The 2019 Startup Connection event was a success! Innovations is so happy to have once again provided a forum for the Chandler Startup Community to celebrate, network and learn. Join our mailing list for future events!

Thank you to all of our 2019 Startup Connection Sponsors and Partners!

Special thanks to Steve Reese for an amazing and informative Keynote

​September 20 & 21, 2019
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This engaging event consisted of a kick-off reception on Friday, September 20th, and with a keynote speaker, pitch event, and cocktail reception.

Day two’s (Sept 21st) schedule consisted of an interactive day filled with workshops and access to organizations that provide services and assistance to small businesses.

Keynote Speaker Sept 20th: Steve Reese CIO, Information Technology Phoenix Suns

Agenda

Kick-off Reception at Flix Brewhouse 
Friday, September 20th 

All-Day Workshops at ACIC
Saturday, September 21st

5:15 pm: Guests Check-in, Appetizer Buffet
6:00 pm: Introductions and Recognition
6:25 pm: Pitch Event
7:00 pm: Keynote Speaker, Steve Reese, CIO for the Phoenix Suns
7:30 pm: Pitch Winner Announced
8:00 pm: Conclusion of Program

7am-8am Light Breakfast/Vendor Engagement
8am-8:15am Opening Session
8:15am-9am WKSHP A OPS/ IP for Startups
8:15am-9am WKSHP B CAP/ Pitching to Angels
9:15am-10am WKSHP C OPS/ Startup Forecasting/Finance
9:15am-10am WKSHP D CAP/ ACA Programs
10:15am-11am Panel “Building Your Team”
11:15am-12pm Round Tables:
Branding and Marketing
Software Development
Investor Relationships
Getting Started
12pm-1pm LUNCH
1:15pm-2pm WKSHP A OPS/ IP for Startups
1:15pm-2pm WKSHP B CAP/ Pitching to Angels
2:15pm-3pm WKSHP C OPS/AWS Services
2:15pm-3pm WKSHP D CAP/ Other Lenders
3:10pm-4pm Panel “Stories of Successes and Challenges from CEOs and Founders” 

Day two workshops are split into two tracks: Building Your Operations (OPS) and Building Your Capital (CAP)

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