2015 Schedule
Interactive: March 13–17  •  Film: March 13–21  •  Music: March 17–22

Reinventing America: Betting Big on the Heartland

Sunday, March 15
3:30PM - 4:30PM

Hilton Austin Downtown
Salon D
500 E 4th St

The nation’s industrial core accounts for some 19 percent of US GDP, yet receives just five percent of all venture capital funding, far less than the single state of California. Hear from the new breed of investors who are betting big on Midwestern innovation as they spell out the opportunity — and learn how both entrepreneurs and investors alike can take advantage.
Presented by Forbes and Revolution.

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Presenters

Noah Lewis

Managing Dir

GE Ventures

Paul Noglows

Exec Producer

Forbes Reinventing America Project

Terry Howerton

CEO

TechNexus

Ting Gootee

Chief Investment Officer

Elevate Ventures

Details

Access
Interactive Badge, Gold Badge, Platinum Badge
Type
Solo / Dual / Panel
Theme
Startup Village and Business
Level
Intermediate

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