Big Idea CONNECTprenuer

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 30,000 business leaders over the past 13 years.

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.

Program Highlights:

– Showcase of Emerging tech companies: A dedicated session for companies to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and innovations to a captivated audience of investors and industry experts.

– We are capping attendance at 200 business leaders, including 75+ angels and private investors, family offices, etc.

– Investor and VIP Speakers who are deeply rooted in our community, sharing their insider knowledge and showcasing the innovation thriving in our region. 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

Continental breakfast and unlimited coffee will be provided.

SPEAKERS

S. TIEN WONG – CEO, Opus8; Founder, Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum

ALEX TRIANTIS, DEAN, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

JACK MINER, Chief Investment Officer, TEDCO

TROY LEMAILE-STOVALL, CEO, TEDCO

STEVE PENNINGTON, Senior Vice President, Maryland Tech Council

MARK HAAS, CEO, Association for Enterprise Growth

ANTHONY MILLIN – Partner, NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers; Venture Partner, Third Sphere

DEBORAH HEMINGWAY, Managing General Partner, Ecphora Capital

URVASHI BHATNAGAR, Managing General Partner, The Good Science Fund

ELIZABETH CHO-FERTIKH, Managing Partner, MEDA Ventures

EVENT PARTNERS

Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business

TEDCO

NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers

Association for Enterprise Growth

New York Life

Buzzy Rocket

Baltimore Angels

Blu Venture Investors

Maryland Tech Council

Startup Grind

Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI)

Keiretsu Forum

Citrine Angels

Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative

Ryan & Wetmore

KoBE

U.S. International Development Center (USIDC)