Name: WMPO 2020 Venture Capital Tour
Start: 2020-01-29T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-01-29T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Greater Phoenix Economic Council

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To deepen the culture of innovation and highlight the local start-up community, GPEC has invited select venture capital funds to experience the momentum of fast-growing companies.

On January 29, 2020, anchored around our region’s hallmark golf event, investors will spend a curated day that includes attendance at Converge Tech Summit, an introduction to the Greater Phoenix ecosystem, and a meet-and-greet with start-up founders.

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Welcome to Greater Phoenix!

To deepen the culture of innovation and highlight the local startup community, GPEC has invited select venture capital funds to experience the momentum of fast-growing companies.

On January 29, 2020, anchored around our region’s hallmark golf event, investors will spend a curated day that includes attendance at Converge Tech Summit, an introduction to the Greater Phoenix ecosystem, and a meet-and-greet with start-up founders.

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Your Accommodations

Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Downtown

132 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

(602) 603-2001

Speakers

Chris Camacho

President & CEO

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Sharon Hwang

Senior Vice President of Regional Initiatives

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Sharon Hwang

Chief Operating Officer

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Anna Maldona

Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

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Agenda

Wednesday, January 29

6:00 AM

Hotel Breakfast

Hot breakfast buffet in the Hearth Room on the 2nd floor.

Included in your hotel stay.

7:00 AM

Depart Hotel

Shuttle pick-up from Courtyard Marriott, drive to Waste Management Phoenix Open.

We ask that you be downstairs ready to board by 6:55 AM.

8:00 AM

Travel to Skybar, 17th Hole

Guests will take a 10-minute walk. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

8:30 AM

Morning Reception

Guests to meet local investors and market leaders.

10:00 AM

Panel on Arizona Innovation and Success Stories

invisionAZ is proud to present the 4th Annual Tech Innovation Summit, CONVERGE at the Waste Management Phoenix Open (potentially standing room only).

Panel moderated by Chris Camacho, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council.

11:00 AM

Travel to Galleria in Old Town Scottsdale

Shuttle pick-up from Skybar, drive to Galleria. Please look for GPEC staff to direct you back to the shuttle.

We ask that you be ready to board by 11:00 AM.

12:30 PM

Greater Phoenix Overview

Enjoy a hosted lunch with industry leaders. GPEC will present on regional trends and investments in the region.

2:00 PM

Travel to Galvanize in Downtown Phoenix

Shuttle pick-up from Galleria, drive to Galvanize.

We ask that you be ready to board by 1:55 PM.

2:30 PM

Roundtable with Local Founders

Guests to meet with local entrepreneurs. Event is located in the Warehouse District.

4:00 PM

Travel to Hotel & Break

Take a load off and enjoy a brief stopover at the hotel.

We ask that you be ready in the lobby by 5:25 PM.

5:30 PM

Walk to ExecuTour Reception

GPEC staff will lead guests on a 5-minute walk to the reception.

5:45 PM

GPEC ExecuTour Reception

Join us for an invitation-only reception to welcome national site selectors and venture capital firms to WMPO 2020. This is an additional opportunity to connect with local entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and public officials.

Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and a hosted bar at Floor 13, a rooftop bar at the historic Hilton property in Downtown Phoenix.

7:30 PM

Dinner

Optional (local restaurant).

Thursday, January 30

9:00 AM

Breakfast at GPEC

Hosted breakfast at GPEC offices (2 N. Central Ave, Suite 2500, Phoenix, AZ 85004)

Boarding shuttle from GPEC offices at 10:00 AM to travel to WMPO.

Afternoon

Attend Waste Management Phoenix Open

Waste Management Phoenix Open (WMPO).

If planning to attend, please plan to fly out after 8:00 PM.

Host Location

Sponsors

Signature Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

Welcome Reception Sponsor

Ambassador Sponsor

FAQ

How will transportation to the tournament be handled?

GPEC will have a private coach to bus all ExecuTour participants together from our offices in Downtown Phoenix.

Where on the course are the tickets located?

We will be on the famous 16th hole in the ‘Loge’ section. We have a dedicated open-air suite that will be partly shaded with some sun exposure (weather permitting).

The suite will be all inclusive for food and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).

What is special about the 16th hole?

Known as the ‘loudest hole in golf’, the Par-3 16th hole is a truly unique sports experience. Instead of the usual golf tournament etiquette, it is very common to hear loud cheers for players who get it close to the green and even boos for players who miss the green altogether.

How much walking is expected?

Please expect about a 20 minute walk from where we are being dropped off to our suite on the 16th hole. Please wear comfortable shoes.

Can we explore other parts of the golf course?

Absolutely! If interested, let a GPEC staff person know and they can escort you around the tournament.

Who is playing in the tournament?

The official tournament roster won’t be known until the week of the tournament, but you can follow along on the tournament’s website for updates.

Additional tournament FAQs

Please click here for additional WMPO FAQs.

“GPEC is the catalyst that integrates people, place and technology to push the limits of what’s possible, and make the world a more prosperous place. ”

– Dave Ipsum, President, Anubis Project

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Sharon Hwang, Chief Operating Officer

602.262.8629 // shwang@gpec.org

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