Backing Innovation: How States Are Investing in the Future
Jennifer Tegan
John Wisniewski
Danny Qiao
Event by: Hosted by NY Ventures x Connecticut Innovations x NJ Economic Development Authority & Sponsored by Rho & KPMG
Event format
In-person
Event duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Language
English
State venture funds are playing an increasingly important role in building regional innovation ecosystems.
This panel brings together leaders from three of the Northeast's most active public VC programs — Connecticut Innovations, New York State's NY Ventures, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority — for a candid discussion on how government capital is shaping the next generation of startups.
Panelists will discuss how their funds source and evaluate deals, what differentiates public venture capital from traditional VC, and where they see the biggest opportunities for founders and investors across the region. Stick around afterwards for a happy hour with the founders and VCs.