Venture Madness

Venture Madness by Invest Southwest, brings together investors with the region's most promising ventures. Established in 1992, Venture Madness is a non-profit organization that hosts a series of programs and events.

https://venturemadness.com/

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Karen Katzorke

4807885038karen.katzorke@venturemadness.com

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Event Details

The Venture Madness Conference by Invest Southwest, ​in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority​, is scheduled for April 12-13, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Venture Madness Conference is Arizona's longest-standing venture capital and pitch conference where the region's most promising ventures live-pitch their way to accredited investors at this live event. Companies selected to present from each track receive prize money.


For more information visit venturemadness.com​


Cancellations after Wednesday, March 22, 2023 will be charged a $50 registration cancellation fee.



TO LEARN MORE, VIEW OUR FAQs​


Where can I get an overnight room?

Click here​ to reserve your overnight at the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix for a discounted rate of $319 per night.

This is Sheraton Downtown Phoenix's best available rate at the time of booking, based upon availability, and is a dynamic rate and does not guarantee availability.


What is the best parking option?

Sheraton Downtown Phoenix offers Venture Madness guests the following:

Self-parking (day use only): $8 per vehicle

Self-parking (overnight): $8 per vehicle

Valet parking (day use only): $16 per vehicle

Valet parking (overnight): $23 per vehicle


The parking garage is accessible from 3rd Street.


What is the refund policy?

Cancellations after Wednesday, March 22, 2023 will be charged a $50 registration cancellation fee.


What is the dress code?

The dress code is business attire and/or business casual.


Where can I view the schedule of events?

Click here to view the full schedule of events with times. Additionally, attendees can download the My Glue by Glue Up app which provides the latest updates.


What is the COVID Protocol for the event?

Click here​ to view the COVID Policy.


Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Questions? Email contactus@venturemadness.com


Venture Madness by Invest Southwest would like to thanks its annual partners!

To see a full list of our partners, click here​.

Agenda

  • April 12, 2023

  • April 13, 2023

April 12, 2023

General Session

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception + Expo
Welcome Reception presented by event partner:
Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Hamid Shojaee (Chair at Venture Madness by Invest Southwest)
Hamid Shojaee
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Invitation Only VIP Private Event
**The VIP event is a private event and IS NOT included in the general Venture Madness Conference ticket price.**

Attendees who qualify for this event, must be pre-registered and will receive a separate registration link and must register to attend. See below qualifications.

The VIP Private Event is an invitation-only event for accredited investors who meet SEC standards, presenting company CEO's and our annual partners (Event Partners & above). These attendees receive a private registration link with details. Must be registered on a separate via a private invitation to attend this event.

Exhibitors

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Exhibitor Set-Up
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception + Expo
Welcome Reception presented by event partner:
Greater Phoenix Economic Council

Speakers

Benjamin Brockwell (Partner at AZ-VC)

Benjamin Brockwell

Partner at AZ-VC

Rebecca Clyde (CEO of Botco.ai, Inc.)

Rebecca Clyde

CEO of Botco.ai, Inc.

Gabe Cooper (Founder and CEO of Virtuous Software)

Gabe Cooper

Founder and CEO of Virtuous Software

Kyle Delashmutt (Grayhawk Capital)

Kyle Delashmutt

Grayhawk Capital

Janelle Gollard (Partner at Pangea Ventures)

Janelle Gollard

Partner at Pangea Ventures

Andy Lombard (President & CEO of AVC)

Andy Lombard

President & CEO of AVC

Joann MacMaster (CEO of Desert Angels)

Joann MacMaster

CEO of Desert Angels

Chris Ronzio (Founder & CEO of Trainual)

Chris Ronzio

Founder & CEO of Trainual

Gregg Scoresby (Managing Partner at PHX Ventures)

Gregg Scoresby

Managing Partner at PHX Ventures

Will Shaw (CEO of Better Agency)

Will Shaw

CEO of Better Agency

Hamid Shojaee (Chair at Venture Madness by Invest Southwest)

Hamid Shojaee

Chair at Venture Madness by Invest Southwest

Joshua Strebel (Co-Founder of Pagely)

Joshua Strebel

Co-Founder of Pagely

Sandra Watson (CEO of Arizona Commerce Authority)

Sandra Watson

CEO of Arizona Commerce Authority

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Sponsors and Partners

Exhibitors

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General Exhibitors

CIRQ+

MVP Kids

Thrive and Grow Farms LLC

Thrive and Grow Farms LLC

White Point Digital

Alumni Presenters

AlgoFace, Inc.

Metfora

Reglagene, Inc.

Rivia Health

Rivia Health

Presenters

ActiveClass

ChangeSync

Delta Development

dotScribe

EduFi

Elevate

equipifi

KeepWol

Lilia Health

losci

Mercurio Analytics

Padma Agrobotics

Padma Agrobotics

Polls for Messages, Inc

Promineo Tech

Strategikon Pharma

The Patient Company

PathogenDX

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Venture Madness Member Ticket

Current and active Venture Madness member ticket.

Member PriceComplimentary

Angel Investor Ticket

The Angel Investor ticket is for accredited angel investors only (SEC standards required). This ticket includes:

- General Admission to the 2023 Venture Madness Conference.
- VIP Access at the 2023 Venture Madness Conference.
- General Admission to Year-Round Programs and Events
(must register for these events with your community member pass).
- Venture Madness Community Member Access

Public Price$399

Fund Investor Ticket

The Fund Investor ticket is for accredited fund investors only (SEC standards required). This ticket includes:

- General Admission to the 2023 Venture Madness Conference.
- VIP Access at the 2023 Venture Madness Conference.
- General Admission to Year-Round Programs and Events
(must register for these events with your community member access).
- Venture Madness Community Member Access

Public Price$439

Entrepreneur Ticket (<$1M annual rev)

The Entrepreneur Ticket (<$1M annual rev) is for entrepreneurs with less than $1M in annual revenue.
This ticket includes:

- General Admission to the 2023 Venture Madness Conference
- Venture Madness Community Member Access
- Access to Year-Round Programs and Events
(must register for these events with your community member access)

Public Price$299

Entrepreneur Ticket (>$1M annual rev)

The Entrepreneur Ticket (>$1M annual rev) is for entrepreneurs with more than $1M in annual revenue.

This ticket includes:

- General Admission to the 2023 Venture Madness Conference
- Venture Madness Community Member Access
- Access to Year-Round Programs and Events
(must register for these events with your community member access)

Public Price$399

Service Professional Ticket

The Service Professional Ticket is designed for service professionals only (Bus. Advisors, Consultants, Services, any non-investors or entrepreneurs).

This ticket includes:

- General Admission to the 2023 Venture Madness Conference
- Venture Madness Community Member Access
- Access to Year-Round Programs and Events
(must register for these events with your community member access)

Public Price$599

Exhibitor Basic Package (Does not include power & wifi)

Venture Madness by Invest Southwest is hosting its Expo and Exhibit Hall in conjunction with its signature event, the Venture Madness Conference. The expo is designed for emerging growth companies to showcase their innovations to investors and other Venture Madness attendees.

The exhibitors package includes designated set up times and expo hours including
(NOTE: Times are subject to change. Organizer will confirm times with exhibitors by March 12, 2023.):

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Exhibitor Set-Up
4:30 p.m.: Exhibitors stationed at tables
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Venture Madness Welcome Reception + Expo
7:00 p.m. Exhibits Closed

Thursday, April 13, 2023
7:30 a.m.: Exhibitor Set-up
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.: Venture Madness Breakfast + Expo
9:50 – 10:10 a.m.: Expo + Break
11:50 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: Venture Madness Networking Lunch + Expo
1:50 – 2:10 p.m.: Expo + Break
3:20 – 3:40 p.m.: Expo + Break
3:45 p.m.: Exhibitor Tear Down

*Expo Registration includes Venture Madness general admission.
* Power and WiFi can be added on and purchased for additional fee.
* Times are subject to change.

Public Price$500

Exhibitor Premium Package (Includes Power & Wifi)

Venture Madness by Invest Southwest is hosting its Expo and Exhibit Hall in conjunction with its signature event, the Venture Madness Conference. The expo is designed for emerging growth companies to showcase their innovations to investors and other Venture Madness attendees.

The exhibitors package includes designated set up times and expo hours including
(NOTE: Times are subject to change. Organizer will confirm times with exhibitors by March 12, 2023.):

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Exhibitor Set-Up
4:30 p.m.: Exhibitors stationed at tables
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Venture Madness Welcome Reception + Expo
7:00 p.m. Exhibits Closed
Thursday, April 13, 2023
7:30 a.m.: Exhibitor Set-up
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.: Venture Madness Breakfast + Expo
9:50 – 10:10 a.m.: Expo + Break
11:50 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: Venture Madness Networking Lunch + Expo
1:50 – 2:10 p.m.: Expo + Break
3:20 – 3:40 p.m.: Expo + Break
3:45 p.m.: Exhibitor Tear Down

*Expo Registration includes one Venture Madness Conference general admission.
* Power and WiFi can be added on and purchased for additional fee.
* Times are subject to change.

Public Price$550

Venue

Venue

Sheraton Downtown Phoenix
340 N. 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ

Venture Madness guests can secure an overnight room for $319 per night. Visit https://book.passkey.com/event/50387910/owner/68648/home to redeem your discount.

Taxes and other fees not included in discount.

Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please email karen.katzorke@venturemadness.comYou can also reach us at 4807885038

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