Angel Investor Forum

Ever wondered what it really takes to build a venture fund investing in climate solutions from the ground up? Who funds it, how it’s structured, and what goes into shaping a winning portfolio? ​Join us for an off-the-record, behind-the-scenes look at the making of Connecticut Innovations’ Climate Tech Fund with investor Drew D’Alelio. Get an … Continue reading "Cocktails + Capital: Building CI’s Climate Tech Fund"

Avinash Venkatesh ’11 is a Managing Director and the Global Co-Head of the Strategic Transactions Group at Barclays. Prior to Barclays, Avinash was a tax associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and a corporate associate at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. Avinash holds a B.A. in Economics from UCLA and a J.D. from Yale … Continue reading "Avinash Venkatesh ’11, Managing Director and Global Co-Head, Strategic Transactions Group, Barclays"

Let's gather for first Green Drinks of the year: The ultimate climate-connector for conversation and inspiration in New Haven, CT. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, inventor or climate enthusiast, we invite you to our hub at 770 Chapel Street in New Haven for drinks and light bites on Thursday, March 27th, from 5:00-7:30pm. More details coming soon

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series (3 of 12) , ZOOM Peter Gennuso Business Formation and Contracts April 3, 2025 5:30 to 6:45 PM ZOOM (VIRTUAL) Peter J. Gennuso, Partner, McCarter & English LLC or C Corporation ? Contracts. Insurance and liability. As the 3rdd in our 12-week Thursday evening series of expert presentations on elements for successful venture development, TechXel … Continue reading "TechXel Stamford Venture Expert ZOOM: Peter Gennuso, Business Formation"

The Spring QU Pitch Competition, sponsored by the M&T Bank Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is an opportunity for students from all disciplines, undergraduate and graduate. Students are invited to submit entries for new ventures in such categories as products, services, healthcare, social impact, sustainability, arts, family business and more. Event Details Registration is required … Continue reading "Spring QU Launchpad Pitch Competition"

Fairfield StartUp Showcase Pre-Show Reception RSVP Get ready for the highly anticipated Fairfield StartUp Showcase, Fairfield University's premier entrepreneurship competition! Join us on Thursday, April 24th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Dolan Event Hall in the Charles F. Dolan School of Business for our Pre-Show Reception. Enjoy light refreshments and the opportunity to … Continue reading "Fairfield StartUp Showcase Reception 2025"

​Join us for the 14th Annual FirstXFounder Pitch Day! ​12 WCBA 2025 ventures ​7 ABCT 2025 ventures ​Meet next generation biosciences leaders as they introduce their breakthroughs in therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, and digital health. ​Featuring AI/ML, precision medicine, novel materials, gene therapy, small molecule technologies. ​Targeting women's health and well-being, rare disease, cancer, pain … Continue reading "2025 WCBA and ABCT Pitch Day"

(Use code INVESTOR2025 to save $75) ​Join us for the 14th Annual FirstXFounder Pitch Day! ​12 WCBA 2025 ventures ​7 ABCT 2025 ventures ​Meet next generation biosciences leaders as they introduce their breakthroughs in therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, and digital health. ​Featuring AI/ML, precision medicine, novel materials, gene therapy, small molecule technologies. ​Targeting women's health … Continue reading "5/27 2025 WCBA & ABCT Pitch Day. West End Labs, NYC"