ACA Southeast Regional Meeting
New Orleans, LA
September 27-28, 2018
Agenda Event Overview See New Orleans
ACA members and accredited investors from throughout the Southeast are invited for the 2018 ACA Southeast Regional Meeting. Hosted by NO/LA Angel Network, this event is focused on interactive discussions by investors for investors. The two day event will include topics such as regional investment trends, opportunities for angels in a changing ecosystem, updates on important federal policy, and great networking with your future co-investors.
Take advantage of New Orleans! This event includes opportunities for angels and traveling companions to get to know each other and this great city. An optional networking dinner and city tours during the event will be available. And we encourage you to stay the weekend!
Thursday, September 27th
Noon-1:20 - Welcome Lunch
Mike Eckert NO/LA Angel Network, New Orleans, LA
Sarah Dickey, Angel Capital Association, Overland Park, KS
Bill Hines, Jones Walker Law Firm, New Orleans, LA
Understanding the Southeast Regional Angel Investing Landscape
New Ideas in Action in Angel Organizations
Mark Friedman, RTP Capital Associates, Durham, NC
Paul Clark, VentureSouth, Greenville, SC
Kevin Morningstar, Rocky Mountain Venture Club, Denver, CO
1:20-1:45 - Networking Break
1:45-2:30 - Simultaneous Breakout Sessions
Comparative Deal Processes
Facilitator: Tim Cartwright, Tamiami Angel Fund, Naples, FL
Establishing Common Due Diligence Practices
Facilitator: Eva Doss, The Launch Place, Danville, VA
2:30-2:45 - Networking Break
2:45-3:45 - The Evolving and Expanding World of Syndication
Moderator: Dick Reeves, 256 Ventures, Huntsville, AL
Tim Cartwright, Tamiami Angel Fund, Naples, FL
Eva Doss, The Launch Place, Danville, VA
Sarah Lucas: New World Angels, Boca Raton, FL
Jamie Rhodes, Alliance of Texas Angel Networks, Austin, TX
3:45-4:00 - Networking/Break
4:00-5:15 - Plenary Sessions:
Deal Terms and Trends
Moderator: Mike Eckert, NO/LA Angel Network, New Orleans, LA
Pre-conference survey of angel groups in SE will be conducted
Comparative Terms from other regions
Comparing Networks, Funds, and Hybrid Investment Structures
Moderator: Paul Clark: VentureSouth, Greenville, SC
Mark Friedman: RTP Capital Associates, Durham, NC
Tony Lettich, The Angel Roundtable, Johnson City, TN
Rob Tucci, Texas HALO Fund, Houston, TX
Kevin Morningstar, Rockies Venture Club, Denver, CO
5:15-6:30 - Networking Reception at Jones Walker Offices
7:00 - Optional Networking Dinner (Sign up as part of registration)
Friday September 28th
7:30 – 8:30 - Networking Breakfast
8:30-10:00 - Plenary Session
Angel Capital Association – New Activities & Access
Sarah Dickey, Angel Capital Association, Overland Park, KS
Angel Funders Report
Elaine Bolle, RTP Capital Associates and Angel Capital Association, Durham, NC
Update: ACA Strategic Plan and Data Initiative
Tony Shipley, Queen City Angels and Vice Chairman, Angel Capital Association, Cincinnati, OH
Tracking Investment Performance
Tony Corley, NueCura Partners, Nashville, TN
Rene Lewin, Tamiami Angel Fund, Naples, FL
Sarah Lucas, New World Angels, Boca Raton, FL
Tony Shipley, Queen City Angels and Vice Chairman, Angel Capital Association, Cincinnati, OH
10:00-10:15 - Break/Networking
10:15-11:00 - Simultaneous Breakout Sessions
Preparing a company for Exit
Moderator: Elaine Bolle, RTP Capital Associates, Durham, NC and Ted Jones, Jones Walker Law Firm, Baton Rouge, LA
Finding and Investing in Diverse Teams
Moderator: Kristina Montague, The Jump Fund, Chattanooga, TN
11:00-11:50 - Plenary Session
The Changing World of Angel Investing: How is the legacy angel group model fairing in a world of market change?
Moderator: Mike Eckert, NO/LA Angel Network, New Orleans, LA
Panelists: Tony Shipley, Queen City Angels and Vice Chairman, Angel Capital Association, Cincinnati, OH
Rob Tucci, Texas HALO Fund, Houston, TX
Elaine Bolle, RTP Capital Associates, Durham, NC
11:50-1:45 - Lunch & Learn
The World of BlockChain, Crypto Currency, ICOs, BitCoin
Carl Fravel, Director of Information Systems and Knowledge Management, Canal Barge Company, New Orleans, LA
Mike Waters, Jones Walker Law Firm, Birmingham, AL
Open Discussion: Real Time Attendee Topics
1:45 - Adjourn
(This meeting is available to ACA members, accredited investors, and invited guests only.)
GREAT FOOD & FUN: Optional Networking Dinner: Bring your traveling companion for a wonderful evening with new and old friends in the heart of New Orleans. (Sign up as part of registration)
SEE NEW ORLEANS! While the meeting is happening at Jones Walker offices, city tours are a great way for traveling companions to see this great city - or for everyone who plans to stay the weekend. Joieful has made it easy to sign up and plug in.
LODGING:
Event Platinum Sponsor:
Event Sponsor:
ACA Annual Partners
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