The 14th Annual Bend Venture Conference
featuring BRAD FELD, AVIEL GINZBURG, TONY ARNERICH
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017












Presented by
 

Title Sponsors  

 

JOnes & Roth CPAS & Business Adivsors

 

 

US Bank new 

 

 

Early Stage Award Sponsor

 

 

BendBroadband Business

 

 
BVC 2016 was a record-breaking year! Close to $4 million was awarded to 10 companies from the Tower Theatre stage in downtown Bend, Oregon! We hope you can join us at one of the most prestigious entrepreneurial events in the Pacific Northwest Thursday October 19 and Friday, October 20.

Plus this isn't just your normal angel conference. On top of the company pitches and amazing keynote lineup, your ticket includes exclusive networking opportunities, the famous Thursday evening Broken Top Reception, our Friday Dine-Around Lunch (where you eat at some of the best restaurants in Downtown Bend), & more!
2017 BVC Keynotes
BRAD FELD, FOUNDRY GROUP
AVIEL GINZBURG, AMAZON ALEXA ACCELERATOR
TONY ARNERICH, ARNERICH MASSENA
Friday's keynote, Brad Feld, is Co-Founder of the Foundry Group. An early stage investor and entrepreneur with over 20 years' experience, Brad has one of the most influential voices in the venture capital world today.
This keynote will stream live from Boulder, Colorado, onto the Tower Theatre stage, moderated in person by Aviel Ginzburg , Managing Director of the Amazon Alexa Accelerator. The talk will focus on where early stage financing is heading, new trends emerging in the accelerator world, how corporate America is bridging the gap to the startup world, & more.

Thursday's Social Impact Competition will feature its own keynote: Tony Arnerich , founder of one of Portland's largest investment firms, Arnerich Massena, which currently manages around $15 billion in assets. Bringing a unique perspective and over 30 years' experience, Tony's keynote will discuss the transition from his life in private wealth management to impact investing.

For more detailed information on our keynotes, click here.
BVC Tickets Are Available!
REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE

Upcoming Event
PUBTALK: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

It's never too early to get your tickets for the biggest PubTalk of the year! Watch as our Early Stage companies deliver quick three-minute pitches, competing against each other for a spot on the BVC stage! Your vote will help determine which companies advance, so attendance is key. Register for PubTalk today! 
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The Bend Venture Conference is the region's premier event connecting social impact, early and growth stage companies with investment opportunities.