Angel Fest 2024 | Groove Capital

Join us May 2, 2024, for the investing conference of the year.

Headline Speaker: Molly Wood

Molly is a seasoned business and technology journalist-turned-venture capitalist with a focus on supporting companies dedicated to finding solutions to the climate crisis. As a co-host of the daily podcast, This Week in Startups, Molly engages with millions of listeners on a monthly basis and provides them with valuable insights on startups, tech, markets, media, and more.

The Dream Team
An Investor's Competitive Advantage

The secret sauce to a startup’s success is the founding team. When evaluating a company, a stellar team isn’t a “nice-to-have”; it is a requirement in order to obtain a competitive advantage in today’s market.

Jaime Taets will share insights on how to identify rockstar teams and how angels can help coach founders in building an unshakable team culture. Jaime is a CEO, public speaker, Amazon bestselling author and podcast host. She has also been named to Inc Magazine’s 200 top Female Founders list, a 100 Women to KNOW in America, and Twin Cities Business 2022 Notable Female Entrepreneurs.

By The Numbers

Think the Price is Right meets angel investing. We will ask our astute panelists their take on everything from the ideal number of companies in an angel portfolio, valuations, average check sizes, and so much more. This panel was so highly rated from last year we are bringing the session back with new faces and takes.

Hello From the Other Side

Join our esteemed founders-turned-angel investors as we explore the crossover. The panel will discuss their personal “why”; what they look for in deals now that they are on the other side; and their lessons learned along the way.

Deal-onomics
Do It For The Returns

Sometimes even if you love a founding team or startup, the investment terms mathematically don’t make sense for an angel investor. This session will get into the venture math and exemplify how certain deal terms can have an incredible impact on your angel portfolio's return on investment.

Tax Talks
Cutting Through The QSBS

Don’t let the word “tax” fool you, the QSBS 1202 tax code can be quite exciting for angel investors who understand how to leverage it. This session will discuss what the tax code is, common pitfalls, and its limitations.

From Stocks to Startups
Put a little pizazz in your portfolio

We’ll explore how angel investing fits into a broader investment strategy, why diversification reigns supreme in portfolio management, and how crafting a plan tailored to your goals is key to your angel journey. So together let's start thinking beyond stocks and bonds!

Minnesota’s Home Field Advantage
Innovating healthcare for the better

The US Economic Development Administration recently designated Minnesota as the MedTech hub. This designation seeks to capitalize on regional assets to grow and secure Minnesota’s world-leading status in the healthcare sector. The panelist will explore the unique and synchronized ecosystem, while unpacking the nuances of early stage investing in healthcare. This highly coordinated industry sector is a home field advantage… for those who are paying attention to it.