Past Conferences
2019 | 2022 | 2023
2019 Agenda
Welcome
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Aaron Piece
Why Give a Torque? Electrification 2.0
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Brad Hunstable Linear Labs
Investing in Dallas
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Jackie Kimzey University of Texas at Dallas
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Kelly Ford Buckley, Edison Partners
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Seth Harward , Frontier Capital
The Future of Mobility
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Scott Drennan, Bell
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Mike Berry, Hillwood
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Wyatt Smith, Uber
Growth Story of Dallas-based Alkami Technology
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Vik Thapar, Cypress Growth Capital
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Stephen Bohanon, Alkami
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Charlie Plauche ,S3 Ventures
Payments Are So Hot Right Now
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Bruce Parker, Modo
Esports is Everywhere
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Randy Chappel, Hersh Family Investments
Keynote
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Molly Cain, GovCity Group
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Ben Lamm, Hypergiant
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Bill Nye Scientist, Comedian, Author & Inventor
Closing Remarks
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Samantha Colletti, Silicon Valley Bank
2022 Agenda
Conversation with Steve Winn
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Steve Winn, Former CEO of RealPage
Conversation with Hana Khouri
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Hana Khouri, CEO of Drive Shack
Conversation with John Olajide, CEO of Axxess
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John Olajide, CEO of Axxess
Current State of Web3 & Crypto
Investor Perspectives
The Alto Story
Building Veryable
Family Offices in VC
Conversation with Troy Aikman
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Troy Aikman, Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback and ESPN Monday Night Football Analyst
Conversation with Mark Cuban
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Mark Cuban, Entrepreneur and Owner of the Dallas Mavericks
2023 Agenda
A Conversation with a Champion
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Clark Hunt, Chairman and CEO of Kansas City Chiefs and FC Dallas sports teams
The State of Venture Capital and Financing
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Ashraf Hebela Managing Director, Head of Startup Banking, J.P. Morgan
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Michelle Yeh Gillis, Managing Director and Market Executive Technology and Disruptive Commerce, J.P. Morgan
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Sara Johnson, Horizon Tech Finance
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Kevin Lavelle, CEO, Mizzen+Main
Defending Tomorrow: Innovations and Collaborations for Defense Technology
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Dyan Gibbens, Strategic Advisor, AFWERX/ SpaceWERX
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Sha-Chelle Manning, Chief Commercial Strategist, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
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Alex Moore, Partner, 8VC
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Hal Lambert, Founder, Point Bridge Capital, Founder, Star Castle Ventures
Dallas Success Stories: Lyndsey and Scott Harper
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Scott Harper, Co-Founder and CEO, Dialexa
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Lyndsey Harper, Founder and CEO, Rosy
Venture's Role in Advancing Human Health: North Texas Biotech Success Stories
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Steve Curtis, Director of New Ventures, BrightEdge
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Dr. Amy Kruse, General Partner and CIO, Satori Neuro
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Gwen Watanabe, Managing Director, H.I.G. BioHealth Partners
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Gabby Everett, Director of Business Operations & Strategy and Site Head, BioLabs Pegasus Park
Swinging for Success: VC, Sports, and Tech
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Keith Bank, Founder and CEO, KB Partners
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Arjun Chowdri, Chief Administrative and Innovation Officer, PGA
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Ryan Engle, Founder and CEO, Golf+
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Artie Starrs, CEO, Topgolf
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Adeel Yang, Co-Founder and CEO, Dryvebox
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Tammy Meinershagen, CIO, Blackshaw Partners
Dallas Success Stories: Jamie and Melbourne O'Banion
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Melbourne O'Banion, CEO and Co-Founder, Bestow
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Jamie O'Banion, CEO and Founder, BeautyBio
CVC and Corporate Innovation, A Discussion with Fortune 500 Innovation Leaders
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Moni Chakravorty, Lead Investment Strategist, 7 Ventures
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Terence O'Brien, Investment Lead, Aflac Ventures
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Vikram Taneja, Head, AT&T Ventures
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Gretchen Seay, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Clearsight Advisors
Fireside Chat with Nirav Tolia
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Nirav Tolia, Founder, NextDoor
A Conversation with a Champion
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Dirk Nowitzki, Special Advisor, Dallas Mavericks & Hall of Fame player for NBA World Champion Dallas Mavericks
