Founders & Investors Breakfast: Networking and Panel on Trends in Venture Capital Funding Overall and In Clean Energy and Climate Tech

​Launch NY invites you to the breakfast session at the Innovation Summit! Join us for informal networking among Summit attendees, founders, and investors from the Launch NY portfolio and network.

​Please note: This invite is specifically for the breakfast session only. If you plan to attend the full Innovation Summit, you must complete your registration through their website: https://nysinnovationsummit.com/registration/. Register using code: LAUNCHNYGUEST

​Agenda:
8:00 am – Breakfast and Networking (Grab your breakfast in Exhibit Hall A)
8:30 am – Fireside Chat and Q&A: Trends in Venture Capital Funding

​Gain insights into the current venture funding landscape, explore the future of venture capital, and dive into the evolving investment criteria across various sectors, including clean energy and climate tech. Hear from leaders and partners of the most active seed fund in New York State, bringing perspectives from both local and global ecosystems.

​Moderator:

• ​Marnie LaVigne, PhD, President & CEO, Fund Manager, Launch NY and NYSERDA-Supported Emerging Cleantech Opportunity (ECO) Incubator

​Panelists:

• ​Lindsay Karas Stencel, Venture Practice Partner, Thompson Hine LLP

• ​Gillian Francis, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Rapid Ventures