Screening Meetings are held via Zoom conference.

Attend via Zoom:

• Join by phone: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 6833

• Meeting ID: 343-984-656

• OR visit this link to join by video conference

The Innovation Showcase provides an opportunity to bring together Pitt faculty and student innovators with regional business mentors to showcase the world-class emerging technology being developed at the University of Pittsburgh. Many of the participating teams have participated in the Innovation Institutes Pitt Ventures Commercialization Programs.

Four participating teams from last year’s Innovation Showcase have created a startup company around their university developed technology.

Faculty and student participants will develop an Elevator Pitch, a Technology Marketing Brief, and a Video Presentation around the commercial merit and opportunity for their technology.

REGISTER HERE

REGISTER TO ATTEND FREE: insert the PAN/ACA special code ACPVP1, you will receive a $245 discount that will result in a $50 registration fee. However, when you register at the Expo on October 16th, you will be given a $50 bill that will result in no cost to attend the Expo.

Host: Howard Lubert

12 companies with due diligence reports and PPM/term sheet packages will be presenting at the Expo. Continental breakfast, lunch and a wine & cheese reception are included.

If you and your members go to our website and follow the Expo link, it will show a $295 registration fee. However, if you insert the PAN/ACA special code ACPVP1, you will receive a $245 discount that will result in a $50 registration fee. However, when you register at the Expo on October 16th, you will be given a $50 bill that will result in no cost to attend the Expo.

The special code will work for all Pan organizations and their members as well as all ACA members. However, the special code only works for early bird registration on or before September 27th so please see that everyone registers as soon as possible. REGISTER

In response to the popularity of last year’s successful event, the Private Investors Forum, host of the annual Angel Venture Fair, and Fox Rothschild LLP present a trio of panels for women about how to raise capital from angel investors. REGISTER HERE

Join us for engaging conversations and a continental breakfast.

Agenda*

7:30 to 8 a.m. – Registration and Networking

8 to 8:10 a.m. – Introductions

Marc Kramer, Executive Director, Private Investors Forum
Elizabeth Sigety, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP and Managing Director, Delaware Crossing Investor Group

8:15 to 8:45 a.m. – Raising Capital: Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Experiences

Moderator: Diane Connor, president, Modern SBC
Dana Donofree, Founder/CEO, AnaOno
Teresa Whalen, Founder/CEO, Cytoagents
Helen Zhan, Founder/CEO, Distat, CO
8:45 to 9:15 a.m. – Presentation by Two Women Entrepreneurs
Moderator: Lori Reiner, Chief People Officer, EisnerAmper
Jennifer Peters, founder/CEO, Voice4Impact
Renee Dao, founder/CEO, HoneyDew
9:15 to 10 a.m. – Insights Into the Investment Preferences of Angel Investors
Moderator: Christy Barilotti, founder/CEO, Barilotti Wealth Strategies
Gail Ball, Managing Partner, Chestnut Street Ventures
Anne Kennedy, president, Outline Venture Group
Katherine O’Neill, Former Executive Director, JumpStart N
Robert Padulo, angel investor, Broad Street Angels
Elizabeth Sigety, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP and Managing Director, Delaware Crossing Investor Group
*Agenda subject to change.Register by October 13th

Questions? Contact 1.877.778.7369 or events@foxrothschild.com

Location: Pittsburgh Technology Council (100 South Commons, Suite 172, 15260)

NAF Members are welcome to attend BlueTree meetings as a non-voting guest. Please RSVP by emailing Rachel McQuiston: mcquistonrf@bluetreecapital.com).

Member Meetings are held at Nova Place Conference Center (100 South Commons, Pittsburgh, PA 15212), unless otherwise noted. Members must RSVP via Gust in advance.

• 4-5 pm: Members-Only Meeting

• 5-6 pm: Educational Session, Guests/Non-Members Invited
  “Personal Financial Behaviors – Where Might They Be Coming From?”

  Presented by Amanda Priebe, Wealth Strategist - PNC Wealth Management

  We will be exploring some theories and new research that look to guide our understanding of the origins of our financial behaviors. Our time together will incorporate the presentation of information as well as hands-on activities.

• 6-7 pm: Company Pitch, Guests/Non-Members Invited
  KeriCure

Guests/Non-Members must RSVP via this link.

Please park at GATE 4 OF NOVA PLACE 

For easiest access, enter parking garage GATE 4/VISITOR ENTRANCE on South Commons. Stay in the leftmost lanes when you enter and take the nearest elevator (look for the elevator that says CENTRAL 2) up to the Plaza Level of the concourse. Proceed through glass doors onto outdoor plaza. The conference center is on the left (next to Federal Galley).

We're offering the opportunity for accredited investors to hear 2-minute pitches and meet with portfolio companies who are actively raising rounds. This is a private event for investors and IW invested companies only.

Later that day, join us for AlphaLab and AlphaLab Gear Demo Day to hear pitches from the latest companies launching from our software and hardware accelerators.

As the most active seed fund in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region, Innovation Works has been the first to fund companies which have grown to become some of the most exciting, high-potential startups in the region and we're excited for you to meet them. REGISTER HERE

Agenda

Investor Day Agenda:
1:00 pm - Registration
1:30 pm - Pitches
2:30 pm - Networking

Demo Day Agenda:
5:00 pm - Doors Open
5:30 - 7:30 pm - Presentations 
7:30 - 9:00 pm - Reception at MuseumLab (right next door)

Questions?

Reach out to Senior Investment Associate, Dave Lishego, dlishego@innovationworks.org with any questions.

REGISTER HERE

This year’s PACT Capital Conference will bring together more investors and continue to highlight interesting panel sessions, keynote speakers, featured company presentations in healthcare and technology and The Lion’s Den. But this conference is something more.

It will also showcase mature companies from the Philadelphia region along with pitch sessions from international, university, and social impact entrepreneurs. This boils down to more capital opportunities for entrepreneurs and more potential investments for investors.

This one-day conference will conclude with the must attend Gala Reception directly following our Lion’s Den.

MORE INFO / REGISTER HERE

2019 Tech 50 Event Agenda (subject to change):

4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Showcase of Innovation & Cocktail Reception

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dinner, followed by Awards Presentation

8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Showcase of Innovation & Cocktail Reception
All the details: https://www.pghtech.org/events/tech-50/2019-tech-50-awards.aspx

Nominees: https://www.pghtech.org/events/tech-50/2019-tech-50-awards/2019-tech-50-finalists.aspx

Pitch: KeriCure

Screening Meetings are held via Zoom conference.

Attend via Zoom:

• Join by phone: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 6833

• Meeting ID: 343-984-656

• OR visit this link to join by video conference

Please join the Startup Pittsburgh team for an afternoon Happy Hour as we launch our new endeavor!  Enjoy cocktails and appetizers at the brand new Kingfly Spirits Loft in the Strip District on Wednesday September 18th from 5:00-8:00 PM. 

Meet our team, enjoy some drinks and food, network with other local new and growing businesses and learn about Startup Pittsburgh's mission to turn Pittsburgh into the world’s premiere startup destination by providing day-one consultative guidance as well as streamlined access to a dedicated network of local professionals who support our region’s startup community.

All guests will receive a free drink ticket and be entered in multiple raffles to win cool, Pittsburgh-centric prizes.

REGISTER HERE

On the heels of the Pittsburgh Technology Council/TEQ Magazine State of the Industry Report, find out what’s driving growth in our tech ecosystem with a panel discussion featuring Bobby Zappala of Localize Capital; Courtney Williamson of AbiliLife; Ingrid Cook of SHzoom; and Kenny Chen of ResponsibleTech.ai.

Moderated by Kris Kersey, PWC’s Blockchain Director Lead – Emerging Technologies and New Services, gain more insight on Pittsburgh’s strengths, challenges and opportunities around company formation, scaling, hiring and funding. Stay for some post-panel networking, refreshments and the unveiling of the 2020 Pittsburgh Tech Record Poster.

WHEN:Wednesday, September 18, 2019
WHERE:Pittsburgh Technology Council, Resource Room, 100 S. Commons, Suite 172
AGENDA:
4:00 - 4:30 PM - Registration & Networking
4:30 - 5:30 PM - Presentation
5:30 - 6:00 PM - Unveiling of 2020 Tech Record
6:00 - 6:30 PM - Networking & Adjourn

REGISTER HERE
*Note: PLEASE ENSURE YOU LOG-IN FIRST ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE PAGE, AND THEN YOU WILL SEE REGISTRATION OPTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.

The GAN Momentum Tour is a five-stop global tour that will focus on creating opportunities for startups to succeed and gain traction, wherever they are.

REGISTER HERE

Momentum Day Agenda

9:00 a.m.
Kickoff
Welcome to Pittsburgh!

9:15 a.m.
Opening Keynote
Why are startups so important?

9:30 a.m.
Startup Panel
Listen to three startups discuss why they chose to build their companies in the region and how they did it.

• Ryan Green, Gridwise

• Rachel Reid, Subtl Beauty

• Lia Winter, Winter Innovations, LLC

10:00 a.m.
Accelerator Panel
Four accelerators discuss how to scale from accelerator to exit.

• BREW Accelerator

• Lighthouse Labs

10:30 a.m.
Investor Presentation
The one thing investors want you to know about getting investment in the region.

10:50 a.m.
Corporate Presentation
How startups can work with corporations and why corporations love working with startups.

• Priscilla Beal, Bayer

• Monique Moffo, Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs

• Nick Florek, Relish Works

• Eric Olson, Cargill

11:15 a.m.
Pitch Session
Regional startups pitch for a chance at GAN Ventures investment.

12:15 p.m.
Lunch (included)

1:05 p.m.
Ethics and Values for Tech Startups
Hear from leaders from the CMU CREATELab about ethics and how to incorporate them into your startup.

1:15 p.m.
Speaker: Kelly Collier
Hear from Kelly Collier, business development manager at UPMC Enterprises, about why our region is great for startups and how we can make it even better.

1:35 p.m.
Breakout Session #1

2:15 p.m.
Breakout Session #2

2:45 p.m.
Closing Conversation
This is just the beginning.

3:15–5:00 p.m.
Office Hours
Meet with the corporations, investors, and accelerators you heard from today.

4:00–6:30 p.m.
Corporate Sneak Peek
Corporates have the opportunity to meet and evaluate the latest tech startups coming out of nationally ranked GAN Accelerators.

Competitive video gaming is taking the world by storm with professional gamers competing for millions through games like Call of Duty, Fortnight and Super Smash Bros and investors looking for big returns with the accelerated growth of the esport industry.

Join ACG and the PVCA for a joint event that features the founders of the Pittsburgh Knights esports franchise who will discuss the organization's partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers and opportunities that lie ahead in professional online gaming, an industry that is now the fastest growing in the U.S. with revenues expected to top $2 billion by 2020.

Registration

Members$75Non-Members$125

Walk-ins will be charged an additional $20 on top of the Member/Non-Member rate.

REGISTER HERE

Location: Clark Hill, PLC (One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., 14th Floor, 15219)

NAF Members are welcome to attend BlueTree meetings as a non-voting guest. Please RSVP by emailing Rachel McQuiston: mcquistonrf@bluetreecapital.com).

Next Act Fund's Angels in the Evening educatonal series will help you explore the areas you should know more about before entering the angel investor world, plus give you a taste of what a pitch looks like. Read about each session below. Click here for more information and to register.

• SESSION 1: Angel Investing 101 
  Jan 15 | 5 - 7pm | AlphaLab Gear: Learn about the fundamentals of angel investing: What exactly is an angel investor? Who wants to be an angel investor? How do I become an angel investor? Session led by Yvonne Campos, President of Next Act Fund...PLUS, example pitches from women entrepreneurs.

• SESSION 2: Art of the Deal
  Apr 9 | 5 - 7pm | AlphaLab Gear: What does an angel investment actually look like? From learning how to identify a great opportunity to investing your money and everything in between. You will learn how to speak the language of angel investing, including: sources of funding, term sheets, screenings, due diligence, and exits. PLUS, example pitches from women entrepreneurs.

• SESSION 3: A Deep Dive into Due Diligence
  Sept 10 | 5 - 7pm | AlphaLab Gear: How does an angel investor look under the hood of a company? Building a balanced team of experts to analyze everything from the product & technology, management team, go-to-market strategy, financial projections, competitive landscape, and exit potential. How to assess the potential for success along with failure risks. PLUS, example pitches from women entrepreneurs.

• SESSION 4: What happens after the check is written?
  Nov 12 | 5 - 7pm | AlphaLab Gear: A look into what to expect after the investment is made. Topics will include: How angels make money from exits, follow-on rounds, how much "dry powder" do you need, when to cut your losses, and managing the angel-entrepreneur relationship. PLUS, example pitches from women entrepreneurs.

Member Meetings are held at Nova Place Conference Center (100 South Commons, Pittsburgh, PA 15212), unless otherwise noted. Members must RSVP via Gust in advance.

• 4-5 pm: Educational Session, Guests/Non-Members Invited

• 5-6 pm: Company Pitch, Guests/Non-Members Invited

• 6-7 pm: Members-Only Meeting

Guests/Non-Members must RSVP via this link.

Please park at GATE 4 OF NOVA PLACE 

For easiest access, enter parking garage GATE 4/VISITOR ENTRANCE on South Commons. Stay in the leftmost lanes when you enter and take the nearest elevator (look for the elevator that says CENTRAL 2) up to the Plaza Level of the concourse. Proceed through glass doors onto outdoor plaza. The conference center is on the left (next to Federal Galley).

Location: Pittsburgh Technology Council (100 South Commons, Suite 172, 15260)

NAF Members are welcome to attend BlueTree meetings as a non-voting guest. Please RSVP by emailing Rachel McQuiston: mcquistonrf@bluetreecapital.com).

Screening Meetings are held via Zoom conference.

Attend via Zoom:

• Join by phone: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 6833

• Meeting ID: 343-984-656

• OR visit this link to join by video conference

Details TBA.

Module and Honeycomb Credit would like to invite you to our Live PGH, Invest PGH Happy Hour on Friday, July 19th at 6pm at Latham House in Friendship.

Meet fellow locally-minded changemakers, enjoy artisanal hors 'doeuvres & drinks from Honeycomb businesses -- all locally-owned small businesses who are growing with the community at their side.

The happy hour will be held at Module's first house in Friendship so space is very limited. Please RSVP by July 16th at 5pm!

Screening Meetings are held via Zoom conference.

Attend via Zoom:

• Join by phone: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 6833

• Meeting ID: 343-984-656

• OR visit this link to join by video conference

Location: Pittsburgh Technology Council (100 South Commons, Suite 172, 15260)

NAF Members are welcome to attend BlueTree meetings as a non-voting guest. Please RSVP by emailing Rachel McQuiston: mcquistonrf@bluetreecapital.com).

Please join us on Wednesday, July 17th, at NOON for a call with Lindsay Watson and Steve Blake of Augment Therapy Investor Call
Wed, Jul 17, 2019 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/948750021

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122

Access Code: 948-750-021Augment Therapy.

Augment Therapy has developed a unique approach to pediatric physical therapy by combining telerehab and AR/MR experiences to improve the delivery of physical therapy for pediatric patients.  Lindsay is a physical therapist who has specialized in pediatric physical therapy for since 2004.  Steve is a software developer and entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in big data, mobile and cloud.

The term sheet and presentation are attached to provide further details of the current round of financing.  The current raise is a convertible note, with 6% interest, 20% discount and a valuation cap of $3.5M.

Enova Fund IV has the opportunity to invest in this round and a vote to approve or disapprove an investment will be sent out after the call on Wednesday.

Annual “Meet the CEOs” Meeting

WHEN:          Wednesday, July 10, 2019

TIME:             4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

WHERE:        BNY Mellon Innovation Center

                        500 Grant Street, 12th Floor

                        Pittsburgh, PA  15258

Please join us for our annual meeting and the opportunity to speak one-on-one with your portfolio company CEOs.  There will be drinks and appetizers and great opportunities to actually see how some of the technology companies perform.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:  We are grateful and thrilled that the BNY Mellon is hosting us again for our annual meeting.  We welcome again our Keynote Speaker Jeff Mortimer, Chief Investment Strategist for BNY Mellon.   It will be interesting to see Jeff’s model again and compare it to last year’s presentation.  You may have seen Jeff on CNBC or Bloomberg TV or other news stations as a key advisor. 

Jeff Mortimer

Director of Investment Strategy
BNY Mellon Wealth Management

Jeff Mortimer is the director of investment strategy for BNY Mellon Wealth Management. In this role, he leads a team that sets capital market expectations and is responsible for making asset allocation recommendations. Jeff has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry.

He is a national speaker on issues of investment strategy, the financial markets and the economy. He has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Barron's, Fortune, Bloomberg and CNBC.

We are looking forward to this year’s meeting with great enthusiasm and hope to see you there!  Please let us know if you have any questions.   Please RSVP your attendance to mcquistonrf@bluetreecapital.com no later than Friday, July 5, 2019. 

This Member Meeting will be held at Pittsburgh Tech Council at NOVA Place (100 S Commons #172, Pittsburgh, PA 15212). Members must RSVP via Gust in advance.

• 3-4 pm: Educational Session
  Nicole L. Phatak, Esq., of Cohen & Grigsby will present “5 Reasons Why Estate Planning is Essential for Women.” This educational presentation will focus on why estate planning is a women’s issue. We will cover asset protection for future generations, strategies to reduce death taxes, and succession planning for women owned businesses. Guests and non-members are invited to join us.*

• 4-5 pm: Company Pitch [Guests and non-members are invited to join us.*]

• 5-6 pm: Members-only Meeting

*Guests/Non-Members must RSVP via this link.