Phase Capital

This week I had the incredible opportunity to attend LaunchTN's #3686Festival in Nashville. In addition to the terrific venue (largest independent music venue in Nashville), the people and overall atmosphere were just incredible. A highlight was the annual Women’s Investor Dinner, hosted by Monique Villa Capra and Eller M Kelliher! It was a perfect opportunity to connect with women from across the US, not just Nashville. So nice to catch up with new and familiar faces including Colleen Flynn, Tiffine Wang, Nesha Mutuku, Sherry Deutschmann, Brittani Roberts, Mara Chaben, Jules Miller, Chrissy Whitty, Judith Byrd, Zap ⚡️ and so many more. Julia Polk hosted a terrific panel on climate change, JoAdel Adeola and Christal Hector presented their companies at the pitch competition, Misha Bleymaier-Farrish, Danny Pippin, and I chatted outside by the stairs, and I caught Reed Omary, MD, MS before he sped off on his bike. Whether you were inside the venue or outside, there were discussions happening everywhere. I also had the chance to attend the BioCentury Inc. Grand Rounds Reception alongside Abby Trotter, Chase Spurlock, Austin Walne, Chris Garabedian, Monique Bennett, Mark Hilton, Ph.D., Naira Baregamian, Vito Quaranta, Jon Lehman, and others. It’s been amazing to witness the evolution of such conferences. From being Nashville-centric to now attracting people from across the country, including San Francisco, Miami, Boston, New York, and beyond. As always, I'm excited about the cross-regional collaborations and excited for the future our growing ecosystem! 

Thank you, Kavya Sharman, PhD of Phase Capital for allowing World Business Chicago to partner with you, TechNexus Venture Collaborative and Chicago Biomedical Consortium for your first, but not last, Chicago Biotech Breakfast. #biotech #chicago

I am so excited to to announce a Phase Capital x 2Flo Ventures Biotech Breakfast this Friday, Sept 13 in Chicago! This breakfast will be set against the incredible backdrop of the 2Flo Ventures Health Equity Symposium on September 12th. It's a unique chance to engage with peers, share innovative ideas, and build strategic relationships that drive the biotech and life sciences industries forward both locally and beyond. At Phase Capital, we’re focused on bringing great people together to create opportunities and build the future of biotech. If you’re building, investing in, or supporting a biotech or life sciences company in Chicago—you should be here! 🔗 Register for the Biotech Breakfast here: https://lu.ma/gz2ip2wh Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors! TeamWorking by TechNexus: Born out of TechNexus Venture Collaborative, TeamWorking by TechNexus is where startups and entrepreneurs that are ready to scale, find a home, and grow. Be a part of the most deeply connected tech scene in Chicago. For more information, please visit teamworking.vc. World Business Chicago World Business Chicago is responsible for attracting and retaining business to the City. Contact Rebecca Motley to learn more about how they can assist your business with connections to resources. If you haven’t already, check out the 2Flo Ventures Health Equity Symposium and register here: https://lnkd.in/emHUty6B Special thanks to Ibraheem Alinur, Ewo H., and Elena Solopova for helping make this happen!

We're excited to be co-sponsoring this Friday's Biotech Breakfast - a morning of networking to connect startups, investors, and ecosystem partners across biotech, healthcare, biopharma, medtech, and digital health. Organized by 2Flo Ventures and Phase Capital, this event is hosted at TeamWorking by TechNexus' amazing coworking space - and is set against the backdrop of the 2Flo Ventures Health Equity Symposium, starting September 12 Shout out to Kavya Sharman, PhD at Phase Capital, Ibraheem Alinur, Ewo H. at 2Flo Ventures, and TechNexus Venture Collaborative for continuing the conversation! Register here: https://lu.ma/gz2ip2wh

Had a fantastic time at the Greater Nashville Venture Capital Association's event, Positioning for Success: How to Talk to Endowments. It was great to hear insights from Peter Ammon, Chief Investment Officer at the University of Pennsylvania, and Anders Hall, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at Vanderbilt University, about how endowments think about venture capital and long-term investment strategies. One of the most important lessons—connect early and build relationships! Don't just reach out when you're fundraising. Special thanks to Judith Byrd and Cameron Rawlings of GNVCA for bringing everyone together, to Senator Bill Frist, M.D. for moderating such an engaging discussion, and to Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell setting the tone with his opening remarks. It's a great time to be invested (pun most definitely intended) in the Nashville ecosystem! #GNVCA #venturecapital #networking #endowments #nashville #investing

#3686fest is next week, beginning Sept 9th! This is Tennessee's annual startup festival, bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem builders from across the state. I'm excited to share that we'll be hosting a Flatiron Law Group x Phase Capital popup breakfast the morning of Sept 11! Stop by for some good conversation and networking around "Idea to Exit: The Journey Ahead" at the Finch in downtown Nashville! In addition to being a great networking opportunity, we're also celebrating Kristen F. Johns's new role as a Partner at Flatiron Law Group! Details and registration here: https://lu.ma/3kidcj3g This breakfast is not limited to 3686 ticket holders (though I highly recommend attending 3686 and using this code for $50 off your ticket: AMBASS3686)

It's almost time for our annual entrepreneur conference, 3686!⁠ ⁠ We're proud to bring back a fan-favorite, Partner Popups, which are workshops and happy hours hosted throughout the city during 3686. This year, they are all happening on Wednesday.⁠ ⁠ Don't miss the opportunity to continue learning and growing your network during our 3-day entrepreneur conference! ⁠ ⁠ This year's popups are:⁠ — Build In SE x 3686 Morning Run, hosted by Build In SE⁠ ⁠ — Idea to Exit: The Journey Ahead, hosted by Flatiron Law Group and Phase Capital ⁠ — Idea to Investible: Testing and Telling Your Startup’s Success Story, hosted by Luum Studio ⁠ ⁠ — Creative Solutions for Internal Marketing Teams, hosted by Circa Brand Agency ⁠ — Project FinTech First Look, hosted by Project Fintech⁠ ⁠ — Black Founder Meetup, hosted by Black Business Boom, Corner to Corner, Grow with Google, The Nashville Black Market, The Freeman Center and Twendé. ⁠ ⁠ — Invest in Community, hosted by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee ⁠ Buy your 3686 ticket before it's too late at https://attend3686.com/ ⁠ #3686Fest #LaunchTN #entrepreneur #conference #partnerpopup #nashville

Wow, last Friday’s Cup of Coincidence was one for the books! We had over 30 attendees from various industries, including cybersecurity, biotech, healthcare, and tech. This was the third Cup of Coincidence I've hosted, with the goal of bringing together people from all industries for a quick coffee before the day begins, because great things happen when you bring great people together. The word biotech is a perfect example—it's where biology and technology meet to improve health and treat disease. Many innovations we rely on today started from the intersection of two different fields. My vision with Cup of Coincidence is to spark more friendships, partnerships, and initiatives among like-minded people who are willing to take a chance on meeting someone new at 8 AM on a Friday. Huge thanks again to our amazing sponsors: Jolie Grace Wareham and Joshua Harr of protasec: A veteran-owned cybersecurity coaching firm dedicated to making cybersecurity an accessible reality for small and mid-sized businesses. Lauren Farley of LBMC W Squared: Experts in crafting tailored accounting infrastructures that ensure financial stability and efficiency for their clients in all stages of growth. More to follow!

Looking forward to some good conversations bright and early tomorrow morning! We've got quite a nice group joining and there's still time to register: https://lu.ma/lnxk2cv1 Huge thanks to protasec and LBMC W Squared for sponsoring coffee!

Exciting update - our Cup of Coincidence coffee hour on August 23rd has generated so much interest that we’ve brought on another amazing sponsor: LBMC W Squared! A huge thank you to Lauren Farley at LBMC W Squared for joining us and supporting this event. Their expertise in building tailored accounting infrastructures ensures financial stability and efficiency for their clients, making them a perfect partner for any growing business. About LBMC W Squared: At LBMC W Squared, we specialize in creating robust accounting infrastructures tailored to each client’s unique needs, ensuring financial stability, scalability, and efficiency. We work closely with our clients, integrating seamlessly with their team to deliver a sophisticated and cost-effective finance and accounting solution. If you’re interested in connecting with LBMC W Squared, feel free to reach out to Lauren Farley or DM me for an introduction! Register here if you haven’t already: https://lu.ma/lnxk2cv1