Iowa Angel Investor Summit 2024
Iowa Angel Investor Summit is a one-day summit for active and aspiring angel investors to come together to help accelerate the entrepreneurs that are changing the world.
AGENDA
8-9:45 a.m. Fundamentals of Angel Investing with Tej Dhawan and Nicole Gunderson
10-10:45 a.m. Developing an Investor Strategy with Franklin Codel, Jackie Pullen, Joey Beech
11:15-12:00 p.m. Fireside interview with The Sofia Fund, Cathy Connett, moderated by Suzanna de Baca from the Business Record
12-12:45 p.m. Lunch
1:00-1:45 p.m. Lightning Talks
- The Midwest Advantage with Josh Bartels from Nebraska Angels
- Impact Investing with Matt Ostanik from Grateful Giving
- Investing in CPG with Taufeek Shah from Lola's Hot Sauces
2-4:00 p.m. The Best of the Midwest, an investor pitch showcase
4-5:00 p.m. Happy Hour and Networking
Bringing back the Best of the Midwest! A special investor pitch event will round out the summit featuring Midwest startups actively fundraising where angel investors and fund managers can jointly invest through a special investment fund created for just this event. Attendees for this portion of the event must be accredited investors.
Startup companies can apply to pitch via this form by November 4. Companies will be notified by November 8 if they are a finalist.
Capacity is limited to the first 100 people to register. Special thanks to Landus Innovation Connector for hosting. The event is organized and produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Plains Angels, InnoVenture Iowa, and Iowa Area Development Group.
Special thanks to sponsors: Aureon, Iowa Economic Development Authority, BrownWinick Law, Dentons, and UHY Advisors
