VC DAY
The private conference for investors, founders, and CEOs
engaging the early-stage innovation boom in the South
2023 FOCUS AREA: AI AND THE SOUTH
Valor's partnership network is responsible for creating over $10B in shareholder value in the last decade. Our 2023 experience helps investors, family offices, innovation leaders and entrepreneurs. You'll meet peers creating visible new value in the South's booming innovation ecosystem.
Valor curates a professional and confidential environment to foster new business relationships and strengthen connections.
View the short video on the right for a peek at last year's event.
Atlanta is #1 in entrepreneurship–what’s next?
How I raised a big Series A in 9 months from a city you’ve never heard of.
AI in Venture Capital: How Valor Uses AI To Drive Better Decisions (DEMO)
How I raised a $100M Series A in Atlanta
How CEOs of $100M+ Valuation Startups See the South
Southern Family Office Investment Focus Areas
New Southern Wealth–What’s Different About the $1T That Just Moved into the Region?
M&A Outlook in the South vs. Other Regions 2024
The Future of Marketing In the Age of AI
Is AI Created Better Healthcare Access? CEO Panel
AI Interrupts Enterprise: Case Studies from 2023 AI Implementations at Top Global Brands
What’s Next For Software Pricing Models? AI And The New ARR
What I learned from 104 Angel Investments
CVCs Look South: Population Migration Influences Corporate Priorities
Equity and Outperformance: Insights From Valor’s New Impact Report
Meet Software CEOs Passing $10M+ ARR
Climate, Environment and VC: 2024 Regional Perspective
PLUS: Startup Runway Georgia Pre-Seed Founder Showcase. This program has catalyzed $100M+ in VC dollars and counting.
INVITED SPEAKERS and DELEGATES
Erik Sebusch, Mercer
Humaira Faiz, Kellogg Foundation
Ryan Wilson, Greenwood
Mark Buffington, BIP Ventures
Jonathan Glidden, Delta
George Azih, LeaseQuery
Jeb Stewart, Chenocetah
Kim Cheveney, William Blair
Ernie Caballero, CIO, UPS
Tom Dawes, Sandbox
Lynne Laube, Valor VC
Giordano Botta, CEO Allelica
Taylor Shead, CEO STEMuli
Kim Stafford, CEO Vital4
Drew Reid, Rock Creek
Kirk Chewning, CEO Cane Bay
Sofait Abdulrazaaq, Goodfynd
Andre Dickens, Mayor of Atlanta
Milton Jones, MeHarry, and Director, UNCF
David Cummings, Atlanta Ventures
Mary Claire Allvine, Doyenne
NE GA Health Ventures
Nathan Maingi, CEO Therapy IQ
Jackie Ramieri, CEO Care Work
Sunny Jianan, Mercedes Benz
Jennifer Marcus, Home Depot
Mike Szalski, SZFOGO
Gary Peat, Valor VC
William Leonard, Valor VC
Victor Holloway, CFO LenDRGroup
Donald Beamer, City of Atlanta
Michael Rockhold, Lewis & Clark
De’Havia Stewart, Anthemis
Mike Slawson, Georgia Pacific and Invest Georgia
Stefanie Diaz, Catalyst by Wellstar
Amy Query, CEO Therapy IQ
Sofie Abdulrazaaq, CEO Goodfynd
Jeannie Tarkenton, CEO Funding U
Evan Wang, Rockefeller
S3 Ventures
Coinbase Ventures
Drive Capital
Ryan Karaian, Advocate Aurora
Bryan Beam, Pinnacle Bank
Daley Ervin, Cercano
Jeb Stewart Chenocetah FO
Michael Mansfield Mansfield Oil
Patrick Liu, Georgia Tech Foundation
Michele Perry, Relatient
David Brinkman President, TER
Nammy Vedire, MetaCX
Connor Offrutt, CEO, Aetos
Nick Smith, CEO, Sailes
Sho Rust, CEO Sho.AI
Jennifer Silverberg, CEO SmartCommerce
Carolyn Larocco, LCPI
