Events Details

Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum

by CONNECTpreneur Investor Network

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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.

Continental breakfast and unlimited coffee will be provided.

Program Highlights:

– 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.

– Heavy networking before, during, and after the event

Company Showcase:

We will have a Rocket Pitch session with 8-12 emerging tech companies: A dedicated session for companies to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and innovations to a captivated audience of investors and industry experts.

Companies will be introduced by:

MARK HAAS, CEO, Association for Enterprise Growth

ANTHONY MILLIN – Founder and Co-Chair, NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers

AGENDA

All times are Eastern Standard Time – EST

8:00 – 9:00 am 
REGISTRATION/NETWORKING
9:00 – 9:15 am
WELCOME REMARKS
9:30 – 10:15 am
COMPANY SHOWCASE/ROCKET PITCH

Promising Early Stage Companies will present.

11:00 – 12:00 pm
EXPO AND NETWORKING

PREVIOUS INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS (partial list)

Blackstone, Intel Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, Revolution Ventures, Carlyle Group, NEA, Technology Crossover Ventures, Google Ventures, TPG, US Venture Partners, Y Combinator, Columbia Capital, True Ventures, Sterling Partners, HIG, Grotech, UPDATA, Koch Industries, Saudi Aramco, Garage Technology Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Motley Fool Ventures, New Atlantic Ventures, PROOF.VC, Edison Ventures, SWaN & Legend Venture Partners, Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Silicon Valley Bank, Venturehouse, Kinetic Ventures, Core Capital, Boulder Ventures, TDF Funds, Ballast Point Ventures, Multiplier Capital, Saratoga Investment Corp., Maryland Venture Fund, New Markets Venture Partners, Camber Creek, 500 Startups, Novak Biddle, Amplifier Venture Partners, DFW Capital Partners, Farragut Capital, NextGen Angels, CIT GAP Funds, TEDCO, BluVenture Investors, Leeds Novamark, 1776, Private Access Network, CAV Angels, Riverbend Capital, K Street Capital, Select Venture Partners, Cranbrook Capital, Baltimore Angels, SaaS Ventures, Acceleprise, Blue Marlin Partners, US Boston Capital, VentureCross Partners, Dingman Angels, Neuberger & Co. Ventures, Angel Venture Forum, Paras Ventures, Noblestar Capital, Grindstone Partners, New Vantage Group, New Dominion Angels, Early Light Capital, Enhanced Capital, MTECH Ventures, Mosaic Capital, Opus8, Blue Heron Capital, Duncaster Investments, Lancaster Angel Network, Ruxton Ventures, Fortify Ventures, MIT Alumni Angels, and Conscious Venture Labs.

 

EVENT PARTNERS

bwtech@UMBC

TEDCO

Modus Create

NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers

Association for Enterprise Growth

New York Life

Buzzy Rocket

Maryland Tech Council

Blu Venture Investors

Startup Grind

Cybersecurity Association

Keiretsu Forum

Dingman Angels

Citrine Angels

MIT Alumni Angels

Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative

Ryan & Wetmore

KoBE

U.S. International Development Center (USIDC)

Chicago ArchAngels

Enterprise Transformation Solutions

Click here to view PREVIOUS INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS
click here to view TESTIMONIALS and MEDIA about our VIRTUAL EVENTS

A: You can e-mail the organizers at connectpreneur@opus8.com.

A: Yes

A: If you have a promising early stage company that is raising capital or wanting to make a product announcement, please contact presenters@opus8.com. We have a Committee review process for prospective presenting companies.

A: Here’s a calendar of upcoming events:
2021
June 30, July 29, Aug 26, Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 23, Dec 21
2022
Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 31, Apr 28, May 26, Jun 30