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NOVEMBER 4 | US Pacific Time
3:00 PM
- November 4
- 50 MINUTES
Workshop: Tools for Fundable CEOs
What are some of the Tools, Technologies, & Tactics used by Fundable CEOs?
Investor, NJ Angels
Dan ConleySpeaker 
4:00 PM
- November 4
- 50 MINUTES
Workshop: Presenting Powerfully
“Presenting Powerfully” assumes your pitch is already a B+. Presenting Powerfully shows how to arrange and deliver your presentation to move to A+
Founder, Perfected Pitch
Peter LevySpeaker 
NOVEMBER 5 | US Pacific Time
8:50 AM
- November 5
- 10 minutes
WELCOME
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Managing Director, USANGELS
JOHN RICCISpeaker 
9:00 AM
- November 5
- 50 minutes
Life Sciences Bright Spots: Investing Through The Downturn
The current life sciences funding environment, highlighting sectors that continue to attract capital. Exploring resilient areas, the growing role of AI, and strategies for navigating the market.
Managing Director, Myeloma Investment Fund
Stephanie OestreichSpeaker 
Managing Director, Health Tech Capital
Anne DeGheestSpeaker 
General Partner, Intelligence Ventures
Doug NissinoffSpeaker 
Managing Director, Outcome Capital
Stanislav GlezerModerator 
Senior Advisor, Co-Founder, K2X
Richard AyllonModerator 
9:00 AM
- November 5
- 50 minutes
Deep Tech Alpha Hunt: Robotics, AI Agents & the New Hardware Moats
Foundational technologies powering the next generation of innovation. The conversation will cover investment opportunities in robotics, core AI infrastructure, and the hardware advancements creating sustainable competitive advantages.
Managing Partner, Emerging Ventures Capital
David MandelSpeaker 
CVC Investor, Cisco
Tony KimSpeaker 
Investor, Sixty Degree Capital
Mohan ZhangSpeaker 
CEO, Advance Life Science Venture Capital
Dr Pano ChurchillModerator 
Partner, First Drop Ventures
John YanyaliModerator 
10:00 AM
- November 5
- 1 HR 40 MIN
Company Presentations - ROUND 1
Growth & Venture Stage
Track I: Tech/Cleantech (Batch #1)
Track II: Life Sciences (Batch #1)
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11:40 AM
- November 5
- 1 HR 20 MIN
Company Presentations - ROUND 2
Growth & Venture Stage
Track III: Life Sciences (Batch #2)
Track IV: Tech/Cleantech (Batch #2)
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1:00 PM
- November 5
- 50 MIN
Cracking Pre-Seed 2025: AI Tactics & Network Secrets from Top Angels
A look at the evolving pre-seed landscape in 2025. This session will cover trends in deal sourcing, the impact of new tools on early-stage investing, and strategies for building a strong foundation for startups.
Managing Partner, Geek Ventures
Ihar MahaniokSpeaker 
President, Mid Atlantic Bio Angels / Treasure Coast Ventures
Jodd ReadickSpeaker 
Partner, TheFounderVC
Paul LonghenrySpeaker 
General Partner, First Drop Ventures
John YanyaliSpeaker 
Managing Director, UCLA Venture Fund
Mark KapczynskiSpeaker 
Managing Partner, SV Venture Group
Jordan WahbehModerator 
1:00 PM
- November 5
- 45 MIN
The New Corporate Playbook: Partnerships, Not Just Acquisitions
An analysis of how corporations are engaging with startups through partnerships. This session will discuss the strategic value of these relationships beyond traditional acquisition, focusing on collaboration and growth.
Managing Partner, Geek Ventures
Ihar MahaniokSpeaker
President, Mid Atlantic Bio Angels / Treasure Coast Ventures
Jodd ReadickSpeaker
Partner, TheFounderVC
Paul LonghenrySpeaker
General Partner, First Drop Ventures
John YanyaliSpeaker
Managing Director, UCLA Venture Fund
Mark KapczynskiSpeaker
Managing Partner, SV Venture Group
Jordan WahbehModerator
2:00 PM
- November 5
- 1 HR 15 MIN
Company Presentations - ROUND 3
Seed Stage
Track V: Seed I
Track VI: Seed II
Track VII: Seed III
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3:15 PM
- November 5
- 50 MINUTES
AI’s Next Wave: Investing Beyond The Hype In Vertical Apps & Autonomous Agents
Exploring the practical impact of AI within sectors. This session will examine how specialized AI applications and automation are creating value and addressing complex industry challenges.
General Partner, BAT VC
Aditya MishraSpeaker 
General Partner, Founder, Intelligence Ventures
Doug NissinoffSpeaker
Managing Partner, Conexo Ventures
Isaac de la PenaSpeaker 
Partner & Head of Investment, Aescuvest Capital Partners
Sebastian GührsSpeaker 
Angel Investor, NUFUND
Faisal MushtaqModerator 
Managing Partner, Team Ignite Ventures
Brian BellModerator 
4:15 PM
- November 5
- 50 minutes
Climate Tech'S Capital Surge: Navigating The $1.1T Ira Opportunity
Exploring the practical impact of AI within sectors. This session will examine how specialized AI applications and automation are creating value and addressing complex industry challenges.
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NOVEMBER 4 | US Pacific Time
3:00 PM
- November 4
- 1 hour
Workshop: Tools for Fundable CEOs
What are some of the Tools, Technologies, & Tactics used by Fundable CEOs?
Investor, NJ Angels
Dan ConleySpeaker
4:00 PM
- November 4
- 1 hour
Workshop: Presenting Powerfully
“Presenting Powerfully” assumes your pitch is already a B+. Presenting Powerfully shows how to arrange and deliver your presentation to move to A+ ; A truly memorable presentation that has investors asking to meet again.
Founder, Perfected Pitch
Peter LevySpeaker 
NOVEMBER 5 | US Pacific Time
8:50 AM
- November 5
- 10 minutes
WELCOME
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MANAGING DIRECTOR, USANGELS
JOHN RICCISpeaker
9:00 AM
- November 5
- 50 minutes
Life Sciences Bright Spots: Investing Through The Downturn
The current life sciences funding environment, highlighting sectors that continue to attract capital. Exploring resilient areas, the growing role of AI, and strategies for navigating the market.
Managing Director, Myeloma Investment Fund
Stephanie OestreichSpeaker
Managing Director, Health Tech Capital
Anne DeGheestSpeaker
Head of Venture Investments, Corundum Systems Biology
Sou MiyakeSpeaker 
Managing Director, Outcome Capital
Stanislav GlezerModerator
Senior Advisor, Co-Founder, K2X
Richard AyllonModerator
9:00 AM
- November 5
- 50 minutes
Deep Tech Alpha Hunt: Robotics, AI Agents & the New Hardware Moats
Foundational technologies powering the next generation of innovation. The conversation will cover investment opportunities in robotics, core AI infrastructure, and the hardware advancements creating sustainable competitive advantages.
Managing Partner, Emerging Ventures Capital
David MandelSpeaker
CVC Investor, Cisco
Tony KimSpeaker
CEO, Advance Life Science Venture Capital
Dr Pano ChurchillModerator
Investor, Sixty Degree Capital
Mohan ZhangSpeaker
10:00 AM
- November 5
- 1 HR 40 MIN
Company Presentations - ROUND 1
Growth & Venture Stage
Track I: Tech/Cleantech (Batch #1)
Track II: Life Sciences (Batch #1)
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11:40 AM
- November 5
- 1 HR 20 MIN
Company Presentations - ROUND 2
Growth & Venture Stage
Track III: Life Sciences (Batch #2)
Track IV: Tech/Cleantech (Batch #2)
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1:00 PM
- November 5
- 50 MIN
Cracking Pre-Seed 2025: AI Tactics & Network Secrets from Top Angels
A look at the evolving pre-seed landscape in 2025. This session will cover trends in deal sourcing, the impact of new tools on early-stage investing, and strategies for building a strong foundation for startups.
Managing Partner, Geek Ventures
Ihar MahaniokSpeaker
President, Mid Atlantic Bio Angels / Treasure Coast Ventures
Jodd ReadickSpeaker
Partner, TheFounderVC
Paul LonghenrySpeaker 
General Partner, First Drop Ventures
John YanyaliSpeaker
Managing Director, UCLA Venture Fund
Mark KapczynskiSpeaker
Managing Partner, SV Venture Group
Jordan WahbehModerator
1:00 PM
- November 5
- 45 MIN
The New Corporate Playbook: Partnerships, Not Just Acquisitions
An analysis of how corporations are engaging with startups through partnerships. This session will discuss the strategic value of these relationships beyond traditional acquisition, focusing on collaboration and growth.
Managing Partner, Geek Ventures
Ihar MahaniokSpeaker
President, Mid Atlantic Bio Angels / Treasure Coast Ventures
Jodd ReadickSpeaker
Partner, TheFounderVC
Paul LonghenrySpeaker
General Partner, First Drop Ventures
John YanyaliSpeaker
Managing Director, UCLA Venture Fund
Mark KapczynskiSpeaker
Managing Partner, SV Venture Group
Jordan WahbehModerator
1:50 PM
- November 5
- 1 HR 25 MIN
Company Presentations - ROUND 3
Seed Stage
Track V: Seed I
Track VI: Seed II
Track VII: Seed III
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3:15 PM
- November 5
- 50 MINUTES
AI’s Next Wave: Investing Beyond The Hype In Vertical Apps & Autonomous Agents
Exploring the practical impact of AI within sectors. This session will examine how specialized AI applications and automation are creating value and addressing complex industry challenges.
General Partner, BAT VC
Aditya MishraSpeaker
General Partner, Founder, Intelligence Ventures
Doug Nissinoff Speaker
Managing Partner, Conexo Ventures
Isaac de la PenaSpeaker
Partner & Head of Investment, Aescuvest Capital Partners
Sebastian GührsSpeaker
Angel Investor, Nufund
Faisal MushtaqModerator
Managing Partner, Team Ignite Ventures
Brian BellModerator
4:15 PM
- November 5
- 50 minutes
Climate Tech'S Capital Surge: Navigating The $1.1T Ira Opportunity
Exploring the practical impact of AI within sectors. This session will examine how specialized AI applications and automation are creating value and addressing complex industry challenges.
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