CONNECTails: Networking for Biotech Entrepreneurs & Investors
About this Event
Join us for CONNECTails networking event, a joint production of and Group 3D. CONNECTpreneur is the premiere networking and professional development organization for over 25,000 Entrepreneurs, VCs and angels, CEOs, and other business leaders in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
CONNECTails is where our community comes together to meet, greet, learn about new opportunities, network, imbibe, and relax in a lively professional atmosphere.
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This event is a great opportunity for start-up companies in the biotech fields that are seeking funding to introduce themselves, meet with potential investors, network with future employees, and connect with quality service providers.
Registration:
- Attendees: Entrepreneurs Seeking Funding & Students - $35 in advance
- Attendee: Investors, Government - $45 in advance
- Attendee: Vendors and Service Providers - $75 in advance
EXCITING NEW VENUE!
This month we take over the entire lower-level bar area at:
matchbox Rockville
1699 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Nearest Metro: Twinbrook on the Red Line
- Parking: Plenty of surface spots in the shopping center next door
- Includes: First drink ticket, hot appetizers, swag, one door prize chance
- Dress: Professional casual
- Music: Classic Rock and Jazz
- Vibe: Select, friendly, positive, professional
Bring: Your own name badge from a previous event or conference. To this last point, a modest prize will be given to the attendee with the most improbable, random, or interesting name badge, subject entirely of course whims of the event organizers.
Our Honorary Hosts for the evening include of . Carrie is an accomplished leader with extensive experience across the biotechnology and scientific community, and is committed to fostering innovation and strategic growth in our region.
is the Senior Investment Director at . He leads a team of investment professionals who make early-stage venture capital investments across sectors, with a primary focus on biopharma, medtech, and healthcare. Over the last 15 years, he has led over 250 transactions for the VVP fund.
is a well-known CONNECTpreneur Ambassador and has invested in and/or advised 45+ biopharma and tech startups (Virtech Bio, GBI Bio, Pacira Bio). He is CEO of Michael Smith Business Development, and his last exit - Two Hat Security – was acquired by Microsoft for $300M+.
, Managing Partner of Ecphora Capital. The Good Doctor Deb is an investor, entrepreneur, research scientist, strategic advisor, mover, shaker, and proven champion of start-ups in our region.
All our Honorary Hosts look forward to meeting all attendees, talking shop, exploring investment opportunities, and enjoying a fun evening.
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Additional Sponsorship and Entrepreneur Exhibitor slots are available. Send an email to Hank Dearden ([email protected]) for details and we'll take care of you right away.
Bring plenty of business cards, register today, we look forward to seeing you there!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 39.19 to USD 1335.68
