Mind the Gap

Angel investing is immeasurably impactful on early-stage companies, but there's a gap in both who participate as investors and those who get early-stage funding. When women and people of color bring their unique lenses to investing, it tends to be better for women, for people of color, our communities, and for the planet. Investing in women and minority founders is not only equitable, but also profitable.

Founder's View: How to Be a Better Angel

This panel of noteworthy Minnesota founders will discuss the importance and impact angels can have on a startup. We'll cover examples of healthy investor-founder relationships, as well as ways to avoid future conflicts. This panel will showcase the variety and high caliber founders and companies, coming out of the Upper Midwest.

Things We Wish We Knew

Hear the tough lessons learned from a group of investors who have collectively invested in, or supported the investment of, hundreds of early stage deals. Together, we will go deeper into the mechanics of angel investing and explore the questions you've been wanting to ask.

Keynote

Hear from Doug Baker, former CEO of Ecolab and current investor in quality early-learning programs for at-risk kids and entrepreneurs of color. He brings a unique lens from his years of responsibly growing Ecolab and is passionate about providing capital to underrepresented communities. This discussion will be moderated by PJ Hill, Financial Advisor at NorthRock Partners and current vice president of the Minneapolis chapter of the NAACP