Interstate Fusion Ventures Summit

Join Us for a Day of Vision, Innovation, and Investment Opportunities!

Be part of an exclusive gathering where the brightest minds in entrepreneurship and venture investing come together to share insights, strategies, and innovations shaping the future. Discover how the Northeast Ohio region (NEO) is primed to be a powerhouse in the investment landscape and learn from industry leaders driving change on both regional and coastal fronts.

Agenda:

• Welcome Remarks: Bill Manby, Managing Partner at Interstate Fusion Ventures, sets the stage for the day.
• AI and the Future of Investment: Learn from a coastal AI expert on the disruptive and productivity enhancing role of AI in the Enterprise.
• Coastal VC Perspective: Gain exclusive insights from a leading coastal venture capitalist on the latest investment trends.
• Local Ecosystem Power Panel: Dan Hampu from Burton D. Morgan Foundation leads a dynamic discussion featuring public/private corporate innovators and academic experts on the state of NEO’s ecosystem.
• Coastal Founder Spotlight: Hear firsthand experiences from a coastal founder who’s scaling new heights.
• Portfolio Company Spotlight: Moderated by Apurva Desai, discover success stories from groundbreaking portfolio companies.
• Happy Hour and Networking

Featured Speakers:

• Rob Heiser (CEO; UGen; Former Founder and CEO of Segmint)
• Mike Haritakis (COO; UGen; Former Co-Founder and COO of Thermedx)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bounce Innovation Hub Parking, 116-112 West Falor Street, Akron, United States