Angel Insights Exchange – Agenda
The Angel Insights Exchange event is structured to dive deep into a few topics, and to address the different experience levels of ACA members. Sessions will be held on November 8 from 9:30-5:30 and on November 9 from 9:30-2:00. Noting that November 8 is national election day, the event will offer election returns during the cocktail reception on November 8 and a Q&A with ACA's lobbyist on the impact of the election results on angel and startup policymaking on November 9.
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Tuesday, November 8
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9:00
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Registration and set up sponsor tables
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9:30 – 10:30
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Opening Fireside Chat – The Nashville Startup and Innovation Scene (and New Ideas for Angel-University Relationships)
Alan Bentley, Vanderbilt University, and Charlie Brock, Launch Tennessee
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10:30 – 10:45
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Break
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TRACK ONE: INVESTING BEST PRACTICES
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TRACK TWO: EXPERIENCED ANGELS/MANAGING ANGEL GROUPS
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10:45 – Noon
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Zero To Angel – Getting Started in a Successful Way
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Managing a Group’s Portfolio – How to Communicate Ups and Downs to Members
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Noon – 1:30
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Luncheon and Unconference (Key Issues for Attendees)
Moderated by Bill Payne
New ACA members and first-time attendees get together for lunch
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1:30 – 2:30
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How Do Angels Navigate Crowdfunding and Other JOBS Act Markets?
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Advanced Diligence – What Could Get Overlooked?
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2:30 – 3:00
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Networking Break
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3:00 – 4:00
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Due Diligence Basics – The Building Block of Angel Investing
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Syndication Hacks – Spread the Wealth
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4:00 – 4:15
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Break
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4:15 – 5:30
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Online Accredited Investing Platforms – Know the Different Models and What Works for You
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What’s Up in the Exit World? Driving and Structuring Exits, and What We Learn from Positive Exits
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5:30 – 7:00
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Networking Reception – Waller Law
Election returns will be available on screens during the reception
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7:00 on
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Different Dinners – some informal, some pre-planned to connect with sponsors and/or affinity groups
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Wednesday, November 9
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9:30 – 10:15
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Yesterday’s Election Results: What Do They Mean for Angels?
Chris McCannell and Greg Mesack, Eris Group
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10:15 – 10:30
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Break
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TRACK ONE: INVESTING BEST PRACTICES
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TRACK TWO: EXPERIENCED ANGELS/ MANAGING ANGEL GROUPS
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10:30 – 11:45
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After the Check – Tactics to Boost Your Returns
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Engaging and Sustaining Angel Groups
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11:45 – Noon
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Break
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Noon – 1:00
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Lunch and Report on Key Takeaways
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1:00 – 2:00
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Keynote – Chris Booker, Frist Cressey Ventures
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2:00
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Adjourn
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Dinner in Nashville
Gather with your colleagues for great food in a great city. You may organize your own dinner using the list of local restaurants below and/or sign up for one of our networking tables around the city.
Breakfast in Nashville
Make sure you are ready for two great days of content and networking with colleagues by including breakfast in your plans before you arrive at the meeting venue.
