CONFERENCE 2024
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 • 7:00-10:00 PM PACT FEST | READING TERMINAL MARKET
Unleash the region’s entrepreneurial energy with us at the iconic Reading Terminal Market! Dive into the electrifying start of the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference 2024. It’s more than an event; it’s a celebration of innovation and ambition.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024 • 8:30 AM-6:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN
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8:30AM REGISTRATION OPENS OUTSIDE SALONS E-F
CURATED INVESTOR MEETINGS (ALL DAY)
Technology, SALON D Healthcare, SALON I
Quiet Workspace, ROOM 501
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9:00-9:45 AM
NETWORKING BREAKFAST & WELCOME REMARKS, SALONS E-F Start the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference 2024 with a lively networking breakfast!
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9:45-10:40 AM FEATURED COMPANY PRESENTATIONS
Hear presentations from more than 60 of the region’s most promising investment opportunities from early to growth stage in industry-focused tracks.
HEALTHCARE - MEDTECH/BIOTECH, SALON J-K
Hula Therapeutics 9:45 AM
KaloCyte, Inc. 9:55 AM
Previse 10:05 AM
3Daughters 10:15 AM
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HEALTHCARE - PHARMA/DIAGNOSTICS, SALON L
Ilico Genetics, Inc. 9:45 AM
ACON
Pharmaceuticals 9:55 AM
Calla Lily
Clinical Care ........ 10:05 AM
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Regenosine, Inc 10:15 AM
Ren Bioscience 10:25 AM
TECHNOLOGY - EARLY STAGE - SAAS/DIGITAL TECH, SALON B-C
Hyrding 9:45 AM True ValueHub, Inc. 9:55 AM Panga Inc. .......... 10:05 AM
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Therapy. 10:15 AM
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11:10 AM-12:00 PM FEATURED COMPANY PRESENTATIONS
HEALTHCARE - MEDTECH, SALON J-K
Mag4Health 11:10 AM
Neurava 11:20 AM
CleanPAP Co. 11:30 AM
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Lifejoint Orthopedic Solutions, Inc. 11:40 AM Ethermed .......... 12:00 PM
HEALTHCARE - BIO PHARMA SALON L
Flamingo
Therapeutics 11:15 AM
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TECHNOLOGY - GROWTH STAGE, SALON A
Acadeum 9:45 AM
MindPrint Learning, Inc.. 9:55 AM Returnalyze. 10:05 AM Prembly. 10:15 AM
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10:30-11:15 AM ENTREPRENEUR PANEL, SALON L
ECOSYSTEM-LED GROWTH
This panel features founders and industry leaders who have successfully leveraged their local ecosystems to drive growth. Learn strategies for tapping into networks, building key relationships, and integrating your startup into the broader business community. Gain valuable insights from those who have thrived by connecting with their entrepreneurial ecosystems. This session is perfect for entrepreneurs looking to scale their ventures by harnessing the power of community and collaboration.
Panelists:
Jordan Bradley , Co-founder and CEO, Highnote
Chris Cera CEO, Arcweb Technologies
Helen Horstmann-Allen Finance Director, Represent PA
Mical Jeanlys-White Founder & CEO, WealthMore
Moderated by: Bob Moore , CEO, Crossbeam
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10:40-11:10 AM. NETWORKING/BREAKS, OUTSIDE SALONS E-F
Find your next top company or investment at the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference’s networking session, where casual conversations can lead to promising opportunities.
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TECHNOLOGYEARLY STAGE - CYBERSECURITY/FINTECH SALON B-C
Arcanna.ai. 1:30 PM
LeakSignal 1:40 PM
Praktikant 1:50 PM
Citadel North 2:00 PM
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Prolifagen, Inc. 11:25 AM
TECHNOLOGY - GROWTH STAGE, SALON A
SkillCycle 11:10 AM
Tunnl 11:20 AM
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TECHNOLOGY - EARLY STAGE SALON B-C
b atomic! 11:10 AM
CruZen 11:20 AM
Circa Systems. 2:10 PM
ReBokeh Vision Technologies. 2:20 PM
2:30-2:45 PM .. NETWORKING/BREAKS OUTSIDE SALONS E-F
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2:45-3:30 PM PANEL SESSIONS
HEALTHCARE, SALON J-K
TRANSFORMING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURS, PAYORS, PROVIDERS, AND GOVERNMENT
ENTREPRENEUR PANEL SALON L
PHILADELPHIA ENTREPRENEUR JOURNEYS
Join us for an inspiring panel where regional entrepreneurs share their personal journeys and the unique reasons, they choose to keep their businesses rooted in Philadelphia. This track offers a rare glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of developing, building, and scaling a business in Philadelphia from startup to success.
Panelists:
Morgan Berman, Founder, Glitter
Mumbi Dunjwa, Founder & CEO, Naturaz
Alan Rihm, CEO & Co-Founder, Fall Forward
Moderated by: Zach Brand, Host, Founding Philly
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2:45-3:00 PM FEATURED COMPANY PRESENTATIONS
TECHNOLOGY - ED TECH, SALON A
Open Admissions.
Clexi 11:30 AM Carbon Reform 11:40 AM
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Labs 11:50 AM
12:00 -1:30 PM LUNCHEON KEYNOTE SPEAKER, SALONS E-F
Sally Jenkins NY Times Best Selling Author, American sports columnist and feature writer for The Washington Post. She was previously a senior writer for Sports Illustrated.
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1:30-2:30 PM FEATURED COMPANY PRESENTATIONS
HEALTHCARE - MEDTECH, SALON J-K
Pantheon Vision Inc. 1:30 PM
ReGelTec, Inc. 1:40 PM
Relavo 1:50 PM Kato Medical Inc. 2:00 PM Trufacial 2:10 PM Medlea 2:20
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HEALTHCARE - GROWTH STAGE, SALON L ARMR Systems, Inc. 1:30 PM American Treatment Network. 1:40 PM
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TECHNOLOGY - HR TECH/AI, SALON A
The Best Answer, Inc. 1:30 PM Snowstorm 1:40 PM VirgilHR 1:50 PM
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1:50 PM
Inc. 2:00 PM
Join us for an exploration of the role of payors, providers, and government in shaping the entrepreneurial landscape in behavioral health. We’ll discuss what’s on the horizon in revenue models as we move increasingly to value-based care, and where there are opportunities to build game-changing start-ups in the behavioral health space.
Panelists:
Chris Molaro, CEO, NeuroFlow
Ann C. O’Grady, LCSW Behavioral Health Director, Independence Blue Cross
Vic Radina, SVP Corporate Development, UHS
Moderated by: Kathie Jordan Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Group, Ben Franklin Technology Partners
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TECHNOLOGY PANEL SALON B-C
POSITIONING YOUR COMPANY TO RAISE CAPITAL FROM VENTURE AND GROWTH INVESTORS
Delve into the dynamics of venture fundraising in today’s everevolving climate. This session is focused on how and where investors are focused today to help entrepreneurs understand the fundraising environment, what it takes to get funded, and gain perspective on the near-term outlook on how this may evolve in the next 1-2 years. The panel will consist of investors representing three key stages of startup growth – Seed, Series A, and Growth Stage.
Panelists:
Allison Pickens New Normal Fund, Founder, Fmr. COO, Gainsight and Author of The Customer Success Economy
Sean Dowling , Managing Partner, Osage Venture Partners
Bion Ludwig General Partner, ABS Capital
2:00 PM
Moderated by: Dan Goldsmith , CEO, Tendo, Partner, NewSpring Capital, and fmr. Chief Strategy Officer and EVP, Veeva Systems (NYS: VEEV)
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3:30-4:00 PM .. NETWORKING/BREAKS OUTSIDE SALONS E-F
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4:00-5:15 PM .................. FINALE SESSION, SALONS E-F
THE LION’S DEN
Step into the Lion’s Den! A distinguished panel of top-tier investors will evaluate three standout presentations from our conference’s featured companies. Witness the thrill as investment verdicts unfold in real-time!
Lion’s Den Investors:
Brent Celek , Brent Celek Real Estate, American Football Executive, Philadelphia Eagles, Former Tight-End Richard J. Green Executive Chairman and Owner, Firstrust Bank
Nicole Hantas Emanuel Co-Founder, 21 Seeds
Max Kanevsky CTO, Certara and Founder, Pinnacle 21 and OpenCDISC
Sasha Schrode Partner, Life Sciences Team, Robin Hood Ventures, Co-Founder & CEO, Serpex Medical
Matt Wallach Investor, Philadelphia Union and Co-Founder, Veeva Systems [NYSE:VEEV]
Moderated by: Marc R. Lederman, General Partner, NewSpring Capital
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5:15-6:30 PM CLOSING RECEPTION, OUTSIDE SALONS E-F
Conclude the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference by connecting with innovators and visionaries. Celebrate the future and anticipate 2025 together.
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