3RVF Launch Event

The 3RVF Pre-Launch Event is SOLD OUT.

Join the PVCA for an exclusive 3 Rivers Venture Fair Launch event series tailored for the trailblazers of innovation: venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. This event is not just a gathering; it's a convergence of minds, a fusion of ideas, a catalyst for the future of entrepreneurship and venture capital in our region, and to launch into gear for the 3 Rivers Venture Fair on October 29 & 30, 2024.

Location Details: Left Field Meeting Space

AGENDA

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4:00-4:30 p.m.

Networking & Registration

4:30-4:45 p.m.

Welcome Remarks

Discover the exciting preparations underway for the upcoming 2024 3 Rivers Ventures Fair and welcome you to the 3RVF Launch event.

Event MC: Joe Slezak

4:45-5:30 p.m.

Entrepreneurs Who Broke the Fundraising Mold in Pittsburgh

Our esteemed panel of Pittsburgh entrepreneurs will explore their unique journeys and how they challenged conventional fundraising methods and found innovative ways to secure the support needed to fuel their ventures.

Speakers: Colin Huwyler, Dayna Shaw Sear, Mike Stafiej

5:30-6:15 p.m.

Pitch Reaction: Learn what VCs want to hear, and not hear, in a pitch

A unique opportunity to listen to real-time feedback on entrepreneur pitches from experienced venture capitalists. In this interactive and insightful session, participants will learn the keys to crafting a compelling pitch and have the chance to present their ideas directly to a panel of VCs.

Speakers: Sreekar Gadde, Mitchell Kokko, Matt Harbaugh

6:15-7:00 p.m.

Networking

Speakers

Registration Closed