Navigating the Investment Landscape: Startups

​Are you looking to dive deeper into the dynamic world of investing in startups? Us too. 👍

Whether you're a venture capitalist, angel investor, or simply intrigued by the potential return of backing a startup, join Duofounder Taylor Bozarth in an exploration of the investment landscape. Topics will include:

​Overview of the Investment Ecosystem

​led by Launch Tennessee

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​About Launch Tennessee

​Launch Tennessee is a 501(c)3 that supports the startup ecosystem through capital, connections and commercialization. They are a public-private partnership uniquely positioned to provide direct investment, while also supporting collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, private sector institutions and government. They also foster entrepreneurship, technology advancement and workforce development through mentorship, marketing and partnerships.

​Building an Investment Ecosystem

​led by Sergio Marrero, founder of Rebel One

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​About Sergio Marrero

​Sergio Marrero is the Managing Director of Blue Ridge Labs, the innovation lab of the Robin Hood Foundation, the largest poverty fighting organization in New York City. He is also Founder of Rebel One, an investor network focused on accelerating founders for a better world. He graduated from the Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Previously he led the George Schultz Innovation Fund at the University of Chicago and worked at Gotham Ventures, PepsiCo, Teach For America, and Deloitte Consulting. While in graduate school he conducted his thesis on venture studios and accelerating impact innovation at the intersection of business and government.

​Immediately following, join us for an in-person happy hour to network with founders, investors, and speakers.

​This event is a hybrid in-person/virtual experience. You may attend in-person in Knoxville, or sign up to watch the live stream of the event.