Capital Association (ACA)\, it supports professional development of new and experienced angel investors and ecosystem leaders exploring critical topics facing the angel investing community. It’s the must attend event to hear the latest findings and best practices from industry experts and network with a diverse community to help angel investors make smart investment decisions.\nACA is the largest angel investor professional development organization in the world\, representing more than 15\,000 angels who invest individually or through 250+ angel organizations\, online platforms\, and family offices. ACA members work side by side with other motivated\, successful early stage investors to identify prospective investments\, conduct due diligence research\, mentor and advise early-stage companies and enhance local startup ecosystems. \nAnn and Bill Payne ACA Angel University \nThe Ann and Bill Payne ACA Angel University provides a foundational curriculum for a deeper understanding of important investment topics and to prepare angel investors for their next deal. Open to attendees of the ACA Summit 2023\, local investors\, entrepreneurs and ecosystem players\, there are four pre-summit seminars\, held on May 15 and 16\, 2023\, covering Fundamentals of Angel Investing\, Angel Exit Strategies\, Risks in Angel Investing and Startup Board Interactive Course. This flexible program allows you to register for one or more workshops to create a customized experience (separate registration required). \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/aca-2023-the-summit-of-angel-investing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T103000
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SUMMARY:AIF Investor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/aif-investor-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Fairfield University\, Dolan School of Business\, 1073 N Benson Rd\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T170000
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CREATED:20230119T214931Z
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SUMMARY:Wesleyan University - Startup Incubator Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Listen to student entrepreneurs share their bright business ideas \nIn-Person in Shanklin 107
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/wesleyan-university-startup-incubator-demo-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T120000
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SUMMARY:UCONN - Technology Commercialization Services - GROSSMAN AUDITORIUM
DESCRIPTION:GROSSMAN AUDITORIUM\n400 Farmington Avenue\nFarmington\, CT 06032 \nTechnology Commercialization Services cordially invites you\nto attend a showcase of the newest innovative technology\nand startups from UConn students and faculty supported\nthrough the SPARK program.\nThe SPARK program\, through the Office of the Vice\nPresident for Research\, aims to provide UConn faculty with\nfunding opportunities\, guidance through startup formation\,\nand assistance with the commercialization process. \n12:00 – 12:05 pm  \nWELCOME  \nAbhijit Banerjee\, PhD  \nAVP\, Innovation & Entrepreneurship  \n12:05 – 12:10 pm  \nOPENING REMARKS  \nPamir Alpay\, PhD  \nVP of Research\, Innovation & Entrepreneurship  \n12:10 – 12:15 pm  \nSPARK PROGRAM UPDATES  \nVivek Ramakrishnan\, PhD  \nDirector of Venture Development  \nMatt Mroz\, PhD  \nInternal Funding Coordinator  \n12:15 – 1:30 pm  \nSPARK PRESENTATIONS &   \nUCONN STARTUP PRESENTATIONS Eugene Pinkhassik  \nIntegration of palladium-catalyzed reactions  in continuous manufacturing  \nSun Luyi  \nHigh Performance Nanocoatings  \nLaijun Lai  \nTargeting TAPBPL in antitumor immunotherapy  \nRaman Bahal  \nLiver- and Kidney-targeted delivery of next generation  miRNA inhibitors using carbohydrate-based conjugates Ali Tamayol  \nEngineering a Handheld One-step Foaming and Printing  Device for the Treatment of Soft Tissue Injuries 2 UConn Startup Companies  \n1:30 – 2:30 pm  \nNETWORKING & REFRESHMENTS 
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/uconn-technology-commercialization-services-grossman-auditorium/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230502
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SUMMARY:InsurTech Hartford Symposium 2023
DESCRIPTION:When and where\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nTo be announced \n\n\n\n\nIHS is an industry event designed to push the boundaries of insurance innovation by bringing together the latest technology and top talent. \nWHY ATTEND? \nAt InsurTech Hartford\, our mission is to provide knowledge\, insights\, and opportunities to build the future of insurance. We have been successfully bringing people together to create connections for over 5 years. Attendees benefit and connect in a high-energy\, live environment learning about the latest trends and innovations empowering our industry. \nINSURANCE PROFESSIONALS \nStay ahead of the curve. Discover new technologies and innovations to advance your business. You’ll also find new opportunities to collaborate with\, network with\, and learn from other industry professionals. \nSTART-UPS /ENTREPRENEURS \nYou’re shaping the future of insurance. Advance your business by networking with leading insurance professionals. Meet potential customers\, investors\, and partners with savvy strategies to propel your business forward. With a track dedicated just for startups\, you’ll find InsurTech Hartford Symposium to be a worthwhile event. \nINVESTORS \nInsurTech Hartford is an industry leader at discovering startups. What do HazardHub\, Hosta Labs and Hi\, Marley all have in common? If you guessed presenting at InsurTech Hartford events\, you guessed correctly. At InsurTech Hartford Symposium\, you will have the opportunity to connect with early and growth stage companies. \nTICKETS \nTickets will be available in Q3 2022. Click the “Register” button to join the waitlist to recieve a special offer. With this year’s event targeting 1\,000 attendees\, don’t miss the opportunity to be apart of the experience! \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \nMore details can be found on the conference website: \nhttps://insurtechhartfordsymposium.com/
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/insurtech-hartford-symposium-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T140000
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SUMMARY:Tidal River Angel Investing Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Join HAYVN and Tidal River Angel Group/Fund \nANGEL INVESTING 101 \nHAYVN is partnering with Tidal River\, a CT-based group of women investors who will be leading the conversation about what you need to know to evaluate early stage/seed investment opportunities. Learn critical questions to ask entrepreneurs and get some practice vetting real women with innovative ideas that they’re currently pitching. \n$35\, in-person at HAYVN \n\n\n\n\nParticipants Will Learn: \n\nWhat an angel is and where they invest\nThe angel investing process from start to finish\nThe investor pitch and debrief\nImportance of due diligence and data room\nTerm Sheet Fundamentals\nFinancials\nIntroduction to valuation\nCompany capitalization tables\nWe will have actual companies pitch for you to evaluate\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact questions@hayvn.com \nCAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT? Get on our email list for future event notifications. \nCURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  Book a tour \nWANT TO SEE MORE? View our full calendar of events \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \n\nChris Gelnaw is an angel investor and independent consulting professional. She optimizes early-stage and mid-market companies focusing on product/market fit\, market sizing and creating frameworks/systems around product launches. Chris leverages her prior experiences as an accelerator program manager\, market research consultant\, entrepreneur and management consultant at KPMG Consulting\, and as a banker at JPMorgan Chase\, to deliver actionable insights and strategies to companies at various stages of growth and across multiple sectors.\n\n\nGalia Gichon is an independent personal financial expert with more than 20 years in financial services\, including nearly 10 years on Wall Street and an MBA in Finance. Her career has spanned corporate bond research analyst\, personal finance expert\, angel investor\, entrepreneur advisor and author. As an angel investor\, she actively supports women led and impact start ups. She is the Founder of Down to Earth Finance\, independent personal finance education. She has been teaching at Barnard College’s Athena Center for Leadership and Freelancers Union for 10+ years. She has been widely quoted in The New York Times\, NBC\, CNN\, and more. Previously\, she worked at Bear Stearns and Nomura Securities. Galia is also the author of “My Money Matters” which was featured on TODAY SHOW\, the author of a fiction novel “The Accidental Suffragist\,” and co-host of the popular podcast “Fiscal Firecrackers” with leading actress Susan Yeagley – Funny Finally Meets Money.\n\n\nChristine Sullivan is a consultant at the CT Small Business Development Center. She enjoys helping entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve their next milestone. Whether it’s developing a business plan or finding the right source of capital\, Christine can help advise on the best plan to achieve the company’s short- and long-term goals. Prior to joining CTSBDC\, Christine worked in investment banking for nearly 20 years where she focused on technology and food and beverage companies. During her career\, she realized how rewarding it was to work with earlier stage businesses where you could see that your advice was having a real impact on the company’s growth and success. With a passion for organic and natural food\, Christine spent two years working for Revolution Foods\, a b-corp focused on providing healthy school lunches to schools in low income communities. Her interest in healthy food and innovative food business ideas continues and she loves experiencing the exciting Connecticut foodie scene!\n\n\nAlison Malloy As a director of investments at CT Innovations\, Alison is responsible for sourcing new technology investment opportunities\, leading deals and accelerating portfolio companies. She is also the Managing Director of the Executive in Residence (EIR) program\, responsible for accelerating the growth of the portfolio companies. Alison has a strong background in financial management\, sales\, strategy and raising capital. She serves on the executive board of the Connecticut Venture Group\, and is a regular speaker and member at several entrepreneur organizations\, including Golden Seeds\, The Refinery and Springboard Enterprises. Alison graduated from Boston College\, is a dual citizen\, is an avid racer of sailboats\, and lives in Stamford with her husband and two children.
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/tidal-river-angel-investing-fundamentals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T113000
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SUMMARY:Future Climate Venture Studio Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Future Climate Venture Studio Showcase featuring presentations and panel discussions with our six inaugural company founders. The event will begin with a Welcome Address from UConn President Dr. Radenka Maric and will be followed by a networking reception with our program partners and industry leaders. Lunch and refreshments will be served. \nThis event will be hosted both in-person and on Webex. Instructions on joining the virtual link will be shared via email. \n  \nIn February\, The University of Connecticut\, R/GA Ventures\, and CTNext announced the first cohort of the Future Climate Venture Studio\, a studio for innovators addressing the most important climate challenges of our time. The program provides founders with funding\, mentorship\, and curated programming. The companies receive technical and resource support from UConn and a combination of creative capital\, financial capital\, and relationship capital from R/GA Ventures. Here are the six companies building solutions across the climate tech space: \n\nApplied Bioplastics (Austin\, TX): Delivering lower-carbon durable plastics at price and performance parity with traditional plastics while reducing emissions by 20-40%.\nClean Crop Technologies (Holyoke\, MA): Using electricity to boost yields\, improve safety\, and reduce waste across the food space.\nCool Amps (New Haven\, CT): Innovating to power a sustainable energy future.\nGreenPortfolio (New York\, NY): Helping millennials and Gen-Z fight climate change with their financial decisions.\nINOVUES (Houston\, TX): Retrofitting building facades to incorporate the latest energy-saving and smart glass innovations without removal\, replacement\, or disruption.\nUrban Stalk (Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada): Creating novel circular vertical farming technology to grow vegetable foods locally\, year-round\, and with no waste or carbon-based chemicals ensuring a higher quality\, nutritiously safe product.
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/future-climate-venture-studio-showcase/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131241
CREATED:20221223T172416Z
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SUMMARY:2023 QU Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Location \nCommunications\, Computing\, and Engineering CCE 101 Mt. Carmel Auditorium \nThe 2023 QU Pitch competition is a highlight of the year\, in which students will present to a panel of judges and have the opportunity to win prize money. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to submit entries for businesses in all types of categories such as: products\, services\, healthcare\, social impact\, sustainability\, arts\, family business and more. \n\n\nIf you have any questions\, contact PUC Innovation & Entrepreneurship: hanna.hejmowski@quinnipiac.edu
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/2023-qu-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Communications\, Computing\, and Engineering CCE 101 Mt. Carmel Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131241
CREATED:20221223T171744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T132118Z
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SUMMARY:QU Pitch Competition Reception
DESCRIPTION:Location \nLender School of Business SB 109 Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship \n\nThis event requires an invitation\nRegistration is required in advance of the event\nIf you have any questions\, contact PUC Innovation & Entrepreneurship: hanna.hejmowski@quinnipiac.edu
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/qu-pitch-competition-reception/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131241
CREATED:20230119T214418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T131931Z
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SUMMARY:Fairfield University Startup Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Hayvn Co-Working.
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/fairfield-university-startup-showcase/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131241
CREATED:20230119T213625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T194823Z
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SUMMARY:AIF Investor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/aif-investor-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Fairfield University\, Dolan School of Business\, 1073 N Benson Rd\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T163000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131241
CREATED:20230308T214530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T214732Z
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SUMMARY:StartUp Yale 2023
DESCRIPTION:We are back and finally in-person! Join us on Thursday\, March 30th\, and Friday\, March 31st\, for #StartupYale2023. This year we are giving away over $175\,000 in cash prizes! Startup Yale brings together Yale’s biggest entrepreneurship awards in two days packed with pitches\, prizes\, and world-changing ideas. Here\, Yale innovators join community leaders\, investors\, and practitioners to reimagine the future. Grounded in inclusivity and impact\, Startup Yale is a crossroads for a new kind of innovation ecosystem. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlack Venture Summit Prize ($20\,000)\nManolo Sanchez Prize ($25\,000)\nMiller Prize ($25\,000)\nNew Haven Civic Innovation Prize (up to $10\,000)\nRita Wilson Prize in Support of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health Technology ($10\,000)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSustainable Venture Prize ($25\,000)\nThorne Prize for Social Innovation in Health or Education ($25\,000)\nYale Innovators Prize ($15\,000)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo something your future self will thank you for. Register to secure your spot and join this thriving community of entrepreneurs\, creatives\, civic innovators\, intrapreneurs\, and explorers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStartup Yale 2023 Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 30th \n3:00-5:00pm: [Virtual]: Thorne Prize\n6:00-8:00pm: New Haven Civic Innovation Prize\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 31st\n9:00-11:00am: Miller Prize & Sustainable Venture Prize\n11:30am – 1:30pm: Rita Wilson Prize in Support of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health Technology\n1:30-2:30pm: Lunch break\n1:30-2:30pm [at SOM]: Black Venture Summit Prize\n2:30-4:30pm: Yale Innovators Prize & Manolo Sanchez Prize
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/startup-yale-2023/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T163000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131241
CREATED:20230228T005740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T005740Z
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SUMMARY:Yale Entrpreneurship and Innovation Across Yale
DESCRIPTION:Startup Yale brings together Yale’s biggest entrepreneurship awards in two days packed with pitches\, prizes\, and world-changing ideas. Here\, Yale innovators join community leaders\, investors\, and practitioners to reimagine the future. Grounded in inclusivity and impact\, Startup Yale is a crossroads for a new kind of innovation ecosystem. \nThursday \n3:00-5:00 pm [Virtual]: Thorne Prize\n6:00-8:00 pm: New Haven Civic Innovation Prize \nFriday \n9:00-11:00 am:  Miller Prize & Sustainable Venture Prize\n11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Rita Wilson Prize in Support of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health Technology\n1:30-2:30 pm: Lunch break\n1:30-2:30 pm [at SOM]: Black Venture Summit Prize\n2:30-4:30 pm: Yale Innovators Prize & Manolo Sanchez Prize
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/yale-entrpreneurship-and-innovation-across-yale/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131241
CREATED:20221118T155017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T155017Z
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SUMMARY:AIF Investor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/aif-investor-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Fairfield University\, Dolan School of Business\, 1073 N Benson Rd\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131241
CREATED:20230119T214539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T214539Z
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SUMMARY:“Hayvn Hatch”
DESCRIPTION:A unique women-centric pitch night
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/hayvn-hatch/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131241
CREATED:20230209T211856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T211856Z
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SUMMARY:CTN - Future Fund Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut Innovations recently launched our new Future Fund\, a $50 million fund focused on seeking diverse\, venture-backable companies\, with an emphasis on underrepresented teams. The fund is industry agnostic\, but will prioritize disruptive\, tech-enabled startups showing high growth potential.\n\nWe are hosting a Future Fund Lunch & Learn on Wednesday\, March 1\, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Parkville Market in Hartford (1400 Park Street\, Hartford\, CT 06106). The afternoon will be a great opportunity to learn more about the fund and network with diverse entrepreneurs and investors from the state’s innovation ecosystem.
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/ctn-future-fund-lunch-learn/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131241
CREATED:20221118T154926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T154926Z
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SUMMARY:AIF Investor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/aif-investor-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Fairfield University\, Dolan School of Business\, 1073 N Benson Rd\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131241
CREATED:20221223T164604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T164604Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Night IX
DESCRIPTION:InsurTech Hartford will be hosting Pitch Night IX on February 9. Pitch nights provide the emerging startups the opportunity to present to the Insurance Hartford community. The startup competition is a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect with experts in all key sectors – incumbents\, insurers\, brokers\, venture capitalists\, regulators and advisors. They will and present their ideas in front of a panel of judges consisting of experts in the field of start-up development\, insurance\, and technology. One Awesome Night. \nWho Should Attend: \n• Startup Founders and Employees \n• Entrepreneurs \n• Investors \n• Stakeholders in the Startup and Innovation Community \n• People Curious About the Region’s Fast-Growing Startup and Tech Communities \n• Anyone Interested in Great Discussion \nAgenda \n5:30-6:15 – Registration and networking \n6:15-6:30 – Event kickoff \n6:30-6:45 – Presentation: TBA \n6:45-7:15 – Pitch Presentations \n7:15-7:30 – Break \n7:30-8:00 – Pitch Presentations \n8:00-8:15 – Pitch Results \n8:15-9:00 – Networking \nJudges \nTBA \nInterested to pitch\, judge or sponsor? Contact us here. \nAbout InsurTech Hartford \nInsurTech Hartford was established in 2016 by passionate insurance professionals with the intent to develop a robust InsurTech ecosystem focused on industry stakeholder engagement\, thought leadership\, and economic growth.
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/pitch-night-ix/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131241
CREATED:20221216T193033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T193033Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborative CT: 2023 Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Connecticut Innovations any time between 4:30 – 6:30pm for a good conversation\, and food/drink sponsored by CI and Yale Ventures. \nFor more about Collaborative CT events\, please visit: https://ventures.yale.edu/collaborative-ct
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/collaborative-ct-2023-kick-off/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131241
CREATED:20221118T154820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T154820Z
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SUMMARY:AIF Investor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://staging.angelinvestorforum.com/event/aif-investor-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield University\, Dolan School of Business\, 1073 N Benson Rd\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
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