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SUMMARY:September 2025 VC Fast Pitch. Pitch\, Connect\, Fund!
DESCRIPTION:Pitch and network with venture capitalists\, angels and accredited investors from throughout throughout the world!\n\n\nPitch and network with venture capitalists\, angels and accredited investors from Florida and throughout the country at the September 2025 VC Fast Pitch on Thursday September 11th at 1pm eastern time via zoom. \nOver the last 12 years we have hosted 60 plus VC Fast Pitch events around the country raising over $100 million for entrepreneurs. \n*Register to attend and get a FREE start-up tool kit! \n*Register to present and get pitch coaching\, a pitch deck review\, a five minute pitch and promotion to over 10\,000 investors! \n*Register as a sponsor and reach 30\,000 plus potential customers! \nAgenda \n\nOpening remarks from Scott Kelly and investor introductions\n5 minute company presentations followed by 5 minutes of questions from investor panel\nSpecial guest presentations\nFireside chat and Q&A with investor panel\nClosing remarks\n\nHosted by Black Dog Venture Partners \nBlack Dog Venture Partners is a business accelerator that provides access to funding though our network of 13\,000 investors\, business development though our network of 40\,000 business partners\, sales/marketing and executive coaching services for disruptive companies. We also host our VC Fast Pitch Events that connect startups with the nations top investors. We invite you to review our site and learn more about our team\, our services and our portfolio companies. \nAgenda \n\nOpening remarks from Scott Kelly and investor introductions\n5 minute company presentations followed by 5 minutes of questions from investor panel\nSpecial guest presentations\n1 minute fast pitches.\nFireside chat and Q&A with investor panel\nClosing remarks\n\nRecommendations from past events: \n“I had the pleasure of attending a VC Fast Pitch Event in St. Petersburg and what an incredible event it was! Scott does a phenomenal job of bringing together high-caliber investors\, sponsors\, and companies to share an incredible amount of business knowledge\, leadership\, and resources. I’m looking forward to the next event and many more to come! Thanks\, Scott!!” \n“I would highly recommend Scott Kelly as an exceptional individual in the venture capital industry. He goes the extra mile by organizing events to help bring together entrepreneurs and investors. His events not only provide an opportunity for businesses to secure capital\, but also allow for local businesses to connect and grow. Additionally\, Scott takes pride in giving back to his community by promoting local businesses and contributing to their success. His commitment to both the financial growth of companies and the well-being of his community sets him apart from others in his field.” \n” Scott is a top-notch dealmaker\, always up to put his network to work. From Blackdog’s expert consulting to the whirlwind of VC Fast Pitch\, Scott’s business advice and events are a welcome addition to the Central Florida tech scene. “ \n” I recently attended an event Scott Kelly sponsored called Tampa Bay VC Fast Pitch! The event was very well organized and executed with precision. There was a nice balance of VC firms and entrepreneurs looking for investment. On top of that\, the venue at the University of Tampa provided a perfect backdrop for Entrepreneurs to thrive. I left the event inspired by the cross section of ideas capital flowing in the room! Great job\, Scott! “ \nQuestions? Send an email to scott@blackdogvp.com
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SUMMARY:Using Your Age As An Advantage
DESCRIPTION:The Hidden Superpowers Of Mature Job Seekers\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging live\, online webinar\, “Using Your Age as an Advantage” where we delve into the hidden superpowers of mature job seekers. You’ll learn to leverage your age as an asset\, we’ll also take a look at the evolving demographics of our workforce and trends\, and the competitive advantages you have as a mature job seeker. \nStick around after the presentation for live Q&A. \nDue to the differing nature of job search processes\, this event is for attendees within the United States. \nRecorded events will be added to our blog: https://www.computercoach.com/blog
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SUMMARY:The Future Of Debt
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation on reimagining personal debt management- and why it’s the next frontier in financial wellness.\n\n\n**For Employers\, Benefit Providers and Individuals** \nBlack Dog Venture Partners presents\, “The Future of Debt” \nJoin the conversation on reimagining personal debt management- and why it’s the next frontier in financial wellness. \nPresented by Bret Rietow\, Cofounder & COO of Apriority and your host\, Scott Kelly\, CEO Black Dog Venture Partners. \nDate: Tuesday September 23rd at 1pm eastern time via Zoom. \nSpecial Guest: Bret Rietow \nCofounder & COO of Apriority (former trader with two decades of market experience\, now building the first AI-powered debt concierge platform designed to tackle America’s debt crisis.). \nAgenda \n· The Debt Dilemma: Why personal debt has become America’s biggest financial stressor \n· The Ripple Effects: How debt shapes lives\, careers\, and the economy \n· What’s Missing Today: Why traditional tools and benefits fall short \n· The Future of Debt: A vision for how technology and innovation will reshape borrowing and financial wellness \n· From Vision to Action: Real-world applications of Apriority’s technology \n· Open Q&A \nYour host: Scott Kelly \nScott Kelly\, CEO of business accelerator Black Dog Venture Partners and founder of VC Fast Pitch. He has been working on both sides\, with entrepreneurs and investors alike\, for more than three decades. Harnessing his innovative skills\, vast experience training thousands of salespeople\, and tapping into his vast network of investors\, Scott helps founders and investors sustain and scale innovation. He is well known as the organizer and MC of monthly investor-founder matchmaking events. \nScott recently launched the Emerging Managers Podcast – the show exploring why new-to-you VC funds might be your next great investment. \nCan’t make the webinar? Schedule a free consultation at https://apriority.ai/partners/black-dog \nQuestions? Send an email to scott@blackdogvp.com
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SUMMARY:Non-Profit Leadership Round Table
DESCRIPTION:The Nonprofit Leadership Roundtable is the premier monthly meeting for nonprofits in the Tampa Bay area.
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