TiE SoCal
Presents
Investor Summit 2025
Funding The Future
Riding the Wave of Disruptive Innovation
Monday, April 28, 2025,
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Queen Mary, Port of Long Beach, CA
TiE SoCal is hosting one of the largest gathering of startup investors in Southern California
Attend
Why Attend?
This event will be the hotbed for Networking, Discussing Trends & Deal-making.
This is the “must-attend” event for investors as well as startups looking to build long-lasting relationships in the Southern California ecosystem. Last few years of this event was well received by the Startups and Investors alike and the event attracted 300+ attendees overall. This year, the event is going to be even bigger and better.
150+ Investors are expected to attend the event this year including venture capital firms, angel investors, family offices, and individual investors.
All investors are screened prior to receiving admission. Fewer than 100 startups are issued tickets for admission, 25 startup tables are available and only 20 companies will be allowed to pitch.
Event Details
TiE SoCal Presents Investor Summit 2025TiE SoCal is hosting one of the largest gathering of startup investors in Southern California
SUMMIT PROGRAM & FEATURES
Access to funding resources Present your business ideas to investors Virtual profile with videos One-on-one meetings maximize exposure.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
Startups from the following industries: Fin-Tech, Bio-Tech, AI/ML, Big Data, Cyber Security, Cannabis, Blockchain, Health and Wellness, Media/Entertainment, Gaming, CPG and Enterprise Software.
Investors
Investors
If you are part of the startup ecosystem, this event is where you can get the pulse of the industry. Spend a day with the most prominent investors from Southern California talking about trends, deals, and plans for the future. We will have a curated list of startups that match your investment criteria available for you. The profiles will be available a week before the event so you will know exactly who will be in the room.
Speakers / Panelists 2025
President TiE SoCal
President Elect
TiE Investor Summit Chair
Keynote Speaker
Chair, Board of Directors, Angel Capital Association
Past Speakers / Panelists
President
TiE SoCal
Chair Emeritus TiE Global Board of Trustees
Chief Evangelist of Canva
Managing Partner, Nurture Ventures
Operating Partner, CerraCap Ventures
General Partner Emmeline Ventures
Senior Director, Venture Funds, TEDCO
Agenda
Agenda 2025
- 8 - 9 am
Registration | Exhibit Hall | Networking
- Join us for breakfast and coffee before the event kicks off on board The Queen Mary
- Enjoy exclusive early access to the historic venue, giving you a chance to settle in, grab a prime spot, and spark meaningful conversations with other attendees
- Connect with like-minded individuals and expand your professional network in a dynamic, face-to-face setting before the main event kicks off
- 9 – 10 am
Opening Remarks and Welcome Address
Gaurav Kumar
TiE SoCal President
Venkatesh Sankaran
President Elect
Dhaval Kapadia
TiE Investor Summit Chair
- 10 - 10:45 am
The Denominator Effect: Weathering the Storm, Seizing the Moment
Keynote Presentation - Riding the Wave of Disruptive Innovation
- Understand the Denominator Effect’s impact on angel investors, where shrinking public portfolios inflate the perceived risk of illiquid startup investments, prompting cautious behavior.
- Analyze current market challenges, including the Federal Reserve’s policies, rising inflation, global manufacturing risks, and a potential decline in IPOs and exits, affecting early-stage companies and investor portfolios.
- Discover strategic opportunities for contrarian angel investors to capitalize on resilient startups thriving amid economic turbulence, with insights on smarter investment approaches.
Ronald Weissman
Keynote Speaker
Chair, Board of Directors, Angel Capital Association
- 10:45 - 11:15 am
Startup Pitches
- 5 startups will present for 5-minute each.
- All attendees will be invited to vote for each startups via an online portal.
- All attendees will have an opportunity to meet with each founder and have an opportunity to explore their business plans in detail.
Karen A. Clark
Ashish Saboo
Angel investor and Startup mentor
- 11:15 – 12 pm
TiE Global Angels - Funding The Future
- Explore how TiE Global Angels identifies and funds high-potential startups, with insights from top investors on what makes a venture stand out in today’s competitive landscape.
- Hear firsthand experiences from seasoned TiE investors as they discuss emerging trends in angel investing and strategies for driving innovation across industries.
- Learn about the future of startup funding through TiE.Org’s global network, including how they connect entrepreneurs with resources and capital to scale their visions.
Moderator
Dhaval Kapadia
TiE Investor Summit Chair
Kumar Sripadam
TiE Angels SV.
Paul Lopez
Co-Founder and Partner, 11-11 Ventures
Mahavir Sharma
Swishin Ventures
- 12 - 1:30 pm
Breakout Sessions | Exhibitors | Networking | Lunch
- Engage in intimate, table-based discussions with representatives from diverse organizations and regions, fostering direct connections tailored to your interests.
- Rotate through breakout sessions to meet a wide range of professionals, from local innovators to global players, all in a structured yet relaxed setting.
- Build meaningful relationships with key industry figures, exchange ideas, and uncover collaboration opportunities in a hands-on, interactive networking format.
TiE Global Leadership
TiE Rajasthan Delegation (TGS 2025)
TiE Asia Pacific Leadership
Long Beach Leadership
TiE East Coast Leadership
Santa Monica Leadership
- 1:30 - 2:15 pm
Startup Pitches
- 7 startups will present for 5-minute each.
- All attendees will be invited to vote for each startups via an online portal.
- All attendees will have an opportunity to meet with each founder and have an opportunity to explore their business plans in detail.
Karen A. Clark
Ashish Saboo
Angel investor and Startup mentor
- 2:15 - 3 pm
How Successful Founders Are Navigating An Uncertain Future
- Hear from startup founders who turned investment into action, sharing candid stories of how they’ve overcome obstacles to thrive amid economic and market uncertainty.
- Discover practical strategies and lessons learned from real-world successes, as these entrepreneurs reveal how they’ve adapted and innovated in turbulent times.
- Get inspired by firsthand accounts of resilience and growth, with insights into how these founders are shaping a bold future despite unpredictable challenges.
Moderator
Brenda McCabe
Business Consultant
Rohit Gupta
BetterMe.AI
Christopher Daden
Criteria Corp
Teri Sirset
DASI
Aubrey Kelly
Rabble Health
- 3 - 3:30 pm
Afternoon Tea | Exhibitors | Networking
- 3:45 - 4:30 pm
Startup Pitches
- 7 startups will present for 5-minute each.
- All attendees will be invited to vote for each startups via an online portal.
- All attendees will have an opportunity to meet with each founder and have an opportunity to explore their business plans in detail.
BV Jagadeesh
Founding Managing Partner at KAAJ Ventures
- 4:30 - 6 pm
Thank You Message | Breakout Sessions | Networking
- Engage in intimate, table-based discussions with representatives from diverse organizations and regions, fostering direct connections tailored to your interests.
- Rotate through breakout sessions to meet a wide range of professionals, from local innovators to global players, all in a structured yet relaxed setting.
- Build meaningful relationships with key industry figures, exchange ideas, and uncover collaboration opportunities in a hands-on, interactive networking format.
TCA Ventures
VC Managers
Service Providers
Accelerators
Due Diligence Experts
Legal and Accounting
- 5 - 7 pm
Happy Hour | Exhibitors | Networking
TiE SoCal Investor Summit 2025 Event Sponsors
Past Sponsors
TiE Global Angels Investor Summit Platinum Sponsors
TiE Global Angels Investor Summit
Gold Sponsors
TiE SoCal Annual Sponsors
