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Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking

“Rocket Pitch + Power Networking” by CONNECTpreneur features 2 virtual networking sessions and a Rocket Pitch segment with exciting early stage companies.

CONNECTpreneur events are cited as “The Best Networking Events in the MidAtlantic” by independent media as well as over 70% of surveyed past attendees.

Program Highlights:

– “Virtual Networking” pre and post program. We will keep the Meeting open for as long as our attendees are actively networking (30-45+ minutes)

– Who will be online? We expect 600+ business leaders, including 300+ CEOs & Founders, as well as 150+ angels & VCs from around the USA.

– “Rocket Pitch” Showcase of 10 promising emerging tech companies

 

CONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup, which has been attended by 20,000+ business leaders over the past 9 years.

All attendees must be pre-registered on this Eventbrite site.

We will email you the log-in information and instructions after you register. Emails will be sent on the morning of the event, August 26.

 

 

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Event Date August, 27

Event Time 3:00am - 5:00am

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