Refreshments will include heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

Agenda

4:00 p.m. | Arrivals and Networking

4:30 p.m. | Presentation: Best Practices in Angel Investing

5:30 p.m. | Networking Reception

6:15 p.m. | Program: Welcoming Remarks, Founders’ Stories, BlueWater Angels Portfolio Updates

8:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks

Early-stage investing is an important contributor to the regional economy, and BlueWater Angels continues to support the entrepreneurial spirit across the region. Please celebrate with us at Saginaw Valley State University, Curtiss Hall, Seminar Rooms, on Thursday, October 26, 4-8 p.m.

Arrive early and participate in an afternoon session to learn what it takes to be an angel investor. Topics include developing a winning investment strategy, understanding deal terms, and vetting attractive opportunities. Bonus…SVSU’s top business students will be there, too.

Throughout the evening program, you’ll hear updates from BlueWater portfolio companies and how they’re growing their ventures today. You’ll meet some of the founding angels and get the inside story on launching the group in 2008, growing it to 50 members, and joining the Michigan Capital Network Association in 2021. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new ones.  

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your journey in angel investing, the Michigan Angel Summit promises to be an event like no other. Rub shoulders with fellow financial adventurers from all corners of the state and explore exciting opportunities in this captivating asset class.

We are honored to present Jeffrey Sohl, a trailblazer in entrepreneurship and an investment guru, as one of our keynote speakers. With decades of experience and a track record of nurturing successful startups, Jeffrey's insights will illuminate pathways to success for aspiring entrepreneurs like you!

💡 Unmissable Keynotes: Jeffrey Sohl, Pioneering Entrepreneurship & Investment Guru; and Clay Rankin, Founder & Managing Director, North Coast Ventures

🎤 Distinguished Speakers: Chris Rizik, Renaissance VC; Dawn Batts, Commune Angels; Matt Bower, Varnum; Patti Glaza, ID Ventures; and more!

🤝 Networking Opportunities

Don't miss this chance to learn from the best and be part of something extraordinary.
Secure your spot now at the early bird price before it ends on 8/20 to save $50!

Learn more about investment vehicles, including the pros and cons of Safes and convertible notes.

The fifth annual Michigan Angel Summit is a great opportunity for individual investors to meet like-minded people from around the state and learn more about this exciting asset class. Whether you are considering becoming an angel investor or have been making angel investments for years, you will gain valuable information about the opportunities available as well as the latest trends in angel investing.

The agenda includes presentations and discussions about where to find good deals, tax breaks on profits, banking scams to watch out for, and how current market turmoil may affect your investment strategy. This year will also revisit topics on SAFE notes, common angel mistakes, and company pitches. Of course, the day will provide lots of opportunities for in-person networking.

“Angel investing by ‘qualified’ investors in our state is growing. The Michigan Angel Summit is the opportunity to hear about that activity and learn about how angel investing works, both for early stage companies as well as people interested in learning about why it’s an attractive investment activity.” — Skip Simms, Ann Arbor SPARK vice president and managing director of the Michigan Angel Community

Join this exciting event as investors, sponsors, portfolio companies and guests come together to focus on bringing diversity to angel investing across the Great Lakes Region.

Agenda 

2:00-4:00 p.m. — Education Sessions

4:00-5:30 p.m. — Networking Reception

5:30-8:00 p.m. — Dinner with Keynote Speaker Melvin Gravely

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As an ecosystem partner invited by TechTown, Commune Angels, or MCN, you will be provided free admission to the event. There are a limited number of spots available, so be sure to RSVP now to reserve your seat!

Additionally, if you are interested in booking a hotel room for this event, rooms can be reserved at the Candlewood Suites through the link below.

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The Michigan Angel Community celebrates the success of Michigan Angel investors. Join us April 20 for several presentations celebrating the success of angel investors in Michigan startups and early stage technology based companies.

Agenda

• 2020 Michigan Angel report results

• Meet new Michigan groups: Commune Angels, Ark Angels, and Pointe Angels

• Success Story/Panel Review: The History and Exit of Tetra Therapeutics

• Keynote presentation by Irish Angels

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Please join the Michigan Angel Community at the beautiful Lovett Hall at the Henry Ford. The second annual statewide summit will allow you the opportunity to learn more about angel investing and to connect with other angels helping to grow and diversify Michigan’s economy while growing their own investment portfolios. Following the program, join us for a cocktail reception from 5-6 p.m., and if you're staying for the MVCA awards dinner, you will only be steps away!

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A business casual night of presentations by qualified, screened entrepreneurial start-up companies, updates from one or more of our investment portfolio companies, an hors d’oeuvres social hour, and a meet the entrepreneur session!

Angel Investing Presentation for potential members and presenters will begin at 4:00 PM.

Main Event, including Pitches and Updates, will begin at 5:00 PM.

Central Michigan University’s College of Business Administration and Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship sponsor this Fall Pitch Event!

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Get inspired and supercharge your innovation! This motivational event by the top innovation leaders and startups around the Detroit metro area will feature best practices in innovation to rapidly grow and scale companies. You will also hear insights from top VCs and Angels in Detroit and get to watch a live competition among 25+ promising early stage companies competing to be the best among their peers. Seating is very limited so reserve now.

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Celebrate angels working to revitalize the economy of Michigan through a strong culture of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial investment. The event agenda includes:

• Networking Session

• Lunch Included

• 2018 Angel Report

• Panel: Michigan's Most Active Angels of 2018

• Spintech Update

• Keynote Speaker - Governor Rick Snyder

• The Cannabis Industry: An Investment to Get High On? – Steve Goldner, Esq, RAC

• Deal of the Year

• Company Pitches

Stay after the event for Michigan Celebrates Small Business, a gala to honor and recognize Michigan’s small business people as well as those champions and advocates that support them.

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How trends in healthcare innovation will affect your future!

Join us for a speaker event led by Dave Roberts and Paul Verrastro from Medtronic PLC.

Medtronic PLC is the world’s largest medical device company that contributes to human welfare by application of biomedical engineering. The Michigan Healthcare Innovation Partnership Speaker Series will discuss innovation in IOT, global prevalence of cardiac devices, impacts on health, and changes to the business model. The event is moderated by Dr. Sethu Reddy and Bruce Marble.

The event will cover topics like advances in devices and IOT, global Prevalence of cardiac devices and how that impacts health and changes the business model. The speakers will discuss aspects of leadership and entrepreneurship in medicine. The focus of the event will be for students to listen and learn from leaders of innovation in medicine.

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Come learn about angel investing with the Michigan Angel Community and network with other investors and startup founders. Then stick around and see promising Michigan startup companies pitch with Pitch Club Michigan starting at 5:00 pm. Mark your calendar - registration will be available soon.

For those that may not know, a pitchfest is an opportunity for Blockchain and FinTech based companies/startups to network with investors/VC's and present their business ideas to those in attendance. 

FOR PARTICIAPANTS:

12 pre-selected businesses will present in front of a panel of 10 judges for a chance to win $$ THOUSANDS in CASH prizes $$ and 1 lucky winner will get flown out the the Envestnet | Yodlee Incubator office in San Fransisco to meet with the head of the program and co-host an event with Yodlee!

All established companies with at least an MVP and a business model are encouraged to apply. Years in business and previous funding raised will be considered in the application. 

Applying is FREE, and applications for interested participants can be found here, (see link below).

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This event isn't just for competing companies. Come out and see the best in what Metro-Detroit has to offer in the blockchain and FinTech space! Admission is FREE, and this a perfect chance to network with other creators, potential investors, and future customers! 

Entry is *free, but pre-registration is required. Space is LIMITED. Please see the link below for registration.

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To apply for a pitch spot, or Register to attend, please visit https://detroitblockchaincenter.org/pitchfest.

Come learn about angel investing with the Michigan Angel Community and network with other investors and startup founders. Then stick around and see promising Michigan startup companies pitch with Pitch Club Michigan starting at 5:00 pm. Mark your calendar - registration will be available soon.

This event is part of Bunker Brews, a monthly meetup where the Bunker Labs community, including veterans, military spouses, and civilians, comes together to network with subject matter experts, investors, thought leaders, and more in an environment focused on growth and development.

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Investment Opportunities in Opportunity Zones: What it means for investors and entrepreneurs

Learn about Section 1400Z that offers three tax benefits to investors in companies located in Opportunity Zones. Adam Williams, Partner with Rehmann will go through the new tax laws and the plusses and minuses of these investments. Get an update on angel investment activity in the state and ways to add this asset class to your portfolio.

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Investment Opportunities in Opportunity Zones: What it means for investors and entrepreneurs

Learn about Section 1400Z that offers three tax benefits to investors in companies located in Opportunity Zones. Adam Williams, Partner with Rehmann will go through the new tax laws and the plusses and minuses of these investments. Get an update on angel investment activity in the state and ways to add this asset class to your portfolio.

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Hors d’oeuvre Reception & Cash Bar.  Non-Members $20.00 per person

5:00 – 7:00 Hors D’ oeuvre Reception in the Front Lobby
5:30 – 6:30 BlueWater Update by Ken Kousky / Lecture Hall
6:30 – 8:00 Entrepreneur Presentations / Lecture Hall

8:00 Program concludes, “Meet the Entrepreneurs & Investors” begins in Front Lobby.

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Please join the Michigan Angel Community for this exciting statewide summit to learn more about angel investing and to connect with other angels helping to grow and diversify Michigan’s economy, while growing their own investment portfolios. The agenda for this afternoon-evening event will include:

11:00 a.m. — Registration and Networking Opens
Noon — Lunch + Keynote Speaker
1:00 p.m. — Due Diligence (Panel Discussion)
2:30 p.m. — Angel Financing (Panel Discussion)
4:00 p.m. — Post-Investment Features of Success (Panel Discussion)
5:30 p.m. — Dinner + Company Pitches

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