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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;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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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;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:20240613T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
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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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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/New_York:20240604T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T183000
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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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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/Chicago:20240402T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
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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:20240325
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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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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;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T180000
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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:20240311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
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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:20240309T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
CREATED:20240228T222903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T102247Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
CREATED:20240228T223631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T202522Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
CREATED:20240305T001250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T170958Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240312
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240228
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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:20240131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231209
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230908
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231208
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
CREATED:20230828T220605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T125953Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T035544Z
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SUMMARY:November 16\, 2023 - Attending: Austin Business Journal Power Players [Austin]
DESCRIPTION:Sara has been selected to join the ABJ Power Players list for 2023. \nABJ editors have chosen you for this recognition and you are not required to do anything to be included. This is an editorially created list and is not one you can be nominated for by colleagues or peers.\nPlease save the date for a private\, invitation-only complimentary event for you and a guest\, where you’ll have the opportunity to network with fellow Power Players.\n  \nABJ Power Players\nThursday\, November 16 | 6:00 to 8:00 pm\nKMFA Classical 89.5 | 41 Navasota St. Austin\, TX 78702\nAttire: Cocktail/Business\n  \nComplimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served\n\nA special publication featuring profiles of each of the Power Players will be released in ABJ on November 17\, 2023.
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/november-16-2023-attending-austin-business-journal-power-players-austin/
LOCATION:KMFA Classical 89.5\, 41 Navasota St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231110
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
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SUMMARY:November 9\, 2023 – Ignite Healthcare: Annual Fire Pitch Competition [Houston]
DESCRIPTION:Kerry will be attending this year’s Ignite Health’s Annual Fire Pitch Competition on November 9th\, 2023 in Houston\, TX. Ignite Health has created an incredible community of healthcare experts\, investors\, and advisors to support female entrepreneurs creating novel solutions to improve healthcare. This is an event you can’t miss! \n\n\n\n\nAbout this Program\n\n\nIgnite Health has created an incredible community of healthcare experts\, investors\, and advisors to support female entrepreneurs creating novel solutions to improve healthcare. This includes healthcare IT\, SaaS\, digital health\, and mobile health companies as well as medical device\, and diagnostic companies. Our sole focus is to support the success of women-led healthcare companies\, and our organization is led by women who have deep expertise in the industry. \nIgnite Health’s Accelerator Program provides a unique\, contact-rich experience to participating startups. Ignite Health’s Mentoring Program matches entrepreneurs with potential customers and investors for advice and guidance sessions. Ignite Health’s vast network of Advisors spans the country bringing expertise and networks to add value to healthcare startups. Participating startups will also benefit from attending a variety of interactive virtual learning sessions conducted by industry leaders\, connecting with personal advisors\, investors and experts from across the healthcare sector\, as well as gaining a long-term relationship with Ignite’s national network. If you are invited to pitch live at the Fire Pitch Competition\, you will have the opportunity to compete for investment and pilot prizes as well as receive various in-kind perks. \n  \nLearn more \n\nWebsite
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/november-9-2023-ignite-healthcare-annual-fire-pitch-competition-houston/
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T111500
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
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SUMMARY:November 6-10\, 2023 - Panelist: Austin Startup Week [Austin]
DESCRIPTION:Kerry will be speaking as a panelist at Austin Startup Week on Wednesday\, November 8th. Started in 2011\, Austin Startup Week is a celebration and showcase of everything entrepreneurial in Austin. Each year\, we bring entrepreneurs\, local leaders\, and friends together to connect\, collaborate and grow through our educational tracks\, mentor office hours\, startup showcases\, and networking mixers. \nThe 13th annual Austin Startup Week will take place November 6-10\, 2023 with a week of engaging sessions\, workshops\, special events\, and amazing speakers. Pre-register today and join us in celebrating Austin’s diverse and unique community of entrepreneurs\, movers\, and shakers!
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/november-6-10-2023-panelist-austin-startup-week-austin/
LOCATION:Capital Factory
CATEGORIES:past events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T084000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T091000
DTSTAMP:20260408T053839
CREATED:20230912T162015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T135015Z
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SUMMARY:October 26 2023 - Panelist: Invest Digital Health [Dallas]
DESCRIPTION:Kerry will be speaking as a panelist at Invest Digital Health. In the financial world\, we went from mobile banking to just plain banking. Consumers deposit checks using smartphones\, transfer cash without blinking an eye. So how do we get to a similar future in the healthcare world where digital health tools and machine learning get integrated seamlessly? \nINVEST Digital Health will bring together healthcare futurists\, novel employers\, payers\, providers\, and forward-thinking investors and entrepreneurs who support the broad transformation being spearheaded by digital health technologies. \n  \nAgenda:\n\nThursday\, October 26\, 2023:\n\n\n\n\n7:30 AM\nThe Compound @ Pegasus Park\n\nBreakfast + Ask The Investor Office Hour\nAsk The Investor meetings will take place during breakfast. Reserve your seat to have breakfast with an investor who will share their investment thesis and answer your questions. Pre-registration for Ask The Investor is required. This program will be available for in-person conference registrants only. Seating is limited. Investors will host up to 5 people at their table.\n\n\n\n8:30 AM–8:40 AM\nRoom 104\n\nWelcome + Opening Remarks\n\n\n\n\n8:40 AM–9:20 AM\nRoom 104\n\nInvestment Trends: Convincing Skeptical Investors\nMoney is not flowing as freely as it did a couple of years ago. What do investors want to see now and where are they finding most value in terms of lowering costs and improving outcomes? Hear from a panel of venture capitalists and startups that have successfully raised capital in this environment. \nsponsored by Lyda Hill Philanthropies\nModerator: Hubert Zajicek\, MD\, CEO\, Co-founder & Partner\, Health Wildcatters\nSpeakers:\nKerry Rupp\, General Partner\, True Wealth Ventures\nKristen Torres Mowat\, Partner\, Health Velocity Capital\nHarsh Vathsangam\, CEO\, Movn Health @hvathsangam\nGwen Watanabe\, Managing Director\, H.I.G. Capital\n\n\n\n9:20 AM–10:00 AM\nRoom 104\n\nMaking Responsible AI a Reality\nWe are in the Wild West of AI at least as it pertains to Large Language Models (LLMs) that have suddenly burst into mainstream consciousness. How are payers and providers using these LLMs while also making sure that they have guardrails around their use. Greater use of AI in healthcare is inevitable\, so learn from this panel about how to do it in a way that helps patients and physicians and not harm them. \nModerator: Purnima Boominathan\, Partner\, McDermott Will & Emery LLP\nSpeakers:\nMike Thompson\, VP of Data Intelligence\, Cedars-Sinai Health System\nMatthew McGinnis\, VP of Data and Analytics\, Evernorth Health Services | The Cigna Group\nAjay Srivastava\, MD\, Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist/Founder/CEO\, ISHI Health\nGinny Torno\, Executive Director\, Innovation and Clinical IT\, Houston Methodist\n\n\n\n10:15 AM–10:55 AM\nRoom 104\n\nSolving Pharma’s Pain Points Through Technology\nDigital technologies are permeating into all aspects of the pharma world – from drug discovery to manufacturing. See where they are most effective and how large pharma players are leveraging tech in a variety of ways. \nModerator: Karl Hess\, Managing Partner\, Outcome Capital\nSpeakers:\nSelin Kurnaz\, Co-founder and CEO\, Massive Bio\nSteve Prewitt\, SVP\, Global Head of Digital Innovation\, Sumitomo Pharma Americas\n\n\n\n10:55 AM–11:25 AM\nRoom 104\n\nFireside: Supporting the Evolution of Advanced Research\, Therapy Development and Patient Care with Data\nHarnessing health data promises to transform research\, therapy\, and patient care. Hear how the use and management of health data will augment research and patient care\, and how digital sensor technology\, AI\, telehealth\, and confidential compute will facilitate this evolution while navigating the complex regulatory and business terrain. Other key areas that will be discussed include the key implications of federated learning such as the use of confidential compute\, and synthetic data for patient privacy and AI algorithm protection. Learn from a Digital Healthcare Veteran and Business Leader (who also worked on some of the earliest “mHealth” devices and solutions) how these technological advancements are poised to reshape healthcare. \nSpeaker:\nBeth Andrews\, Chief Digital Health Officer\, Life Sciences & Healthcare\, Dell Technologies | Global Alliances\n\n\n\n11:35 AM–12:15 PM\nRoom 104\n\nDesigning Clinical Trials with Patients in Mind\nAs the consumerization trend merges with the increasing availability of healthcare at home\, clinical trial design is being transformed across the board. There is also a growing recognition that trial design must include strategies to improve diversity of clinical trial participants. How are life science companies reimagining clinical trials? \nModerator: Raj Rajendran\, Associate Partner\, McKinsey & Company\nSpeakers:\nJodi Akin\, Founder\, Chairman + CEO\, Hawthorne Effect\nKwame Marfo\, Market Strategy and Innovation\, Komodo Health\n\n\n\n12:15 PM–12:55 PM\nRoom 104\n\nFrom Legacy MedTech to a Digital Makeover: How Medtech is Leveraging Data\nMedical devices are not simply valves and screws. Learn how large medtechs and smaller startups are leveraging data to transform the medical device industry and how they are adopting AI as they embark on a new era of digital innovation. \nModerator: Katie Adams\, Senior Reporter\, MedCity News\nSpeakers:\nShantanu Gaur\, MD\, Founder & CEO\, Allurion Technologies\nAudrey Howell\, Ph.D.\, VP of Product\, Butterfly\nRyan Lakin\, Divisional Vice President\, Digital Solutions\, Medical Devices\, Abbott @RyanLakin5\nShawn LaRocco\, Vice President & Global Head of Customer Solutions\, Olympus\n\n\n\n12:55 PM–1:55 PM\n\n\n– LUNCH RECEPTION –\n\n\n\n\n1:55 PM–2:35 PM\nRoom 104\n\nWhat is the Future of Digital Therapeutics?\nDigital therapeutics have been around for a while but they have not gained traction even though there has been interest from regulators and some companies have even won FDA clearances for their digital treatments. Why? This panel of experts will break it down and chart a course for the future. \nModerator: Aaron DeGagne\, Research Analyst\, Healthcare\, PitchBook\nSpeakers:\nRick Anderson\, President\, DarioHealth\nShira Butler\, VP\, Provider Growth and operations\, Lin Health\n\n\n\n2:35 PM–3:00 PM\nRoom 104\n\nSpecial Presentation\nsponsored by Polsinelli\n\n\n\n3:10 PM–3:50 PM\nRoom 104\n\nReducing Friction: How Payers Can Leverage Tech to Improve Provider Interaction and Patient Experience\nIn recent years\, the chasm between providers and payers has grown largely because of administrative burdens. How can these two important healthcare stakeholders work together and leverage technology to reduce that burden and improve member and patient experience? \nSpeaker:\nSamantha Roushan\, SVP\, Clinical Transformation\, Cohere Health\n\n\n\n3:50 PM–4:30 PM\nRoom 104\n\nDigital Health for Employee Benefits: Does the ROI Justify the Investment?\nEmployers keep making investments in new kinds of employee benefits be they related to employees’  mental health\, fertility and even eating disorders. But do these really add value to people’s lives? A panel delves deep into the ROI of employee benefits. \nsponsored by HealthBook+\nModerator: Kate Huey\, Partner\, Business Transformation Leader for Health Care\, Ernst & Young\nSpeakers:\nNabomita Dutta\, SVP\, Commercial Strategy and Partnerships\, Teladoc Health @DuttaNabomita\nBipinchandra (Bipin) Mistry\, MD\, Chief Medical Officer\, Alight Solutions\nJeffrey Ries\, Executive Director\, JPMorgan Chase & Co.\nChris Turner\, CEO\, HealthBook+\n\n\n\n4:40 PM–5:55 PM\nRoom 104\n\nPitch Perfect Contest: FemTech\nPARTICIPATING COMPANIES\n\n\n\n\n\nEmbr Labs\n\n\nFlourish Care\n\n\nLactApp\n\n\nMyri Health\n\n\nSimpliFed\n\n\nRosy Wellness\n\n\nHera Biotech\n\n\n\nJudges:\nJessica Federer\, Managing Partner\, Supernode Ventures\nJay Goss\, General Partner\, Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health\nKerry Rupp\, General Partner\, True Wealth Ventures\n\n\n\n5:55 PM–6:00 PM\nRoom 104\n\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n\n\n6:00 PM–7:00 PM\nHealth Wildcatters Suite 1330\n\nNetworking Reception + Pitch Perfect Win
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/october-26-2023-panelist-invest-digital-health-dallas/
LOCATION:Pegasus Park\, Dallas\, TX\, 3000 Pegasus Park Dr\, Dallas\, TX\, 75247\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:October 25\, 2023 – Judging: StartOut - San Francisco Chapter Demo Day [San Francisco]
DESCRIPTION:Abbie will be judging. \nAre you RSVP’d for our San Francisco #DemoDay❓ \nJoining us next week to help judge the best of the #BayArea’s queer founders as they pitch their innovative solutions are: \n• Jose Esquer-Romero\, Vice-President of Software Growth\, Silicon Valley Bank\n• Abbie Strabala\, Co-Founder\, Queer Venture Capitalists & Investment Associate\, True Wealth Ventures\n• Jacob B. Hanna\, Associate\, Emerging Companies\, Venture Capital\, Mergers & Acquisitions\, Cooley LLP\n• Holly W.\, North America Tech M&A\, Venture and Partnerships\, Mercedes-Benz AG \n🎟 Get your tickets at https://lnkd.in/gBMEVe3P \nLink: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/startout_san-francisco-chapter-demo-day-activity-7120077240435965952-Y7UB/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/october-25-2023-judging-startout-san-francisco-chapter-demo-day-san-francisco/
LOCATION:SVB Experience Center\, San Francisco\, CA\, 532 Market St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94104\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:October 4\, 2023 - Attending: Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Climate-Tech 2023 [Chicago]
DESCRIPTION:Sara and Kerry will be attending the Chicago Venture Summit: Future-of-Climate-Tech 2023. As the city’s flagship startup & investor conference\, the Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Climate-Tech 2023 will showcase the next generation of climate tech startups\, global sector leaders\, and investors. Join us to explore why Chicagoland uniquely thrives as the home for the future of climate tech! The invite-only conference is organized by World Business Chicago \, with the support of sponsors & partners. \n\nAll registered participants can join us for any & all of the following official Chicago Venture Summit events:\n\nWednesday\, October 4:\n9 AM to 5 PM: Partner Events\n5:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Official Chicago Venture Summit Opening Reception (TBD)\n\nThursday\, October 5:\n9 AM to 4 PM: Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Climate-Tech (167 N Green St\, Chicago)\n4 PM: Official Chicago Venture Summit Closing Reception (TBD)\n\nFriday\, October 6:\n9 AM to 12 PM: Startup & VC Day\nApplication for the official Chicago Venture Summit startup portfolio Coming Soon!\n\nExplore Chicago: please see this curated list of Chicago attractions here ! \n\nhttps://www.chicagoventuresummit.com/
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/october-4-2023-attending-chicago-venture-summit-future-of-climate-tech-2023-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:past events
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SUMMARY:October 3-5\, 2023 – Attending: FounderCon Investor Day [San Francisco]
DESCRIPTION:Abbie will be attending. \nWhat is Foundercon? \nThis year’s Foundercon will be held October 3-5 in San Francisco and we want to see you there. The Techstars community will come together over three days to celebrate our shared belief that entrepreneurship is an indispensable force for passionate people with visionary ideas to create a better world for everyone\, everywhere.\n\nJoin together with hundreds of unstoppable entrepreneurs\, investors\, mentors\, and partners fueling our startups’ success — those pursuing the biggest\, most exciting opportunities across the world. A full slate of invaluable sessions is in the works\, including vertical-focused networking\, workshops with prominent industry thought leaders\, completely reimagined investor experiences\, and much\, much more.\n\n  \nTo see what’s in store for you\, check out Foundercon by the numbers:\n  \n300+ Investors\n200+ Mentors\n100+ Partners\n30+ Exhibitors\n20+ Speakers \n 
URL:https://truewealthvc.com/events/october-3-5-2023-attending-foundercon-investor-day-san-francisco/
LOCATION:Yerba Buena Center For The Arts\, San Francisco\, CA
CATEGORIES:past events
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