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Connecting the Coasts to the Heartland
Featuring Entrepreneur, Investor, and Philanthropist: Steve Case
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The Event is SOLD OUT
WHAT
A day of learning about entrepreneurship in Northeast Ohio featuring panels, pitch competitions, and keynote speaker Steve Case discussing his new book "The Rise of the Rest: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the New American Dream."
WHEN
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
April 4th, 2023
WHERE
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
8:30 - 8:45 am
Introduction
Introduced by:
Scott Shane: Comeback Capital
8:45 - 9:30 am
Case Western Reserve University Alumni Startups in the Ecosystem
Panelists:
Moderated by Andrew Medvedev: Weatherhead School of Management
9:30-10:30 am
Search Fund Pitches
Judges:
Searchers:​
Moderated by Scot Lowry: Promise Partners
10:30 - 10:45 am
Coffee Break
10:45 - 11:45 am
Panel: The Future of The Northeast Ohio Startup Ecosystem
Panelists:
Moderated by Patrick McKenna: One America Works
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Lunch
12:15 - 1:15 pm
Corporate Venture Capital in Northeast Ohio and Beyond
Panelists:
Moderated by Dan Farrell: Skypoint Ventures
1:15 - 1:30 pm
Coffee Break
1:30 - 2:15 pm
Fireside Chat with Steve Case
Steve Case discusses his new book "Rise of the Rest: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the New American Dream"
Interviewed by Scott Shane: Comeback Capital
2:15 - 2:30 pm
Coffee Break
2:30 - 3:15 pm
Comeback Capital Fund Pre-Seed Startup Pitches
Judges: ​​
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Nolan Gallagher: Gravitas Ventures
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Lynn-Ann Gries: Gries Consulting
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Scott Flamm
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Anthony Manna: M7 Holdings
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John Eng: Right Side Capital Management
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Ayush Jain: Rise of the Rest
Founders:
Moderated by Tony Olivito: Comeback Capital
3:15 - 3:30 pm
Coffee Break
3:30 - 4:15 pm
Comeback Capital Fund Series A Pitches
Judges:
Founders:
Moderated by Tony Olivito: Comeback Capital
4:15 - 4:30 pm
Wrap-up
4:30 - 5:30 pm
INVITE
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