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SUMMARY:December 6-7\, 2023 – Attending: The Women’s Healthy Aging Innovation Summit [Los Angeles]
DESCRIPTION:Abbie Strabala will be attending this years Women’s Healthy Aging Innovation Summit. The summit is the leading industry platform that connects pharma\, biotech\, start-ups\, investors\, payers\, researchers\, FMCGs and HCPs to accelerate innovation\, investment\, research\, and partnerships to improve health outcomes for midlife women and beyond. \nAddressing the entire spectrum of this underserved area\, the Women’s Healthy Aging Innovation Summit stimulates discussions around the opportunities and challenges in areas relating to menopause\, longevity\, osteoporosis\, cardiovascular health\, sexual wellness\, pelvic floor health\, brain health\, and preventative health measures. \nJoin us in 2023 as we expand these conversations and continue to serve the unmet needs of midlife women to improve outcomes. \nAgenda:\nWorkplace Benefits: The Wider Impact\nEncouraging storytelling\, boosting allyship\, and increasing accessibility are fundamental to improving the health of women at work\, as well as staff satisfaction\, retention\, and productivity. \n\nWith one fifth of the US workforce consisting of women of menopausal age\, what are companies currently doing to assist with challenges specific to this demographic?\nHow can we reduce the education gap and level of stigmatisation that permeates the workplace even further?\nHow can we shift mindsets\, to ensure that behavioural change follows?\n\nTaking the ‘Pause’ out of Menopause: Retailers Embracing the Shift \nWith the likes of Boots\, Target\, and Ulta Beauty joining the menopause movement and elevating the unheard voices of many women\, the conversation around menopause through a consumer lens is changing for the better. \n\nWhat do these collaborations mean for the commercialisation and wider distributions of products for startups?\nHow can we shift the narrative\, so that all retailers are embracing this category?\nWho is driving the education in this industry to ease the complex journey of the female consumer?\n\nLearn more \n 
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/december-6-7-2023-attending-the-womens-healthy-aging-innovation-summit-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:September 7\, 2023 – Attending: Venture Houston [Houston]
DESCRIPTION:Kerry Rupp will be attending this year’s Venture Houston\, hosted by HX Venture Fund.  Venture Houston 2023 is the premier event for entrepreneurs\, venture investors and ecosystem builders to plug into what is happening in Houston. Learn how you can decarbonize in a digital world\, connect with Houston’s best founders\, corporate leaders and top tier investors\, and develop meaningful relationships. \nThe Houston venture and tech ecosystem is exploding and it’s time to get involved! \nAbout the Organizer\n\n\nHX Venture Fund is a venture capital fund of funds that creates a multiplier effect by linking the transformational power of world-class corporations\, technology innovation\, and high-growth startups with proven venture investment talent\, company-building expertise\, and capital. We are backed by some of Houston’s most innovative corporations dedicated to creating a meaningful impact to the tech ecosystem. In addition\, the venture capital funds in our portfolio bring their significant experience and\, at their full discretion\, risk capital to Houston’s best high-growth companies across all industry sectors. \n\n\nAgenda and details available here: https://venturehouston.com/
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/september-7-2023-venture-houston-houston/
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:December 8\, 2023 – Judging: Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition [Austin]
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to share that our General Partner\, Kerry Rupp\, recently served as a judge at the prestigious Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition (TVLIC). This remarkable event showcased the exceptional entrepreneurial talent and innovative business ideas of graduate students from the University of Texas System. \nTHIS COMPETITION IS THE REAL DEAL – mimicking the real-world process of raising venture capital. Kerry had the opportunity to witness firsthand the passion\, dedication\, and vision of these aspiring founders as they pitched their ventures to a panel of esteemed investors and entrepreneurs. Many TVLIC competitors launch successful businesses\, including uShip\, Ordoro\, BeatBox Beverages\, Phurnace Software and Qcue. \nThe Spring 2023 Texas Champion was Hamperapp\, which was awarded the top prize of $15\,000 for their online platform that streamlines the laundry and dry cleaning process with convenient pick-up and delivery services. \nThe Texas Superstar Award and $5\,000 prize went to Trinity Tube in second place\, and the Texas Rising Star Award and $2\,500 prize went to Tano Pharmaceuticals in third place. Two James D. Pippin Veteran Entrepreneurship Awards and $1\,000 prizes each went to Underdog Supplements and Tano Pharmaceuticals.The award for Health Innovation and $5\,000 prize went to Longhorn Life Sciences. The winner of the Technology Commercialization Award and the $10\,000 prize went to Trinity Tube. The award for Sustainability and $5\,000 prize went to FlareXES. The winner of the Energy Innovation Award and $5\,000 prize went to Green Credit Exchange. The E. Craig Nemec Elevator Challenge Award and $1\,000 prize are given to the three best elevator pitches. The three winners were Longhorn Life Sciences\, Tano Pharmaceuticals\, and Green Credit Exchange. \nThe Fall 2023 TVL Investment Competition will be held on Friday\, December 8. The deadline to apply is November 27. Apply now! \n 
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/december-8-2023-judging-texas-venture-labs-investment-competition-austin/
LOCATION:Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs in Austin
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:January 31\, 2023 – Attending: The Women's Digital Health Summit [San Francisco]
DESCRIPTION:Abbie will be attending.\n\nThe Digital Women’s Health Summit is the leading series of conferences for the women’s health industry. Uniting a wealth of experts from across women’s health\, to deep-dive into the latest developments and to place the women’s experience at the centre of all discussions. This summit will aim to accelerate commercialization funding\, scaling and reimbursement through collaboration across the full women’s health spectrum\n\nBuilt around an expert speaking faculty\, our conferences follow a carefully curated programme of presentations\, panel discussions\, interactive networking and drinks receptions.\n\nThis summit is firmly established as ‘the meeting point for the women’s health industry’.\n\n 
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/january-31-2023-attending-the-womens-digital-health-summit-san-francisco/
LOCATION:Hotel Kabuki\, San Francisco\, CA
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:February 27\, 2024 – Speaking: Texas Alternatives Conference 2024 [Austin]
DESCRIPTION:True Wealth Ventures’ General Partner\, Sara Brand\, was named the “Pitch Perfect” winner at the prestigious MFA/TAIA Texas Alternatives Conference 2024\, taking home both the Audience and Judge’s Choice awards after presenting our thesis and highlighting portfolio company\, Refiberd. \nThe Texas Alternatives Conference is an exclusive\, invitation-only event that brings together leading institutional investors\, fund managers\, and industry experts for networking\, education\, and business development opportunities. This year’s conference featured a highly anticipated pitch competition\, showcasing three Texas-based emerging managers. \nSara’s compelling pitch and exceptional presentation skills captivated both the judges and the audience\, solidifying True Wealth Ventures’ position as a rising star in the alternative investment space. Her ability to articulate the firm’s vision\, strategies\, and track record earned her resounding acclaim from the esteemed attendees. \nThis remarkable achievement underscores True Wealth Ventures’ commitment to excellence and our passion for driving innovation and disruption in the investment industry. We are honored to be recognized by our peers and celebrated as a firm that is shaping the future of alternative investments. \nWe extend our sincere gratitude to the organizers of the  Texas Alternatives Conference for providing a platform to showcase emerging talent and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our industry forward.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/february-27-2024-presenting-texas-alternatives-conference-2024-austin/
LOCATION:Hotel Kabuki\, San Francisco\, CA
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240312
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SUMMARY:March 6-11\, 2024 - Attending: SXSW 2024 [Austin]
DESCRIPTION:March 6-9\, 2024 – Attending SXSW 2024\nSara and Kerry will participate in various 2024 SXSW events held across Austin. \nIf you are in town and interested in finding some time to connect or plan to attend any of the following events and want to say hi\, please reach out directly to Sara or Kerry. \nSee where they’ll be below: \n  \nThursday\, March 7\, 2024 \n\nBillion Dollar Brew\n\nSara will be a panelist at Beyond the Billion\, together with their partners Dell Technologies and Intel\, invite you to their Billion Dollar Brew: Austin 2024 Edition themed “Funding Founders Forward” to kick off SXSW Austin & International Women’s Month! \nThis will be the first of their signature “Billion Dollar Series” that they will be hosting across the globe this year— bringing together LPs\, GPs\, and founders; to continue to catalyze capital and fuel women-led innovation. \n  \nFriday\, March 8\, 2024 \n\nEquitech Texas Welcome Breakfast\n\nKerry will be attending Equitech in ATX breakfast event to kick off the big Festival will be a place for a mix of mission-driven\, under-estimated founders\, funders\, and allies to convene\, make connections\, and celebrate each other! \nJoin friends and colleagues from Baltimore to Austin\, Oakland to Tulsa\, and many places in between as we gather to share in like-minded fellowship\, our best practices\, potential partnerships\, and link up our pipelines across the country\, and the world. \n  \nSaturday\, March 9\, 2024 \n\nSpringboard’s Dolphin Tank at Female Quotient Lounge\n\nKerry will be speaking at Springboard’s Dolphin Tank at Female Quotient Lounge\, an event that brings the power of our collective community to women entrepreneurs innovating in technology. Our Dolphin Tank events showcase exciting women-led companies and provide them with the opportunity for connections\, capital\, and insight from our audience of investors\, advisors\, and industry leaders. Join Springboard Enterprises and Dolphin Tank sponsor Female Quotient at SXSW 2024 for an exciting pitch event featuring women founders and entrepreneurs\, expert panelists\, and interactive audience participation! \n\nSupply Chain Food Tech House @ SXSW\n\nKerry will be speaking on the Lightning Round panel – Q&A with Food & AgTech Investors from 2:05 – 2:30 pm. This interactive session will allow attendees to ask questions directly to investors actively deploying capital in the food and agriculture technology sector to learn what VCs are looking for in today’s market at The Midwest House on Rainey Street. \n  \nSunday\, March 10\, 2024\n\nStartup & Venture Scrums by EisnerAmper\n\nSara will be speaking at Startup & Venture Scrums by EisnerAmper. Founders\, VCs\, and Super-Connectors scrum together in one powerful room to discuss what’s working\, what’s not\, and what remains to be done as they help shape the future of the venture and startup ecosystems. Expect anecdotes\, answers\, and advice from leaders and seasoned problem-solvers.\n  \nMonday\, March 11\, 2024 \n\nFounded in Texas\n\nSara & Kerry will be attending Project W\, HearstLab\, Artemis Fund\, and Brown Advisory\, founded in Texas\, an investor feedback session supporting Texas-based women founders of B2B and B2B2C tech companies during SXSW. \nThis unique program offers founders the opportunity to present their companies to expert investors and receive invaluable feedback. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your venture and connect with leading industry players. \n 
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/march-6-9-2024-attending-sxsw-2024-austin/
LOCATION:Austin\, TX\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:March 6\, 2024 - Panelist: Life Science & Healthcare Innovation Summit [Austin]
DESCRIPTION:True Wealth Ventures’ General Partner\, Sara T. Brand\, will be a featured panelist at the upcoming UT Healthcare Innovation Summit\, exploring the cutting-edge advancements disrupting the future of healthcare. \nSara will be joining an esteemed group of industry leaders\, including Garheng Kong (HealthQuest Capital)\, Kevin Lalande (Santé)\, and moderator Lauren Yayboke (McKinsey & Company)\, for a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Building and Investing in Austin’s Life Science Healthcare Ecosystem.” \nThis engaging session will delve into Austin’s rapidly growing life science and healthcare innovation landscape\, examining the opportunities and challenges in fostering a thriving ecosystem. As a leading voice in the venture capital community\, Sara’s insights will shed light on the investment trends and strategies driving innovation in this critical sector. \nThe Innovation Summit promises to be a premier event\, uniting academia and industry to explore the advancements poised to disrupt the future of healthcare. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with leading experts and engage in programming that explores the cutting edge of innovation. \nDon’t miss this chance to gain invaluable insights from True Wealth Ventures and our esteemed co-panelists as we navigate the ever-evolving healthcare landscape and shape the future of life-changing innovations.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/march-6-2024-panelist-life-science-healthcare-innovation-summit-austin/
LOCATION:Austin\, TX\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:March 7\, 2024 - Panelist: Billion Dollar Brew [Austin]
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce that our General Partner\, Sara T. Brand\, will be a panelist at the upcoming “Billion Dollar Brew: Austin 2024 Edition” hosted by Beyond the Billion in partnership with Dell Technologies and Intel. \nThis marquee event\, themed “Funding Founders Forward\,” kicks off SXSW Austin and celebrates International Women’s Month by bringing together LPs\, GPs\, and founders to catalyze capital and fuel women-led innovation. \nAs a firm dedicated to empowering visionary founders\, we’re honored to be part of this global “Billion Dollar Series” that champions diversity and inclusion in the venture capital ecosystem. \nJoin Sara and other trailblazers in the investment community for insightful discussions\, invaluable networking opportunities\, and a chance to shape the future of entrepreneurship.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/march-7-2024-panelist-billion-dollar-brew-austin/
LOCATION:Inn Cahoots\, Austin\, 1221 E 6th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:March 9\, 2024 - Panelist: Springboard's Dolphin Tank [Austin]
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an electrifying event that celebrates and empowers women entrepreneurs in the tech space! True Wealth Ventures’ General Partner\, Kerry Rupp\, will be a featured panelist at Springboard’s Dolphin Tank\, hosted by Female Quotient during SXSW 2024. \nThe panel will take place Saturday\, March 9\, 2024 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT at the Female Quotient Lounge (Waller Creek Boathouse)\, 74 Trinity St\, Austin\, TX 78701. \nSpringboard’s Dolphin Tank is a premier platform that showcases exciting women-led companies\, providing them with invaluable connections\, capital opportunities\, and insights from a distinguished audience of investors\, advisors\, and industry leaders. \nDuring this interactive pitch event\, Kerry will join fellow experts in offering invaluable guidance and feedback to innovative women founders as they present their groundbreaking ventures. \nIn addition to the pitch sessions\, attendees can expect engaging discussions\, networking opportunities\, and the opportunity to be part of a collective movement that champions women in technology and entrepreneurship. \nDon’t miss this chance to witness the future of innovation unfold and be part of a community dedicated to fueling founders forward.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/march-9-2024-panelist-springboards-dolphin-tank-austin/
LOCATION:Austin\, TX\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:March 9\, 2024 - Panelist: Food Tech House @ SXSW [Austin]
DESCRIPTION:Are you a founder or a funder addressing the world’s most pressing technological challenges facing food and agriculture today? Join us at the premiere Food and Ag Tech event at SXSW. \nGeneral Partner Kerry Rupp will join Supply Change Capital Food Tech House SXSW on Saturday\, March 9th\, at The Midwest House on Rainey Street. \nRegister now: https://lnkd.in/gSKiCbK5 (Space is limited!) \nKerry will speak on the Lightning Round panel – Q&A with Food & AgTech Investors from 2:05 – 2:30 pm. This interactive session will allow attendees to ask questions directly to investors actively deploying capital in the food and agriculture technology sector to learn what VCs are looking for in today’s market. \nWe look forward to seeing familiar faces and making new connections in the food and ag tech community at SXSW. \n 
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/march-9-2024-panelist-food-tech-house-sxsw-austin-2/
LOCATION:Austin\, TX\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T090000
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SUMMARY:March 11\, 2024 - Attending: Founded in Texas [Austin]
DESCRIPTION:General Partners Sara and Kerry will be participating as investors in the highly anticipated Founded in Texas program during SXSW. Organized by Project W\, The Artemis Fund\, HearstLab\, and Brown Advisory\, this exclusive event is designed to support Texas-based women founders of B2B and B2B2C tech companies. \nAs part of the investor feedback sessions\, Sara and Kerry will lend their expertise and insights to small groups of founders\, providing invaluable guidance and constructive feedback on their business models\, strategies\, and presentations. This unique opportunity allows entrepreneurs to receive candid assessments from seasoned investors\, enabling them to refine their pitches and strengthen their ventures. \nThe event promises to be a dynamic and engaging experience\, with breakout rooms fostering intimate interactions between founders and investors. Following each presentation\, a dedicated Q&A session will allow for in-depth discussions and personalized feedback from Sara\, Kerry\, and other industry experts. \nImmediately after the feedback sessions\, attendees are invited to a networking brunch\, providing an excellent platform for founders\, investors\, and women founder community members to connect and forge meaningful relationships. \nAt True Wealth Ventures\, we are passionate about empowering visionary founders and driving innovation. Our participation in Founded in Texas reaffirms our commitment to supporting and nurturing the next generation of game-changing entrepreneurs\, particularly those led by women.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/march-11-2024-attending-founded-in-texas-austin/
LOCATION:Austin\, TX\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:March 14\, 2024 - Judge: 2024 HBS New Venture Competition\, Central Region
DESCRIPTION:Kerry will be judging the competition \nJoin us for an exciting evening of HBS Shark Tank where entrepreneurs from across the “Central Region” will battle it out in front of a star-studded panel of Venture Capitalists for the right to take home the title of 2024 HBS Central Region New Venture Contest Winner and advance to the HBS Global Finals in Boston with a chance at over $75\,000 in cash prizes. The Central region includes over 20 states from Texas to Florida and we have entrepreneurs and judges from the ‘region.’ Come rub elbows with like-minded entrepreneurs\, investors\, and mentors who are working together in the spirit of entrepreneurship.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/march-14-2024-judge-2024-hbs-new-venture-competition-central-region/
LOCATION:Inspire Brands\, 3 Glenlake Pkwy NE\, Sandy Springs\, GA\, 30328\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T183000
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SUMMARY:March 14\, 2024 - Moderating: Empowered Voices; Women Leaders Shaping the Bay Area [San Francisco]
DESCRIPTION:True Wealth Ventures associate Abbie Strabala will moderate a panel discussion featuring influential women leaders who are making significant contributions to various industries in the Bay Area. The panel will include Trystanne Cunningham\, Founder and CEO of TrooRa Magazine; Serena Poon\, Senior Vice President of Climate Tech & Sustainability at Silicon Valley Bank; and Suzanne Ford\, Executive Director of San Francisco Pride. \nThe panelists will share their unique experiences\, challenges faced\, and strategies employed to achieve success in their respective fields. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights from these trailblazing women who are driving change and making a positive impact in the Bay Area. \nThe event will take place with doors opening at 6:30pm and the program commencing at 7:00pm.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/march-14-2024-moderating-empowered-voices-women-leaders-shaping-the-bay-area-san-francisco/
LOCATION:The Academy\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTSTAMP:20260403T185507
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SUMMARY:March 25\, 2024 - Judge: 2024 Duke Startup Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Kerry will be judging the undergrads. \nDuke Innovation & Entrepreneurship is holding our Startup Showcase on April 11 to feature top Duke student ventures. Students are competing for $100\,000 in awards and the event will culminate in a live pitch session featuring the award winners. \nLearn More  \nWebsite
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/march-25-2024-judge-2024-duke-startup-showcase/
LOCATION:Duke University\, Durham\, NC\, 27708\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185507
CREATED:20240312T183923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T184727Z
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SUMMARY:April 2\, 2024 - Panelist: Women Transforming the World: Aligning Your Investments With Your Values [Austin]
DESCRIPTION:Join GP Sara Brand for an insightful panel discussion and networking event exploring the growing opportunities for women to align their investments with their values across all asset classes. With women currently controlling ⅓ of total US household assets (totaling $10 trillion) and that number expected to grow significantly with the unprecedented wealth transfer from baby boomers over the next decade\, this event aims to empower women to leverage their assets for positive change. \nThe panel will include: \n\nJenny Everett\, Invest for Better (moderator)\nRebekah Anthony\, Austin Community Foundation\nKatherine Kroll\, Brown Advisory\nSara Brand\, True Wealth Ventures\n\nThe event will be hosted by Austin Community Foundation\, Brown Advisory\, Invest for Better\, and True Wealth Ventures. \nEvent Schedule:\n\n4:00 pm – Registration\n4:15 pm – Opening Comments by Kellie Zesch Weir\, Brown Advisory\, followed by Panel Discussion\n5:15 pm – Networking Reception\n6:00 pm – Conclusion\n\nParking Information:\nPaid parking is available in the building for $9/hour\, or there may be surrounding street parking. \nRegistration:\nAdvance registration is required. Please register here. \nAs a women-led VC firm investing in early-stage companies in the healthcare and climate space\, True Wealth Ventures is committed to empowering women to invest in line with their values. We look forward to an engaging discussion and the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/april-2-2024-panelist-women-transforming-the-world-aligning-your-investments-with-your-values-austin/
LOCATION:Offices of Brown Advisory\, 200 W 6th St Suite 1700\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240416
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SUMMARY:April 15\, 2024 - Judge: EnergyTech University Prize 2024
DESCRIPTION:Kerry will be judging the finalists. \nThe Rice Alliance has worked for the last few years with the Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Transitions on their EnergyTech University Prize\, a collegiate competition for business plan development. The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Technology Transitions EnergyTech University Prize\, had 225 competing teams from 117 different schools for its first phase and 28 teams were identified as finalists who are now vying for prizes at the national event to occur on Monday\, April 15 in Austin as part of the Energy Thought Summit. The teams are tasked to present innovative business models for commercializing energy technology. \nLearn More  \nWebsite
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/april-15-2024-judge-energytech-university-prize-2024/
LOCATION:Austin Marriott Downtown\, 304 E Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185507
CREATED:20240528T201329Z
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SUMMARY:June 4\, 2024 - Panelist: 2024 Women's Health Innovation Showcase [NYC]
DESCRIPTION:Springboard’s Women’s Health Innovation Showcase\, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS)\, will feature top women innovating in women’s health from Springboard’s 2024 Women’s Health cohort. Join us for an evening of inspiring presentations\, accompanied by feedback and insight from our expert panel and audience. A cocktail and networking reception will follow. \nRSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dJtkPUDe. \nPanelists:\nOlivia Capra\, Principal\, Frist Cressey Ventures\nJessica J. Federer\, Board Member and Investor\nLyndsey Harper\, MD\, FACOG\, IF\, Founder and CEO\, Rosy Wellness\nDelphine O’Rourke\, JD\, Investor and CEO\, 8Fold Inc\nAbbie Strabala\, Investment Associate\, True Wealth Ventures \nPresenters:\nAriana McGee\, Founder and CEO\, Navigate Maternity\nLaura Yecies\, CEO and Board Member\, Bone Health Technologies\nShelly Lanning\, Co-Founder and President\, Visana Health\nKristen Helton (Lloyd)\, CEO\, Herself Health\nMeredith Evans McAllister\, Co-Founder and CEO\, Marma\nSylvia Kuyel\, COO\, kegg\nKaren Brunet\, Founder\, Cntrl+\nShannon Aylesworth\, Founder and CEO\, Ursamin\nClaire Dixon\, Co-Founder and CEO\, Neuraura
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/june-4-2024-panelist-2024-womens-health-innovation-showcase-nyc/
LOCATION:Amazon\, 450 W 33rd St Fl 7\, New York\, NY 10001
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240607
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SUMMARY:June 5-6\, 2024 - Panelist: FemTech & Consumer Health Summit [New Jersey]
DESCRIPTION:True Wealth Ventures is excited to announce that our Associate\, Abbie Strabala\, will be a speaker at the upcoming Femtech & Consumer Innovation Summit. This premier event brings together over 300 leaders in the femtech industry\, offering a platform for driving business growth\, uncovering actionable insights\, and fostering meaningful connections. \nAbbie’s participation in the summit underscores True Wealth Ventures’ commitment to supporting and empowering innovative startups in the femtech and women’s consumer health sectors. As a thought leader in the industry\, Abbie’s insights and expertise will shed light on the challenges and opportunities faced by emerging companies in this dynamic space. \nThe Femtech & Consumer Innovation Summit promises to be a transformative experience\, with a carefully curated agenda designed to raise brand awareness\, address regulatory challenges\, secure funding\, and explore effective marketing strategies. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with decision-makers from prominent consumer and pharma companies actively seeking partnerships\, investments\, and acquisitions with the most innovative startups addressing unmet needs. \nDon’t miss this chance to gain invaluable insights from True Wealth Ventures and engage with industry leaders who are redefining and reshaping the femtech and consumer innovation landscape. Abbie’s participation reinforces our firm’s commitment to driving innovation and fostering a collaborative ecosystem that empowers visionary founders and entrepreneurs. \nStay tuned for more updates as we continue to support and promote groundbreaking ventures in the femtech and women’s consumer health sectors.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/june-5-6-2024-panelist-femtech-consumer-health-new-jersey/
LOCATION:New Jersey\, New Jersey\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185507
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SUMMARY:June 13\, 2024 - Faculty: Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp | Health Tech [Los Angeles]
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that our GP\, Kerry Rupp\, will be a faculty member for Project W’s signature program\, Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp (WEB)\, coming to Los Angeles on June 13\, 2024. This immersive day of activities and workshops is designed for women founders building solutions for the healthcare market. \nTen to twelve founders will spend the day with experts\, investors\, and a cohort of their accomplished peers to dive into strategies for scaling their businesses to get Series A ready. The program includes: \n\nAn interactive master class on how to interrupt bias in the pitch process\nInsights on how investors evaluate a Series A opportunity in the healthcare market\nA deep dive into designing and scaling digital products for the healthcare market\nInformation on how healthcare systems evaluate buying from or partnering with startups\n1:1 meetings and feedback from healthcare investors\nNetworking opportunities with other exceptional founders in the cohort\n\nAs a seasoned investor and mentor\, Kerry brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the program. She will be sharing her expertise and providing valuable guidance to the participating founders. \nEligibility:\n\nHave at least one woman founder with a significant equity stake and a C-level role\nHave at least two full-time employees\nHave raised a seed round or achieved comparable traction\nAre building a tech solution (other than biotech or pharma) for the healthcare market\n\nKey Dates:\n\nApplication Deadline: May 6\, 2024\nCohort Selected: Week of May 13\, 2024\nWEB | Health Tech: June 13\, 2024\n\nWe are proud to have Kerry represent True Wealth Ventures as a faculty member for this impactful event\, and we look forward to seeing the growth and success of the participating founders. \nFor more information and to apply\, please visit the Project W website.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/june-13-2024-faculty-women-entrepreneurs-boot-camp-health-tech-2/
LOCATION:Techstars Los Angeles\, 3951 Higuera St\, CA\, 90232\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240911T140000
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SUMMARY:September 11\, 2024 - Attending: HAX’s Demo Day [San Francisco]
DESCRIPTION:HAX is holdings a demo day in San Francisco on September 11. Join us to hear pitches from 25 startups categories including industrial and maritime decarbonization\, critical minerals\, automation\, diagnostics and more. Following the founders’ pitches\, investors will have an opportunity to meet 1:1 with the founders and join the founders and HAX team for a reception. This event is for investors only. \nThere are two ways to participate: in-person (investors only)\, or online with video pitches plus decks / founders’ Calendly links (investors only). Here are the links to register: \n\nSeptember 11 – In-Person\, Investors only – 2:00-5:00 PM PT\nSeptember 11 – Online\, Investors only – 5:00 PM PT\n\nWe are proud to have Abbie represent True Wealth Ventures as a faculty member for this event. \nFor more information and to register\, please visit the HAX Demo Day website.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/september-11-2024-attending-haxs-demo-day-san-francisco/
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T183000
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SUMMARY:September 12\, 2024 – Attending: The Diverse Venture Capital Emerging Managers Conference [San Francisco]
DESCRIPTION:True Wealth Ventures investor Abbie Strabla will be attending the 2024 Diverse Venture Capital Emerging Managers Conference held in San Francisco on September 12th\, 2024. This event brings together the diverse emerging venture capitalist ecosystem in order to build a stronger community and discuss trends\, challenges\, & opportunities. \n  \nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am: Fundraising in a Challenging Non-ZIRP Economy \n\n\nAakar Vacchani\, Managing Partner at Fairview Capital \n\n\nDaniele Viappiani\, VC Investor and Portfolio Manager at GC1 Ventures \n\n\nJenny Fielding\, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere (The Fund)  \n\n\nModerator: Neil Devani\, Founder & Managing Partner of Necessary Ventures \n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm: From Emerging to Established Venture Funds \n\n\nOctavio Sandoval\, Principal of Illumen Capital \n\n\nRenata Arauz-DeStefano\, Investor at Pivotal Ventures \n\n\nMichelle Dhansinghani\, VC Associate at Top Tier Capital Partners \n\n\nModerator: Jay Farber\,  Director of Sales\, Venture Capital & Private Equity at Juniper Square \n\n\n1:30pm – 2:30pm: Closing Your First Institutional LP \n\n\nTrey Hart\, Managing Director at 50 South Capital \n\n\nNate Leung\, Partner at Sapphire Ventures \n\n\nPamela Pavkov\, Managing Partner at TPG Next \n\n\nModerator: Sean Park\, Managing Director at Citizens Private Bank \n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm: VC Best Practices from the Institutional LP Perspective \n\n\nDavid Aung\, Investment Officer of San Jose Retirement \n\n\nRilwan Meeran\, Head of Impact Investments of American Student Assistance \n\n\nMatt Auran\, Vice President of Adam Street Partners \n\n\nModerator: Shane Goudey\, Partner & Venture Funds Practice Chair of Sidley Austin LLP \n\n\n4:30pm – 5:30pm: Why LPs Invest in Emerging Managers \n\n\nRhett Jeppson\, JPMorgan Chase & Co.   \n\n\nRudy Hobson\, Senior Managing Director at The Colorado Health Foundation \n\n\nEric Cromwell\, Cromwell Schmisseur LLC \n\n\nModerator: Tim Hsia\, Founder & Managing Partner of Context Ventures \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\nThank you to all of our fantastic and awesome sponsors who are making this event happen. \n\nCitizens Private Bank\nSidley Austin\nJuniper Square\nBDO\nStifel\nHarmonic
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/september-12-2024-attending-the-diverse-venture-capital-emerging-managers-conference-san-francisco/
LOCATION:San Francisco’s Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel\, 609 Sutter St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240926
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SUMMARY:September 23-25\, 2024 – Panelist: Women's Health Innovation Summit [Boston]
DESCRIPTION:Kerry Rupp will be speaking at this year’s Women’s Health Innovation Summit\, the leading industry platform that connects pharma\, biotech\, start-ups\, investors\, payers\, researchers\, FMCGs and HCPs to accelerate innovation\, investment\, research\, and partnerships to improve health outcomes for midlife women and beyond. \nThe conference focus is on addressing the entire spectrum of this underserved area\, the Women’s Health Innovation Summit stimulates discussions around the opportunities and challenges in areas relating to menopause\, longevity\, osteoporosis\, cardiovascular health\, sexual wellness\, pelvic floor health\, brain health\, and preventative health measures. \n\nWhy Attend?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the who’s who in women’s health innovation. Our sector specific audience enables perfectly aligned networking with like-minded leaders to boost partnership opportunities.\nOur investor network is unmatched. With the biggest investment players in the women’s health and healthtech\, this is where you need to be if you’re looking for funding.\nOur three-tracked agenda approach enables you to tailor your 3 days to meet your specific business needs. With the inclusion of our pre-day and multiple roundtables – every session will give you tangible\, solution-led takeaways for you to implement into your strategy.\n5 years of bringing the industry together to facilitate partnerships\, investment and innovation . That’s 15 events\, 3\,500 delegates and over 15\,000 meetings. We know what we’re delivering. Our credibility is unmatched in the space.\nTime for networking? We can’t get enough. From pre-event access to our networking app\, over 10 hours of dedicated meeting time and follow up check-ins\, we understand the importance of year-round communication.\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda and event details here: https://www.kisacoresearch.com/events/womens-health-innovation-summit-2024. \n\nAgenda Highlights\nBridging the Gender Healthcare Gap through Consumer Health & Femtech \nWomen are underrepresented and underserved in healthcare and yet make 80% of health purchasing decisions\, resulting in a boom in femtech and women’s consumer healthcare option. But what does this mean for the broader healthcare industry and traditional healthcare players? How can retailers\, e-commerce platforms and FMCGs amplify health outcomes for women? Join this discussion to unpack these questions and explore the opportunities and challenges in navigating between more traditional healthcare and the rise of consumer health. \nBethany Corbin\, Founder\, FemInnovation \nKerry Rupp\, General Partner\, True Wealth Ventures \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Championing Research: Investing & Partnering in Early-Stage Discovery\n\n\n\n\nImproving the benchmark for measuring disease modification and reducing the use of symptomology is imperative for addressing underserved areas in women’s health such as ovarian cancer and endometriosis. This panel discussion will deep dive into the importance of prioritizing research through a sex & gender lens to identify new molecules\, exploring the challenges and opportunities in investing in early-stage research\, partnering with research institutions\, and considering what more can be done. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the Heart of the Issue: Precise\, Personalized and Preventative Care to Improve Women’s Cardiovascular Health\n\n\n\n\nAccording to the American Heart Association\, nearly 75% of coronary heart disease cases in women can be prevented. Identifying sex-specific\nrisk factors through personalized risk assessments is an important step in creating precise treatment options to improve heart health. Join this panel discussion to hear from those leading the way in reducing the number one death of women in the US. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSustained Drug-Eluting Dosage Forms in Women’s Health: Leveraging Patient Centric Delivery\n\n\n\n\nThis presentation will cover VitalDose’s role in patient centric delivery within Women’s Health\, exploring how using the sustained release of single or multiple drugs can relieve patient burden in chronic diseases and provide a benefit to the formulation of small molecule API to larger molecule or complex therapeutics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Investment Strategies for Long Term Success\n\n\n\n\nWith more investment in women’s health than ever before\, there are newer and more exciting opportunities for innovation\, but it’s important to consider what types of investment will achieve the best ROI. Join this discussion to hear from a panel of experts about the investment strategies they’ve adopted\, understand the innovation that’s exciting to them\, and consider the key factors for long term financial success. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/september-23-25-2024-panelist-womens-health-innovation-summit-boston/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hotel Boston\, 39 Dalton St\, Boston\, MA\, 02199\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T163000
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SUMMARY:October 1-2\, 2024 – Attending: SOA Ecopreneur Activation Summit [San Francisco]
DESCRIPTION:TrueWealth Ventures Associate Abbie Strabala will be attending. The Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) aims to activate its global network to foster innovation in the sustainable blue economy. Since SOA launched the Ocean Solutions Accelerator in 2018 in San Francisco\, we’re thrilled to have this opportunity to reunite ecopreneurs in San Francisco\, California—the heart of innovation and entrepreneurship. This will be a hallmark event\, convening ecopreneurs\, investors\, partners\, funders\, and locally-based mentors. \nDive into the future of ocean technology with an exclusive\, immersive experience in the heart of innovation – San Francisco Bay Area. Connect with groundbreaking startups\, witness cutting-edge demos\, and explore lucrative investment opportunities in the blue economy. Immerse yourself in the heart of the sustainable blue economy revolution. Connect with global innovators\, engage in high-impact discussions\, and forge partnerships that will shape the future of our oceans and your investment portfolio.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/october-1-2-2024-attending-soa-ecopreneur-activation-summit-san-francisco/
LOCATION:San Francisco Bay Area\, San Francisco\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T133000
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SUMMARY:October 11\, 2024 – Co-Host: Female Founders & Investors Brunch at SF TechWeek [San Francisco]
DESCRIPTION:A big part of the Mercury Raise mission is to connect great startups with investors in our network. Not only do we achieve this through tools like Investor Connect\, but this year we’re providing a dedicated space for female founders and investors to connect over brunch at SF Tech Week. \n​Whether you’re a founder or an investor\, you can expect ample opportunities to make new connections and spark valuable conversations. When you register\, you’ll have the option to opt into curated introductions based on your goals and focus areas\, helping you take your company to the next stage. \n​Special guests\, Christina Li\, Investor at FPV Ventures\, Abbie Strabala\, Investor at True Wealth\, and Chelcie Taylor\, Investor at Notable Capital\, will share a few words about their funds\, investment theses\, and the key things they are looking for right now.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/october-11-2024-featured-guest-female-founders-investors-brunch-at-sf-techweek-san-francisco/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, SoMa\, South of Market\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T235900
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SUMMARY:October 16\, 2024 – Speakers: Invest in Women\, San Antonio Tech Week [San Antonio]
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, October 16th – “Invest in Women” day\, True Wealth Ventures GPs Sara Brand and Kerry Rupp joined forces with Alamo Angels to host “VC Primer: Women Investing in Women” at Centre Club. \nAfterwords\,  three female-led startups pitched their investment opportunities\, with potential investments ranging from $100\,000 to $300\,000. This session is part of a powerful day dedicated to women founders\, which also includes the Women Founder’s Network Pitch Competition featuring five startups competing for $30\,000\, and the BrainStorm Neuroscience Pitch Competition. SASW continues to be a cornerstone event celebrating and supporting San Antonio’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. \n  \nAbout SASW \nSan Antonio Startup Week (SASW)\, powered by Geekdom\, returns October 14-18\, 2024\, with each day focused on unique “Invest In” themes. \nMonday\, Oct. 14: Invest in Impact\nPre-Accelerator Demo Day \n\n\nThis event marks the first pitch competition during SASW.\n\n\nEarly-stage startups that completed Geekdom’s six-week Pre-Accelerator program will compete for $20\,000.\n\n\nThe focus is on companies driving social\, economic\, or environmental change.\n\n\nEntrepreneurs will pitch their mission-driven ideas to investors.\n\n\nThe event aligns with the day’s “Invest in Impact” theme\, aiming to create meaningful connections with investors.\n\n\nTuesday\, Oct. 15: Invest in LatinX\nPuro Pitch \n\n\nFocuses on celebrating LatinX entrepreneurship.\n\n\nHosted by Geekdom\, in partnership with Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) and INICIO.\n\n\nLatinX entrepreneurs will present their businesses\, competing for a $35\,000 prize.\n\n\nThe competition supports startups driving systemic change in the LatinX community.\n\n\nApplications are open until Sept. 20 at sasw.co.\n\n\nWednesday\, Oct. 16: Invest in Women\nWomen Founder’s Network Pitch \n\n\nGeekdom’s Women Founders Network will host a $30\,000 pitch competition featuring five startups.\n\n\nCompanies include Athlete Constellation\, Code Flight\, Nourish’d Seeds\, LLC\, Sanara\, and Waste Away.\n\n\nFemale founders gain a platform to showcase innovations and access resources to scale.\n\n\nAlamo Angels Pitch Event \n\n\nHosted by Alamo Angels and True Wealth Ventures.\n\n\nThree female-led startups will present their investment opportunities at “VC Primer: Women Investing in Women” at Centre Club\, with typical investments ranging from $100\,000 to $300\,000.\n\n\nBrainStorm Neuroscience Pitch Competition. \n\n\nHosted by the Mind Science Foundation\, it will allow innovators to pitch brain-focused innovations.\n\n\nFinalists are guaranteed $30\,000 in funding\, with a public vote offering a $10\,000 Audience Choice award.\n\n\nThursday\, Oct. 17: Invest in Innovation\nLouis H. Stumberg New Venture Competition \n\n\nHosted by Trinity University\, this Shark Tank-style event will feature five student-finalist teams.\n\n\nTeams will pitch for $25\,000 in seed funding and mentorship opportunities to guide them through their entrepreneurial journey.\n\n\nSan Antonio High Schools Entrepreneurship Showcase \n\n\nThe event focuses on innovation and education and features students from Alamo Heights\, NSITE and Ronald Reagan high schools.\n\n\nStudents will present their ventures to Geekdom experts for feedback and recognition.\n\n\nFriday\, Oct. 18: Invest in San Antonio\nSASW Closing Celebration and Startup Showcase \n\n\nThis event will celebrate local talent\, innovation\, and businesses in San Antonio.\n\n\nThe closing celebration will highlight the creativity within San Antonio’s startup ecosystem.\n\n\nAttendees can engage with local startups\, network\, and connect with potential investors in a lively atmosphere.\n\n\nThe San Antonio Startup Week events are free and open to the public\, but registration is required. For more information on all the events and to sign up\, click here.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/october-16-2024-speakers-invest-in-women-san-antonio-tech-week-san-antonio/
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SUMMARY:October 16\, 2024 – Judge: Ignite Annual Fire Pitch Competition [Virtual]
DESCRIPTION:True Wealth Ventures is excited to announce that General Partner\, Sara Brand will be a judge for the 2024 Ignite Health Accelerator Program. \nThis round will be moderated by Accelerator 2023 alum (& TWV portfolio company) – Meghan Doyle\, CEO\, Partum Health with participating founders including: \nAndrea Cubitt\, CEO Dionysus Digital Health\nAndrea Ippolito\, CEO and Co-founder\, SimpliFed\nAshley Yesayan\, Founder and CEO OneVillage\nBo Hood\, CEO and Co-founder\, KidTech\, Inc.\nGabriele Niederauer\, PhD\, CEO and Co-founder\, Freyya\nSandra Saldana\, PhD\, MBA\, CEO and Co-founder\, Alva Health Inc.\nTherese Canares\, MD\, MBA\, CEO and Founder\, CurieDx \nTrue Wealth Ventures GP Sara Brand\, Ph.D. will be joined by fellow judges: Kyra Doolan\, Valerie Bahar\, MD MBA\, Mitra Miller\, Bill Turpin\, Elizabeth Hoff\, Josh Sol\, MBA\, Nick Pachuda\, Barb Cross\, Tejash Shah\, Jon Stevens\, MD MPH\, Zarrina Bobokalonova\, RN\, CPHQ\, and Nada (Osman) Hanafi. \nStartups with the highest scores will advance to compete in the prestigious Fire Pitch Competition in Houston\, Texas\, on November 14th\, where top-tier healthcare innovations are showcased. \n\n\n\nDetails\n\nDate: October 16\nTime: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\nIgnite Health
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/october-16-2024-judge-ignite-annual-fire-pitch-competition-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:October 30\, 2024 – Panelist: Austin Tech Week\, The Startup and VC Landscape of Texas [Austin]
DESCRIPTION:True Wealth Ventures is excited to announce that General Partner\, Kerry Rupp\, will be a panelist at Austin Tech Week 2024 panel The Startup and VC Landscape of Texas hosted by Capital Factory. \nDate & Time: October 30\,2024 11:15am-12:15pm CST \nSession Title: The Startup and VC Landscape of Texas \nSession Description: While venture activity has slowed across the country\, Texas continues to see an influx of technical and entrepreneurial talent into the state. Valuations for the fastest-growing companies are still strong\, as well as those riding the latest wave of excitement around AI. Hear from partners at leading Austin-based VC firms\, as they review the latest fundraising data and share their outlook for Texas-based startups. \n\nLatest Texas market fundraising data and trends\nPerspectives from Partners at longtime local VC firms\nGuidance on how to effectively raise capital from Texas-based investors
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/october-30-2024-panelist-austin-tech-week-the-startup-and-vc-landscape-of-texas-austin-2/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:December 11\, 2024 – Judge: Springboard Dolphin Tank [Austin]
DESCRIPTION:True Wealth Ventures is excited to announce that General Partner Kerry Rupp will be a panelist at Austin Springboard’s Dolphin Tank pitch competition. \nSpringboard’s Dolphin Tank is a showcase that brings the power of our collective community to women entrepreneurs innovating in Technology. Our Dolphin Tank events spotlight exciting women-led companies and provide them with the opportunity for connections\, capital\, and insight from our audience of investors\, advisors\, and industry leaders. Join Springboard Enterprises for an exciting event featuring women founders and entrepreneurs\, expert panelists\, and interactive audience participation! When and Where Wednesday\, December 11\, 2024 5:00 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT AWS HQ Austin (11815 Alterra Pkwy Ste 900Austin\, TX 78758)
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/december-11-2024-judge-springboard-dolphin-tank-austin/
LOCATION:Austin\, TX\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:March 5\, 2025 - Participant: Batty Awards presented by Silicon Hills News [Austin]
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Innovation Event Party in Austin  \nGet ready to kick off the innovation extravaganza with a bang at our Pre-Innovation Event Party in Austin! Join us at the Parlor Room on Rainey Street for a night of networking\, music\, and fun. Connect with fellow innovators\, share ideas\, and get pumped up for the main event. \nSilicon Hills News is hosting its first-ever “Batty Awards\,” celebrating the achievements of Austin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem\, on March 5th at The Parlor Room on Rainey Street. \nThe irreverent awards ceremony\, themed after Austin’s famous bat colony\, will recognize outstanding achievements across the technology and startup community.\n“Austin’s entrepreneurial spirit deserves recognition that matches the city’s unique character\,” said Laura Lorek\, editor of Silicon Hills News. “The Battys celebrate business excellence and our community’s distinctive culture.” \nThe True Wealth Ventures GPs\, Sara Brand and Kerry Rupp\, have been honored as “The Bat Trailblazers” and True Wealth Ventures’ portfolio co. Unaliwear CEO\, Jean Anne Booth\, as “Batwoman Entrepreneur of the Year.” \nAward categories include\n1. “Batman Entrepreneur of the Year” for outstanding male founder – Brett Hurt –Data.World\n2. “Batwoman Entrepreneur of the Year” for an exceptional female founder – UnaliWear’s Jean Anne Booth\n3. The Dawn Patrol” for the most promising early-stage startup – Dustin George Bell – Cardio\n4. “The Night Flyer” for the most impressive pivot – Jeff Cardenas – Apptronik – from NASA robots to humanoid manufacturing robots.\n5. “The Echo Locator” for excellence in AI market research and real estate – John Berkowitz- OJO Labs.\n6. “The Colony Builder” for outstanding company culture – Matt Stephenson –Code2College\n7. “The Great Migration” for successful business relocation to Austin – Joe Lonsdale\, 8VC\n8. “The Moonlight Maven” for best bootstrapped company – Joyce Durst – GAP\n9. “The Guano Austin Guru” for Venture Capitalist of the Year – Krishna Srinivasan – Live Oak Ventures\n10. “The Guano San Antonio Guru” for Venture Capitalist of the Year – Pat Matthews – Active Capital\n11. “The Guardian Bat” for Angel Investor of the Year – Carla McDonald\n12. “The Sonar Superstar” for the most innovative technology – Ben Lamm – Colossal\n13. “The Bat Signal” for best PR company – Kathleen Lucente – Red Fan Communications\n14. “The Wingspan Wonder” for the fastest-growing company – Andrea Thomaz and Vivian Chu – Diligent Robotics\n15. “The Night’s Watch” for the best cybersecurity company – Closing Lock – Andy White and Abigail White\n16. “The Neural Night Navigator” for excellence in artificial intelligence – Madhu Basu -Unnanu\n17. “The Bridge Builder” for outstanding community impact – Bob Metcalfe\n18. “The Bat Cave Creator” for best workplace environment – Blake Garrett – Aceable\n19. “The Bat Colony Connecter” for best community builder – Marc Nathan\n20. “The Night Healer’ for best healthcare startup – Will Young – Sana Benefits\n21. “The Protective Wing” for best insurance advocate in Austin – David Perez – Lumen Insurance Technologies and InsurTechATX\n22. “The Multi-Colony Creator” – for best serial entrepreneurs successfully creating multiple companies – Ben Rubenstein and Michael Lam – Setpoint\n23.“The Bat Trailblazers” – Kerry Rupp and Sara Brand\, co-founding managing partners of True Wealth Ventures.\n24. “The Bat Pre-Seed Builder” – Komal Patel – Ethicarat\n25. “The Bat Seed-Stage Builder” – Beth White – MeBeBot
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/march-5-2025-participant-batty-awards-presented-by-silicon-hills-news-austin/
LOCATION:Parlor Room\, 88 Rainey Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:March 9\, 2025 – Panelist: SXSW Panel: How to Be a Good Investment [Austin]
DESCRIPTION:Location: Capital Factory (701 Brazos St\, Austin) – Antone’s Room (16th Floor) \nDescription:\nWhat are investors looking for? How do venture capitalists\, private equity firms\, banks and others assess companies seeking funding? What can government funding offices learn from these commercial vetting and evaluation approaches? Join this session to get answers to these questions and more! \nSpeakers: \n\n(moderator) Joseph Kopser\, Author\, Entrepreneur\, Army Veteran\nEvan Burfield\, Co-Founder\, Washington Office\nCraig Cummings\, General Partner\, Moonshots Capital\nSean Singleton\, Managing Director\, Oglethorpe Capital\nSara T Brand\, Founding General Partner\, True Wealth Ventures\n\nIf you’re not already registered for The Capital Factory House at SXSW\, you can do that here: https://house.capitalfactory.com/home.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/march-9-2025-panelist-sxsw-panel-how-to-be-a-good-investment-austin/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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