Angel
investing - one of the leading sources of capital for the innovation economy -
is undergoing rapid transformation and growth, with new social media entrants,
legislative changes, and the explosion of the start-up environment.
Join the
world's largest gathering of angel investors for Navigating Change for Angel
Success, the 2013 ACA Summit in San Francisco for top insights into this
rapidly changing environment. Features include how social media is affecting
the early-stage landscape, investment best practices, innovations in deal
terms, and exits. See the full agenda here.
Connect
with hundreds of the most active and sophisticated angels and angel group
leaders in the world. These investors are top participants in the estimated $20
billion per year angel investing profession.
For the
first time, your Summit registration will cover three days of programming,
including seminars offered by the Angel Resource Institute on valuation,
navigating the boardroom and intro to angel investing. There is no additional
cost for these. Or, you can choose to attend a new format for the Technology
and Investing Showcase or International Exchange on the same day. The program
often provides attendees with 5 concurrent sessions during most of Apirl 18 and
19 - so we recommend those representing angel groups bring their colleagues to
ensure their group covers all of the topics of interest to them.
LEARN BEST PRACTICES. HEAR LATEST TRENDS. NETWORK WITH PEERS
The 2013
ACA Summit is aimed at individual angel investors who belong to angel groups,
as well as "unaffiliated" angels, family offices, and others who
actively invest in innovative start-ups. This is great content for the angel
investor who wants to learn more about exits, investing trends in specific
industries, thriving in the changing early-stage investment environment, and
how to connect with other angels across the world.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Network with leading and active angels from Silicon Valley and throughout the US and the world
- Connect with other attendees before, during and after the conference using a new "community app" using your computer, smart phone, or tablet
- Attend multi-session tracks including Exits, the Changing Early-Stage Investment Landscape, Best Practices in Investment, Board Leadership, Managing & Operating Angel Groups, Investing in Different Industry Sectors, Global Issues, and Public Policy.
- Get the latest angel data and newest approaches in sessions like "Lies, Damn Lies, and Angel Investing" and "Crowdfunding - Wisdom of the Crowd or Greatest Fool Theory?" and "Who Makes More Money - Wendy One Check or Freddie Follow-on?"
- Attend affinity dinners on two nights, connecting with your colleagues by region, industry sector, and interest areas
- Hear from leading participants in the startup economy, including Silicon Valley investors and entrepreneurs
- For the truly hardy, we will have an optional bike tour of San Francisco led by Frank Peters
- Coming soon: join your colleagues for wine tours and other fun activities after the Summit
