Attendees received tours of the state-of-the-art facilities and enjoyed a panel discussion with Konstantine Drakonakis from Launch Capital, Ned Gannon from eBrevia, Derek Koch from Independent Software, Gregg Lallier from Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, and Chris Penner from Connecticut Innovations. Panelists addressed the state of startup and seed capital in the region and how CVG, CTNEXT and the Grove play a role in entrepreneurial success.

1. Welcome
Derek Koch
Founder/CEO, Independent Software
Board Member, CVG New Haven Chapter
New Haven Hub Manager, CTNEXT
Grow with the Grove

2. Three Minute Pitches
@CTVenture @CTNEXT
Socheata Poeuv
John Davidson
Paul Delano
Tangen Biosciences, LLC

3. Moderator
Gregg Lallier
Principal, Updike, Kelly & Spellacy
President, CVG New Haven Chapter
Grow with the Grove

4. Grow with the Grove
@CTVenture
Panelists
Ned Gannon
CEO
eBrevia
Derek Koch
Founder/CEO
Independent Software
Konstantine Drakonakis
New Haven Director
LaunchCapital
Chris Penner
Director of Investments
Connecticut Innovations

5. Closing Remarks
Liddy Karter
Executive Director, Crossroads Venture Group
Managing Director, Enhanced Capital Partners
@CTVenture 5

7. CVG Upcoming Events
Boardroom Series
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Second Thursday
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
September 12
Clean Tech
New Haven
November 14
Private Investors in CT
Stamford
Fall schedule
to be announced!
October 10
Advanced Manufacturing
Hartford
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