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2023 ACA Summit of Angel Investing

Held May 16-18, 2023 in Las Vegas, NV

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Monday, May 15

Date & Time
Monday, May 15, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Name
$$ Angel University – Risks in Angel Investing (Additional Registration )
Description
Startup companies fail at an alarming rate, so it is not a surprise that angel investing is a high risk asset class. Explore the risks and rewards of investing in early stage companies. Learn the specifics of major risk categories and gain insights into the necessary due diligence to mitigate these risks. A case study exercise gives participants hands-on exposure to uncovering and addressing risks in this asset class. Additional registration required.
Sonu MIrchandani
Track
Additional Registration Required
Location Name
Celebrity Ballroom 1
Date & Time
Monday, May 15, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Name
$$ Angel University – Startup Boards (Additional Registration )
Description
Serving as a Director of an early stage, angel-backed company is a serious responsibility. This course reviews smart practices in board formation, managing board meetings and directorship—all with the goal of creating an effective governance structure for startups. Key topics include the legal obligations and risks faced by directors, how to deal with conflicts of interest and how to navigate trouble zones (such as managing M&A) that occur during a company’s journey from initial investment through exit. Learn how to add value while staying out of trouble! Additional registration required.
Raza Shaikh
Track
Additional Registration Required
Location Name
Celebrity Ballroom 2
Date & Time
Monday, May 15, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Name
Co-Located Event: Founders of Color Showcase (Separate Free Registration Required)
Description

Talent is Everywhere – Opportunity is Not. Join colleagues to learn about four POC-led startups. This event is co-located with the 2023 ACA Summit at the Planet Hollywood location. Additional free registration is required.

OBJECTIVES:
•    Mobilizing investment
•    Democratizing access to this asset class through the creation of special-purpose vehicles (SPVs)
•    Widening the network of values-aligned investors
•    Creating new syndication partnerships
•    Providing visibility for founders of color, as well as funders and partners
•    Streamlined showcase means companies and investor-champions bring vetted and initially funded opportunities

Silvia Mah Alicia Robb
Track
Vision and Inspiration
Location Name
Sunset 3/4

Tuesday, May 16

Date & Time
Monday, May 15, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Name
$$ Angel University – Risks in Angel Investing (Additional Registration )
Description
Startup companies fail at an alarming rate, so it is not a surprise that angel investing is a high risk asset class. Explore the risks and rewards of investing in early stage companies. Learn the specifics of major risk categories and gain insights into the necessary due diligence to mitigate these risks. A case study exercise gives participants hands-on exposure to uncovering and addressing risks in this asset class. Additional registration required.
Sonu MIrchandani
Track
Additional Registration Required
Location Name
Celebrity Ballroom 1
Date & Time
Monday, May 15, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Name
$$ Angel University – Startup Boards (Additional Registration )
Description
Serving as a Director of an early stage, angel-backed company is a serious responsibility. This course reviews smart practices in board formation, managing board meetings and directorship—all with the goal of creating an effective governance structure for startups. Key topics include the legal obligations and risks faced by directors, how to deal with conflicts of interest and how to navigate trouble zones (such as managing M&A) that occur during a company’s journey from initial investment through exit. Learn how to add value while staying out of trouble! Additional registration required.
Raza Shaikh
Track
Additional Registration Required
Location Name
Celebrity Ballroom 2
Date & Time
Monday, May 15, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Name
Co-Located Event: Founders of Color Showcase (Separate Free Registration Required)
Description

Talent is Everywhere – Opportunity is Not. Join colleagues to learn about four POC-led startups. This event is co-located with the 2023 ACA Summit at the Planet Hollywood location. Additional free registration is required.

OBJECTIVES:
•    Mobilizing investment
•    Democratizing access to this asset class through the creation of special-purpose vehicles (SPVs)
•    Widening the network of values-aligned investors
•    Creating new syndication partnerships
•    Providing visibility for founders of color, as well as funders and partners
•    Streamlined showcase means companies and investor-champions bring vetted and initially funded opportunities

Silvia Mah Alicia Robb
Track
Vision and Inspiration
Location Name
Sunset 3/4

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Angel Funders Report 2023 Now Available!

Read the Angel Funders Report

The Angel Capital Association publishes the Angel Funders Report annually to increase awareness about angel investor activity and build a deeper understanding of the investing environment. The report provides context for seemingly disparate data points, identifies trends, and highlights innovative ways that ACA members are working together to fuel the entrepreneurial ecosystem.