2018 ACA Summit Agenda
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Dave Berkus TechCoast Angels |
Mike Cegelski Panache Ventures |
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Tom Croswell Tufts Health Plan |
Swati Chaturvedi Propel(x) |
Jean Hammond LearnLaunch |
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Terry Jones Travelocity Founder, Kayak & Wayblazer |
Dana Kanze Columbia University |
Jenny Lawton Techstars |
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Shirley Leung Boston Globe |
Jeff Mortimer BNY Mellon |
Dr. Ben Schrag National Science Foundation |
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Joanne Wilson Gotham Girl Ventures |
This year’s theme, “Charting a Course in a Changing Market,” connects with so many changes in angel investing and the startup ecosystem: new technologies are totally changing the market and angel investment opportunities, innovations in how to invest present us with new opportunities and challenges, and stories of harassment dominate the news, even in early-stage investing. The Summit will tackle these issues and more.
The agenda melds proposals from nearly 100 members and sponsors with ideas from the event planning committee. Here’s a quick summary of the agenda:
April 18, 8:30-2:30 Optional Pre-Summit Programs (separate registration required)
Angel 101 Seminar
Boston’s Startup Ecosystem Tours
International Exchange Workshop
Stay tuned for additional programming
April 18, 2:00-5:30 Orientation for New Summit Attendees (2:00)
ACA Summit opens – Keynotes and Innovation Showcase (3:00)
April 18, 5:30-7:30 Opening Reception, chance to talk with Showcase companies
Affinity dinners follow
April 19, 7:00-5:30 Breakfast Briefings (7:00)
Breakfast, Keynotes, Plenaries and Track Sessions (7:15). Tracks include:
Changing Faces of Angels
Innovations in Running Angel Groups & Platforms
New Nuts & Bolts of Investing
Macro Value Drivers (Technology Sectors Changing Our World)
The Changing Exit Climate
April 19, 5:30-7:00 Reception in Honor of Award Winners (Hans Severiens & Luis Villalobos)
Affinity dinners follow
April 20, 8:00-12:30 Breakfast, Keynotes, Plenaries and Track Sessions. Tracks include:
Growth in Impact Investing
Changes in Policy Climate
Changing Faces of Angels
Innovations in Running Angel Groups & Platforms
New Nuts & Bolts of Investing
The Summit venue is the Westin Copley Place Boston, 10 Huntington Ave.