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SUMMARY:CONNECTpreneur Holiday Networking and Pitch Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:  \nCome join us in Tysons Corner\, VA for a CONNECTpreneur Forum Event like you’ve never seen before! \n\n\n\nCONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup\, which has been attended by 25\,000+ business leaders over the past 12 years and Is cited as “The Best Networking Events in the MidAtlantic” by independent media as well as over 70% of surveyed past attendees. \nThis will be our 58th consecutive Sold Out in-person event over the last 12 years! \nSpace is very limited at this venue\, and we expect another Sold Out crowd\, so there will be no on-site registration. \nAll attendees must be pre-registered. \nProgram Highlights:\n– 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. \n– We are capping attendance at 200 business leaders\, including 75+ angels and private investors\, family offices\, etc. \n– Speakers who are deeply rooted in our community\, sharing their insider knowledge and showcasing the innovation thriving in our region. \n– Heavy networking before\, during\, and after the event \nPresenting Companies:\nCleanFiber \nIMEROPEX \nLand Intelligence \nOsprey BioScience \nPRIVO \nRendr \nSpecial Guests and Speakers:\nTIEN WONG\, Founder and Host\, CONNECTpreneur \nESTHER LEE\, President and CEO\, REFRACTION \nVICTOR HOSKINS\, President and CEO\, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority \nJENNIFER TAYLOR\, CEO\, Northern Virginia Technology Council \nANTHONY MILLIN\, Founder and Chair\, NEXT\, Powered by Shulman Rogers; Venture Partner\, Third Sphere \nWILL CHOI\, Assurance & Advisory Partner\, FORVIS
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/connectpreneur-holiday-networking-and-pitch-extravaganza-2/
LOCATION:Valo Park Conference Center & Refraction\, 7950 Jonse Branch Dr\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:FCEDA Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:CONNECTpreneur Holiday Networking and Pitch Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:  \nHosted by CONNECTpreneur and Refraction\, The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Holiday and Pitch Extravaganza will be the best business networking event of the Season. \nCome out and CELEBRATE innovation\, get INSPIRED\, and MAKE DEALS at this fun\, high-energy evening of entrepreneurship and early stage investing! \nFeaturing incomparable CEO and Investor Networking\, plus 10 promising early stage companies! \nFull house of investors\, entrepreneurs\, CEOs\, CXOs\, and business leaders! \nThis will be our 50th consecutive SOLD OUT in-person event with over 11\,000 attendees over the last 11 years. \nOver 70% of previous attendees surveyed say that CONNECTpreneur is the “Number One” tech and investor event in the Mid-Atlantic region. \nThis UNIQUE EVENT is like NONE OTHER in our region\, because of the high quality of our attendees\, speakers and presenters. The networking is unprecedented! \n  \nProgram Highlights: \n– The region’s top business leaders\, CEOs & Founders\, private investors\, angels & VCs \n– ROCKET PITCH SHOWCASE of promising Emerging tech companies \n– 20+ EXHIBITORS including leading VC firms and angel groups\, as well as presenting companies and sponsors \n– Heavy NETWORKING sessions \n– Music provided by the Hally Shoenberg Trio\, one of the nation’s top jazz ensembles \n– Appetizers\, beer and wine\, and other refreshments \n– After Party celebration with desserts and refreshments after the main event \n  \nCONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup\, which has been attended by over 12\,000 business leaders over the past 11 years. \nAll attendees MUST BE pre-registered due to venue capacity. Attendance is capped at 400 attendees. We expect another SOLD OUT crowd\, so there will be NO on-site registration. \nFor more information on previous CONNECTpreneur events\, presenters\, speakers\, etc. or to download program books from our previous events\, please visit our website at connectpreneur.org. \n  \nPlease “Like” us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Connectpreneur \nFollow us on Twitter and Instagram @connectpreneur \nAnd visit our Website at connectpreneur.org \nFor info on SPONSORSHIP\, please email us at sponsors@opus8.com \nIf you want to be considered as a PRESENTER/EXHIBITOR\, please email srallison@opus8.com \n  \nDATE: Tuesday\, December 13\, 2022 \n  \nAGENDA: \n5:00 – 6:30 pm – REGISTRATION / NETWORKING – Valo Park Atrium \n  \n6:30 – 6:45 pm – WELCOME REMARKS – Valo Park Auditorium \nTIEN WONG\, Founder and Host\, CONNECTpreneur \nESTHER LEE\, CEO\, REFRACTION \nVICTOR HOSKINS\, President and CEO\, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority \nJULIE COONS\, CEO\, Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce \nJENNIFER TAYLOR\, CEO\, Northern Virginia Technology Council \n  \n6:45 – 7:45 pm – COMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH – Valo Park Auditorium \n(Presenters will be announced on December 7) \nCompanies will be introduced by: \nANTHONY MILLIN\, Founder and Chair\, NEXT\, Powered by Shulman Rogers; Venture Partner\, Third Sphere \nLING ZHANG\, Managing Director\, FORVIS \n  \n7:45 – 8:45 pm – EXPO AND NETWORKING – Valo Park Atrium \nWine & Cheese Reception in the Atrium featuring the music of the Halley Shoenberg Trio \n  \n8:45 – 1030pm – AFTER PARTY – Refraction\, 8th Floor
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/connectpreneur-holiday-networking-and-pitch-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Valo Park Conference Center & Refraction\, 7950 Jonse Branch Dr\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:FCEDA Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking
DESCRIPTION:“Rocket Pitch + Power Networking\,” a CONNECTpreneur Investor Network Virtual Event \nWe only have a limited number of FREE tickets\, after which the price will increase to $99 per ticket\, so REGISTER NOW! \nCONNECTpreneur Virtual Rocket Pitch events are the World’s Largest investor pitch events\, with the largest attendance of accredited investors\, VCs\, private investors and angels. \nWe will email you the LINK to the event on the evening of March 30\, as well as the morning of March 31. \nThis will be our 70th event (27th Virtual) over the last 11 years. \n“Rocket Pitch + Power Networking” by CONNECTpreneur features virtual networking sessions and a Rocket Pitch segment with exciting early-stage companies. \nCONNECTpreneur events are cited as “The Best Networking Events in the MidAtlantic” by independent media as well as over 70% of surveyed past attendees. \nProgram Highlights: \n– “Virtual Networking” pre and post-program – via Private Message\, and Breakout Rooms \n– We feature 12 Breakout Rooms after the Pitch portion of the event. Each Breakout Room is hosted by a Presenting Company. Attendees will be able to enter and leave any Breakout Room at their convenience. \n– Who will be online? We expect 600+ business leaders\, including 300+ CEOs & Founders\, as well as 200+ angels & VCs from around the USA. \n– “Rocket Pitch” Showcase of 12 promising emerging tech companies. \n– This is a virtual “Meeting\,” NOT a “webinar.” All attendees will be able to see and message all other attendees. \n– Investor Polling – investors can indicate their interest in each Presenting Company\, for post-event follow-up. \n– We will publish a full list of all registrants – name\, title\, and company name to enhance networking. \n“Rocket Pitch + Power Networking” by CONNECTpreneur features 2 virtual networking sessions and a Rocket Pitch segment with exciting early-stage companies. \n  \nCONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup\, which has been attended by 25\,000+ business leaders over the past 10 years. \nAll attendees must be pre-registered on this Eventbrite site. \nWe will email you the log-in information and instructions before the event\, on the evening before\, and the morning of the event. \n  \nPlease “Like” us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Connectpreneur \nFollow us on Twitter and Instagram @connectpreneur \nAnd visit our Website at connectpreneur.org \n  \nDATE: THURSDAY\, MARCH 31st \n  \nAGENDA (All times are Eastern Standard Time – EST) \n  \n11:00 – 11:05 am – VIRTUAL NETWORKING (via Private Message) \n  \n11:05 – 11:15 am – WELCOME and INTRODUCTIONS \nTIEN WONG\, Founder and Host\, CONNECTpreneur Community \nPAT SHERIDAN – Founder and Managing Partner\, Modus Create \n11:15 – 12:25 pm – ROCKET PITCH SESSION – 12 Promising Early Stage Companies will present. \nCompanies will be Announced on March 22nd. \nCompanies will be introduced by: \nANTHONY MILLIN\, Founder and Chair\, NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers \nGEORGE NEMPHOS\, Co-Founder and Managing Member\, Nemphos Braue \n12:25 – 1:00 pm – PRESENTING COMPANY BREAKOUT ROOMS and VIRTUAL NETWORKING (via Private Message) \nEach Presenting Company will host a Breakout Room for deeper dive conversations. Attendees will be able to enter and leave any Breakout Room at any time.
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/virtual-rocket-pitch-power-networking-7/
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events,Networking Event
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SUMMARY:Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking
DESCRIPTION:CONNECTpreneur Virtual Rocket Pitch events are the World’s Largest investor pitch events\, with the largest attendance of accredited investors\, VCs\, private investors and angels. \nWe will email you the LINK to the event on the evening of February 23\, as well as the morning of February 24. \nThis will be our 69th event (26th Virtual) over the last 10 years. \n“Rocket Pitch + Power Networking” by CONNECTpreneur features virtual networking sessions and a Rocket Pitch segment with exciting early-stage companies. \nCONNECTpreneur events are cited as “The Best Networking Events in the MidAtlantic” by independent media as well as over 70% of surveyed past attendees. \nProgram Highlights: \n– “Virtual Networking” pre and post-program – via Private Message\, and Breakout Rooms \n– We feature 12 Breakout Rooms after the Pitch portion of the event. Each Breakout Room is hosted by a Presenting Company. Attendees will be able to enter and leave any Breakout Room at their convenience. \n– Who will be online? We expect 600+ business leaders\, including 300+ CEOs & Founders\, as well as 200+ angels & VCs from around the USA. \n– “Rocket Pitch” Showcase of 12 promising emerging tech companies. \n– This is a virtual “Meeting\,” NOT a “webinar.” All attendees will be able to see and message all other attendees. \n– Investor Polling – investors can indicate their interest in each Presenting Company\, for post-event follow-up. \n– We will publish a full list of all registrants – name\, title\, and company name to enhance networking. \n“Rocket Pitch + Power Networking” by CONNECTpreneur features 2 virtual networking sessions and a Rocket Pitch segment with exciting early-stage companies.
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/virtual-rocket-pitch-power-networking-6/
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events,Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20211029T030000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20211029T050000
DTSTAMP:20260415T184550
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SUMMARY:Virtual Rocket Pitch
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Rocket Pitch + Power Networking\,” a CONNECTpreneur Investor Network Virtual Event \nWe only have a limited number of FREE tickets\, after which the price will increase to $99 per ticket\, so REGISTER NOW! \nCONNECTpreneur Virtual Rocket Pitch events are the World’s Largest investor pitch events\, with the largest attendance of accredited investors\, VCs\, private investors and angels. \nWe will email you the LINK to the event on the evening of October 27\, as well as the morning of October 28. \nThis will be our 65th event (22nd Virtual) over the last 10 years. \n“Rocket Pitch + Power Networking” by CONNECTpreneur features virtual networking sessions and a Rocket Pitch segment with exciting early-stage companies. \nCONNECTpreneur events are cited as “The Best Networking Events in the MidAtlantic” by independent media as well as over 70% of surveyed past attendees. \nProgram Highlights: \n– “Virtual Networking” pre and post-program – via Private Message\, and Breakout Rooms \n– We feature 12 Breakout Rooms after the Pitch portion of the event. Each Breakout Room is hosted by a Presenting Company. Attendees will be able to enter and leave any Breakout Room at their convenience. \n– Who will be online? We expect 600+ business leaders\, including 300+ CEOs & Founders\, as well as 200+ angels & VCs from around the USA. \n– “Rocket Pitch” Showcase of 12 promising emerging tech companies. \n– This is a virtual “Meeting\,” NOT a “webinar.” All attendees will be able to see and message all other attendees. \n– Investor Polling – investors can indicate their interest in each Presenting Company\, for post-event follow-up. \n– We will publish a full list of all registrants – name\, title\, and company name to enhance networking. \n“Rocket Pitch + Power Networking” by CONNECTpreneur features 2 virtual networking sessions and a Rocket Pitch segment with exciting early-stage companies. \n  \nCONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup\, which has been attended by 25\,000+ business leaders over the past 10 years. \nAll attendees must be pre-registered on this Eventbrite site. \nWe will email you the log-in information and instructions before the event\, on the evening before\, and the morning of the event.
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/virtual-rocket-pitch/
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events
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SUMMARY:CONNECTpreneur Networking and Pitch Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Networking & Pitch Extravaganza! \nSeptember 20\, 2021 \nThis is our first IN-PERSON event since Feb\, 2020. It’s been too long! \nHosted by CONNECTpreneur\, the Tower Club\, and the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce\, The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Fall Forum promises to be the best business networking event of the Season. \nCome out and CELEBRATE innovation\, get INSPIRED\, and MAKE DEALS at this fun\, high-energy evening of entrepreneurship and early stage investing! \nFeaturing incomparable CEO and Investor Networking\, plus 12 promising early stage companies! \n300+ investors\, entrepreneurs\, CEOs\, CXOs\, and business leaders! \nThis will be our 44th consecutive SOLD OUT in-person event with over 11\,000 attendees over the last 9 years. \nOver 70% of previous attendees surveyed say that CONNECTpreneur is the “Number One” tech and investor event in the Mid-Atlantic region. \nThis UNIQUE EVENT is like NONE OTHER in our region\, because of the high quality of our attendees\, speakers and presenters. The networking is unprecedented! \nProgram Highlights: \n– 300 business leaders\, including 150+ CEOs & Founders\, as well as 80+ private investors\, angels & VCs \n– ROCKET PITCH SHOWCASE of 12 promising Emerging tech companies \n– 20+ EXHIBITORS including leading VC firms and angel groups\, as well as presenting companies and sponsors \n– Heavy NETWORKING sessions \n– Music provided by the Hally Shoenberg Trio\, one of the nation’s top jazz ensembles \nWe will serve appetizers\, beer and wine\, and other refreshments. \nCONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup\, which has been attended by over 11\,000 business leaders over the past 8 years. \nAll attendees MUST BE pre-registered due to venue capacity. Attendance is capped at 300 attendees. We expect another SOLD OUT crowd\, so there will be NO on-site registration. \nFor more information on previous CONNECTpreneur events\, presenters\, speakers\, etc. or to download program books from our previous events\, please visit our website at connectpreneur.org.
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/connectpreneur-networking-and-pitch-extravaganza/
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